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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you're going to say next or worrying about what others will
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, S# i. b8 [1 J; H8 `6 rUse 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.
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4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
with the same name.
/ K2 V  m% q, V  s0 k- r5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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- x: b) v4 v- k. b4 O) H---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>