Interviewees may avoid direct eye contact with the camera for several reasons:- Common technique:- Some interviewers request that subjects look off-camera to create a more conversational atmosphere and help them relax. Distractions:- Interviewees may look away from the camera to avoid becoming self-conscious or distracted by its presence. Eye contact:- Direct eye contact with the camera can feel uncomfortable or unnatural, so interviewees may look slightly away while maintaining eye contact with the interviewer. Director's instructions:- Interviewees may be directed to look away from the camera for specific shots or effects. In general, interviewees' decisions to avoid looking directly at the camera are made intentionally to create a specific effect or improve their comfort level during the interview.