Look Like a Badass!

[BABY1]

TweetA staring contest may help you get your way. You can exude more confidence in social settings by looking friends and opponents directly in the eye—and holding that gaze—according to new research in the journal Psychological Science.
In the study, researchers at the University of Utrecht asked volunteers to look at a computer screen that displayed 90 images of angry, happy, or neutral faces one at a time. Sensitive eye tracking monitors found that people with more dominant personalities—as determined by a questionnaire—locked their gaze on angry faces longer than on other faces. “The stare-down is a reflexive action for dominant people,” says lead author David Terburg, Ph.D.
It’s an evolutionary thing, Terburg explains. When you break eye contact, your attention shifts away, making you more vulnerable. But holding a stare means you’re ready to take on a fight, projecting assertiveness and confidence. That can come in handy when you need to gain the upper hand—like during a job interview or when you’re arguing with a friend.
If you’re a shy guy, though, staring can make you even more nervous—or feel outright creepy. So here’s your move: To feign confidence, look between the eyes of the person who intimidates you, Terburg says—it’s just one way you can Be More Powerful in Your Career.

[BABY1]

TweetALWAYS keep eye contact!!!

[skinnyman]

Tweetinteresting stuff. Not sure how it will work on your significant other

[Dzone]

TweetI totally agree. Every time I meet someone, I make a mental note of the color of their eyes. Ive been reading a book called 'The Power of Eye contact" . Its pretty good.

[daved150]

Tweetyea...people who cant look you in the eye makes me nervous.....they seem shady!

[6p6]

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ALWAYS keep eye contact!!!

I'm with you there...also seems like we are seeing an entire generation coming up now that can't look anyone in the eye...

[jipped genes]

Tweethuh. i just always looked people in the eye. as a person of authority it is important to remain in control especially when writing a ticket to a pissed off citizen.

on the flip side it is good to know that if you look away it may encourage a person to be more dominant and aggressive, maybe even get physical so if it is a scumbag with a criminal history of rape, if he puts his hands on me.....................