눈을 맞추다

No, it's used in many contexts like teaching, job interviews, and sincere apologies. However, it is a very common trope in romantic songs.

'눈을 보다' simply means to look at the eyes. '눈을 맞추다' implies a mutual connection or an active effort to connect.

Yes! '강아지와 눈을 맞추다' is a very common expression for bonding with pets.

It's much more acceptable now than in the past, but it's still polite to avoid a 'staring contest'. A gentle gaze is best.

Use '눈이 마주쳤다'. For example: '길에서 전 남자친구와 눈이 마주쳤어.'

It can mean 'to adjust' or 'to make something fit', like '정답을 맞추다' (to get the right answer).

Yes, '눈맞춤' (nun-matchum) is the noun form, meaning 'eye contact'.

It's more of a spoken or descriptive idiom. In an email, you'd likely use '직접 뵙고 말씀 나누고 싶습니다' (I want to meet and talk in person).

This is a visual representation of '눈을 맞추다' to show the characters are falling in love or having a deep realization.

Yes, it sounds more sophisticated and is often used in novels and essays.

You can say '부끄러워서 눈을 못 맞추겠어요' (I'm too shy to make eye contact). Koreans will find this honest and cute.

Generally no, unless you do it aggressively, which would then be called '노려보다'.

In the military, looking a superior in the eye can still be seen as defiant, so '관등성명' (stating rank/name) is usually done while looking slightly ahead.

Not directly. For agreement, use '의견이 일치하다' or '뜻이 맞다'. '눈을 맞추다' is primarily physical/emotional contact.