hello
I'm a guy who recently immigrated from south Korea to U.S.
maybe because of the cultural difference or something, I feel
discomfort when people look straight into my eyes.
Why do you guys make an eye-contact?
What do you guys think, when people don't make an eye contact
while having conversation with you?
and lastly, how do I get comfortable making an eye-contact?
Do I just stare at them like forever??? and should I put smile too?
I'm 17 years old and Friends here are really kind to me.
I don't want them to turn back on me... don't wanna lose them :)
2006-09-17 11:54:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
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2006-09-17 11:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by ady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People from your region of the world don't make eye contact as a sign of respect. In American culture we do make eye contact as a sign we are paying attention and it is valued. You don't have to look in their eye the whole time though. Make eye contact especially if you have a point you want to make and then lower your eyes. Since you are an eastern person, I think most Americans understand, practice making some eye contact, until you feel more comfortable with it. It is a cultural difference. Oh yeah, smile too.
2006-09-17 12:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by stick man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your having a hard time making eye contact, this makes you SHY! read a book!
2006-09-17 12:06:17 · answer #3 · answered by david_e22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u don't have to make i contact when talking,if u want u can just put asmile on ur face and look at every body around u..........
2006-09-17 12:26:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well just look at theyre eyes i know it's hard but try hard :) and i think your friends will forgive you but sometimes it bugs ppl when you don't look at them :)
2006-09-17 11:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by My dad ate my homework 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋