Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
$ f" y$ P% H  v5 w% Kfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
( H" C: f) n% {' |: N% gthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
3 |( @: w; m0 gyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
+ v/ L- C. l; Q9 Wthink of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
" u) `4 r0 s; P6 r0 j7 A) d2 ynames:
: W# c% F  H$ w$ L% R  W1) 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.
7 b5 Y* x$ D! X1 f4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
0 O1 [) a& p, }4 Oend of the conversation.
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$ ^- H" K) \4 d2 n---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>