Players complaining to me more than other officials

[Rich]

I just don't do this. I do figure that not engaging if there's no question is always an option.

I counted a basket last night and a coach started giving me a travel signal from the box. I didn't bother not giving him eye contact -- but I did report the foul and move on without saying anything even though he really wanted me to engage.

Thing is - I know what AremRed is saying and don't entire disagree when officials are experienced and can do this in a way that doesn't make it obvious he's avoiding the coach. Newer officials need to work on making eye contact and having confidence in their calls, so I'm not sure how good the advice is for someone who has trouble keeping eye contact on even routine fouls.