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The differing expectations across cultures about how much eye contact is respectful.
In one culture direct gaze shows honesty, while in another lowered eyes show respect to elders.
Learn the local norm before reading gaze as confidence, evasion or rudeness.
Applying your own norm to a visitor is a frequent source of misjudgement.
Cultural differences in the comfortable distance people keep during conversation.
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