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From: Alan Badmington
Date: 19 Oct 2004
Time: 15:44:26 -0500
Remote Name: 81.77.46.181
>He listed some characteristics and went on to tell me that he felt very comfortable talking to me and specifically appreciated the eye contact I kept with him. So hopefully I'll continue to do that!< Hi Julie, It's good that he felt comfortable in your presence. Maintaining eye contact is important - not just for the listener, but for the person who is stuttering too. I feel that some PWS tend to look away because of past experiences where they have noted the listeners' unease. Such behaviour can then become automatic. It's great that you appreciate the significance of positive body language when talking to a PWS. Kindest regards Alan