The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to5 @7 E- z8 Y G6 L) z/ B( Y
focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear( l$ Q" H2 g. [* z/ H# o- N
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what" |/ n s4 m9 O* G
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will + S9 A! X! b4 Othink of you. : w5 e5 ]# F% w( X) o1 k% z4 x" j1 m. z/ i8 L
Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first " j. `! O# V0 y" \% }names:4 I; q c- o: G
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.6 B/ Q) T3 j: ~ ^ r7 E. V& Q
2) The second second: Don't think about what to |# q( v1 D& b, r3 k$ ^
say—listen for the name. 5 W% T( O' {9 @% B2 d6 N3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.4 s* j. Y4 `4 m; b
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know 8 D' G3 O7 o2 _7 a' k- }with the same name.$ _+ k0 A* A( {- @$ d# L( e
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the . {1 a' f" _7 \% L' a& Tend of the conversation.. f g4 F X9 j1 v0 R
$ g& {/ m) B! _0 ~2 X* {. l---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>