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Maintaining eye contact can show respect and attentiveness from "summary" of The Wisdom of Listening by Mark Brady
Maintaining eye contact during a conversation is a simple yet powerful way to convey respect and attentiveness. When we look directly into someone's eyes, we signal that we are fully present and engaged in the interaction. This act demonstrates that we value the other person and are giving them our undivided attention. Furthermore, maintaining eye contact indicates that we are actively listening to what the other person is saying. It shows that we are focused on their words, thoughts, and emotions, and that we are genuinely interested in underst...
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