Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
8 f( W1 `1 h  O% S8 ^focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
' J! E' W1 i& M2 J  R1 Ethem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
5 z! Y; ?2 Y1 g- yyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
% c  ]* y& t& j$ Qthink of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
# b- t3 L: r1 o) T$ [* k8 V+ U: Tnames:
$ |0 y$ e4 p$ b) T1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
2 Z: i3 T/ ]' C% a/ a( @0 s( Psay—listen for the name.
- ?0 t$ Y$ v8 W! O, K3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
% c5 A( s, i, G6 d6 u0 L, G4 fend of the conversation.

& X" ^' K5 p# \* Q---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>