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I truly believe that most if not all of human emotions can be seen through the eyes. I feel very much in control when I can look someone in the eyes and it always makes me feel a little bit better if when I first meet someone they look away first. Must be that animal instinct in us all that has to assert dominance, even though I am not a dominant person at all. I have learned that I can be completely knocked on my rear when I am fighting for that and lose...when someone stares me down and I (for some reason unknown to me) look away first. After that I am a complete mess. I start stuttering and laughing nervously. I don't like it at all. Maybe I am more of a control freak than I ever thought, either that or I have just a tad more animalistic tendencies than what is considered normal.
I think people and animals always have behavior that is more similar than one would think. I mean, it is natural for one person to show dominance over another in atleast some aspects of their lives. I think it's interesting that you should initiate the challenge right off the bat, though. It is a control thing but like you said, it's an animal instinct as well. It's a way for you to hold onto yourself. You are more secure adn rooted if you can count on someone to be a little uncomfortable about you. Because that implies you may have a greater strength than they have. It's odd, though, because it;s a silent challenge. Once again, could this be your passie agressive nature at work? Veeeryyyyy interesting.
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