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Feels like you're getting at the crux of why this is difficult. It's something NTs "just do" without thinking anything of it - like breathing. It's not like they can explain the "rules of eye contact" but, also, they certainly will notice you not doing it and they might not be able to put their finger on why that interaction feels off to them.