Hayao is speaking to investors about a project his team has been working on. The project has been going well, but whether it continues to receive funding depends in part on this presentation, so Hayao wants to form a real connection with his listeners to show them that he has genuine interest in them. He knows that one way to do this is to make good eye contact, but he finds that making eye contact with various members of the audience tends to make him lose his train of thought. What should Hayao do?
A) He should pick one audience member to make eye contact with the whole time.
B) He should simply look at people's faces rather than into their eyes.
C) He should keep his eyes focused on his visuals.
D) He should keep his eyes focused on his notes.
E) He should focus his eyes on a point near the ceiling at the back of the room.

Question

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Hayao can still form a connection with his audience without necessarily making direct eye contact with them. By looking at people's faces, he can still convey interest and engage them while also avoiding the distraction that can come with direct eye contact. This approach also allows him to maintain focus on his presentation without losing his train of thought.

Hayao Is Speaking to Investors About a Project His Team