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Eye contact when speaking

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by NoWayOut, Feb 25, 2014.

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Where do you look when speaking to others

  1. eyes

    47 vote(s)
    69.1%
  2. mouth

    5 vote(s)
    7.4%
  3. sporadic eye

    13 vote(s)
    19.1%
  4. space

    3 vote(s)
    4.4%
  1. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:10 PM
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    NoWayOut

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    I'm doing this little study and would like some input.

    Maybe a poll would work but if you have any other input I would like to hear it.


    So, do you look at the person in the eye during conversations?

    If not where do you look?
     
  2. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    I make an effort to , yes
     
  3. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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    davidpick

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    i make eye contact, but glance away every so often so as not to intimidate or be too intense.
     
  4. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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    ABA180

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    I do mostly, but I will try to not lock eyes with them if it's more than a few seconds.
     
  5. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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    Delmarva

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    where's the option for boobs?

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  6. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:15 PM
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    aw10tacoma

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    2nd I feel too much eye contact isnt always so good
     
  7. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:16 PM
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  8. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:17 PM
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    carcharias

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    Always, but not to stalkerish lengths. I generally don't trust people who can't look me in the eye.
     
  9. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:18 PM
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    Tribull

    Tribull Have more than you show. Speak less than you know.

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    Depends on the situation.

    If it is something work related, I maintain eye contact.

    If it is personal, sporadic eye contact.

    If it's a lady, never above the neck.
     
  10. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:18 PM
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    I try to intimidate people so I occasionally slip in the Belushi stink eye
     
  11. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:19 PM
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    That's how I feel. Especially during a job interview I think it can make a big difference. Don't stare or intimidate but be able to look someone in the eye.
     
  12. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:21 PM
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    se7enine

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    I look at the eyes but always drift towards zits or moles and yes..... the boobs.
     
  13. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:28 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Men = Eyes

    Women = Boobs.

    In a restaurant = Bacon.
     
  14. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:33 PM
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    I never blink.

    And when the other person is talking, I rub my crotch and mouth the words, "you're dead..."
     
  15. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:33 PM
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    Fixed it for ya Chris :D
     
  16. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:34 PM
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  17. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    I have a bewildered look on my face as I look at the mouth then if female check the rack and ass. ;)
     
  18. Feb 25, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    When a man sees a beautiful bottle of sweet liquor he loses all interest in everything around him except for that whiskey that will make him not remember the night.
     
  19. Feb 26, 2014 at 4:54 AM
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    jimmybee1108

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    Lmao this turned funny quick. My high school focused a lot on speaking during power points and presentations in general. So we learned everything from syntax, speaking tone to eye contact and facial queues.

    As said earlier, professional and business occasions you must maintain eye contact. But not in a way to seem creepy. Raining relaxed and animated. But not distracting
     
  20. Feb 26, 2014 at 6:50 AM
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