When a person avoids eye contact during a conversation, what does that action communicate?
A)Amusement
B)Deep thought
C)Disinterest
D)Inattentiveness

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Avoiding eye contact during a conversation conveys to the other participant(s) that the listener is inattentive. Inattentiveness is not always indicative of disinterest. They may feel uncomfortable about making eye contact - while they are very interested in the speaker's message, their attention is split between listening and their worry or anxiety about direct visual contact. Shyness, feelings of inequality, or personal affection for the speaker are often misread as disinterest.

When a Person Avoids Eye Contact During a Conversation, What