Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
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: l3 [0 i5 q: z! n1 s  B7 F5 O4 Jthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
- ~# h" p& j7 r9 `, Z# Pyou'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
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
; D( w9 B: {8 ]/ X' c% msay—listen for the name.
! M0 L8 l1 @( E3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
, v7 W% D8 m8 D* R2 ?& K4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
2 m$ L) o9 a" m) C" ?5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

: R6 i' b5 [: q7 j---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>