Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
/ D, T/ m6 H$ _3 K! ?( ^focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
# k& n: G( _: U) n/ h2 _3 A* N9 `them 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.

Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
4 O+ J1 \( V# E% n2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
! |+ A: C; r& L, E4 p  k- }4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
$ ?( X7 N  h, E0 rend of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>