Eye Contact

Importance of Eye Contact Eye contact opens and closes communication

Importance of Eye Contact Increased eye contact is associated with credibility and dominance

Importance of Eye Contact Annoying and uncomfortable if speaker only looks at one person

Importance of Eye Contact If you look off into the distance over heads – audience feels ignored or unimportant

Importance of Eye Contact Hearing and Listening is important to the speaker and audience. Look at each other to show communication and understanding

We will work on: Directly looking into eyes of audience to show meaningful communication.

We will work on: Focusing on the ones in the back and on the sides

We will work on: Resting eyes on one person when making a key point.

What to avoid Domino Effect – looking up and down each row

What to avoid Oscillating fan – Not stopping long enough for one idea.

What to avoid Shy little kid – not looking up and down while reading the paper Don’t look over audience heads, etc Don’t focus on teacher or judges.