There is a college professor I know; he's on the older side, and he's always staring at me in an "odd" way. My friend has had him as a professor, however, I have not. From what I hear, he's very kind, understanding and intelligent. He's a bit weird, but as someone who is equally as "strange," I find that to be completely fine. He's also a professor, so I think a bit of eccentricity is expected. Mostly, when I have seen him, or I've been near him with my friend, he'll gaze at me; his eyes will follow me and watch me. (I have hardly spoken to him; I usually don't need to.) He will stare without fail; it's like he's in some kind of trance, and he'll make eye contact with me, as if he wants me to "know" he's looking/watching. I hardly ever stare at him, yet I can still catch him in my perheprial view. Also, in close spaces, with him and other students, it's usually pretty obvious where he's looking; without looking at him. I cannot help but wonder what this is about. Maybe he's curious about me? I am an "Aspie," so I know I can be an oddity to some; though from what I've seen in his social interactions, he may be on the spectrum as well. (He/most don't know I am on the spectrum.) I've never been great at understanding certain social cues, but where I lack in social conformity, I make up for in reason and curiosity. On another note, this isn't the first professor I've caught purposefully staring at me. I say "purposefully," because I feel like it's improbable that they're just "lost in thought." I had one female professor who was always looking at me, when she spoke to the entire class. I also had another male professor who would watch me from his desk, during group discussions, and look at me a lot during lectures. So I wonder then, do I come off as a good student? (I am a straight A student.) Do they find me attractive; are they creeps? What do you think? I'm not looking for any specific answer/advice. Just curious, and seeking a better understanding...
Can you give me input on why my professors often "watch" me or stare?
