What does psychology mean when a person looks away while speaking?

Sending eye contact can be associated with personality characteristics and even psychological disorders

Eye contact reveals a lot more about a person than you might think. As an essential part of nonverbal communication, avoiding or looking away can have different meanings depending on the social context. But what exactly is conveyed when someone looks away instead of looking directly at us? And what are we communicating, by doing the same, to the other person?

1. Shyness or social anxiety

In many situations, avoiding eye contact can be a sign of shyness or introversion. Shy people often find it easier to communicate without making eye contact and this may be accompanied by other behaviors such as speaking in a low tone of voice, blushing easily or not standing out in a crowd.

Shyness, in itself, can be something simple, but it can also hide an intense fear of being judged by others, leading to anxiety social. This condition often manifests itself through behaviors such as looking away, blushing or sweating, especially in situations where eye contact or social interaction generate discomfort.

2. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

The sensory overload that occurs when we look into each other’s eyes can be physically and emotionally very stimulating for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

3. Hide something

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