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
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you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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2 g; R* L; K9 kUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) 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
with the same name.
9 o  ]& a, O$ ?" n" w; @3 P5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
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/ d  m& y) z* T0 S5 ]9 Y---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>