What does it mean when someone avoids eye contact?
Avoiding eye contact is an attempt to hide something like social awkwardness, interest, or attraction (maybe they like you). Often people avoid eye contact or exaggerate eye contact when lying. They are afraid of being exposed. Eye movement is driven emotionally and unconsciously.
What does direct address mean?
Direct address involves the use of a person’s name or title to address a remark or a question directly to that person. Not every use of a person’s name is a case of direct address.
Why is direct address used?
The address can be a pronoun (“Hey, you!”), a person’s name, a proper noun, a salutation, or a collective noun. Direct address is most famously used in speechwriting, allowing the speaker to connect directly with their audience.
Who is a secondary audience?
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AUDIENCES. Primary audiences are those who receive the communication directly. Secondary, or “hidden”, audiences include anyone who may indirectly receive a copy of the communication. These include anyone who will receive a copy, need to approve, will hear about, or be affected by your message.
What is the primary audience?
Primary audience consists of person(s) to whom a message is directed. For example, a letter or memo is addressed to a specific person or persons. The persons that are directly addressed make up the primary audience.
What are the benefits of establishing eye contact with your audience?
Sustained eye contact is an invitation to turn your talk into a conversation. It creates a bond between speaker and listener, a connection that is beneficial to both parties. When you look someone in the eye, they are more likely to look at you, more likely to listen to you, and more likely to buy into your message.
What does eye contact say about a person?
Eye contact is one of the critical components of non-verbal communication and it carries several subtle rules of engagement. The presence or lack of eye contact can communicate dominance, submission, honesty, interest, passion, respect, or even hostility. It also shows we are an active listener.