Why is this considered rude?

Question

Why is it considered rude to stare at someone?

Obvious answers would be, "because it makes people uncomfortable," or "would you like people to stare at you?".. but I'm posing a serious question.

I've heard that it's a sign of aggression. I've also heard that people fear being read or understood. What's your take on it?

Answer 1

I believe many people are deeply insecure. Think of yourself in a moment when you felt most vulnerable and imagine someone staring at you, seeming to reinforce the idea that you were standing out enough to capture someone's attention. People just naturally assume others are gazing at their deepest flaws.

Answer 2

I have had to learn to accept people staring at me. I just take it as a complement and try not to notice. Sometimes when I enter a room and the ladies jaws drop open it is a little difficult to act like I don't notice. Having been treated like a mere sex object for so long, I never stare at others, because I know what it is like. There was a time in my life when I would catch a woman staring at me I would stare back in hopes that they would get the message that it was rude. Unfortunately more often than not they took it as a signal that I wanted to talk to them so they would then approach me. When I would tell them that I am happily married they would only get more aggressive having mistaken my staring for a come on. So now I just lower my eyes when someone is staring at me. Unfortunately some ladies mistake that for being shy so then they approach me. I keep hoping that I will become unattractive, but darn it I seem to be one of those men that ages well.

Answer 3

When you stare at someone, it's usually because you find something unique about their appearances. It makes them feel out of place, like they're different from everyone else. Most people don't like this unwanted attention.

Answer 4

i'd be taken aback in the journey that they shaved there. maximum all of Europe does no longer even shave there arm pits. In Italy you locate countless the worst of Europe. a lot of thief's and thugs. So i'd imagine no longer, although I have not ask. I merely understand countless the folk, and performance been round Europe, the city on the water is one dirty position.

Answer 5

It is a form of aggression and intimidation to stare at someone, particularly a stranger. It is much the same as in the animal kingdom.

Answer 6

Staring at someone is an invasion of their boundaries, just like standing too close to someone when you're waiting in line. It's very uncomfortable, and when someone does it to me, I ask them to stop.

Answer 7

One situation doesn't fit all.
I for one don't realize I'm staring sometimes. I'm the type that daydreams alot and sometimes don't realize I'm looking at somebody.

Answer 8

it makes some people uncomfortable or if that person has low self esteem it may make that person feel that they are ugly compared to the next

Answer 9

i have a problem of always staring at people, but i like to think i'm admiring them, but when people are unaware of the reason they are being admired, they feel uncomfortable and insecure.

Answer 10

Because it is rude.
People are uncomfortable with it.
Let's say the true sign of a Gentleman or Lady is how comfortable you make them feel.
Staring at them would not be comfortable for them.

Just my opinion.