Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
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" C8 z+ y6 P2 X: O# xthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
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+ P* R2 R. n6 ]' o' }) [/ jUse 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
say—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
0 [, b# E/ ~. X9 [& z6 f3 jwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
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9 {  Z; C! E, j9 {& z---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>