The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to+ |3 B0 O: q( l( d. s' B
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear7 c) q" k" Z$ N: @" }' M6 ]1 ~
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what0 G3 N( r' b0 X0 P9 d, C1 t: b' x0 _
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will " Y- ]- c9 j: y' [- w. S% C/ y0 Zthink of you.0 K: V4 F, {7 y4 V3 a% w
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first6 r! H( V% l' O; [
names: u* ?6 C8 T$ p/ G3 n1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction. ( m% I$ d! S* y) O2) The second second: Don't think about what to" O: y; |! W/ V. K! U
say—listen for the name. + T2 ]! J2 ^8 B" x( S3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.% s( e( N$ e1 B" g
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know" V' B/ I7 Y( e h5 q2 D
with the same name.5 Z! u4 |, V1 z: T: Q
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the & m2 A! ` U; S5 q {9 M/ Z( fend of the conversation.: L$ k# Y5 Q2 v L7 u$ @
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>