Exercise: Eye Contact

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Here is an exercise to practice eye contact during active listening:

Exercise: Eye Contact in Active Listening

  1. Find a practice partner: Ask a friend, colleague, or family member to participate in the exercise. Explain that you’re practicing making better eye contact during conversations.

  2. Choose a simple topic: Ask your partner to talk about something simple, like their day or a recent experience. This allows you to focus on eye contact without worrying too much about the content.

  3. Practice making eye contact:

  4. Reflect after the conversation:

Repeat this exercise

Practice regularly with different people and topics to make eye contact feel more natural and comfortable during active listening.