The Importance of Eye Contact

We are touched when we feel heard. We want to be known by other people. And that's why empathy is our superpower. Like staring into a total stranger's eyes in a facilitated exercise for two minutes lights that up within us. That's just so fascinating. Mm hmm. Well, I guess now I got to ask about eye contact in general. When I'm talking with someone, I imagine it would be more empathic to have more eye contact. Is there too much? And how do you think about it? Sure, especially depending on the cultural context that you're in.

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