eye contact
Eye contact is the ceremonial opening of a social play, locking souls in an invisible gaze. It pretends to reveal inner truths, yet often merely enforces the shared burden of awkward small talk. A stray blink or glance away can trigger diplomatic crises on a micro scale. Though praised as natural, most participants engage in unconscious calculations and power plays. From job interviews to passing strangers in a hallway, this unspoken tyrant reigns over every encounter.