'An eye can threaten like
a loaded and leveled gun, or it can insult like hissing or kicking; or, in its altered mood, by beams of kindness, it can make the heart dance for joy'
Ralph Waldo Emerson
I read
somewhere that eyes are the windows to the soul. Universally it is agreed that
establishing eye contact with the audience improves the quality of our
communication. Eyes by themselves may not communicate any emotions. however,
how you use your eyes and the areas around your eyes such as the eyebrows etc,
may mean a lot to those who are in front of you.
When addressing
an audience, look into their eyes in a friendly and pleasant way. It will
improve the rapport. It is not merely looking at their eyes which matters, but
also how you look. If you have a piercing look into the other person, he may
not like it. It should make the other person feel at ease and connected.
When you are
addressing a group of people, looking only at one person or a section of the
audience may convey an impression that you do not care about others. If someone
is looking at your eyes, you should also connect. If you don't, it may mean
that you are avoiding him.
You can also
divide the audience into sections like the left, the right, the front and the
rear and make eye contact as though you are a light house beam.
NC Sridharan
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