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The Epoxy Eyes technique takes at least three people to pull off – you, your target, and one other person. Here’s how it works: Usually, when you’re chatting with two or more people, you gaze at the person who is speaking. However, the Epoxy Eyes technique suggests you concentrate on the listener – your target – rather than the speaker. This slightly disorients Target and he or she silently asks, ‘Why is this person looking at me instead of the speaker?’ Target senses you are extremely interested in his or her reactions. This can be beneficial in certain business situations when it is ...more
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I don't think this technique works out well. Because what if your target is the speaker, it makes no sense if you gaze at the speaker. And let's say the target is even the listener, there are chances that the speaker might get offended with you and the conversation might not continue as you might have imagined. But again this technique will work among the people you know very well except the target, where there is a chance that you can inform the other members about your plan. I have seen in movies where the boy tries to concentrate on his girl inside the classroom, and if the teacher is pissed off then that's the end of the technique.
How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
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