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
& }4 o9 p4 Y7 ]( G7 ~7 V( Xthink of you.
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# K( ^9 ^* k$ {7 q, wUse 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.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
9 g4 T! h$ r7 g, y& t: I1 Owith the same name.
* S* r; w' ^& n1 W2 `5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
$ t3 x; r4 r# u  V5 D' Eend of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>