Eye Contact

What does maintaining eye contact during a conversation usually convey?

• Disinterest

• Nervousness

• Confidence and attentiveness

• Aggression

Avoiding eye contact during a conversation can sometimes indicate:

• Disinterest or shyness

• Full engagement

• Confidence

• Curiosity

In most cultures, direct eye contact is a sign of:

• Disrespect

• Fear

• Honesty and respect

• Confusion

Staring at someone for too long can make them feel:

• Respected

• Confident

• Uncomfortable or intimidated

• Comfortable

When someone frequently looks away during a conversation, it may mean:

• They are trying to connect

• They are fully engaged

• They are confident

• They are uninterested or distracted

What does it mean when someone briefly looks away and then re-establishes eye contact?

• They are giving you space to speak

• They are uninterested

• They are angry

• They are ending the conversation

In some cultures, avoiding direct eye contact is considered a sign of:

• Respect and politeness

• Disinterest

• Aggression

• Confidence

Which of the following behaviors shows active listening through eye contact?

• Staring at the speaker without any facial expression

• Glancing at your phone repeatedly

• Looking directly at the speaker while nodding occasionally

• Avoiding the speaker's gaze entirely

If someone is making eye contact but their eyes appear to be darting around, it might indicate:

• Deep interest in the conversation

• Disrespect

• Nervousness or discomfort

• Full confidence

Breaking eye contact occasionally during a conversation is:

• A sign of dishonesty

• A sign of boredom

• Rude and disrespectful

• A natural part of communication