eye contact

To me it feels as if I'm being asked to rest my elbows on the scratchy side of Velcro.

I can do it, but not if I'm already ignoring the glass in my shoe.  

I want to see everything on your face, especially when you can't find the words, so I'm fighting all instincts and ignoring every noise while sitting lady-still, I'm sorry I can't recall what was just said.