I am probably overthinking
Hey all,
I moved to Geneva from India a few months ago for work at CERN. It’s been a really interesting change so far. New environment, new culture, and a very different pace of life.
There’s something I’ve been noticing though, and I’m not sure how to interpret it. I often feel like people look at me quite a bit in public. On trams, in shops, just walking around. I’m of Indian origin, and this is a pretty new feeling for me? I honestly just like blending into the crowd and standing out feels weird haha
What’s confusing is that I didn’t come from a particularly diverse city in India, so I wasn’t expecting this kind of awareness here. I assumed a place like Geneva, especially with CERN and so many international people, would feel more anonymous if anything.
It’s not like anyone has said anything or been openly rude — it’s just the looks. Sometimes it feels neutral, sometimes a bit uncomfortable, but I can’t tell if I’m just more self-conscious in a new country or if this is something others notice too.
Probably just overthinking.