He picked at his food, and avoided eye contact with Adrienne.
This lack of eye contact later enables Kate to begin the process of stooping to conquer.
If you would like to ask a stranger to dance with you, read them through some casual eye contact and by moving closer to them on the dance floor.
Ms. Fox is making direct eye contact with the photographer, and from that stare, a sense of intimacy is conveyed to the viewer.
Once you get there, don't immediately make eye contact or run to meet your significant other.