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Eye signals
- Eye gaze: Directly eye contact indicates interest and paying attention. Prolonged eye contact can feel threatening.
- Blinking: People often blink more rapidly when they are feeling distressed or uncomfortable.
- Pupil size: Highly dilated eyes, for example, can indicate that a person is interested or even aroused.
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