Looking people in the eye

I've picked up a nasty little habit. I stopped looking people in the eye.
I hate it when people don't look me in the eye, so how did I start?

A 'thank you' without eye contact diminishes the 'thank you.'

I first noticed this behavior when I spent the better part of my days with
tunnel-visioned engineers and thought them completely rude...lacking
social skills.

Although I understand now where they were in thought:
"I have to finish w, x, and y by three. Oh, and can't forget z! Did I send that email?"

The 'why' doesn't matter. This behavior must be axed.

Stop. Look. [ Smile | Listen | Speak ]+