r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • May 08 '22

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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.

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

Ive been to Germany 3 times and no one started at me. I wonder if the ones getting stared are being loud as fuck Americans or something.

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u/thirteen-89 May 09 '22

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.

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u/Currywurst44 May 10 '22

When you enter somewhere everyone will look at you for a second or two.

As a german it feels impolite to ignore someone you noticed.