Look at people, not through them.
Direct answer
Natural eye contact means looking at the person for a few seconds at a time, then glancing away, roughly half to two-thirds of the time while listening and a little less while speaking. Norms vary across cultures. On video, look at the camera when you speak.
Tips
- Hold for three to five seconds, then look away naturally.
- In groups, share eye contact around the room.
- On video, look at the lens when making key points.
- If it is hard, look at the forehead or nose bridge.
- Respect cultural norms.
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's How to Make People Listen to You course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 50 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
Warm, steady, not staring.
