It is generally accepted that people don't look into the eyes only when they are lying or have something to hide.
But even people with a crystal soul sometimes cannot withstand the intense gaze of their interlocutor. There are reasons for that too.
We'll tell you why your interlocutor doesn't look you in the eye, and whether you should immediately suspect deception.
The reason is shyness
In certain circles it is considered impudent to look someone in the eye. But beyond this rule there are simply shy people.
They simply do not want strangers to know the course of their thoughts, or they simply want to hide their feelings, emotions, experiences, anxiety, or feel discomfort from someone else's gaze.
The reason is uncertainty
It is quite possible that the interlocutor has problems with self-esteem and is afraid that his views will be judged too harshly.
It is possible that a person is afraid to look into the eyes for some other reasons - for example, out of fear of management.
The reason is in the look of the interlocutor
Perhaps, at the moment of conversation, your interlocutor misunderstood your mood, mistakenly detecting criticism or discontent in your gaze. To avoid conflict, the interlocutor will look away.
The reason is irritation
Anyone can lose their temper if they are being looked at, studied, analyzed. In order to hide negative emotions, stress, and irritation, you also have to look away or past your interlocutor.
The reason is interest
Or rather, in its complete absence. Here you need to look closely at the gestures, posture, behavior of the interlocutor. Perhaps this is the most appropriate moment to end the meeting or postpone it to another day.
Earlier we talked about 3 habits that only bring problems .
