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
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/ G8 o& g( l8 T" q' f2 p1 xUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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) _0 B& p" P1 Z( P0 l2 ~7 L1 p, o6 M+ L. f1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
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. c- d! H: @1 _4 B# S3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
4 k8 Q& v5 c, f" o5 iwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>