One possible reason is that a shared look is the first step in any social interaction.
By diverting their gaze, they are declaring that there will be no social interaction.
Many reasons could account for this:
1. In a hurry
2. don't feel well
3. introverted personality (shy)
4. Starting a social interaction, cold, in a very public place is a "low percentage shot". Due to the time constraints, anything more meaningful than some empty small talk is unlikely. Also, the potential penalty for inadvertently offending is very high. Looking like a fool in wal-mart at rush hour is not an experience anyone wants.
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If I met you, and we talked, I wouldn't have any issue making eye contact.
Most that avoid eye-contact are either intimidated, nervous, or afraid that you will see through their lies.
I'm none of those, and I find that women are uncomfortable, and nervous, holding eye contact for more than a few seconds.
Is it some 'submissive thing'?
If she looks me in the eye, when we talk, I have an INSTANT respect for her, just for that confidence, that I find so rare!
Most people don't do much eye contact cuz they're afraid of interacting with other people, feel bashful and shy, or want to avoid talking.
People who aren't afraid of eye contact typically are a bit more socially skilled and open to chatting and can handle tension.
Might be something that scares them and makes them not want to look at you...
Cuz you're pretty.
In my case, they avoid eye contact cuz I'm not XD
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It's because you are a beautiful woman. And some men are intimidated because they feel like you are out of their league.
I hope you realize this isn't your problem but their problems.you have a strong gaze, it would make me uncomfortable, or id make a funny face and llook away
When I walk by attractive girls, such as this picture depicts you to be, I don't look at them in the eyes for too long because I imagine that they think, "oh great, another guy who wants to lay his creepy eyes on me just because I'm good looking".
They got nervous, don't know what to do because is creepy if they keep staring and they know it. But I would just start a staring contest.
i only look at strangers if i have a reason like if i have a question or if i find a girl attractive otherwise i will just glace to acknowledge their presence sometimes not even that
Some people just don't like eye contact.
It's weird but that's how some people are loli would be giving you solid eye contact if I ever saw you in person so I have no idea what you're talking about
Intimidated I bet, you look like a strong independent woman. So yeah, I'd say they were just intimidated
You're pretty... Are you assertive or confident in any way?
A lot of people get creeped out by eye contact with strangers so a lot of people prefer not to do it.
your eyes are beautiful. it's weird if strangers make eye contact lol
Many possible reasons. Lack of masculinity, fearfulness, PMS... the list goes on
Too much eye contact with strangers is considered impolite.
Guys probably find you attracted and dont want to be caught looking so they avoid it
You are attractive, so they probably get nervous
Shy, Intimidated, Don't want to "harass" you
Gross. Tattoo.
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