It may just be paranoia or coincidence but I have noticed that everytime I look up somebody is staring straight at me. It is very unnerving and usually causes me to look away instantly in order to avoid unwanted eye contact.
But what should I take this to mean, I think it means they want my attention but when I ask them "what?" they reply "nothing". Why would you stare at someone for no reason?
It may just be paranoia or coincidence but I have noticed that everytime I look up somebody is staring straight at me. It is very unnerving and usually causes me to look away instantly in order to avoid unwanted eye contact.
But what should I take this to mean, I think it means they want my attention but when I ask them "what?" they reply "nothing". Why would you stare at someone for no reason?
I feel like you too, this is why I feel unconfortable in shops with lot of people. I'm allways afraid that people look at me because of my obesity and height. It's unconfortable at best, but I can calm my mind down by taking a brief break. Find an empty place, like a toilet or an empty aisle for a few seconds. That helps me a bit.
I used to get a problem with people getting angry with me for thinking that I was staring at them in the subway. Now I look at people's shoes instead of their faces. I like looking at people when they know I am not looking at them. I used to sit and watch people walk by or watch people talking in restaurants.
If you are very self conscious of eye contact and find it uncomfortable, try wearing mirrored sunglasses. You can practice eye contact or non-eye contact wearing them.
People do stare at me a lot, I really don't know why, but it's very irritating.
Since I started wearing my glasses (i've had them for a while but I didn't wear them outdoors until 2 days ago) I've noticed I have more idiots staring at me, mainly when I look out the window on the way to school and back.
Should I get them back by staring at them or something?
how bout next someone stares at you guys use the old comeback of "Why don't you take a picture, it'll last longer.
I used to avoid eye contact, until someone complained to me about it. Now I have a tendency to overcompensate for it and stare at people a lot. I don't think I've made anyone angry for that, but most people look back at me in a funny/weird way. Women tend to think I'm interested in them too.
I don't think I'll ever be able to learn when it's the
right time to make eye contact with someone. It seems so natural for most people...
I've tried sunglasses, but I feel uncomfortable wearing them. They make me look weird.
Heh, that sounds pretty cool. :smile:
I don't know, I've always been very casual when it comes to fashion. I feel uncomfortable with pretty much anything other than jeans and a T-shirt, even when it's cold. No accessories at all either.
When I was younger I used to wear my clothes in reverse relative to the seasons. Jumpers and coats in summer, T-shirts and shorts in the winter, which confused my mother alot. I have no idea why I did it though. Although I am generally strange when it comes to the seasons I get mild SAD (seasonal affective disorder) in the summer as opposed to the winter where it is more often found.
I'm lucky that people don't stare at me very often.
In fact, I was the one who, in the past, had problems with staring at people, because I didn't know how to initiate interaction with people other than just looking. I learned the hard way.
I can't wear sunglasses for too long as they tickle the top of my nose, which is pretty bad for me as I feel the day is too bright so I stare at the floor about two foot in front of me and go off into my own little world of thought, glancing up occationally to see where I am going. That is usually when I notice the people looking at me, and for some reason I have to touch my nose when I catch them. Very odd even for me.
Looking down while you're walking has one advantage - you're more likely to find money on the ground. I've found a fair bit of money over the years.
I havn't really noticed that I am beeing stared at alot, but if I do I usually just stare back with a face which I suppose make them feel stupid.
Haplo, are you ok ? It is just that you look so cross in your photo, although i am probably wrong.