In a social context, it may be seen as a sign of romantic interest, or just plain creepy.

WSJ: The Decline of Eye Contact

Given that looks should theoretically matter less in an office mate than a romantic one, this may be a little surprising (depending on jaded you are about how much beauty matters when it comes to success).

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You may not be in Paris, but New York has everything you need for a romantic outing, even in the dead of winter.

BBC: Romantic winters of New York