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A guy stared at me from a long distance off until he passed by me. What does that mean?

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It probably means that he's attracted to you, although there's also a chance that he's just being creepy. If you smile at him and he doesn't ever return the smile, you should probably avoid him. (It's hard for some boys to smile, so be patient.)

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How can I politely tell someone that I feel nervous when they constantly stare at me?

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First, take a deep breath to calm your nerves, and approach them, preferably with a friend. Politely say, "Excuse me, can you please stop staring at me? It makes me uncomfortable." If they continue, move away or talk to a trusted adult or friend.

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How can I tell if someone is looking at me because they dislike me or because they like me?

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To determine if someone is staring at you with negative intent, observe if they have a wide, unkind look and make faces or whisper while looking at you. If they like you, their look will be more mild and positive, possibly accompanied by flirtatious behavior. Pay attention to the duration and nature of the eye contact to discern their intentions.

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There is a girl in my class who keeps staring at me like she's daydreaming. It makes me uncomfortable.

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She might think you're attractive but doesn't want to say anything in case you reject her. Alternatively, you might remind her of something, and she zones out into a memory. Try staring back at her and see what happens!

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Why do boyfriends of other girls stare at me as if they are attracted to me, even when their girlfriends are with them?

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Even if they have a girlfriend, they might still find you attractive.

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