This month’s business tip focuses on the fundamentals of eye contact. Eye contact is a non-verbal communication that can have profound inuence on your social and professional interactions. In general, eye contact demonstrates interest and condence. Looking at people and meeting their eyes is vital to your professional success.
When you are listening to someone you should maintain 100% eye contact with that person. I don’t stare at people. I just meet their eyes in a manner that indicates a sincere interest in what they are saying. When you are the person talking, it’s acceptable to occasionally look away in order to collect your thoughts. Avoid distractions in the room.
When you are with a group and a member of the group is talking, you should give this person your full attention by giving 100% eye contact. If you don’t look at the person speaking, everyone will notice. As the golden rule says, “do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” When speaking to a group share your eye contact equally.
Starting today, when talking to your coworkers challenge yourself to focus on your eye contact. It takes practice, but repitition will make it more natural.
Want to read more tips about eye contact?
Please visit: www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/01/29/the-fundamentalsof-eye-contact/print/
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