The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to & \8 Z( ^ g7 m: }1 tfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear9 ]2 e. n( }/ k1 X- c. e
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what/ U @0 \8 U/ A& E
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will% ~' O9 |" e5 j6 k
think of you.1 n, Y& z+ G' t$ k& j0 s7 z
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first& y, T( G5 N% X) ]: K3 T- f
names:$ J. p' Q* ]4 r$ g7 ^* ]
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction. % d/ x. E: G7 X( n2) The second second: Don't think about what to 2 B; U3 t& s$ j* Asay—listen for the name. & W9 x9 \' X0 L3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud. 3 \7 @& x: }9 ]5 B4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know9 t5 h+ R- P. m; V2 F
with the same name.+ ~" |8 `4 ^3 _( u( x% V
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the3 {( @7 p3 I) s* A2 _
end of the conversation.$ c R* A* B$ _9 v# E- Y
# p4 Q! U- X$ T---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>