A common phrase used regarding the eyes is that "the eyes are the windows to the soul." This sentence is not necessarily true; however, it offers 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 to know that the employee is listening and will understand the job they are being asked to do. Eye contact is important and can determine a person's true thoughts and opinions. Using eye contact in socializing is important. Social Situations Eye contact can determine a person's attitude and true feelings. People use eye contact in social situations to determine how and what a person really feels. The distance between one person and another, along with the amount of eye contact used, can change the level of attraction between two individuals. This attraction can change both parties' attitudes towards each other (Goldman, 1980). Along with attraction to eye contact, there is a connection between how much eye contact a person uses and how confident they are. . “Need fulfillment theory would lead us to predict that an individual will act to satisfy their need for a positive self-image. Coherence theory, however, would lead us to predict that an individual will act to maintain his or her self-image regardless of whether it is high or low.” (Greene & Frandsen, 1979, p. 124) Self-esteem is important in social situations; it can help a person have confidence 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 way. Works Cited Burkhardt, J., Weider-Hatfield, D., & Hocking, J. E. (1985). CONTRAST EFFECTS OF EYE CONTACT IN THE JOB INTERVIEW. Communication Research Reports, 2(1), 5-10.Comadena, M.E. (1990). Non-verbal communication/Non-verbal communication/The reader of non-verbal communication. Communication Education, 39(2), 161.Goldman, M. (1980). EFFECT OF EYE CONTACT AND DISTANCE ON VERBAL ATTITUDE REINFORCEMENT. Journal of Social Psychology, 111(1), 73.Greene, J. O., & Frandsen, K. D. (1979). Need fulfillment and coherence theory: Relationships between self-esteem and eye contact. Western Journal of Speech Communication: WJSC, 43(2), 123-133. Roberts, C. L., & Becker, S. L. (1975). COMMUNICATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING. Florida Journal of Communications, 3(2), 22-27.