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
% c1 Q* v# ]9 y: rthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
! J9 G/ V4 I9 g& p; l6 ayou're going to say next or worrying about what others will
6 k+ G# @4 Q. A! k" H5 B% `think of you.
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% @" N# Q+ |% i1 O2 z3 F5 FUse the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
- d: B0 J: |. B% C% l  f" C1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
. }& ?2 ?/ k9 Nsay—listen for the name.
3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
  a' I. n: X0 n) twith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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) v, @! ^( F6 G5 Z) a---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>