Why Do People Stare?

tricelive
tricelive Posts: 93 Member
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This is my pet peeve, so forgive the immaturity of the question. This is a general question. I find a lot people staring at me; this is not a vain attempt to get compliments or produced out of conceit or narcissism. I just really hate it! For instance there is a group of people at my place of employment that every time they walk pass they stare at me, like really break there necks to see what I am doing ( maybe they know I am goofing off on MFP, lol) . Before I lost the weight they would stare as well, so that’s not it. Yeah and what about the people who gawk at you now, since you have lost weight instead of saying something. I really want to know why people stare at other people. I mean it’s okay to notice people, I am talking about down right looking in your face and not saying a word, just gazing at you…..AAAHHHHH! :mad:
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  • mcshoelovin22
    mcshoelovin22 Posts: 263 Member
    I make faces at people if they stare too long :tongue: ...like to see that unexpected response or for them to act like they were doing someting else beside being all in your face.

    I'd take it as a compliment, yea it sucks but they must be envious of something.
  • Mrder37
    Mrder37 Posts: 904
    I hate that it really annoys me when you're driving and someone stares at you the whole way round the bend ahhh what are you looking at
  • JustJennie1
    JustJennie1 Posts: 3,749 Member
    I have the tendency to stare at absolutely nothing. If you happen to be in my field of vision it might look like I am staring at you but believe me I am not.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
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  • IslandRider
    IslandRider Posts: 244
    i know! It's irritating. I finally started saying "Oh my! Did I spill on my shirt?!" then when they say "No" I say "Oh good, I thought that was why you were staring at me."

    Ok, so I'm a little passive-aggressive....:devil:
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Maybe they think you are beautiful? Maybe you have spinach in your teeth.

    Sometimes it's unnearving to be stared at. But if it's just somebody enjoying a nice view have a little grace and smile. Then do something silly, they'll be embarrased.

    *shrug
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    Most people know that staring is bad manners, and I really haven't seen much of it in my whole 38 years as an adult. I know kids will tend to stare at anything odd.

    Like someone mentioned above, I will sometimes find myself deep in thought about something, my eyes kind of fixed, and if you were in my field of vision you might think I'm staring, but nope. I probably don't even see you.
  • MinisterTom
    MinisterTom Posts: 108 Member
    Because it takes more than a quick glance to see someones true potential and inner beauty.
  • Bug207
    Bug207 Posts: 58 Member
    I hate that it really annoys me when you're driving and someone stares at you the whole way round the bend ahhh what are you looking at

    Ahhhh that would be me. I always have to see what the driver next to me looks like, what they're doing, etc. Sorry haha.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I drive a smart car and people stare all the time. When my son drives my car, it freaks him out.
  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    I have the tendency to stare at absolutely nothing. If you happen to be in my field of vision it might look like I am staring at you but believe me I am not.

    ^^^^^^^ this
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
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    Works most of the time...
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I really don't try to stare, but if I see something that prompts me to give a good look, I will definitely do that. I saw this woman the other day who had massive sideburns, like mutton chops. I had to get a good look at that.
  • diodelcibo
    diodelcibo Posts: 2,564 Member
    I dislike it too... not serious.
  • the_journeyman
    the_journeyman Posts: 1,877 Member
    Cause there's boobs involved?

    JM
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 Member
    I tend to experience the opposite, like "look away, don't make eye contact". :)
  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
    I'll confess-- I'm a creepy people-watcher when I think no one will notice. When I'm walking, I barely make eye contact with anyone, but when I'm in the corner of a crowded room you betcha I'm staring. People are just interesting to look at! :P

    If it really bothers you that much, start carrying around little slips of paper with the Rejection Hotline (or whatever random phone number you choose) on it. If someone's obviously staring, take one out and coyly slip it to them with a smile. Worst case scenario, they look at you like you're crazy and stop staring-- what you wanted, right? "Best" case scenario, they smile back, thinking they just got your number, and then get burned later! ;D
  • xFamousLastWordsx
    xFamousLastWordsx Posts: 301 Member
    I used to hate when people stared at me, however I am used to it. Piercings, tattoos and purple hair don't really make you blend in :P haha...however I hate when people stare and make a nasty or disgusted face at me...I get my look might not be for everyone but geeze, how rude.
  • mcshoelovin22
    mcshoelovin22 Posts: 263 Member
    I may try this, cant do it but my face will likely make them **** off

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  • louisel809
    louisel809 Posts: 335
    I loove a good ole stary mary sesh.....and if i am being stared at i convince myself thats it must be because im amazing and sooo not because i have a snotter in my nose
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
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    Works most of the time...

    Yes! Use the Jenna Marbles face!
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    Cause there's boobs involved?

    JM

    Nah.

    As a family we get stared at ALL the time, even our kids are noticing now and asking why...I tell them it's because we're so fine lmao!!
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    People stare at me because of my tattoos..I couldn't care less.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,421 Member
    OP, you are really beautiful, so enjoy it if you can. Or there is something else we are missing...like, are you wearing lowcut tops? Cause that would do it, too.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    I get so pissed when people stare at me....but I know I'm a starer, I don't mean anything by it...I just like to people watch and creep...
  • MagicalLeopleurodon
    MagicalLeopleurodon Posts: 623 Member
    I make faces or dance when people stare. give them a good reason to!
  • Bridget28152723
    Bridget28152723 Posts: 372 Member
    I sometimes catch myself staring for a few reasons, the person is beautiful, the person has a figure that looks like she works out, has a uniqueness about them, so I know it irritates you but they are probably in awe of your beauty!
  • morningmud
    morningmud Posts: 477 Member
    I hate that sooo much! My son got enraged at a restaurant a few months ago because this whole table was staring at us. He wanted to confront them (of course not in a polite manner) and I had to talk him out of it.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    As for why people stare at you, I would guess that you either have great fashion sense, terrible fashion sense, dress provocatively, or otherwise give people the vibe that you want attention (flashy jewelry maybe), so they give it to you.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Because they don't see this much awesome every day

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