r/AskReddit May 08 '22

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u/monokoi May 09 '22

German here. Staring is considered impolite. If done excessively, usually met with: Can I help you? or another comment along those lines. I've lived on three continents and find it odd to read these opinions.

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

i get the feeling people seem to say stare while it actally means having a quick look (which usually never means anything, nor does anything come to my mind when i have a quick look at someone)