Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
; [4 r8 m; |/ r/ s# Y8 H* lfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
# p$ z6 A( E& n; Fthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
4 n, Y: @+ i7 s5 qnames:
6 {' |, H7 ]6 O! x0 C1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
) I) q6 U$ `; o$ g/ w' m3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
9 X" P+ z# `# @0 x. J( h( ]5 K4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
5 c  v# H& ^7 ?0 \. ?. Bwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
) ]* }+ k* p- wend of the conversation.
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) o0 [2 \5 A1 \% `---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>