Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
4 E' z, a: b( a* wfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
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think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
. L4 }) P- V: \" r8 a3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
. v. A9 F; I1 K4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
/ C" a3 n, y6 z& y1 G3 H5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
7 x3 R6 O! W, u3 \# h# ?end of the conversation.
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1 I; k8 W* y) o$ b, h& Z- U# {2 P---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>