Psychology explains why some people avoid eye contact during conversations and it's not simply shyness or rudeness

Avoiding eye contact during conversations might signal more than just shyness. New research links this behavior strongly to social anxiety, where direct gazes can trigger feelings of being judged or scrutinized. This fear of evaluation, rather than simple nervousness, appears to be a key factor. Effective treatment for social anxiety also significantly reduced eye contact anxiety.

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