b) Eyes down in a business context when concentrating is coupled with putting up blinders such as hand to the sides of the face, hand to chin, a blank face, head bobbled from side to side weighing information and so forth. Women usually continue this behavior until they meet their target’s eyes. It will be short and she will rotate her head twenty-five to forty degrees to the side then look away (usually downward) within about three seconds. This second glance is directed only toward a man of interest and is not cast around the room. When women do it in dating, it signals interest because unlike eyes that move left and right – scanning, eyes down punctuations the eye contact to a specific person.Īlternatively, eyes down can mean someone is concentrating or evaluating information and needs to focus on a problem.Ĭue Cluster: a) If she spots someone she is interested in she will quickly avert her eyes downward to show that she isn’t a threat and to show submission, and then she will take a second look. The eyes averted downward evoke a protective response from others so we do it in hopes of lessening punishment. Usually the person who looks away first is the more submissive or passive so long as it is done by looking down rather than left or right. Downcast Eyes or Eyes Down can also signify interest especially in a dating context. Down cast eyes is an indication of submission and serves to placate other more dominant people. Meaning and/or Motivation: Indicates submission, coyness, lack of certainty, defeat, guilt, shame or embarrassment depending on the context. He averted his eyes downward and readied to be scolded. Variant: See Eye Aversion, Gaze Avoidance and Wandering Eyes, Eye Squinting or Narrowing Eyes, Downcast Eyes or Eyes Down.Ĭue In Action: a) She was casually looking around the room when her eyes met with a cute guy, she panicked and didn’t know what to do so she averted her eyes by looking down and smiled coyly as she knew she was caught with “her hand in the cookie jar.”ī) The intern kept her gaze low and listened attentively at her new boss to keep the peace and remain low on her radar.Ĭ) When the boss came in with an angry expression, he knew this was headed in the wrong direction. Verbal Translation: a) “I’m shy and I’m submit to you because I’m attracted to you.” b) “You’re the boss and I’m looking down because you are dominant and I feel threatened by you and respect you.” c) “I’m embarrassed and shamed so I’m acting like a child and submitting to your authority.” To avoid being called upon, such as in class, cast they eyes down to show lack of confidence.Ĭontext: a) Dating, b) Business c) General Thus, use eyes down to placate more dominant individuals. Reducing eye contact has been shown to help reduce the level of punishment as it shows that one is shameful and submissive and thus, no longer a threat. The same effect is useful for teenagers and even adults who are looking for special privileges which they wish to receive from others. When children cast their eyes down, it makes them seem helpless which cues the desire to protect. Likewise, small children should use eyes down in order to gain the sympathy and care of adults. While this is not the only way women can show interest, it is the most universal. This is one of the best ways to show that a woman is prepared to accept the dominance of a man. How To Use it: Women are advised to use eyes cast downward in a dating context to show men that they are interested. In One Sentence: Eyes cast downward signals that one is submissive or embarrassed. Synonym(s): Downward Gaze, Eye Dip, Eyes Down.ĭescription: Eyes that are averted by looking down rather than by looking left or right. Body Language of Downcast Eyes or Eyes Down
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