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
; |! u, a! T: T  S- S( zthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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9 d" E* |# H3 v/ X! bUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
1 W/ O& u9 o* T3 z: msay—listen for the name.
- S1 r. K$ y, V, w* w3) 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
8 h5 }4 v# |1 q: ^+ S0 I. rend of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>