I just find people interesting. And if they are unusual looking (not bad, just unusual) or exotic etc. well, I'm twice as likely to stare. I don't mean to be rude...I'm just exploring their features and stuff out of curiousity and thinking "interesting, wow, beautiful.." and then I'm like, "Oh my gosh, I was staring" then I feel bad..but oh well, harm's done. So, what goes on inside your head when you catch someone staring at you?
2006-11-13 13:00:27 · 23 answers · asked by makingthisup 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It depends a lot on the way people stare and who they are. Some stares bother me, others don't.
If people look like they're perving or if they "measure" me with their eyes with a judgmental or patronizing look on their face, I find that rude and it may bother me on days when I'm not in my "I don't give a duck" mood. If people are just staring without it being in a negative way then I don't usually care.
I think you can tell by the way people react when they catch you staring whether it bothers them or not. If they get nervous for example you're clearly bothering them.
Try not to stare, it bothers most people. There are other, more subtle ways to explore people's features than staring.
2006-11-13 18:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by undir 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Staring At People
2016-10-31 08:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it just bothers me when people stare and then can't acknowledge you with a smile, nod, something! I have no problem with people looking at me because I know that more than likely they're trying to figure out what my ethnicity is, lol. I'm multi-racial and most people really wanna ask me but don't wanna be rude. I just don't like it when I look at them 3 or 4 times to see if they are still watching me and they can't even smile or anything. That's rude. I always acknowledge people if they see me looking at them (not staring).
2006-11-13 14:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by llsBabygirl918 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. It will be over soon. Somehow when you start showing your tummy becomes public property. You can either be aggravated by it or accept it as natural and be gracious. Maybe hubby will make you a DON'T TOUCH button you can wear. Then again that would elicit more tummy stares, lol. Come up with a stock answer for the questions and a light smile and go on with your day. Soon, very soon, it will be over. Then be prepared for all the baby questions!
2016-03-25 22:35:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same way. I want to stare at people. I am a people watcher. I could just sit there and watch people all day (if I could get paid for it).
When I notice I am doing it, I try to stop.
When people stare at me I am afraid I have something wrong with me, like food in my teeth or something.
2006-11-13 13:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by suthernjenn77 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me at all. I just sometimes wander if I'm having a bad hair day or something? Other than that na. I sometimes stare too when I see someone that is very attractive. Who can help but look?
2006-11-13 17:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by Leah B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh gosh, I can't tell you how much that bothers me! I usually think, "What is that person thinking? Do they think I'm fat? Ugly? Pretty? Are they looking at my nose ring? Maybe they think my eyebrows are too close together?.." LOL, just kidding on that last one. But seriously though, I was taught that it was rude to stare at others, even if I think they're nice to look at. I don't think anyone really appreciates to be stared at. That's just freaky. I wish I could just slip into the shadows and no one notice I was there.. lol.
2006-11-13 13:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by chicyuna 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the stare..Kids stare sometimes. That's a given. Adults who stare may get a good stern staring in return. A female who stares too long may get asked to dinner. People fascinate me as well. But sometimes eye contact tells you more than enough to support your fascination. I look kinda "exotic" as you put it... But staring is often misinterpreted. Stare safely.
2006-11-13 13:44:03 · answer #8 · answered by 35 YEARS OF INTUITION 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I love to people watch, it's kind of fun, right of the bat you figure out somethings about that individual(s), and of course if someone stares at me for a long fcuking time, not only does it get creepy, but annoying. Now, unless it's the man of my dreams, I can mind, depending on who and how they are staring.
2006-11-13 14:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well yes,it feels funny sometimes that people stare at you while you're in the car and eating food,hehe....
You will naturally stare at people you see if they are quite exotic-looking because of the fact that they're just one-of-a-kind.It's really part of natural human behaviour,I guess.
2006-11-13 17:41:55 · answer #10 · answered by richardandrewparedes 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋