Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
0 Q2 C0 S1 f' i+ y9 X0 rfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
" |% {# z# E8 \6 L  D6 R4 bthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you'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.
. F9 X& j- q; ~8 Q+ N' B  @2) The second second: Don't think about what to
" E/ ?, ^$ F+ V9 G8 nsay—listen for the name.
7 Y& Y$ j! ~2 Z- `8 n3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
2 D0 x2 m& q7 r4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
, D/ L$ b- s  W) `with the same name.
5 R% \$ x6 |; y4 }2 y5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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4 ]8 M: U# h# ~---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>