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In reply to the discussion: Data Gathering Poll - Do Men Enjoy Looking at Women? [View all]ForgedCrank
(2,529 posts)claim to know the general truth with certainty, but life has taught me that most women do enjoy being noticed but only by men they approve of, and only for the socially acceptable amount of time. Those lines are short and quite abrupt as well. I've seen how women react to other men when they are noticed, we learn from those reactions.
A quick notice of what we perceive as beauty is mostly acceptable and welcomed (or so I think at least), but beyond that it becomes a stare that will make women increasingly uncomfortable, and for obvious reasons. And we are talking about very very short time frames here. If you get caught glancing, that means she was looking at you as well for one reason or another.
I think this is because the initial glance and quick smile is an unspoken complimentary acknowledgment. If the stare phase begins, it is because someone is beginning to assess and think "other" things, possibly even inappropriate things. Women seem to be naturally aware of that, maybe because it is a self-preservation thing?
And as we all know, those rules change dramatically when you get married. The additional scrutiny ensures that you keep your eyes to yourself and even a quick glance will land you in hot water.
I'm not trying to speak for women, it's just my assessment of socially acceptable behaviors learned through life.
The same rule applies to other men regarding staring, but for very different reasons.
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