Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
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+ F: y5 U- R6 Ythem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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: G6 Z6 F. ~5 c9 X- bUse 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
) d& L, n9 ?: M& F: D% R8 d+ {say—listen for the name.
# j- @3 K2 K, I5 N% k1 [+ X% n3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
7 T; |9 H# v: _. t4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
) O( ]9 c9 s% Z9 U4 g0 Q1 o- g3 Pend of the conversation.
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3 k4 G4 z" G8 b( F$ T---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>