I'm German and I noticed, when i see a stranger in a context that I want them feel welcome, I stare extra much because I guess I want them to feel seen, acknowledged and invited. instead if I don't have the headspace to meet new people, or I don't want a person to be there, I will avoid eye contact.
2026-05-17 06:13:27
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🧠 The Funkatorium :
There is so much happening in the micro expressions of a German stare. 😂
you can have entire unspoken dialog
2026-05-18 10:07:52
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HuntressMorkai :
It's not really a stare😅 more like a 'neutral setting' of the face
2026-05-16 18:34:56
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kl.ara257 :
in school here in germany eye contact is being taught to us because its important to show that we’re confident and committed to the conversation.
2026-05-17 11:29:49
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★Wiśi★ :
In a conversation it can even be interpreted as disrespectful to not hold eye contact (especially in formal settings)
2026-05-17 20:51:29
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saif :
there's also the gen z stare check replies
2026-05-23 10:20:40
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Heaven :
Is true, when you wanna signal someone your approachable, why would you avoid eye contact
2026-05-16 16:44:26
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Dj FrullyFreaky😛😛🔥🔥🍷🗿 :
Im a german that hates eye contact and people have made fun of me because I didnt look them directly in the eye when saying something
2026-05-17 15:33:46
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James 💙🇺🇸🏴🇩🇪 :
Despite having two great-grandparents from West Prussia, staring did not get handed down.
In fact, I'm AuDHD. I'd flunk the eye contact part in about 2.7 seconds.😆
2026-05-16 17:38:54
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thoughts of an unknown person :
I love this video, it’s absolutely spot on and really interesting. I wrote my bachelor’s thesis on intercultural differences. Do you have any recommendations for good books?
2026-05-16 20:06:55
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Leia Violet :
Wir wenn wir glücklich sind:
2026-05-16 18:48:54
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refriedbean🫘 :
Staring is still considered rude but taking a look at people is normal. I'm a woman with a shaved head and people love staring, I just stare back until they avert their gaze 😂
2026-05-17 00:43:55
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adam06 :
is it because they drink still water?
2026-05-16 16:03:08
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Himmelschimmer :
At a Greek airport, I watched an elderly man and tried to figure out his language. Suddenly, he looked me in the eye, and I felt caught while using the German stareand felt terrible. It wasn’t disrespect but rather fascination and curiosity. At the end, we smiled at each other. Everything fine.😅
2026-05-16 18:41:46
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Sascha :
wtf is this ai picture supposed to show????
2026-05-17 08:37:47
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Rosemary🇨🇦 :
What if you wink at them? Do they get it?
2026-05-21 11:52:17
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sexyflygirl :
staring is my #1 pet peeve 😳
2026-05-21 06:00:03
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