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"7 Ways to Improve Eye Contact at any Time - 1. Relax into the moment by smiling. 2. Practice making eye contact with people you trust, so that when you are with strangers, it is easier to form a connection. 3. When you feel uncomfortable, begin by looking at their mouth or forehead. 4. Lean in and show that you are interested and attentive. 5. Put a little space between you and the other person. 6. Remember that the other person may be feeling just as awkward. 7. Don't give them a blank stare throughout a conversation. Rather, practice gazing down or to the side every few moments so that you appear relaxed."
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