In 1989, USDA banned imports of live ruminants or ruminant products from any countries where BSE has been found. The Porterhouse steak, which is similar to the T-bone steak, was named after porterhouses, or coach stops, at which travelers in the early 1800's stopped to dine on steak and ale. The Porterhouse steak became popular in the U.S. around 1814, when a New York City porterhouse keeper, Martin Morrison, began serving it. This particular steak is cut from the short loin portion of a beef carcass and contains the top loin and tenderloin muscles. In our culture we expect good, direct eye contact.
Eye contact opens the channel of communications between people.
It helps establish and build rapport. It involves the audience in the presentation, and makes the presentation more personable. Good eye contact between the speaker and the audience also helps relax the speaker by connecting the speaker to the audience and reducing the speaker's feeling of isolation. The rule of thumb for eye contact is one to three seconds per person. Try not to let your eyes dart around the room.