Some may say it's a sign of humility, but isn't it also a danger not paying attention to your surroundings? I heard on the radio or on the TV sometime back (I don't remember where) that criminals prey on those that don't have their heads up and alert.\n\nBesides isn't it but a little rude to look away from someone who is walking toward you?
125294
People unconsciously look down because they dont want to be engaged in any type of interaction with those coming towards them.   It is kinda rude, but its normal.
139163
I think its a sensation we get because for one the dark can be scary for some,also its been seen in movies. Its that feeling of insecurity. I have had that before its a creepy cold feeling. I would look quick to see if something would move.Its also our thoughts creeping us out also.
624395
no.... coming from a guy, if a guy is looking @ you, you catch him and he does not look away, he likes you. I mean he wouldn't be looking in the first place if he was'nt intrested right? It just means he is uh..... Not afraid ob being caught.
45589
I am with you on this...\nI see it all the time where I live, and I think people either have their windows closed and the heater or air conditioner on, or a loud stereo on and they simply don't hear the truck coming...\nHowever, I might point out, they should have been looking all the time....
434890
Hello Karen, some men are going to do what ever it takes and you happened across one of these guys. I go out with my hubby in micro minis on our date nights. I am with him and don't care what anyone else may see or say. I don't pay attention. In your case you were asking for help and I'm sorry that you ran across someone who did that to you. Just laugh it off and hope he enjoyed his little peek at you. Life is too short to worry about a pervert peeking at you.
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You could just be in fear of someone doing that. I would suggest getting a screen for that window if you think it would help you sleep better at night, and not wake up with these feelings. There are other things you need to ask yourself: How comfortable are you in your neighborhood, Are you in a high crime area? These are things to think about. They could be feuling your anxiety about someone breaking into your house.
187508
well, when you go around alookin' like you do...  it's hard to pay attention to what's coming out of your mouth, ma'am.\n\n<blushes>
424312
It is specifically to disorient susceptible people. \n\nKidding
651985
Good question.  I have always said the same thing.  There obviously is a reason they are showing it and that is to get looked at.  I am a woman and if I wear something like that, I expect to get looked at.
152745
Because we, as Americans, are generally a bunch of self-centered jerks.  I should know.  I'm one of them.  We don't tend to think in global terms.  A popular saying here for anyone who doesn't want to get involved in something is "You can't see it from MY house."  What does that tell you?
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They have good reason. Look at the condition of our country. Now, that's not saying that I agree with rogue cops who like to use their badge as power.\n\nBut think about it, if you were a cop and you were approaching a car (stopped for violation) or breaking up a brawl somewhere, wouldn't you be wanting to pull your gun too. Just about everyone, it seems, carries a gun. Sadly, many are minors..but anyway...a cop has to protect themselves and anyone (civilians, fellow officers, etc.) around them.\n\nBelieve me, cops see much more than what we see...they are lied too, they are attacked, they have guns pulled on them, etc. They see the violence on a day to day basis and I don't think you'd ever get used to that. It'd make you leary and cynical and frankly, I'd imagine, scared. It makes them very skeptical about entering any situation without their hands on their guns. AND you said trigger happy...but drawing a gun, doesn't necessarily mean that they are going to pull the trigger.
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It's called Safe Place...your probation officer or any state official could tell you more. It's only for a certain type of offenses and to my knowledge it's a program to scare them and let them see what's going to happen in prison if they don't change their ways.
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Maybe its because your so quiet.  People might judge you as being someone who wont stick up for yourself and so make an easy target.  Which in turn shows you the people who are targeting you are really cowards.
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If your being there disturbs others in the neighborhood, then you can be asked to leave, because your noise, etc, is not confined to the drive in.\n\nIf it's midnight, maybe someone is trying to sleep, doncha know.
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This is perfectly normal,almost every-one come across such persons.The art of it is to avoid confrontation with them and just keep cool.Main thing is, are you ready to stoop that low, perhaps not, there is no grace in it.One must not loose self esteem  and decorum for such persons,if you do it will be the same thing [rude and obnoxious].Iam with you on this.\nI too, came across a certain person in my locality, who opposed the idea of serving the community,free of charge.I went in for having an association and for its registration with the government authorities and succeeded in getting the registration no.But the gentleman in question went hammers and tongs for my skin, and declared he will devise a way for getting me arrested in a fake case.I stood by my conviction and avoided him. Now after a period of almost a year he has cool-down.
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It seldom crosses my mind becouse I am usually following the law and when I catch myself speeding I make a point of slowing down and being more aware of my driving habits. No offense but maybe if you payed more attention and drove properly you would'nt have a reason to be paranoid.
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Maybe because he wanted to be caught.\n\nA lot of these guys do.  Sometimes it's because they want to be stopped but mostly because they want to recognized for what they have wrought.