Why do some people stare at others?
Do they not realise how bad it looks and how uncomfortable it makes people feel?!
2007-10-03 09:10:20 · 13 answers · asked by Chelle! x 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Ahh sometimes I start daydreaming or go into a deep thought and I realize I have been staring at someone, I feel stupid afterwards.
2007-10-03 09:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by divinity2408 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Look, I'm sorry okay? I didn't mean to. It's just that top? with THOSE slacks? I don't think so.
Sorry, just had to do that. Seriously. You are right. If I see somebody staring my way (unless at a demonstration, and then I know the intentions are not friendly) my first thought is never one of being flattered. My first thought is one of discomfort. I look for the toilet paper on my shoe or something like that. When I see there is none there, and I haven't sat in wet paint or something, then I really get uncomfortable.
2007-10-03 16:17:09 · answer #2 · answered by toff 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know, we had these guests over today and i was in the back of the car with this girl and i could feel her staring at the side of my head the whole time.
I find it uncomfortable and i just don't know what to do with myself in those situations! I don't think a lot of people realise they do it though.
2007-10-03 16:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by Curiousity killed the cat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Artists stare to appreciate the beauty of what they see, that should not make you uncomfortable, take it as a compliment, I do. I am an artist though.
Not everybody in the world look at people as if they just were representing a working potential... or else.
2007-10-03 20:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think people stare at others for a few reasons...one, because someone may look familiar to them -- even strikingly, perhaps! (this actually happened to me on the subway -- some gal was a dead ringer for a friend of mine!). two, the starer might be very deep in thought & just staring blankly (although you may not see it that way) & actually not even thinking about you while looking directly at you! three, you may be wearing something they like or have a unique hairstyle that they find interesting. four, the starer may find something about you: odd, attractive or repulsive (and that's just human nature). persoally, i don't think most folks do it on purpose to make people uncomfortable, etc.
2007-10-03 16:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by napqueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try not to, sometimes I am not really looking at the person, I am thinking about something else. Or they reminded me that I needed to do something else, such as call a friend or family, or I need to wash my clothes. Sometimes I stare because I am looking at the clothes, I like to sew and I am trying to see if I could make it. I am not doing it to judge anyone, because Lord knows I am no way perfect.
2007-10-03 16:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by casey6tall 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad up-bringing!! I can still hear my mom "It's rude to stare"!!
Someone stares at me i put my hand across my forehead like your shading the sun from your eyes) They soon stop!!
2007-10-03 17:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
some people can't help viewing an object at length; i say this because some poeple have a hard time focusing, or perhaps are startled or entranced/in awe by something.
2007-10-03 16:19:17 · answer #8 · answered by Olivia C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that is why I stare back until they notice and then I make a face at them.
2007-10-03 16:19:24 · answer #9 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know but Germans do it ....a lot. I noticed once ,on holiday with my kids, this woman would definitely have known us again!!!!
2007-10-03 16:23:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋