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Reading Eyes
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- Co-worker always flutters her eyes when talking
- Is eye direction different for left-handed people?
- Term for reading eyes
- Left or right?
Co-worker always flutters her eyes when talking
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September 17, 2006
I have a co-worker who when talking to her will always flutters her eyes first, then completly close her eyes (this is when she is talking to you, as opoosed to being talked to). What does this mean?
kathie - USA
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People who do that are often very nervous or anxious when talking to other people. She may be trying too hard to impress others or worried that she isn't saying the right thing.
It could also be a habit or a cultural thing. In some cultures, people look down or away when talking to others.
Is eye direction different for left-handed people?
Question
March 14, 2006
What about someone left handed when it comes to which way the eyes move? Clarifing... if person looks to MY left what does it mean, MY right? Is it different for left handed people?
AB - USA
10444
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A person will usually look to his or her left when trying to remember things. Some do it to the right, but it doesn't seem to be related to whether they are left or right-handed.
Observing eye movement when you talk to various people will make you more aware of what they are thinking. Note that good movie and TV actors will have appropriate eye movement when they are thinking. Even some cartoon characters do it.
Term for reading eyes
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May 1, 2005
I have heard of this theory before and I am almost sure it had a name. I just cannot recall what it was. This is very interesting to me. Could you please name this theory for me? Thanks you.
Allison
Allison - USA
6838
Answer
It is also called "accessing cues" but I am also sure there is a more technical term for the process. Unfortunately, I don't have the term available.
Left or right?
Question
June 29, 2004
when you use the term, looks to the left or to the right, is that to the persons right/left, or to our right/left?
Michael - UK
3652
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When looking at a person, the eyes will move to your left or right.
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