Which of the following is NOT true about the eye contact of most U. S. Americans?

a. They look at listeners every 10-15 seconds.

b. They look away from their listeners most of the time.

c. They look directly at the listener to signal a conversation turn.

d. They tend to avert eye gaze during conversation.

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Sheldon Wong

17 September, 07:43

Which of the following is NOT true about the eye contact of most U. S. Americans?

a. They look at listeners every 10-15 seconds.

b. They look away from their listeners most of the time.

c. They look directly at the listener to signal a conversation turn.

d. They tend to avert eye gaze during conversation.

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Kayleigh Dillon · Answer 1

The answer would be D) because i would say that it's customary and expected for Americans to maintain eye contact during a conversation.

If not done, the other person involved in the convo will think that the person they are conversing with who's not maintaining eye contact is disrespectful.