Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
. g# |) d. O4 |+ X! Y- l/ zfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
& o. Q% [7 M+ O+ `* mthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
& ~9 {# J- k2 l5 q4 ayou'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.
# v; n" I( `( J6 f8 d2) The second second: Don't think about what to
0 l+ T& C. _; `) c: Asay—listen for the name.
% b. d9 t& h& d2 d& m+ H/ k. c0 n3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) 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>>