The most common reason for forgetting names is failing to 5 R4 Z; G. Q2 q$ R% |8 Efocus on the moment of introduction, so you never hear2 [! k3 W( l4 M6 b! o+ e- n# t
them in the first place. You are too busy thinking about what A" |& ~; X1 p" [0 C8 T! \
you're going to say next or worrying about what others will" Q2 B6 g, P6 o+ V
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Use the following 5-second strategy to remember first! J4 r8 ?3 b5 W3 A
names:) [9 L" h2 h/ [/ f! c
1) The first second: Focus on the moment of introduction. $ U: I/ S* n3 x/ q2) The second second: Don't think about what to& E" ?& `( e7 u# z3 K
say—listen for the name. 8 M L/ m T, g$ I+ d) i2 ]& `3) The third second: Repeat the name aloud.% o* C$ ?8 k2 E; O5 q3 V+ g, X7 M
4) The fourth second: Think of someone you know; s; {4 r6 _( u
with the same name.6 W6 |; D8 y3 E8 ^
5) The fifth second: Use the name during and at the 3 t' W$ _' z1 y. V7 p" Iend of the conversation. _3 B+ S9 k% n% D% T
( ?5 w2 j5 T# d- E5 f Y9 ?---Don Gabor <<How to start a conversation and make friends>>