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[–] SoleInvictus 29 points 11 months ago (2 children)

You've probably heard this already but, in case you haven't, try watching their eyebrows or right above them instead. It's a lot less awkward for some people for reasons I don't completely understand.

Remember to look away for a moment every ten seconds or so unless you're trying to seduce or intimidate them! It becomes a routine after awhile. Also, humans are really weird.

[–] Tolos 4 points 11 months ago

Omg, never heard that before, thank you.

[–] Gustephan 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I do 5 on, 2 off for eye contact timing. It seems to work pretty well in terms of passing as nt and focusing on the task of timing it reduces the discomfort of eye contact in the first place for me