Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
# `0 _" z/ o# f2 bfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
2 a( R7 _3 h1 \9 }$ v! V/ a+ Gthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
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
say—listen for the name.
* t0 D4 ?" o5 q6 O# E) n, {3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
; w0 Y  H  J+ z4 o2 i5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
5 [% f: q( |8 ~. p3 Nend of the conversation.
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& `" Y" h2 F7 o2 t9 R8 T% H4 t( a---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>