Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
2 Y: c* P( }8 s8 ]focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
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$ k( ?  |0 t- \; V5 tyou'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.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
! r6 Z# U: t" H7 c# X4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
0 g" t6 E9 h4 X/ P4 @with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

) X' w  Y  a2 Q# }1 h1 E---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>