Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
$ [/ F0 c3 O/ {6 Z; Pfocus 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
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
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3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
/ E) I1 A, M8 U- |- g" w$ z: I6 j4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
4 f( ?. h4 V: r2 K9 |0 |6 r$ k9 c4 a$ ~with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

+ a% F1 d. }7 U% y: |7 A8 v---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>