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Neoerectus · M
It can be misleading sometimes. Student's head low, not making eye contact can mean aversion, dishonesty, etc.
However, in some cultures that is a sign of respect by a student for the instructor. This is but one example.
One has to be very careful in cross-cultural interactions.
Also, a recent study I read about (looking for original source) on facial expression concluded that expressions are often NOT indicative of the emotion one would think due to a number of psychological or social influences. This was surprising to me.
However, in some cultures that is a sign of respect by a student for the instructor. This is but one example.
One has to be very careful in cross-cultural interactions.
Also, a recent study I read about (looking for original source) on facial expression concluded that expressions are often NOT indicative of the emotion one would think due to a number of psychological or social influences. This was surprising to me.
ABCDEF7 · M
@Neoerectus When I was teen, I never looked in eyes of girls or my female teachers or any stranger girl. It was out of respect & shyness. When I was in an interview, the interviewer was a girl, I didn't looked in to her eyes while talking to her. She also once pointed out that and finally concluded that I am dishonest.
Today I can talk to any female looking into her eyes, but that doesn't mean I don't respect them now, nor it does mean that I am more honest now.
Today I can talk to any female looking into her eyes, but that doesn't mean I don't respect them now, nor it does mean that I am more honest now.
Neoerectus · M
@ABCDEF7 Unfortunately, the whole pop psychology techniques interviewers use is silly and damaging. They are hardly qualified to make any determination from such supercillious techniques. People abused by others also might avoid eye contact. Favorite colors, animals, etc. are more of this silliness.
OogieBoogie · F
@Neoerectus there's also personal things that can make this stuff vague or misinterpreted .
A student with their head down and avoiding eye contact could also be focusing very hard on listening .
I myself sometimes close my eyes to listen harder. Sometimes in meetings I will bow my head or look into my lap to focus my attention wholly on the speaker.
I can look away when I'm trying to recall something from memory when I'm speaking.
So personal traits can matter 🤷
A student with their head down and avoiding eye contact could also be focusing very hard on listening .
I myself sometimes close my eyes to listen harder. Sometimes in meetings I will bow my head or look into my lap to focus my attention wholly on the speaker.
I can look away when I'm trying to recall something from memory when I'm speaking.
So personal traits can matter 🤷
Justice4All · 36-40, M
@Neoerectus Of course, those who hold that belief will be deceived. A salesperson can maintain sincere eye contact while deceiving you. Some individuals avoid eye contact altogether.