Body Language Signs With Hidden Meanings That We Wish We Knew 40 Years Ago

If you ever find yourself in a conversation with someone, and you notice they keep breaking eye contact, you may be guilty of committing an unintentional insult. Or maybe they just find you so boring that they can’t bear to look at you for too long. Either way, it’s never a good feeling to have someone break eye contact with you.

In all seriousness, though, breaking eye contact can be a powerful way of communicating disapproval, disinterest, or even anger. It’s a way of saying, “I’m not listening to you anymore, and I don’t want to engage with you.” On the other hand, maintaining eye contact can communicate respect, interest, and even attraction.