Today I decided to escape the dark and somewhat dank troll cave I work from, and get some fresh air.
As I was strolling down the street, I realized something about myself. I have a habit of stareing straight down at my feet when I walk in public. Why do I do this? Do other people do it?
I quickly scan the horizon. I live in a crowded college town, so I didn't have to wait long.
It's not just me. Most people are staring at the ground as they walk.
( maybe it's just college kids that do this?)
When I walk toward a stranger on the sidewalk, 9 times out of 10, they will do 1 of 2 things.
A. Stare at the floor, and then lift their eyes as soon as I pass them.
B. Suddenly get a "text" on their phone, and start tapping at their screen. Oh please.
In order for me to look straight ahead in public, I actually have to make conscious effort to do so.
I usually rationalize it away- "I don't want to accidentally stare daggers into a stranger's eyes and make them think I'm a serial killer".
Why do we do this?
As I was strolling down the street, I realized something about myself. I have a habit of stareing straight down at my feet when I walk in public. Why do I do this? Do other people do it?
I quickly scan the horizon. I live in a crowded college town, so I didn't have to wait long.
It's not just me. Most people are staring at the ground as they walk.
( maybe it's just college kids that do this?)
When I walk toward a stranger on the sidewalk, 9 times out of 10, they will do 1 of 2 things.
A. Stare at the floor, and then lift their eyes as soon as I pass them.
B. Suddenly get a "text" on their phone, and start tapping at their screen. Oh please.
In order for me to look straight ahead in public, I actually have to make conscious effort to do so.
I usually rationalize it away- "I don't want to accidentally stare daggers into a stranger's eyes and make them think I'm a serial killer".
Why do we do this?
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