Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
, c4 Q( x3 w! q$ kfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
# ~( e/ ^- x2 r1 U, Xthem 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.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
! H! g5 D& s! ^6 b* n# qnames:
% t) p9 |* N8 R/ l5 ~9 c9 U1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
# r3 G$ D. j* v2) The second second: Don't think about what to
1 O6 }( v; Z& c5 j  Ysay—listen for the name.
4 @4 w4 Z' V9 W! `% C; z( K3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
. [+ P0 x1 G4 ]with the same name.
- l6 F: W( D  H- y  u% f' {5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
! D# J- E) w0 ~end of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>