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How to respond to someone staring at you?

Discussion in 'Family, Friends, and Relationships' started by lostlifeguard, Dec 19, 2013.

  1. lostlifeguard

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    So, occasionally I notice a guy is staring at me, and I have no clue what to do. I'm in college, so I know a bunch of gay guys, and occasionally when we're hanging out in a group I'll notice that someone is just looking straight at me. I'm a pretty awkward person, so I never really know what to say or do in this situation. The first guy who it happened a lot with I just ignored that it was happening, and eventually he was drunk one time and he told me he liked me but I wasn't into him. I'm noticing the same thing happening with this other cute guy, but I awkwardly just looked back at him and was like "hey..." which I guess was kind of a weird reaction.
    What would you do in this situation?
     
  2. BookDragon

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    Stare right the hell back at him and do your best Fonz impression. No more staring.

    I mean unless you want him to do it, in which case don't do that!
     
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    If I see someone staring, I just give a big toothy grin and wave. ^.^

    I think it makes them feel less like a creeper and makes me appear friendly and approachable, thus minimizing the awkwardness of both parties.
     
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    Smiling is a simple first step, but if you really want to get to know a person, you're going to have to talk directly or have some contact.

    I'm very shy as well, and it usually takes multiple "encounters" before I'm convinced what I saw was not a fluke.
     
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    I hate when people stare at me with passion. It just makes me nervous and awkward.
     
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    It makes me really uncomfortable when people stare at me, so normally I will just walk away if I can.
     
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    i keep staring at my crush and now she thinks that i fancy her. she is just so gorgeous though. how do i divert my eyes.