Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
, b# [+ D  j- K/ Q3 t, Tfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
+ b0 J3 s1 _0 b( W( Athem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
( F9 r: L" x) D: r7 ^$ Myou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
: C, ]" F. c$ V6 \- R& P1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
' |* @! V' y! l: S7 ^3 D! D( Q2) 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
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
/ N( ^2 ?1 i5 F4 G- Y4 Zend of the conversation.

$ J; ~# M+ b% o4 }  D---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>