Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
. K" [9 f; I9 b5 u; F/ Z# pfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
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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.
6 k* d0 k; a; Z; d/ \& B6 z5 E# z2) The second second: Don't think about what to
) }3 }& P8 S/ _' V- ysay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
  P" V3 B( _4 H' K5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
3 E3 M) m2 o; h1 e6 y' uend of the conversation.
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1 @( Q5 X' s( N---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>