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Originally Posted by Danny Dukes
Like does it matter to you if people look at you in the eyes when you talk to them and address them.
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I treat everyone the way I would expect to be treated. It's pretty simple.
On the point I quoted though, I must say this...What you and I deem as respectful, other cultures may not.
It's funny that you said exactly that, because my wife took a native studies course and learned something that she passed on to me. I ALWAYS look people directly in the eyes when I'm talking to. Not staring, but as you stated, showing respect.
One day I mentioned to my wife that an aboriginal friend of mine always looked down when I spoke, or when he spoke to me. I casually mentioned to her that I thought it was kind of rude. She told ME that they take it as an affront when you look them directly in the eyes. So while I always BELIEVE I'm being respectful, I'm also careful to take the other person's actions and reactions into consideration now.