What am I supposed to do as a woman when an attractive man changes sideways and walks right past me almost touching me while staring at me?

[Anonymous]

Am I supposed to stare back and smile? Is a man doing this attempting to engage a conversation?

[EricSummer]

You can certainly smile to help break the ice. Traditional flirting even at the times of my grandmother involved an invitation on the part of the woman such as a smile or gesture. Even for a simple greeting a lady would indicate that she wished to be greeted in public (or not). Women were never just passive even if it looked like that from the outside.

In our current world you can also call him out on his staring in a friendly way. Something to the effect that looking without talking is not allowed.

[inhua]

do the opposite if he were an unattractive man

[Anonymous]

Aproach him if you think there is common interest.

[jshm2]

Nothing. It's all just in your head

[Anonymous]

Smile or ignore him.