What is "eye contact"

n. The condition or action of looking at another human or animal in the eye.

1. n. a meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication; "it was a mere glance, but the eye contact was enough to tell her that he was desperate to leave"

2. contact that occurs when two people look directly at each other; "a teacher should make eye contact with the students"

Eye contact occurs when two people look at each other's eyes at the same time. In human beings, eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication and is thought to have a large influence on social behavior. Coined in the early to mid-1960s, the term came from the West to often define the act as a meaningful and important sign of confidence, respect, and social communication. The customs and significance of eye contact vary between societies, with religious and social differences often altering its meaning greatly.

The study of eye contact is sometimes known as oculesics.

Eye Contact is an album by Jay Beckenstein released in 2000.

Eye Contact is a 1983 album by musician Bob Welch.

Eye contact is an event in which two people look at each other's eyes at the same time.

Eye Contact may also refer to:

• Contact lenses
• Eye Contact (Jay Beckenstein album)
• Eye Contact (Bob Welch album)
• Eye Contact (Gang Gang Dance album)

Eye Contact is the fifth studio album by American experimental music band Gang Gang Dance, released on May 10, 2011, by 4AD.

Stereogum placed the album at number 6 on its list of the "Top 50 albums of 2011". Uncut placed the album at number 22 on its list while Pitchfork placed the album at 25.