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Why Eye Contact is Important

The Why Factor

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The Importance of Seeing the Whites of the Eyes

In humans, more of the whites of the eyes are exposed than in any other primate. Our irises and pupils tend to be different so we can tell how big somebody's pupils are. And what that allows us to do is see very easily somebody's direction of gaze.

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