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[–] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works 176 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (31 children)

If their eyes do that, they might be autistic.

Source: am autistic.

[–] CanaryWhiskey@lemmy.world 102 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Or socially awkward or anxious

[–] Duranie@leminal.space 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Hell I'm generally fine with eye contact, but if I actually want to pause to put thought into an answer, I will absolutely look away so I can get in my head and think!

[–] Juvyn00b@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I always do this when talking. When listening I can focus on eye contact just fine, but my brain will not let me waste cycles trying to maintain eye contact while thinking through communication with someone.

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