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Eye Contact

Eye contact is looking at someone's eyes during a talk to show you are paying attention.

Think of it this way

Two cups sit on a table. One cup faces the other, their openings lined up. That direct line shows a clear, open path between them. When a cup turns away, the path breaks.

Explaining eye contact by grade level

When you look at a friend's eyes while you talk, they know you are listening. Try it: ask someone a question and look at their eyes. Now try looking away. Most people can tell when you stop watching them.

Projects that explore eye contact

Eye Contact in Familiar and Unfamiliar Settings

Eye contact signals attention during a conversation, but familiarity changes how often it happens. Comparing a setting where people are unlikely to know each other with one where people are more familiar reveals those differences. Counting instances over at least 20 trials in each setting shows whether comfort with someone increases or decreases direct gaze.

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