Eye contact during stuttering

Eye contact during stuttering Do you maintain eye contact when you're talking to someone one on one when stuttering (blocks specifically as I consider them the most awkward, but any type is relevant)? I have a bad habit of looking away during the block and only making eye contact when I feel I can continue; I think I started doing this to lessen the "on the spot" feeling even though it does not work, and ends up being more awkward. What is your experience with this, if any? And any advice?