8 Surprising Habits That Secretly Damage Your Trustworthiness Without You Noticing
1) Avoiding eye contact
Eye contact is one of the simplest ways to build trust. It shows confidence, attentiveness, and sincerity. But if you constantly look away, glance at your phone, or avoid meeting someone’s gaze, you might be sending the wrong message.
People might assume you’re hiding something, uninterested, or even being dishonest—all without you saying a single word. And the worst part? You probably don’t even realize you’re doing it.
Of course, not everyone is comfortable with prolonged eye contact, and that’s okay. But making an effort to maintain steady (yet natural) eye contact during conversations can make a huge difference in how trustworthy you seem.
