Why do people stare at me when I sleep or close my eyes if I have a headache or a panic attack or going through stress on public transport?
When I'm on the Tube or DLR, I always catch someone staring directly at me when I open my eyes, which leaves me confused and puzzled as to why they are staring at me. I could have asked them why but I was too in the moment to even ask.
I just wanted to get a general response, I understand I may never know the true answer unless I actually ask these people.
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- 04-03-2018 20:31
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Say if your face turns red or something other than closing your eyes happens, then they may be curious or might be watching you ready to help, if you faint or something. However, there are also people who are ready to nick stuff any given time...
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- 04-03-2018 20:50
Probably trying to figure out if you’re asleep.
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They wonder why the **** has she closed her eyes
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- 05-03-2018 17:30
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Probably trying to figure out if you’re asleep. -
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- 05-03-2018 17:32
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Say if your face turns red or something other than closing your eyes happens, then they may be curious or might be watching you ready to help, if you faint or something. However, there are also people who are ready to nick stuff any given time...
I'm dark skinned so you can't really notice when I go red. -
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It's likely out of concern. They probably think you're unwell or might miss your stop by falling sleep.
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- 05-03-2018 17:34
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They wonder why the **** has she closed her eyes -
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People sleep all the time on the train - I feel like it's a normal thing to do, especially when people are on their way back home from work.Posted on the TSR App. Download from Apple or Google PlayLast edited by SMEGGGY; 05-03-2018 at 17:37. Reason: TDA Post Edit -
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- 05-03-2018 17:39
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Why is it anyones business whether I'm sleeping or not though? Surely, they have their own worries.
Definitely not helpful when you’re having a panic attack though, I had one in city centre once and I was pretty much crouched down rocking myself trying to level my breathing and strangers asking “you alright pet?” wasn’t helpful. Their intentions are good though, same for those on public transport! Just one of those things you have to deal with.Posted on the TSR App. Download from Apple or Google Play -
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I'm a run up, put that gun on 'em
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People are trying to avoid eye contact with others. It’s easy to avoid eye contact with the person who has their eyes closed.
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It could be a sign you're unwell.
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- 05-03-2018 18:06
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It's likely out of concern. They probably think you're unwell or might miss your stop by falling sleep. -
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- 05-03-2018 18:12
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They could be potential serial killers, rapists who see you as a potential victi, or even opportunist thieves eyeing up your phone, ipod etc etc. -
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- 05-03-2018 18:13
why does it bother you?
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- 05-03-2018 18:16
How do you know they're staring if your eyes are closed...?
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- 05-03-2018 18:17
(Original post by yourgyalsmcm)
why does it bother you?how can he see when he's asleep..
muh****er's a wizard.
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