The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to) B0 B7 {2 \ a; Q: c& X
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear ; Z$ q# O! x/ C) g4 e+ r: Rthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what7 X6 ]4 R4 Y( b) B: |4 V; ?+ _3 x3 @
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will7 r7 ~) _4 l o# t
think of you. 3 b4 R) N% y9 R. P: V( @ ' R5 n2 e6 B YUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first5 i8 L% Z6 B8 ^+ H( Q# K7 d
names: ; N$ _/ s! |. S1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.( e1 e9 h7 V) p* k+ c
2) The second second: Don't think about what to3 ^! g9 W5 s. M$ c( C) O
say—listen for the name. 2 [9 w: C, m' C8 ~/ l o1 R% g3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud. ; H- M% _" q! U7 A" k0 S' I% @ d4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know " ?% W: Q; [$ S' ^' Qwith the same name.% w3 s$ Y" r) D2 K' i; ]% v
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the! P2 P: H" x5 H& g8 W
end of the conversation. 5 K6 ^7 G0 r) q! D4 D7 `( q. i$ v8 X! Y4 ]4 I; ]
---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>