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Direct eye contact is generally acceptable between members of the same age, gender, and social class. However, overly direct eye contact may be viewed as rude and possibly a threat.
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When speaking with an elder or superior, it is best to avoid direct eye contact.
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Children don’t generally look elders in the eye, and very few people are allowed to (or are expected to) look a village chief or respected elder in the eye when speaking to them.
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Some women may avoid looking at men’s eyes during conversations, but not all the time.
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