Men, what goes through your head when you do this?
Edit: this is a screenshot of an instagram reel.
I feel like I’m under a sniper’s scope. You don’t even blink.
I don’t mean when you’re on public transport, waiting in a line or sitting in a cafe people watching or zoning out. If you’re actively paying attention, what’s going through your head?
I tend to mirror the other person in general so if they give a tight and polite smile, I give one back. If they give a warm and genuine smile, I give one back. But this? I’m not sure what to do other than just stare back. So at this point I don’t know if it’s just a feedback loop but I’m pretty sure I didn’t start this staring contest as I’m typically a smiley person. I’d say I’m pretty good at interpreting eye contact as interest (sparkles in their eyes, stolen glances) or indifference but this one has me confused.