Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
9 U" `# t, e. I) Z: N& p  i: f8 c0 lfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
0 N+ V' J8 P& a6 Fthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
1 Z5 ?, @$ V5 G" @3 q  D1 U+ |- syou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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9 A( v& V8 ]) B+ k; L" Z1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
6 D: k( c5 h' b8 U; ]2) The second second: Don't think about what to
! `5 y: Y8 N  r0 G, Rsay—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
end of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>