Discussion What part of the human body do you look at when you talk to someone?

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  1. Vilidious

    Vilidious Well-Known Member

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    If the person has a pet around, I look at it first and foremost... and that's normally the best way for me to notice a person on the street.

    Second, I don't generally pay any significant attention to unknown people I see whilst commuting etc.

    Finally, if I do talk to someone, I pay attention to them... most likely face for the most part, though my eyes may wander about when I'm thinking or I may be doing some work while I talk with a coworker and never look at them in the first place.

    Kinda depends.
     
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    Lazriser Well-Known Member

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    They... have a b-body?

    Where?
    Who?
     
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    Perpl-Tato Active Member

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    I've realized that looking people straight in the eyes while having casual conversations make it feel awkward to them so I let my eyes wander as well, or if I'm doing something else while talking, I just look at what I'm working on.
     
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    I'm on the shorter side, so I generally don't look at them in the face cause my neck hurts after a while, so usually towards their chest/neck, but if we're both sitting, then usually I try not to focus on their face, but look at the general direction of their face. I get too self conscious staring at people's faces. Lol
     
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    Cutter Masterson Well-Known Super-Soldier

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    Eyes.
     
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    aegis062 Chaotic Demon Emperor

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    the best trick when being scolded by a teacher is to lower your head do it on the first word or the 3rd depending on what they are saying and they will leave you alone as they think they have scolded you enough.

    Ex1- NO!, QUIET! HUSH! *lowers head* words like this when used by themselves they won't say anything else unless you are a repeat offender.

    Ex2- WHAT ARE YOU DOING? <--- they don't want you to answer your never going come out on the right side of this. lower your head and apologize is the best outcome.
     
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    Under normal circumstances the mouth but because so many people are wearing masks right now the nose or forehead. I will look a person in the eyes if what they are saying is important, but otherwise I have found that more often than not prolonged eye contact makes people uncomfortable.
     
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    Fahmfir Beginner Town NPC

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    I look at my PC Monitor
    Cuz u know?
    Zo*m or Disc*rd
     
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    I dion't like people looking at my face when I was a teenager(fairly average but self conscious), so I tended to not look at other peoples faces except brief glances. Looking down at peoples necks and chest worked fine with guys but eventually realized it was kind of rude with women...not that anyone ever actually said anything.

    Now it is maybe half and half? At the person's face and over their shoulder, with maybe a sprinkle of looking at a clock, window, etc.
     
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    TiggerBane Always asleep yep yep yep| Canidae lover

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    We don't do that here.
     
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    northerner a stressed potato

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    When we're having a serious talk, I looked at their eyes or forehead. Esp. when taking with professors. It's hard since I am socially awkward but I need to practice it. When I am with my friends I looked at their face then wander around. It's very awkward if you just look at them straight face. :blobjoy:
     
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    i see that the comment section lacks perverts so I'm gonna take the role

    It's B00BS..!!!
    preferably women, regardless of age (keep it 18+) and looks
     
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    Zaroz Existential Lurker Demonic Calamity

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    I'm autistic, so I just aim around their head and unfocus my eyes...:p less stressful.
     
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    SoulZer0 Heaven Refining

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    Pull out a mirror and look into your own eyes when talking to other people.
     
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    0000000 I B SMILING!

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    Nah, I just develop a death glare thanks to them. Kinda why I am not liked by my teacher and boss.
     
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    aegis062 Chaotic Demon Emperor

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    part of life is letting those people think they are right, but doing it your way while letting them think it was theirs or your going run into that problem. that's why they will like you while you get your way and the credit in the end at worst shit goes wrong and they get blamed because part of being a manager or team leader means they were responsible for all the actions taken and if they try and blame anyone lower on the totem poll they will be seen as weak since they were taking orders from their staff instead of giving them.
     
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    This is not in every situation, but here goes: If I am talking to a hot lady, I admit I will stare at her chest.
     
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    I normally just stare at my reflection in their eyes
     
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    That way you can appreciate your looks even while talking to other ppl lol
     
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  20. HubicalCubeOG

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    And even better creep out the person you are talking to
     
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