why is eye contact important?
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Eye contact is important in communication for several reasons.\n\nFirst, it shows the person or people you are talking to that you care about what you are saying and that you care that they listen.\n\nSecond, it improves communication because people generally listen and focus better when they are looking the speaker in the eyes.\n\nThird, eye contact shows that you are confident and that you know what you are talking about.  This is especially important in, say, a classroom environment or a lecture environment because you will show the authoritative people that you know your stuff.\n\nFinally, people will take you more seriously if you provide them with eye contact.  They will also get the feeling that you are being sincere and are not lying (that's why, when someone tells you to lie about something, they tell you to 'look the person in the eye').
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in my personal opinion, eye contact is very important. lookin into a girl's eyes wen u ask her out is so much better. i think it shows that u r truely interested. ur eyes just hav a way of expressin urself that is simply undescribable. usually if u really like the girl, u get this certain lil look in ur eye n u wont even mean 2. i think its very attractive. i luv wen my bf talks 2 me n looks me straight into my eyes. its sexy n sweet. yes, if u r plannin on askin that certain special girl out, look into her eyes n just think about how much u like her wen u ask her. give it a try. even if u r shy, it makes it even better b/c u will prob giv this secere smile along with eye contact!! u shud definately try it!! \n\ni dont really think eye contact is required. however, u shud definately look into her eyes wen u ask her out if u really like her. dont think bout it 2 much n dont try so hard. just let ur eyes do the talkin--- on their own. dont force it.
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Step One, Eye Contact!\n\nUsually the first contact made with a "Potentially Interesting Person" (from this point forward they will be referred to as "PIPs") is eye contact. There are a few different types of eye contact.\nThere is the "Across the Room" eye contact, the "In Passing" eye contact (when a PIP is passing by you) and the all-important "Conversational" eye contact. Each is different in many respects, but similar in that they are all ways of sneaking in communication without words.   \n\n\n\nIn order for that contact to have the desired impact, it must be delivered well. It is fun and easy when you know how. Perfecting this ability will be incredibly useful for you in meeting and attracting quality men! \n\nSo you're at the 7-Eleven, a restaurant or club, the market or any public place where you see a PIP. How do you get from hmmm?. . . TO HIM! Often in these situations, you'll need to make eye contact before a conversation can begin.\n\nWhen making this kind of eye contact, remember that you are trying to convey a message with your eyes. People have told me that they are no good at eye-contact flirting because they always end up looking away - when really, this action is in fact conveying the desired message. \n\n\n    Think about it. If a man stares at you and when you look back at him he doesn't end up looking away, you feel uncomfortable and intimidated - more like you're being stalked than flirted with! A man will also feel uncomfortable if a woman overstays her gaze.  \n\n\nThe ideal "Across the Room" eye-contact flirt only makes contact for two or three seconds, and then shyly, must turn away. Usually this will make you smile, which is again a perfect communication - friendly and pleasant. It shows you're happy that he looked back and showed interest in you. Even blushing works in your favor, so don't try to hide it. In these ways, you are using your nervous energy to your advantage. It's important that you let him catch you looking back at him. Subconsciously, this tells him you are interested. If he doesn't catch you looking back at him, he may decide you are not interested. Then he may not be able to get up the nerve to come over and start a conversation with you. \n\nSide note: If he's looking at you when you look back at him, that's a pretty good sign he is interested in you. \nIf he isn't looking at you, that's not necessarily a sign that he's not interested in you. In a situation where you have the time, this entire sequence of looking, looking away and looking back, should repeat itself a few times before you move forward. This kind of eye-contact flirting is most effective in a restaurant, club, or in line at an amusement park or the DMV. Use it in any situation where you and the PIP are going to be in the same place for a while.  \n\n\n\n\n\nList of Top Ten Flirting Tips \n\n\nBy Fran Greene\n\n10. Flirting is an attitude: \nA good flirt is self-confident and not afraid to take risks. \nBe enthusiastic and positive, it works! \n\n9. Start a conversation: \nThe best opening line is saying hello.\nTalk about the surroundings, ask a question, ask for help, state an opinion.\n\n8. Have fun: \nBe playful, light-hearted and spontaneous. \nShow your vulnerability. \n\n7. Use props: \nNever leave home without a prop. \nProps are natural conversation starters. They encourage conversation and others will be compelled to start talking to you. \nGreat props include: dogs, kids, unusual jewelry, a irresistable scent, a sweatshirt with your favorite passion, interesting ties, hats, or an interesting book or newspaper. \n\n6. Be the host: \nChange your behavior from the role of guest to host. \nYou are not the passive person in waiting, but rather the welcome committee. \n\n5. Make the first move: Move closer to the person you want to meet. \nSay hello! \n\n4. Listen: \nYou have two ears and one mouth bec
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Wearing contact helps - coz ur center does not change - and has more sharp / focus than glasses.\nIf u follow eye related healthy diet/exercise - u can get by with a smaller no, like  -1.75 for starter, and help it reduce further (coz ur eye will not suffer strain from change of optical centers, etc - as is with glasses...\nTheoretically, one cannot go beyond 20/20, it is perfect vision...
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there are the obvious physical differences, but I once heard our school psycololgist describe how males and females interact. Males have a pecking order of dominance. We are less likely to make eye contact. Women make eye contact and they maintain a closer physical presence. In short, women are more open with their feelings, and less defensive.
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Have you ever heard "eye of beholder"? Yes, I believe they are! Eyes can tell romance, anger, sadness,confidence,lies etc. If you know how to read them and you are completely in tune with what you want. Eyes are ones sincerity....and inquisitiveness. If you can get lost in someones eyes, yet still read it CLEARLY, this is true. The downside is some people have mastered the art of using this to get what they want, so caution is needed in using that as an overall.\nThe FBI uses eyes to tell lies (pupils move when they are lying or they will not look into they askers eyes with confidence)\nLovers use this to find the ultimate bliss and comfort in each other.\nParents use this to control their kids...LOL (well some of them)\nSexuality uses this to direct intimacy.\nEnemies it to intimidate and so forth.\nEyes can tell the utmost structure of ones personality.\nNot so confident people will not look you in the eye.\nPeople use it to grab attention (like from across the room)....The list goes on.... But YEAH they are, in my eyes anyways!
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there is no true way to know, but wat i have found out in my yrs of dating; is the eye contact is the main followed by a smile. everything else is just so freaken confusing..............................
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I look at all of them and acknowledge with a smile,wave,or head nod mostly.Sometimes i use verbal greetings and handshakes as well. I make eye contact mostly.I observe at whatever distance my personal space boundaries are activated.During this timeframe i use my other senses to check around me.Some people do look as they pass and others don't.
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Looks are only skin deep and "cute" is subject to opinion and personal taste. Getting acquainted is usually done in a relaxing atmosphere like a bar. Then there are social gatherings and parties; either way, the other person needs to be isolated so an ititial acquaintanceship can be started with a verbal rapport.
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All I can tell you is that if I make eye contact with a woman that I like I will look away 1) because I don't want to stare and 2) because I am shy. Ask him!!!
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first of all to look cool.\n\nHiding one's eyes has implications in face-to-face communication: It can hide weeping, being one of the signs of mourning, makes eye contact impossible which can be intimidating, as in the stereotype of the guardian of a chain gang, or can show detachedness, which is considered cool in some circles. Many cultures do not take them kindly. Darkened sunglasses of particular shapes may be in vogue as a fashion accessory. Note that normal glasses are very rarely worn without a practical purpose. Curiously, they can project an image of uncool nerdiness that sunglasses do not have. The impact on nonverbal communication and the cool image can be the reasons for wearing sunglasses by night or indoors. People also wear sunglasses when they don't want others to see that they're high by looking at their bloodshot eyes.\nEyeglasses improve visual comfort. Various types of disposable sunglasses are dispensed to patients after receiving mydriatic eye drops during eye examinations\nIt is important that the makers of one's sunglasses ensure that the glasses protect against UV (ultraviolet) rays. In the European Union, a CE mark () identifies glasses fulfilling quality regulations. In the preparation for solar eclipses, health authorities often warn against looking at the sun through only sunglasses.
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If her eye contact remains fixed on you, then you are doing fine.  If her eyes start to roam and/or a yawn presents itself, change the subject and maybe the environment as well.
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Girls like guys with self esteem.  Just as guys like girls with self esteem.  Not making eye contact is another form of bad self esteem.  Of course we like it when guys make eye contact with us, it just shows us that they are secure.  That is if you are talking about a girl who doesn't have a problem making eye contact.  Most people have a fear of eye contact because they are afraid of letting others "See" them.  When you find your self not making eye contact, acknowledge that you are doing it by making eye contact.  It's just another thing where "practice makes perfect."  \n\nAnother thing you could do is get together with one of your close friends or family members and do an exercise called staring.  Make sure you are standing with your hands at you side.  do not figit or talk.  Blinking is ok but just stare at the other person don't do anything else.  What ever emotion you are feeling let it out.  If you think it's funny then laugh but maintain eye contact.  Try it out some time.
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eye contact and smiling along with playful convo
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Prolonged eye contact; lots of smiling, flirting, trying to engage you in a joking relationship; interest in you and what you are doing.  Those are some of the signs.
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eye contact... followed by soft conversation
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I agree Staring contests work magic. Just be sure to look directly into his eyes and try and make him break the gaze.  Just don't Glare at him.