Eye Contact when Communicating. The importance of Eye Contact
Why is eye contact when communicating important? It’s one of the four key problems children have when it comes to creating a good first impression, at least here in the UK.
What does it mean to have good eye contact?
It means looking someone straight in the eye when you are talking to them. Ninety-nine percent of the time they are looking down, they do not introduce themselves, they give a half-hearted handshake and start mumbling.
By the end of the tutorial, they are looking at you straight in the eyes, smiling, introducing themselves confidently, whilst offering a firm handshake. You can see how happy and pleased they are with themselves. The children need to practise also at home; meeting and greeting at least one of their parents every morning, every day after school, and in the evening. The 3 main things to look out for: a genuine smile, good eye contact and a firm handshake.
The first question children ask me is ‘Where should I look?’
7. Why is afternoon tea so popular?
Afternoon tea as a popular pastime cannot be disputed, but after WWII until the 80’s, it was indeed in danger of dying out all together and becoming a mere quick beverage break. However, during the 1980’s and 90’s due to the fast-paced world, people were looking for ways of slowing down and it soon reclaimed its popularity as a communal beverage. In the 1970’s the National Trust began to offer Afternoon tea to visitors at many of its properties, which brought with it renewed interest in the traditional afternoon tea ritual.
8. The most famous afternoon tea tea room
Afternoon tea at The Ritz London is the one that comes to mind the most.