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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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first
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1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.
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say—listen for the name.
- d( F* m" \0 l- F7 h3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know
0 K& a4 U! J& p* e# M$ @8 k. O2 Vwith the same name.
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the
end of the conversation.
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& E7 P0 i  z  R7 ?---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>