Eyeee Contact?

Question

Why is eye contact important in social skills

Answer 1

People tend to think they are being deceived when a person will not make eye contact.  That and it shows a lack of respect.  This of course is in the U.S.  Other cultures may or may not be the same way.

Answer 2

It is my opinion that it is better to look someone in the eye when talking to him or her. I base this on the belief that I have that if a person finds it hard to make or maintain eye contact they naturally have something to hide.

Answer 3

When a person doesn't make eye contact, a conversation with them tends to feel cold, impersonal and sometimes even insincere.  

However, some people are distracted when they try to have a conversation while making eye contact with another person.   That is an unfortunate situation because the listener doesn't always understand that, especially if they're very comfortable making eye contact while speaking.   They may misinterpret the speaker's discomfort as being cold and insincere.