The Kinder egg on the floor
One observation
I put a Kinder egg on the floor and sat down. The kid who "ignores everyone" stayed next to me in twenty seconds.
One cost
Adults feel the same pull toward genuine attention, it just passes through more layers.
One question
When was the last time someone gave you their full, undivided attention?
Presence isn't a technique, it's what's left when you stop performing.