good or bad when it comes to looking at ppl while walking?

Question

I'm kinda of a shy guy, i dont talk much, i avoid attetion, im self councious...etc. but when i walk on a corridor full of ppl i feel that i get a bad vibe from ppl when i dont look at random faces while walking, like when i wanna get from A to B i just start walking focused on my destination, so much that i miss ppl that know me and they have to either tap me or call out my name, i think this is bad because sometimes i miss ppl making them feel i dont wanna talk to them so I'm just wondering if this is normal or somehting that i have to start working on improving?

Answer 1

Whether it's appropriate or totally wrong to make eye contact while walking depends entirely on the setting. For instance, people in urban setting routinely avoid eye contact, as a way to give one another some semblance of privacy, while the same behavior in a small enough town where everyone knows everyone would be considered quite rude.

It sounds like the norm for your corridor, wherever it is, is to look at people, so yes, I agree that it's something you might need to work on a little.

I'm shy, self-conscious, etc., too, but it's not that hard to put a pleasantly-blank expression on my face and smile at or nod at people I know. I'm also able to say "Hey," or "hi," or "how's it going?", something like that, without it being a shyness issue. See if you can do that.

Answer 2

This happens to me all the time, like you said your focused on where your going and how your getting there. When this happens and people yell out my name or tap me, I do feel silly for net even noticing them but atleast they noticed you and got your attention. You can definetly improve on this if you want to, doesnt take much just everyonce in a while look at your surroundings and just browse. You might see some one that you know then you call out their name.

Answer 3

It's pretty normal to feel like that when you are shy and there are so many judgemental people in the world. But maybe just try to be a little more confident and try to ignore anyone who glares at you meanly. I think if you act confident then eventually you start to feel it. You just have to believe you are a worthy person.
And then you'll be able to see your friends and everything will be ok.

Answer 4

Its pretty common to see this kind of behavior. I usually tease my friends who are like this by telling them that they have a 5 foot radius of attention. But, if you dislike it when you miss people you know then this is something that you need to improve on. You dont have to look at as many faces as possible. But try to walk with your chin up and hopefully you'll notice more people that you know.

Answer 5

“And we've despatched you O Muhammad no longer yet as a mercy for all of humankind, jinn, and all that exists.” (Quran 21:107) Umar ibn Al Khattab, the 2nd chief of the Muslims after the dying of Prophet Muhammad, observed a man or woman dragging a goat by employing its leg to slaughter it. He reported to him, “could smash overtake you; slaughter it in an perfect way.”[6] Umar advised the folk that animals should not be dealt with harshly or unkindly. He expressed his concern for animals, and his worry of God thinking him approximately his therapy of animals, by employing asserting, “If a camel grow to be to stumble in Euphrates valley, I worry that God will question me approximately it”.[7]

Answer 6

it is known that looking at the ground while walking means no self confidence, so i suggest you to stay focused on your destination, sometimes looking at other people to make sure you haven't missed anybody you know.

And yeah, it is normal, however, it doesn't mean you shouldn't make improvements.

Answer 7

well, I don't stare at people, when I walk I look down, at people's faces and ahead. but do not, I repeat, DO NOT stare at people while walking in the street, that's just annoying and some even consider that as rude.

Answer 8

Well I don't think it matters. Just don't be afraid to communicate with other people. There will be someone who will want to know you, and you have to show the good things about yourself.

Answer 9

You are who you are, that's all. Don't worry or apologize for who and what you are. It is fun to check out pretty girls though. lol.

Answer 10

It sounds normal. If you don't see them you don't see them. They should understand that.