Eye contact can completely change the way a conversation feels. Good eye contact isn’t about staring someone down or trying to appear dominant. It’s about showing attention, confidence, warmth, and genuine interest while still giving the other person enough space to feel comfortable. A natural conversation usually involves a balance: look at the person while they’re speaking, maintain eye contact for a few seconds, occasionally look away, and naturally reconnect. Smiling before or during eye contact can also make your expression feel more approachable. Small facial cues, such as an eyebrow raise, can sometimes communicate curiosity or interest. Mirroring another person’s posture or conversational energy may also help create rapport when it happens naturally rather than deliberately copying them. The biggest mistake is overthinking every percentage, rule, or movement. There is no universal eye-contact formula that works perfectly for everyone. Culture, personality, relationship, set...