I've always tried to be mannerly and respectful towards other people, and that includes not invading their personal space.
I've found in my life that sometimes when I look at women, they think I'm "checking them out" even if I'm not (I'm a guy), and they might get insulted. Also, if I look at other guys, they might think I'm trying to start something up, or that I'm being aggressive.
How I've solved that is for years now, when I'm in a public place, I just check out the scenery. Sometimes I daydream and kind of stare off into space. Either way, I make a point of not looking at other people - I could walk by my brother or a hot woman and not know it, as all I see are colorful blobs.
The only reason I do this is because I'm trying to be respectful; I know I don't like it when people notice me since it seems like they're being nosy. I'm really frustrated because I can't decide if this is rude or not.
Does it bother you if/when people look at you? What is rude and what is polite?
2006-09-21
21:29:13
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