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
names:
! N0 H6 C# _( [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.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4 j8 E* ]7 C3 L4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
, o( x9 w/ Q1 Z9 Z6 j1 E' twith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
) Z) l. {' [5 ?) J3 Oend of the conversation.
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5 g" |; t  ?7 ]& ]# d6 C---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>