Count Dookkake
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There is nothing wrong looking at people around you.
Don't make yourself a creep when you are not.
Don't make yourself a creep when you are not.
Dating-Age |OT3| Positivity, Confidence, and Not Being a "Nice" Guy
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Vermillion
Banned
I feel creepy looking at a girl close to me longer than a glance.
That I don't know, I mean.
Count Dookkake
Member
You can always make a joke about checking for your stalker or something.
Vermillion
Banned
Not if it's a girl that's too young. And I'd rather lean into it, like "I thought I saw a cute girl" (okay that's cheesy), some shit like that.
Maybe "I thought I recognized you" would've been better...
Count Dookkake
Member
You are complicating things. I retract my suggestion to make a joke as you need more work.
Just look and be done with it.
There is nothing wrong with this among normal people.
Just look and be done with it.
There is nothing wrong with this among normal people.
Vermillion
Banned
Staring is impolite, and it takes more than a moment to register features.
Count Dookkake
Member
So is putting words in another's mouth.
I never said anything about "staring."
Stop trying to defend your social phobia.
I never said anything about "staring."
Stop trying to defend your social phobia.
scotcheggz
Member
You don't have to stare, if you're really worried, try looking past the girl, look about a bit as if you're expecting someone and then once you've registered what you need to, get your phone out and check the time. Shit is passive GOLD.
No but seriously, you are allowed to look around your surroundings in public and you wont be thought of as creeper that stares at people. Don't worry so much. Besides if she's nice and she clocks you, this is a good time to casually smile.
Actually this is kind of the best time to do it anyway. As an example, I was on a train on Tuesday and a girl sat in the seat next to me, as a polite gesture, since we were going to spend the best part of an hour in close proximity, I turned to her and smiled/nodded (had headphones on, so didnt want to open my mouth and shout at her) and then went back to my book. Its weirder to be honest to just tense up and purposefully ignore her.
Devolution
Member
Joker learn how to glance at people, don't bore a hole through their heads.
Nerds with Guns
Banned
My dude, Joker its not that difficult man. You couldve turned around and asked her what the time was, what team she was rooting for. You could have even asked her why the fuck she was standing so close to you if you really wanted to be an ass. (Dont do that). Of all the things to worry about, turning around and looking at a girl isnt one of them.
No you didn't, it's not that serious.
A glance and a smile.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Exactly!
You don't just ogle at them Joker. In that situation, you check them out, and if you like what you see, you make a comment. It's easy as pie because of the proximity, and it doesn't matter what you say as long as there's some way to break the ice.
If the game is boring, make her crack a smile by going, "Man, this has got me on the edge of my seat." Likewise, if it's a thrilling game you can just comment on it. "Wow! How do you think this one's gonna turn out?!"
Devolution
Member
Sometimes you'll just look creepy but what you gonna do? Stare at the floor instead of make eye contact? Yeah that'll help.
Count Dookkake
Member
She will tell all the other girls that he is a creep, obviously.
Devolution
Member
It's true we got an underground network. Soon as you look at a girl for over 5 seconds, you're logged into the Creeper Database.
Vermillion
Banned
I don't have one. It's just that I'd rather not appear as creepy to women. That helps me none.
I don't tense up, and acknowledgement wouldn't have hurt, but the first time I saw her was in the corner of my eye. I was leaning back on the railing, looking to the side and she came up and did the same. She didn't turn forwards until later.
I did glance - I learned that I suck at it. I couldn't tell anything about her from the glance. Hell, I actually established more from the corner of my eye.
I knew what team she was rooting for - we cheered at the same time.
And I know; hyperbole.
Maybe, but she'd been there for a while before she turned forwards.
I can dig that. Noting for the future (I'm going to another game next week, this time with some friends - in case you're wondering, I went with my family, but they went off with some friends of theirs and it was raining, so I stood just under the roof/stairs.
I can totally make eye contact during a conversation - it's one of my best areas of improvement. And if it gets awkward, just look off to the side for a second or two, as if you're thinking. Easy, fluid.
Doesn't matter what she does. I take pride in keepin' from creepin'. And, as one can infer from the word "creep," it would end up making the girl uncomfortable. I didn't want to do anything until I could judge her age or attractiveness. If she was too young... that would be... unfortunate.
Count Dookkake
Member
Your paranoia might have the effect of marking you as a creep.
Devolution
Member
This is definitely true. It's generally "why is he acting weird."
Vermillion
Banned
I don't act weird, though (or at least I don't think I do). I ignore them unless they're talking to me.
Which reminds me of how much I sucked since elementary school. Funny stories, there.
EDIT: Well that's just acting weird on the inside. So long as I don't display it, I'm good. I just don't want to creep out (and subsequently scare) any woman, particularly if I don't know her age.
Which reminds me of how much I sucked since elementary school. Funny stories, there.
EDIT: Well that's just acting weird on the inside. So long as I don't display it, I'm good. I just don't want to creep out (and subsequently scare) any woman, particularly if I don't know her age.
Count Dookkake
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This fear that you describe, that everyone is advising against, is acting weird.
G-Bus
Banned
Oh man, you can tell when some one is beside you. As you glance over just say something. "Pretty good game" or something that relates to whats going on. You break the ice, get a look at her and leave an opening for conversation.
Just my two cents.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Women have x-ray vision, and can easily tell when something is up "on the inside." It really is like a sixth sense to them.
Devolution
Member
Survival instincts.
I like to think of it as a Low Powered Death Ray. Reads minds, crushes souls.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
It's true man, when you feel nervous you may not think others can tell but you will be doing little things and not even know it that make you seem nervous.
Vermillion
Banned
I actually wasn't nervous. But I was trying thinking of ways to see what she looked like, then I planned on talking.
That explains why I get hard each time.
Aquavelvaman
Banned
Being stood up is the worst feeling.
I'm going to drink until I forget about it
I'm going to drink until I forget about it
Aquavelvaman
Banned
I threw my ipod in a river. That was a mistake huh.
Something I've learned:
When you are drunk/stoned don't go on the internet. If you're drunk/stoned by yourself, hide your phone, your ipod, don't go on irc, forums, etc. Either play a videogame or watch a movie or go be drunk/high with friends.
Having any form of communication to the world is just Bad News.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Girl came up to me in the parking lot yesterday. She's part of an auto repair business. Said that she could fix the cracks in my windshield for free since my insurance plan covered it (it did, I talked to my insurance company...wouldn't raise my rates)
I thought she was cute. Got her number via the paperwork I received when we finished the business.
Since I'm probably never gonna see her again, should I txt her and ask her out? It didn't seem like I'd had an opportunity in person since I was with my uncle and we were going to see a film.
The interaction itself seemed pretty great, but I also realize that she's paid in part to be nice to clients and also who knows what she thought from her side of the story.
I thought she was cute. Got her number via the paperwork I received when we finished the business.
Since I'm probably never gonna see her again, should I txt her and ask her out? It didn't seem like I'd had an opportunity in person since I was with my uncle and we were going to see a film.
The interaction itself seemed pretty great, but I also realize that she's paid in part to be nice to clients and also who knows what she thought from her side of the story.
lol doesn't butterface mean "everything but the face"? Being overweight contradicts that? Unless she was 'nice curvy' I guess.
Anyway, if she contacts you just make excuses you're busy. If she doesn't get the hint eventually, just tell her flat out. Either by text, e-mail, whatever. You're not feeling her, so don't put any effort into putting her down 'easy', as you could just be leading her on unintentionally.
Normally I'd put business-esque girls aside, but whatever you said you had some good vibes, so just call her. Make up an excuse to call her, like you have a friend who's windshield is broken or whatever and want to discuss rates, then just see if she wants to grab some jello or whatever. Don't make a big deal out of it, and don't fret if she says no.
Well if you felt there was more to it hit her up. I'd call her since she probably deals with a bunch ofeople, but be warned it will likely not end well she's was at work selling stuff.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
No. Dont lie about some fake excuse. Be honest. Just tell her you'd like to see if she'd want to get a bite to eat. Just be relaxed and non chelont about it. If she sas no, no harm nofoul. But don't lie to her as it will be obvious after you ask her out.
Remember: NEITHER OVER COMPLICATE NOR OVER EXPLAIN.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
If you overthink it, any woman will know. It's not difficult to see. The very fact that you are overthinking this so much and are so concerned with how a stranger will feel if you ... look at them will come across much more creepy than actually looking at them.
You are standing over the rail and notice someone next to you.
You look up and see its a cute chick (not looking at her for minutes)
You decide you want to say something
You look back up and say 'hey, pretty good game so far' or 'hopefully so and so team pulls it off'.
BOOM. Conversation started and you go from there. It isn't difficult. You're making it difficult by overanalyzing and overthinking it. She is a woman. She has been hit on one way or another most likely for many years. It isn't going to shock her that someone at a baseball game says hello to her.
I gotta agree with clovis
if you can't look over your shoulder to see who's there because of 081gbaofgsa08gb1o4v9vafvgboi1gvahfbjnagkbpoji9*@Y$*GB!, you're probably overthinking a lot of shit.
And you don't need an excuse to call someone. To start a conversation with a stranger? Sure. But if she's already given you a number don't waste your time and their own by playing bullshit games.
if you can't look over your shoulder to see who's there because of 081gbaofgsa08gb1o4v9vafvgboi1gvahfbjnagkbpoji9*@Y$*GB!, you're probably overthinking a lot of shit.
And you don't need an excuse to call someone. To start a conversation with a stranger? Sure. But if she's already given you a number don't waste your time and their own by playing bullshit games.
On my 3am walk home I stopped off at a hotdog stand and bought some nourishment and continued my walk. I came across a group of girls waiting for a taxi and this extremely cute girl goes to me "I love your jumper" so I engaged in conversation. They were eating some pide and I mentioned that and cute girl asks me what I'm eating so I reply "well I stopped at the hotdog stand and saw they had chillie dogs so I ordered two of them bec..."
"SONIC EATS CHILLIEDOGS!" she interjects.
I instantly fell in love. Is this enough to get me into creepy Sonic fan circles?
"SONIC EATS CHILLIEDOGS!" she interjects.
I instantly fell in love. Is this enough to get me into creepy Sonic fan circles?
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
And you didnt say "want to taste one of my dogs?" for shame.
I only put out for 100 gold rings.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Lol
That's what you should've responded with :lol
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Never would have saw that one coming.
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