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
; p6 G& ]3 [; A1 r) Z, bthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
; N" e: W* e# W5 V( W$ k# Syou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
3 Y8 T& w' W( j% X! f1 Z6 ^  t" Gthink of you.
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
! d( ]5 e& J! C& 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.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
* U8 D4 f  I5 B  a' L$ B5) 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>>