A common expression used about the eyes is that "the eyes are the window to the soul." This sentence is not necessarily true; However, it gives a good perspective on how people use their eyes to judge a person's character. First of all, eye contact is a great communication tool and can be used effectively in social situations. Second, a teacher can use eye contact to facilitate interaction with students. Third, employers want a prospective employee to have good eye contact so they know they are listening and will understand the work they are being asked to do. Eye contact is important and can determine a person's true thoughts and opinions. Using eye contact in socialization is important. Social situationsEye contact can determine a person's attitude and true feelings. People use eye contact in social situations to determine how and what a person is really feeling. The distance between one person and another as well as the amount of eye contact used can change the level of attraction between two individuals. This attraction can change the attitude of both parties toward each other (Goldman, 1980). Along with attraction to eye contact, there is a connection between the amount of eye contact a person uses and the confidence they have in themselves. . “Need satisfaction theory would lead us to predict that an individual will act to satisfy their need to have a positive self-image. Consistency theory, however, would lead us to predict that an individual will act to maintain their self-image, whether high or low. (Greene & Frandsen, 1979, p. 124) Self-esteem is important in social situations; it can help a person feel confident in talking to people and making friends. If a person does not use eye contact...... middle of paper ...... active eye contact to communicate effectively in the workplace and not in a negative manner. Works Cited Burkhardt, J., Weider-Hatfield, D. and Hocking, JE (1985). CONTRAST EFFECTS OF EYE CONTACT IN THE JOB INTERVIEW. Communication Research Reports, 2(1), 5-10.Comadena, ME (1990). Nonverbal Communication/Nonverbal Communication/The Nonverbal Communication Reader. Communication Education, 39(2), 161.Goldman, M. (1980). EFFECT OF VISUAL CONTACT AND DISTANCE ON VERBAL ATTITUDE REINFORCEMENT. Journal of Social Psychology, 111(1), 73. Greene, J. O., & Frandsen, K. D. (1979). Need satisfaction and consistency theory: Relations between self-esteem and eye contact. Western Journal Of Speech Communication: WJSC, 43(2), 123-133.Roberts, CL and Becker, SL (1975). COMMUNICATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING. Florida Journal of Communication, 3(2), 22-27.