Is it rude to peek over at someone reading an interesting newspaper report ?

Answer 1

Technically yes, however an argument can now be made that you are actively recycling newsprint at source and reducing demand for anew copy, as you can get the information you need from the 'over the shoulder' glances.
If the person your close to however has bad dandruff, you will certainly be inhaling, that is eating, some of his flaked skin cells and infected cellular matter.

Answer 2

its very rude unless you are invited. Looking over peoples shoulders at what they are doing is VERY RUDE. Nothing drives my temper up quicker than some one snooping over my shoulder.. if they wanna know they can ask, but when some one is just trying to pry into what I am doing or sneek a peek at what I am reading or writing? I wanna punch'em in the head

Answer 3

It saves the planet by stopping unnecessary newspaper purchasing. What could be rude about that?

Answer 4

Always employ the 3 foot rule (exception: SEX). If you are closer than 3 feet from someone you are being rude and annoying and invading their space. Get the paper when they get done with it.

Answer 5

It is very rude if that person does this as he is disturbing another person when he is reading newspapers.

Answer 6

Of course it is. That would be like walking into someone's home un-invited. Would you invade thier privacy that way?
Ask permission or ask to read the article aftewr they have finished.

Answer 7

Yes, it is rude. You distract the person reading. It is better to wait till they have finished and ask to borrow the article. If you just can't wait ask them to read it aloud.

Answer 8

yup, it is very rude .... would hate people peeking over to read my papers when i am reading them.

Answer 9

Of course.

Are you asking because you do this, or because someone does it to you?

If you're doing it, stop.

Answer 10

Yep.