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New trend of eye contact

New Delhi: Sometimes while traveling in the metro, sometimes while standing in a cafe or in the office lift, suddenly your eyes meet a stranger. That moment may last only for a few seconds, but this experience lingers in our minds throughout the day. Now Generation Z has given a new name to this experience, which is spreading rapidly on social media. This trend is not only linked to romance but also to the emotional reactions of the human brain.

According to relationship experts, eye contact is one of the most powerful nonverbal signals among humans. It happens that even if there is no conversation, deep feelings develop.

How does a look become a memory?

Many people experience that they suddenly meet someone’s eyes, but they keep thinking about that person throughout the day. This happens because the human brain perceives eye contact as a special social signal. When a person watches for a few seconds, the brain begins to perceive that moment as emotionally significant. This is why even a small meeting can be remembered for a long time.

Why does the mind start making stories?

Psychologists call this ‘projection’. When there is no information about the person in front, then the brain creates an image of him according to its feelings and desires. This situation further increases when one is alone or single. If a person is feeling lonely, he also feels emotionally connected to the other person. These imaginations make this experience deeper.

When might this be a cause for concern?

However, it is not always a good idea to get lost in your imagination. Eye contact is considered a normal emotional experience, but if a person keeps getting lost in the same thoughts over and over again, it is not right. Due to this the distance from real life starts increasing.