Staring/Intense Eye Contact On the opposite end of the spectrum, making really intense eye contact or staring can be a bit jarring for the person you’re looking at. “As humans, we expect ...

Making eye contact and small talk. As historian Timothy Snyder writes, eye contact and small talk are “not just polite” but constitute “ part of being a responsible member of society.” ...

Eye contact is a critical part of communication—in showing respect, engagement, trustworthiness, and confidence—and building relationships. Yet kids are getting worse at it, according to a ...

In order to cope with these symptoms, people may avoid eye contact as a way to reduce stimulation and protect themselves from feeling overwhelmed. They’re not interested in what you’re saying.

Making eye contact builds trust, interest, and a desire to connect. It creates a bond that can express a wide range of emotions—surprise, excitement, curiosity.

The Cerebellum Makes Eye-to-Eye Contact Possible Most of us have experienced the visceral rush of making eye contact with an attractive stranger across the room at a crowded event or bar, or on a ...

Making eye contact looks so romantic in movies, but it can be uncomfortable in real life. Here's how to to use it to your advantage without the awkwardness.

I f the title of this article caught your eye, that's a good start—it might even help you reflect on where your eyes typically focus and where they don’t. Eye contact, once a cornerstone of ...

Most of us have experienced the visceral rush of making eye contact with an attractive stranger across the room at a crowded event or bar, or on a dance floor. Unfortunately, patients who show ...