Hate Making Eye Contact? Try This Instead!

A new study in the journal "Perception" found people can't really tell if you're looking them in the eye or not, as long as you're looking at something CLOSE to their eyes.


In half of the conversations, they looked people square in the eye. For the other half, that stared at other spots, like their mouth or chin. And it turns out we can't really tell the difference.


They also rated the conversations as equally enjoyable, no matter what. So if you're more comfortable staring at someone's NOSE while you're talking to them, go for it.

The only time it might not work is if you're up close. Like if they're only a foot away, they can probably tell. 

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Amy James


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