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
think of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
! y9 B! [3 k2 D  O3 w$ I2) The second second: Don't think about what to
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. ~' f% ?& l) i& r3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
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5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
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. R% a- p* b# X4 o  s4 R; t---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>