: To maintain a natural flow, aim for eye contact 50% of the time while you are speaking and 70% of the time while you are listening .

: When you do look away, do it slowly to the side. Darting your eyes away quickly or looking down can signal nervousness, low status, or a lack of confidence.

The key to attractive eye contact is balance: showing enough interest to create a connection without staring so intensely that it becomes uncomfortable.