Why Do People Stare?

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  • Mrder37
    Mrder37 Posts: 904
    Bug207 it would be ok if they looked like you but it's always some shifty who me I'm not a drug dealer type dude that does it
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 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.

    Yea, I got used to this. I have bright red hair and tattoos, sometimes I have to remember that it's not what everyone is used to seeing, so sometime they'll look for a bit and try to figure me out :)
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    It's because you're beautiful.

    People NEVER stare at me. EVER. Because I'm not beautiful.

    It's really that simple.
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    Because they don't see this much awesome every day

    *stare*

    Shirt. Off.

    *stare*
  • Alex_is_Hawks
    Alex_is_Hawks Posts: 3,499 Member
    I stare at people who are talking to me all the time....

    actually I stare at everyone really...

    it's not you...you haven't done ANYTHING....

    it's me...i'm deaf...and the only way I know you, or that guy over there or anyone is talking to me is if I catch their lips saying my name, or you looking at me with that "I'm talking to you bi!ch" look on your face...

    and the only way I catch those moments is if I scan and stare at everyone individually...constantly...

    do you KNOW how angry strangers get when they are talking to me and I don't even know it?? they get ANGRY...they get RUDE...

    so i've learned it's better to just stare and get my *kitten* together before you get all upset at me.

    true.story.

    and no....you don't have spinach in your teeth.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    This happened to me when I was curling in the squat rack this morning. I kept on curlin tho

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  • whitneyps7
    whitneyps7 Posts: 409 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

    haha omg!!! ^^this!
  • jnichel
    jnichel Posts: 4,553 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.

    Yea, I got used to this. I have bright red hair and tattoos, sometimes I have to remember that it's not what everyone is used to seeing, so sometime they'll look for a bit and try to figure me out :)

    I have quite a few tats...most visible in normal clothing, and still no-one stares. *sobs*
  • Countryboy_
    Countryboy_ Posts: 618
    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:

    Tilt your head back, flare your nostrils, and ask, "Whats the matter....is there a bat in the cave?"
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    i cant stand that...
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 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.

    Yea, I got used to this. I have bright red hair and tattoos, sometimes I have to remember that it's not what everyone is used to seeing, so sometime they'll look for a bit and try to figure me out :)

    I have quite a few tats...most visible in normal clothing, and still no-one stares. *sobs*

    Mine are mostly covered unless I go with low-back tank-tops or backless shirts, or a bathing suit, etc. Maybe it's my hair that gets the looks mostly then :laugh:
  • trishmce
    trishmce Posts: 59
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    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.


    I have that same issue, I am not focusing on anything but people think I am looking at them
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    It's because you're beautiful.

    People NEVER stare at me. EVER. Because I'm not beautiful.

    It's really that simple.

    Are you being for real? Cause I think you're beautiful.
  • Barbellerella
    Barbellerella Posts: 1,838 Member
    But if you're looking at them (which is clearly how you noticed that they stare at you) maybe THEY actually think you are staring at them?!?!

    Sometimes if I notice someone looking at me, I wonder, "oh crap maybe now they think I was checking them out!! :tongue:
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    It's because you're beautiful.

    People NEVER stare at me. EVER. Because I'm not beautiful.

    It's really that simple.

    Are you being for real? Cause I think you're beautiful.

    I agree, she's very pretty. I nearly posted the same response earlier!
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Happens all the time to me. I just chalk it up to them being awestruck.
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 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.

    Lol I do this same thing! Promise I'm not staring, I'm in what my mom and I like to call "La-La Land".
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    Happens all the time to me. I just chalk it up to them being awestruck.

    You look like a Wrestler. They're staring in fear and checking the Exits :wink:
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    Happens all the time to me. I just chalk it up to them being awestruck.

    You look like a Wrestler. They're staring in fear and checking the Exits :wink:

    I am one of the most non-cobntrontational persons you would ever meet.
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    Happens all the time to me. I just chalk it up to them being awestruck.

    You look like a Wrestler. They're staring in fear and checking the Exits :wink:

    I am one of the most non-cobntrontational persons you would ever meet.

    Strangers probably don't know that though. You look imposing, that's all most people would see at first :) I mean that in a positive and joking way, nothing bad ;)
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Because I can
  • Z_I_L_L_A
    Z_I_L_L_A Posts: 2,399 Member

    You look like a Wrestler. They're staring in fear and checking the Exits :wink:

    I swear I get asked this^ a couple times a week. Not kidding really. I just smile and say why do you need some tickets to Smack Down?
  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 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.
  • laurenz2501
    laurenz2501 Posts: 839 Member
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    Works most of the time...

    just spit out my orange. lmao.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    I get the starers, too. It used to annoy me, but I decided to just stop noticing, and I guess it worked.

    I was out with my sister the other day, and she said, "Jeez, does everyone always stare at you?" And I honestly hadn't even noticed, so I guess putting it out of your mind might make it easier.*shrugs* just do your thing and don't worry about what they're doing.
  • milf_n_cookies
    milf_n_cookies Posts: 2,244 Member
    I had a guy nearly run me over this morning b/c he was so busy staring at me while I was running LOL It's fantastic at the gym, but most times if I acknowledge that they are looking at me by making eye contact they will say something or try and start a conversation. I worked hard for my new body, and I actually like it when I catch people looking at me, and yeah it's totally vain and I don't care :)
  • _Witsy_
    _Witsy_ Posts: 609 Member
    "Yoooooo what are you staring at?!"
  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    Maybe you have good dress sense, maybe you're wearing something horrific, maybe you have toilet roll stuck to your shoe, maybe you have a weird walk.... People look at people, pretty people, strange people, people who are not pretty.... Don't think too much about it.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Making mental images for future fwaping takes a while
  • BobinNC66
    BobinNC66 Posts: 192 Member
    People are just way too serious about stuff. I mean OK if your eyeballing me and have a look like you want to fight then I might ask "What's the problem?" but it all depends on the situation. I am sure I am guilty of staring, especially at a well dressed pretty lady (sun glasses help) , and of course if they look back I would look away, but that is nothing more than a compliment and enjoying God's creation and how well this person has taken care of that. Maybe we are talking about locking eyes here and no one looking away? Otherwise I think it is just human nature.

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