Why Awkward is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro
A Bit of Optimism
The Range of Appropriateness
A person discusses their struggle with personal space and eye contact in social situations. They observe how close people stand and how long they make eye contact, learning the appropriate behavior through practice. It's initially awkward but becomes more natural over time. They share that the appropriate eye contact ratio is 3.1 seconds on and 1 second off. They emphasize that awkward people tend to appreciate these specific details.
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