The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to ( l) R4 a1 Y* `1 o( p; Ufocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear# p0 I2 s( k x8 D1 W
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what8 J7 \: A/ u$ H6 T+ k
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will: K# _" A. d! Y& Z
think of you. 1 R* Q. O7 @$ {7 Z , K2 v4 H/ B/ w$ p- F) gUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first* y' i, [5 H/ ?. V/ w
names: ( e- x' m6 H2 ^5 }1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction. ) J% n# I+ h9 \9 }6 }2) The second second: Don't think about what to + R$ T! @4 ?6 S/ h K$ {$ A5 G* G7 zsay—listen for the name.1 h1 V& n( {) i; c2 J
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.$ n6 V8 S" a0 [
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know ) J: G3 Z3 E. d6 L% u% b: k" j( rwith the same name. 7 M% {" A2 m. J5 z5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the + C$ ?! X7 N) send of the conversation. : f; G* m5 p5 _9 ]6 V & Z8 J; D/ B: g# |( F% L1 |* Q---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>