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Same. If I want to give what someone is saying my full attention, that means I don't even want my eyes to take some of my focus. I'll usually close my eyes and

• anigbrowl 4y ago
  This isn't effective because a lot of people talk with their facial expressions as much as their voice. I focusing requires this much effort for you you should consider getting help. This approach may work for you but would be very alienating for many people you encounter, even if they are too polite to say so.
  • xboxnolifes 4y ago
    It definitely is effective for paying attention. It may not be effective for making people perceive me as attentive, but that's not my goal.
• trashtester 4y ago
  That works better in Finland than in Italy.