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
" W" ~" ^4 Y, f- C/ c- U5 Fthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
, q- Q; o1 W4 M. `& oyou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
' v3 N: J$ |' {, C* y6 I" Cthink of you.

5 H4 M1 X* x1 A6 [Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
9 Y: `& n( m: C: N  p7 lsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
) v" }5 i' z; P( \, z4 t8 l, O4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
; V5 u% p; j* w+ [8 p6 C, z4 dwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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0 I# \5 ]% K3 @; d---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>