She only ever looked at his tie to avoid looking at his face.

He waits for me to indicate that this figure is impressive, but I just stare at his tie.

He pulled at his tie and it came loose.

Starting to sweat, she stared ahead at his tie.

I pull off my coat and claw at my tie.

He pulled at his tie with an embarrassed frown.

He took off his jacket, pulled at his tie, and sat down.

He tugged at his tie, trying not to think about the amount of work that still lay before him.

When we had dressed, she stared at my black tie and asked if I was in mourning.

Knowing that he would have a story to tell tonight in the canteen, the desk sergeant pulled at his tie.