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
* g) _6 ~0 @0 C- G, zthem 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.

% ]+ V: I  G8 p0 i/ |; oUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
' |7 b, f& V( R5 ]' h& Dnames:
5 ]- S- }3 b7 ]& L/ Z5 ^- m  O1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
1 b  L4 b, h2 i/ qsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
& Y1 y% R6 G- E3 h( ^with the same name.
3 T" _* M" y) J2 s+ p, S" m4 Z8 K5 u5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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3 H1 P! y. W$ s6 t4 |1 T& d---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>