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
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
8 o9 m! z. W3 v2 z( I: r( d% Qnames:
2 [( H7 y% {1 c1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
5 x1 X5 ]7 M- j+ rsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
+ h) |) R5 A% u: ]* F6 s* ?4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
4 Z, s, k! h1 C) d% W% l0 v: Bend of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>