8 Signs You’re Actually Too Polite

You keeping eye contact for too long

Sometimes, eye contact can be a polite way to let others know that you are listening to what they are saying, but it can be creepy if you keep it for too long. In addition, holding eye contact for too long can be really uncomfortable and some people may feel threatened, as it may denote an aggressive behavior.

“Go for a genuine eye-to-eye contact and then look away every once in a while,” said Jeff Larsen, LMFT, a manner expert and licensed psychotherapist. Try to be natural and everything will be fine.