Weird eye contact problem here.
I make good eye contact in conversations without even thinking about it.
The problem is that I'm very unsure what is considered normal in other scenarios.
Example scenarios:
1. Lunchbreak at work (do I take a bite, look at some faces, repeat?)
2. Passing a coworker (look at them and nod?)
3. I often see people staring right at people who are having a conversation while not saying anything (the fuck? is this really OK?)
I don't understand why I have this problem since I'm good socially.
Please help me, this is ruining my life.
Yes staring at someone while they talk is okay but occasionally look away once in a while.
Regarding your scenarios:
1) Take bite, make sure all the food is in your mouth, chew covering your mouth and then look. No rush, keep it nice and slow.
2) Look at them and nod....yes.