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Eye contact

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Heard in 2 episodes across 1 show since Sep 2026

Eye contact occurs when two individuals look directly into each other's eyes at the same time. It is a fundamental form of nonverbal communication that significantly influences social behavior, though its customs and meaning vary widely across different cultures, neurotypes, and religions.

Episodes

2
across 1 show

First heard

Sep 2026

Expert statements

3
3 positive

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What experts have said about Eye contact

3 statements · 3 positive

  1. Eye contact is associated with oxytocin production.

    “when we are making eye contact, Chemically, we're producing oxytocin”

    Listen at 2:13:51

    Open the episode · Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People Unlikable
  2. Around 60–70% eye contact is considered more ideal in Western cultures.

    “60-70% eye contact is, is more ideal in Western cultures.”

    Listen at 2:14:28

    Open the episode · Likeability Expert: Stop Doing This, It’s Why People Quietly Avoid You! | Vanessa Van Edwards
  3. About 60–70% eye contact is considered more ideal in Western cultures.

    “60-70% eye contact is more ideal in Western cultures.”

    Listen at 2:14:28

    Open the episode · Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People Unlikable

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Episodes

2 episodes featuring Eye contact, newest first

Eye contact · PodLume