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> I'd say that eye-contact is just one of those things you need to train for.

But for why and what if I'm not into martial arts? Just for social norms and studies that say only then I am really engaged and pay attention, which is definitely not true for me?

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Not that you care but I straight up ask people with sunglasses to take them off if they want to talk to me. I take covering your eyes as hiding.

That sounds incredibly rude to me.

To me it's rude to have sunglasses on

People wear sunglasses for lots of reasons, many of which are none of your business. They might be vision-impaired, have glaucoma, have dilated pupils from the eye doctor, or just be really hungover.

You’re not in charge, leave people’s clothing and accessory choices alone.

Come on, buddy. People may want to wear helmets for all I care. Doesn't mean I'd super eager to talk to them

And some find staring into one's eyes and holding eye contact with strangers kind of aggressive :)

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