#eye-contact

#eye-contact

Participants were most likely, and fastest, to perceive a request when eye contact occurred between two averted gaze shifts towards the same object.

Humans need eye contact. It can make people feel closer, more honest, and more respected.

Eye contact is a powerful tool that facilitates listening and fosters a deeper connection between speakers and listeners.

Eye contact, once a cornerstone of human connection, is becoming increasingly rare in our screen-dominated lives. The beeps, alerts, and endless digital distractions have shifted our gaze away from the eyes of others and into the glow of our devices.