1) The document discusses eye contact as a form of nonverbal communication. It defines eye contact as an incident when two people look at each other's eyes at the same time. 2) Eye contact is used differently across cultures. In Indonesia, direct eye contact with superiors or older people can be considered impolite or aggressive, while in America avoiding eye contact may seem untrustworthy. 3) While eye contact serves similar functions globally, like expressing attention and understanding, there are some cultural differences to be aware of between Indonesia and America in particular to avoid miscommunication. Understanding these differences is important for positive intercultural interactions.

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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A.Background
Culture is the power of the mind in the form of copyright and flavor, while culture is the result
of a copyright sense, initiative, and a sense of the Koentjaraningrat (1976:28). Culture is owned
by every nation, and therefore the culture of every nation is mutually different. Although
sometimes there are similarities as well as family and race. As in discussion is that how can we
facilitate a positive impression of the people of different cultures with us, of course we must first
understand their culture so as not occurred clash culture between our culture with their culture.
In the culture there are two way of communication such as verbal and nonverbal
communication. In this mini research the writer will discuss about eye contact of nonverbal
communication. Eye contact has an important role in conveying social messages and feelings;
people involuntarily often notice the eyes of others to suspect the person's feelings. Through eye
contact, a person can also check whether the other person notice, and if the other person agrees to
talks. In some contexts, meeting the eyes often evoke strong feelings. Eye contact is also
important in approaching the opposite sex, because it can measure interest in each other.
B. Research formulation
The formulation of the problem in the mini research is:
1. What the definition of eye contact?
2. How the application of eye contact in general in the world?
3. What the similarities and differences between eye contact Indonesia and America?
C. Research objective
As for the objectives of this mini research is:
1. To find out definition of eye contact in general.
2. To find out how the application or expression of nonverbal communication using eye
contact in general in the world.
3. To find out the similarities and differences between eye contact Indonesia and America.

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CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
A. Definition of eye contact
Eye contact is an incident when two people look at each other's eyes at the same time. The
key characteristic of nonverbal communication, expresses much without using a single word.
Attention to communication Directions eyes one can show where his attention is drawn. Eye contact
is important because insufficient or excessive eye contact can create communication barriers.
Learning tools recent research also shows that eye contact has a positive impact in the recall of
information, and can help the learning process more effective.
B. The application of eye contact in general in the world
The following is the application of eye contact nonverbal communication in general in the
world:
1. Emblem is eye movement which is a symbol that has equality with verbal symbols.
2. Ilustratorisviewdown.Forexample:sadness,depression.
3. Regulatoriseye contactwithlookeach other
4. AdjustmentisEye blink.Forexample:Anxious.

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5. AffectDisplay isEye Pupil enlargement. Forexample:Angry.
C. The similarities and differences betweeneye contact Indonesia and
America
In general, the use expression of eye contact in the world is the same. As already
described in above, that the application of nonverbal communication using eye contact in
Indonesia and America are the same. However, there is little difference between eye contact
in Indonesia and America. The differences visible from the way they communication. In some
cultures especially in Indonesia make eye contact to superior or to older people considered
impolite and aggressive. Besides that, majority in Indonesia is Moslem. In Islamic religion,
the Muslims are commended for lowered her gaze and avoiding eye contact with the opposite
sex except to members of family. Whereas, in America avoid eye contact that is considered
impolite and indicates that person who avoid eye contact cannot be trusted. American usually
communicates using direct eye contact and has a lot of body movement while talking. This
case often gives rise to misunderstandings between people from both cultures.

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CHAPTER III
CLOSING
A. Conclusion
 Eye contact is one of the most important parts of nonverbal communication. The fact
based on the results of research and the discussion, Moreover, eye contact has a
positive impact in the remembering of information, and can help the learning process
more effective. Eye contact is important because insufficient or excessive eye contact
can create communication barriers. Eye contact usually expresses much without using
a single word.
 In general, the use expression of eye contact in the world is the same such as:
emblems, illustrator, regulator, adjustment, and affect display.
 There is little difference between eye contact in Indonesia and America. The
differences visible from the way they communication. In some cultures especially in
Indonesia make eye contact to superior or to older people considered impolite and
aggressive. Whereas, in America avoid eye contact that is considered impolite and
indicates that person who avoid eye contact cannot be trusted. American usually
communicates using direct eye contact and has a lot of body movement while talking.
B. Recommendation
We must start understand their culture so as not occurred clash culture between our
culture with their culture. As creatures that live side by side, communication or interaction is
very important and cannot be separated in daily life. Besides verbal communication we also
have to understand the kinds of nonverbal communication especially eye contact, because the
eyes are window of the soul human, therefore the movement of the eye can describe what is
perceived or experienced person. However, we have to study the a wide variety of eye
contact, because not all of eye contact is same. For example, in Indonesia and America.

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