The power of eye contact
We intuitively understand the power of eye contact. It can say a thousand unspoken words. - from the stern look in your mother's face to the scrutinising gaze of the interviewer.
Highlights of what eye contact does:
- It's arousing. Someone staring back at you could make you all sweaty.
- It holds attention.
- It makes people believe you.
- It makes people think you're smart. We tend to judge people who make eye contact with us as more intelligent and competent.
- It makes you seem more sincere.
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