"Eyes are the mirror of the soul!" - a very accurate, figurative expression. Therefore, it would seem that there can be no doubt: when meeting and talking, we must look directly into each other's eyes. But not so simple!
From time immemorial, a direct look into the eyes played a very definite role: it symbolized aggression, a willingness to measure strength. And among animals, for example, such a look is akin to an immediate challenge to a duel. Therefore, it is worthwhile to think carefully before staring unblinkingly into the interlocutor’s eyes. After all, this can be regarded as rudeness, bad manners. In addition, a sensitive, impressionable person can simply embarrass such a look, make him feel insecure, constrained, in a word, cause him obvious discomfort. On the other hand, when a person stubbornly avoids looking into the interlocutor’s eyes, this may be an indicator of his duplicity, the desire to hide something, to be misleading. "He hides his eyes, so he wants to cheat!" - This rule is also known since ancient times. How to be? Your behavior should depend on many factors: who your interlocutor is, how important your relationship with him is, what is the nature of your meeting, conversation, etc. For example, you communicate with a business partner, an occasional train neighbor, an employee of a government agency, or a client contacting your company. In short, your communication, although polite, is clearly not friendly, implies a certain restraint. In this case, you better look at his face, while trying to avoid looking directly into the eyes. That is, of course, you can meet his eyes, but literally for a second or two and then again look away a little to the side. By this you will demonstrate attention, respect for the person and do not put him in an awkward position. If you are talking with a well-known person, and your conversation takes place in a warm, friendly (friendly) atmosphere, you can look at a wider area, not limited only to the face, but also capturing the neck and upper chest. This will give your conversation an even more relaxed, laid-back character. Well, if you are communicating with a person of the opposite sex who is very attractive to you (not only in the spiritual, but also in the intimate sense of the word), then you can let your gaze glide literally all over his body. Of course, try not to demonstrate it too clearly, especially if the meeting takes place in a crowded place. Remember the wise rule: "Everything is good in moderation, " do not compromise either yourself or your interlocutor.
