Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
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 what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
think of you.
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' R5 n2 e6 B  YUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
; N$ _/ s! |. S1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
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.
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>>