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
, q5 T" l& Y. L: l, Dthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
3 k8 e# {7 _, z' B0 kyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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! s* p, e6 z  z" G! w/ L- ]Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
( i# D1 h: {% o" ?* T- V' ]! U) Wnames:
# P& {  X/ `; ?! ~, G, ~( D0 _. w1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
0 K( B6 T. r2 Ysay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
3 p. Y# e3 J9 @! ^9 A# ]$ i/ E4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
4 ^+ r. M/ O6 S& t& V( U8 W  @with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.

: B6 b. Q2 n; E4 f: v/ p5 _---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>