Staring At Strangers -

For most of us, the idea induces mild panic. We have been socialized to believe that prolonged eye contact with an unknown person is a provocation—an invasion of privacy, a sign of aggression, or simply a symptom of being "weird." Yet, from the flâneurs of 19th-century Paris to the street photographers of New York, staring at strangers has also been a muse for artists, a tool for psychologists, and a mirror for humanity.

What fits your needs best (e.g., academic, conversational, journalistic)? Share public link Staring at Strangers

For most people, being stared at triggers a cascade of physiological and emotional responses: For most of us, the idea induces mild panic