The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to' U7 E) Q! H% P7 W( N
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear- Y) y2 ^" [& f' b
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what1 Z& {+ O; b/ N8 ^$ ~$ U3 {& L! T8 r
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will4 N9 o* Q' [/ K) W, \: G( L5 M
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first7 j# B9 Q4 h0 b' I+ I# G
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.9 D6 x9 M; p; \- j. O
2) The second second: Don't think about what to $ X/ X; ]/ @. S0 t7 X6 q nsay—listen for the name.5 ~: M" V4 _3 g8 {
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.+ J$ R! u0 n3 o6 g
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know * C+ j3 G: O3 I4 W- mwith the same name. , I9 a& b5 ?% j0 y8 ]4 z5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the 3 _+ i* N' K* xend of the conversation. 9 ?$ S- G) @$ G$ |! _5 u' T ( C& B0 x5 K9 {) R( K- m" @---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>