Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
( c6 y2 i- d( s% Nthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
) Z) G! j7 N' J! \9 w: F! Ayou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
3 Q. H8 \& O# q7 w5 u% f2 Q7 Tthink of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
3 S' a! X% z! s. W* u9 ]% k5 onames:
$ N/ O4 s9 \+ {" p( e" y1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
, ]& {6 u% s1 l! O% F9 r2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
! {! m0 i" P$ v/ Fwith the same name.
: ^! s2 O: d! h; H* d2 D5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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7 e: D$ c" x5 B0 J/ I5 ^---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>