Discussing Clodfobble's book

[Clodfobble]

The thing that annoys me is the assertion that you can't possibly pick up emotional content without looking at the eyes. What crap. Tone of voice says a million times more than a few eye muscles ever will, and for that matter there are more subtle muscle movements possible around the mouth than there are around the eyes.

I think eye contact is for narcissists, only to make sure they're looking at you.

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by monster

..... whatever people look at, it isn't both eyes. It can't be.

Yeah ... I'm a left eye looker. When I realize I'm looking at the left eye of someone with no vision in that eye, I look at their right eye, and it's very uncomfortable.

Originally Posted by monster

My daughter has one dark brown eye and one pale green eye. it's very unusual for people to notice immediately. Many know her for years and only find out when someone tells them. Then they are horribly embarrassed. Or amazed. Or both. But I can assure you it's he norm in our experience. We still await the Michigan Women's Club Water Polo Team noticing. It's been six months of up-close-and-personal contact so far.

I believe you, but I'm amazed that people are so unobservant.

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I think eye contact is for narcissists, only to make sure they're looking at you.

I disagree. I believe that making eye contact is showing respect for someone.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Bah, eye contact is for dogs and servants. You've been brainwashed into being distracted from the crosshairs.