August 8, 2006
Establishing and Maintaining Eye Contact
The Invisible Grip, by Tom Chiarella
A person’s gaze has weight, resistance, muscularity. Clearly, there are people who use their eyes well. You know them: the sales rep, the fundraiser, the tyrannical supervisor. Their eyes force the question. These people may be as dumb as streetlamps, but they are an undeniable presence in the room. They know they must be dealt with. You know it, too.
This is a skill that’s hard for naturally shy or introverted people to develop, but it’s essential.
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