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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you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
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say—listen for the name.
* z- V$ m2 a+ Y2 P3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
) I; C1 X: j  k3 D5 o+ ^6 S5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>