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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1 ]. {8 k. h3 a2 j1 I" Wyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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$ a' Z: Q, d) a; s* M' q$ R1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
& O. u+ P3 x1 w- m# i) Z8 g2) The second second: Don't think about what to
, r2 y' E$ `2 B! k. `" Ysay—listen for the name.
4 ]! |& W% U) I  {3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
$ [2 j$ b2 l( k% h8 a& [4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
6 v" w. D' v* Y( kwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
$ P# S3 ^9 A* ]- mend of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>