Eyes Downcast

Proper decorum and submission calls for the eyes to be downcast unless the head is positioned to indicate otherwise, or the Master has commanded otherwise. This is an ircGorean convention, in the books it is common for kajir to gaze upon the Master's eyes unless the kajir is in trouble and seeking to demonstrate fully her submission. Normally, eye contact between a Master and a slave is acceptable and common, but it can be denied or forbidden to the slave as a punishment or discipline.

" Your head should be down between your arms," I said.
She put her head down again. Again I saw a small movement in her body, a tremor subtle. She had put her head down before a Man. Another consequence of this position is that the girl's eyes, in the specific act of serving, do no meet those of the Master. They are lowered before His, as one who submits. (pg. 161)

This is also reminiscent, in an experienced girl, of her training. Often, in training, a girl is not permitted to look into the eyes of the trainer, unless He should specifically extend this permission. Indeed, in some cities, the girl in training may not raise her eyes above the trainer's belt, unless, again, specifically accorded this permission.
~Explorers of Gor, page 160 ~