Five Seconds to Success in remembering people's names

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The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to
) [8 d( L" \3 n2 e& \focus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear
# s( c3 L: C( b0 Gthem in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what
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) e3 y' k: A, {! R! ^Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
names:
' e9 A' s* ?- }8 u1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
2) The second second: Don't think about what to
say—listen for the name.
+ e8 _7 P1 j3 @. ~! Y5 i3 R* p; a3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
" |# ^9 n  ^! Z4 r( O6 Dwith the same name.
; U! e4 S2 S9 W3 ^$ d( R9 g7 p2 w5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>