I am one of those people who will give credit where credit is due. Praise is something which can be delivered in several ways – articulating your admiration, showing your admiration (actions speak louder than words) and simply, just looking. There is something which, I feel, is an immensely mammoth compliment when someone just stares at you. I used to think, like everyone else, that it was just plain rude. But, for a positive or negative reason someone is taking time out of their lives to stare at you. I find it rather contradictory that if you were to stare at a sweet car driving past you and your jaw drops – that seems ok but, if you saw a truly beautiful girl whose true self is not hidden behind a thick layer of make up, well dressed and not so run of the mill – i.e. something annoying like wear Ugg boots. A rare site indeed.
I seem to get stared at most when I am on the underground. You can only read the adverts only so many times, I guess! I look back and smile. When I look I try to be subtle but I know for a fact that I am just not discreet…but, I see nothing sleezy about it. It is a flattering remark. People usually try to look their best when they walk out of the door and I am only taking time to appreciate your efforts. Deal with it. It’s not like I am assaulting you!
I do not think it is rude.
Much love,
Jackson L.
