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In reply to the discussion: Data Gathering Poll - Do Men Enjoy Looking at Women? [View all]CTyankee
(65,624 posts)24. I'm a straight, old woman. I stared at two men, openly. It was in Venice and I was crossing the
Last edited Sat Jul 16, 2022, 04:00 PM - Edit history (2)
Bridge of Sighs. Two young, beautiful men in their summer uniforms were crossing the other way. I can not explain it, I never did it before and never have since. But they were exceptionally handsome, as many young Italian men are. They surprised me.I confess that they were in a summer uniform of some sort. I searched the Internet for uniforms that would match and couldn't find one. It is possible they weren't Italian.
One thing someone told me about men in Italy. They know how they look from different angles and aim to look that way all the time. The saying is "Fare la bella figura" or "make a beautiful appearance."
I stared, but HOT DAMN..
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I passed because I simply enjoy looking at people - I enjoy the diversity of looks, clothes,
NewHendoLib
Jul 2022
#6
What about the "I'm a gay male and I enjoy looking at women that I find attractive" option?
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#8
As I've gotten older I think it's kind of creepy when I check out younger women
captain queeg
Jul 2022
#9
I'm a straight, old woman. I stared at two men, openly. It was in Venice and I was crossing the
CTyankee
Jul 2022
#24
I am a straight male and I enjoy looking at all sorts of people - I am a photographer
GoneOffShore
Jul 2022
#27
There's nothing wrong with straight men looking at women, especially women they
highplainsdem
Jul 2022
#37