ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP1-0017 · ATLAS 251

Eye communication

Communicative regulation of attention and relationship through gaze direction, duration and shifts.

Explanation

Communicative regulation of attention and relationship through gaze direction, duration and shifts. Shows how participation, invitation, intimacy or avoidance are negotiated without a word.

Example

A glance toward the door can replace an entire request.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Blickdeixis; the neighbouring concept remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Shows how participation, invitation, intimacy or avoidance are negotiated without a word.

Resonance

Shows how participation, invitation, intimacy or avoidance are negotiated without a word.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Eye communication“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP1-0017. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP1-0017

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