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Published online 29 November 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news061127-5
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One look says it all
Women beat men at the task of being attuned to a familiar face.
Women are more attuned to the subtle non-verbal communication made by the direction of a colleague's gaze, according to new research.
Almost like a reflex, people will follow a person's gaze and look towards what the other person is looking at.
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