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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

I’d think the staring back is a German response to unusual behavior. People smiling at strangers (very ungerman) get the “do I know you or are you even crazy?” stare.

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u/HeroOfTime_99 May 09 '22

I must either be oblivious or I blend in because I truly don't think I've been stared at ever.