I know this is an odd question but I have a staring problem?

Question

I'm trying to figure out why. I'll sit there and stare at me, and a lot of times they'll think im crazy, whisper, or call out my staring (the worst). IDK why I stare! I stare when people have conversations, when they're attractive, not attractive, what they're wearing, etc. I honestly don't know why. Is that was introverts do? I like observing people a lot and im incredibly nosy. I don't say much.
What could be the reason y I stare? It's a problem b/c ppl point it out and embarrass me (twice this week). I know it's rude and all, but...... What can i do and how can i get rid of it?
I tried fixing it by complimenting people but it never seems t work,there just like yea whatever,or think i'm like hitting on them. I know I'm a weirdo and stuff,so meabn answers like that are seriouslty not appreciated.

Answer 1

Everyone looks at people. You're allowed to look.



Is your staring really so more more noticeable than regular looking? Do you just go on and on looking at one thing?



I guess if that's the case, then one way to work on it is to constantly check yourself. If you ask yourself how long you've been looking at one thing, then look at something else. If you've been really staring at someone's face, look at their hands or elsewhere in the room.



When you're having a conversation, make eye contact, then move your eyes away and bring them back later. Maybe observe some conversations and see what other people do with their eyes. They look at each other, then away, then back... watch real-life chats, not TV, where the camera focuses on what makes the best show for viewers.



It'll take some time to improve this. If people continue to mention it, just say, "Sorry, I don't mean to be rude. I'm just admiring your earrings." Or "Sorry, I know I have a habit of staring. I don't mean anything by it." Or "I like to see people's faces as they talk, that's all." But no more than a quick apology. After all, there are worse things in the world than staring - it's not a major offense.

Answer 2

I don't think you're weird. Everyone has the urge to stare but we try to control it. Try to focus on something else like texting, writing, an ipod etc. Also, hang out with different people. They are staring at you if they point out your staring. Don't they have anything better to do than to look at you looking at others? Make new friends, initiate conversations, try to catch yourself if you stare and try not to do it. Some people will always find something to criticize. Don't think too much of it and use this experience as a good excuse to get an ipod :P

Answer 3

Be confident stupid! You mentioned introvert and which you look at grotesque human beings so i'm basically guessing which you have a low self esteem (I do too). adult males have tunnel creative and prescient whilst in comparison with women people who would desire to be staring too yet without their eyes exhibiting it.

Answer 4

Wear dark sunglasses ... that way you can stare at people all you want outside and in malls etc. and nobody will bother you.

Answer 5

It's not much of a big deal. Hey, what are they going to do about it? Look at what you want.