3 Ways to Not be Seen as "Creepy" as a Guy

[Cabarhev]

According to an article in Business Wire, almost 70% of men report that the fear of being labeled "creepy" affects the way they interact with women. The fear of being creepy may in many ways be justified. According to the same article, 82% of women experience creepy behavior "sometimes," "often," or "constantly."

So what exactly can be done about it?

First, as a guy you have to understand why girls get "creepy" vibes in the first place. Creepiness is fundamentally a fear-based response. Basically, If a woman feels like you run the risk of raping, assaulting, stalking her etc. her "creeped out" feelings will kick into high gear.

The fundamental step in this category is to be aware of a woman's need to feel physically and emotionally safe when it comes to their choice in partners. Understanding why women get creeped out by guys is the first step to being less creepy.

Second, you have to accept and acknowledge the "Creepy" feelings. If you don't know what thoughts and feelings to look for, you'll have to start with empathizing with the woman's perspective and keep at it. Once you do identify "creepy" feelings, the next step is to acknowledge them and accept them without judgment. Everybody gets "creepy" feelings from time to time. And yes, girls CAN be creepy, stalkers, and downright abusive too. A huge problem lies in society's stigmatization of "creepiness," whether in females or males in ways that feelings like anger and jealousy aren't. Once you understand that "creepy feelings" are something affects each of us and are part of the human condition, the fear of being labelled as "creepy" decreases.

Third, genuinely wish the best for every girl (and guy) you come across. This is a very general approach to the "Creepiness" situation. When guys act creepily, it is a reflection of his internal emotional state. Too often men try narrow "goals" or otherwise come across as wanting something from a woman, something that is inherently self-centered. By contrast, genuinely wishing people well forces you to care about the feelings of others. This tactic can be applied to many different situations, as can others for the same situation. But once you get the hang of it, natural confidence flows from it, a confidence that girls can readily pick up on.

I'm curious to know your thoughts.

Sources:

Majority of American Men Fear Being Deemed “Creepy” According to New Research | Business Wire

[Anonymous]

It seems that a lot of it hinges on the feelings the woman in question has about the opposite sex, and it usually isn't that positive in a setting where one would be approached.

If you could have your reputation ruined just by an uncontrollable factor like that, just don't bother.

[DarkLegacy]

White knighting is so vomit inducing and the way to not be creepy is as follows:

• Be stereo-typically attractive
• Not have Autism or learning disabilities
• Be rich

That is how women define creepy.

[Pohjolan]

This was incredibly useless advice. Might as well just have written;

3 Ways to Not be Seen as "Creepy" as a Guy: Be less creepy, be less creepy, be less creepy.

And no not everybody gets creepy feelings. Some languages don't even have that word.

[Avicenna]

If you're worried about being perceived as "creepy", either you need to change your persona or you need to focus on actually talking to people.

[AngryCarl]

Well from a woman's perspective every man is a potential rapist. So it's not about you, it's about your gender. Of course if you're good looking the "potential rapist" thing might not bother her.

[Anonymous]

"Creep" is one of the top 5 most overused words in the last 2 years. Any man who shows interest in a woman who find him unattractive is a "creep" according to today's women. Sorry, not women... girls.

[LogicBomber]

3 ways

- look like a model

-have money

-have power

[KrakenAttackin]

Be very handsome.

Be very handsome.

Be very handsome.

[strateguy632]

good suggestions