Oculesics: the study of eye behavior as a way of communication. This is another form of nonverbal communication. Eye contact is mostly interpreted by the observer. Oculesics changes in different cultures. For example, in the West it is expected to maintain eye contact with the person speaking to you. However, in Japan people usually look at the other person’s throat when they talk to them. Also, in China direct eye contact can be seen as having bad manners. Oculesics can indicate different emotions, for example if you are not looking at the person it can show you are bored with what they are saying, or if you maintain eye contact it can show you are interested and engaged in what they are saying (buffalostate.edu). Click here to view an example on how somebody's eyes can let you know when to stop talking.
