I’ve seen this mentioned on another thread and it struck me that I do it too.
When I talk to someone I have to remind myself to make eye contact with them, because that is what you do.
When I talk with someone I have a list of things I need to say- remember to ask them how they are after they have asked how you are, remember to wish them a nice day etc. It doesn’t come naturally.
The thread was asking about autism. But what other reasons are there for these behaviours? Social anxiety? Lack of social awareness?