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Greyandoldcel
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Lately, i've been making a conscious effort to make eye contact with strangers while in public. I've noticed that when people look at me, they smirk then quickly look away. This is case with both men and women. I know i'm far from good looking but i don't think i act strangely to warrant a snarky look. It makes me feel like people are looking down their noses and trying to assert that they are better than me. I'm just going about my business and people choose to act like dicks.
Last night i was sitting on the train and this teenage kid chose to stand right by me, even though there were loads of free seats and he was giving me looks. i asked him what his problem was and he just grinned at me like i was some sort of joke. I got really close to getting in his face. Honestly, i'm starting to wonder why i bother going out and put in the effort to make eye contact with people. I'm trying to improve my confidence and this is happening consistently.
To add, i don't dress strangely, i'm well groomed and i'm just going about my day like everyone else. The only conclusion i can come to is that i look amusing or that people sense my anxiety. If you keep pushing people then one day they are just gonna lash out. I feel like i'm getting close to that point.
Last night i was sitting on the train and this teenage kid chose to stand right by me, even though there were loads of free seats and he was giving me looks. i asked him what his problem was and he just grinned at me like i was some sort of joke. I got really close to getting in his face. Honestly, i'm starting to wonder why i bother going out and put in the effort to make eye contact with people. I'm trying to improve my confidence and this is happening consistently.
To add, i don't dress strangely, i'm well groomed and i'm just going about my day like everyone else. The only conclusion i can come to is that i look amusing or that people sense my anxiety. If you keep pushing people then one day they are just gonna lash out. I feel like i'm getting close to that point.
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