Making eye contact isn't always easy. It can feel uncomfortable at times, especially when you haven't yet built a relationship with the other person.
Eye contact helps others remember what you said. When you share eye contact during a conversation, you'll remember more of what the other person said. The reverse (相反的情况) is true as well. Research found that during a video call, participants remembered more of the information from the call when there was more eye contact included. The researchers found that a direct gaze for 30% of the conversation is all it takes for participants to significantly increase what they remembered from the call.
Being self-aware means that you are aware of what's currently happening with your body. And eye contact can help with that, according to research from the University of Paris. Researchers found that we're more focused on our own bodies and behavior when other people look at us.
Eye contact creates attraction. Eye contact attraction is a real thing. Research showed that humans find other people more attractive when they make eye contact. Smiling can also help create attraction. Workmates and leaders will be more inclined (想) to build relationships with you when you look them in the eye. On the other hand, no eye contact can show a lack of confidence.
A. So how to make eye contact naturally?
B. Eye contact can help with self-awareness.
C. But why is eye contact important in the first place?
D. Other people will also remember more of what you said.
E. This is why eye contact plays a huge role in learning and discussing.
F. While this is important for personal relationships, it also matters at work.
G. And, people don't even need a huge amount of eye contact to get this benefit.