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Originally Posted by Hockey
Thanks so much for the explanation.
I don't look away, consciously, it's just, sort of, a reflex. However, I do know that I don't like to look at moving object (no TV for this gal) - and heads do move.
This might also explain why the person I have the hardest time looking at, when he talks, is my poor husband. He's very animated when he speaks (plenty of bobble head gestures and flailing arms - that's his culture  ) He shaved off his beard - and I didn't even notice. Yes, he does talk a lot.  |
I so relate to this. My dear boyfriend is Italian and a very demonstrative talker. I have to close my eyes to even hear half of what he's saying now. He has been trying to keep the gestures down but it's a part of him.
I have noticed I close my eyes alot when talking to other people. Otherwise, I get dizzy or can't hear what they're saying. One of my worst ailments right now is poor tracking and convergence so I'm sure its related to this. I also give people a heads-up while talking that I am listening even if my eyes are closed.
I do find it interesting though. When I close my eyes while talking to someone, its a reflex, like when something is coming at your face, you close your eyes. I wonder if it's the same sort of mechanism my brain is using to protect itself. Maybe that sounds silly, could just be my fun brain not making sense again
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