The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to : a" V. c0 z' hfocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear+ l0 z' s/ u1 F7 ~& n( j* f' @
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what2 K) P9 E' ^/ Z$ @2 f$ _+ i
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will( }: a% F$ I; d8 g* d4 V
think of you.6 y7 s. Z' F' Z
1 R1 @" S/ I" p0 e+ q8 N4 b& @Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first 5 q6 X; ~; B) U$ M* pnames: ! B1 h: g. n$ ]6 u2 D# }1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction.( E+ R* d: c+ R
2) The second second: Don't think about what to4 m2 Q7 ?- t8 d k# w# n
say—listen for the name. - }0 m4 T1 Q0 @9 x# K) {3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.7 B& m& ]. n9 \( w) e; Y
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know - O2 o0 m0 {3 U. \2 F% M( u+ B* }with the same name.) [( y& |. a( ^6 c8 ^5 s. C5 o
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the # ]$ [9 l6 V" _0 M7 Rend of the conversation.) M5 _2 a9 s7 \3 S% v# |
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---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>