Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
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you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

$ }1 U# x# A- |* d1 Q# y) PUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
: j6 O% Q" H& |" z1 o2 Q0 {4 \9 ]say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4 V  e1 ~' G! H% i4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
  n  G1 g$ t$ {9 T8 g5 H& d4 xwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
! R/ e7 @$ o- P4 _0 T- |7 H  k$ s" send of the conversation.
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# `& F% U# w+ h( s7 r# ?, ~---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>