Researchers at the Harvard Kennedy School and the University of Freiburg found that when
experiencing direct eye contact, listeners were unreceptive to viewpoints that differed from their own.
On the other hand, as you are leaving you will maintain the same firm handshake,
direct eye contact, smile, and say something like, «I have thoroughly enjoyed discussing the internship position with you and I know my knowledge, skills, and previous academic and work
experiences would make me an excellent candidate for the job.»