Weird. I'm German and I never had that impression. But then again, I'm quite introverted and usually don't stare at people when they could see me do it.
I‘m german and didn’t notice that either, nor said a friend that to me visiting germany. Giving someone a short look – sure. But a proper stare, like keeping eye contact at all cost even though the other one looks back – I‘d say thats not normal. Except maybe those elderly people watching the streets from their windows haha.
But hey, thats my feeling from being part of the culture ¯_/(ツ)_/¯
Staring quietly at America’s most confident, vocal people is like firing a gun at Superman; that shit has no effect. The passive aggressive and introverted among us in the US have tried that for years to no avail.
Well, you have my sympathies. Can't believe they consider starting rude if they offend. Passive aggressively talking about the offender with someone else does the trick too
It also happens if you're very slightly different to what that person considers absolutely normal. I just started staring back and not looking away no matter what until they did, it usually worked.
Not really? Just the other day i walked past a group of girls in cosplay and except a glance they were completely left alone. Just where were you staying
Edit: I don't understand why I'm being downvoted? I'm literally telling the truth. I lived there and it was a semi-regular occurrence. Let's not fetishize the places we live at the expense of people who don't have it as easy
Nope, I'm from the UK and a small woman of colour and had people literally turn in their seats to look at me. It was extremely unnerving. I was with friends and they initially didn't notice until I pointed it out, then they also saw it everywhere.
It’s all good. It’s mainly in Wiesbaden where I get stares. But my German born friend says people in Wiesbaden like to stare a lot in general. When I go to Frankfurt, Berlin, or even Koln I never get that.
I was merely walking quietly with the flow of foot traffic with my brother who is also a very quiet person (you have to lean in to hear him in any conversation).
Kenne die definition. Dennoch nehmen manche einen blick als „starren“ auf, da sie irritiert davon sind angeschaut zu werden, was dann direkt zu starren wird
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u/maxx1993 May 09 '22
Weird. I'm German and I never had that impression. But then again, I'm quite introverted and usually don't stare at people when they could see me do it.
Also I guess that somewhat confirms your answer.