I Smile At Strangers

I think about stopping this at some time, but it's just too good to make someone's day. But then I might have some creep following me around, because they think me smiling at them is the same as flirting. I think smiles are contagious... but some people are virulent lol. But no, I shouldn't stop doing a good thing, just because some people are bad about it.

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assemblingaknob · 26-30, F

Argh yes I hate it when people don't smile back. 😒 Ngl I feel a bit embarrassed.
I don't smile at men. Just at women. Sometimes a slight nod to confirm that the smile is a greeting. Mostly people will not reciprocate where I live as people in general here don't believe in social gestures without a motive. I might seem suspicious to them.
Some are genuinely awkward and uncomfortable and will look away, which I understand and don't mind.
But most just stare elevator eyed and lock eyes and glare, and don't smile back. It's so rude. Like the fact that they will take their time to scan and analyze your clothes and shoes and hair and lock eyes means they're not shy.
Such people are just looking to assert dominance/troll. Maybe because they're insecure.
Smiling at men, though, is only inviting harassment in my town.

FEMALENATURIST74 · 46-50, F

@assemblingaknob become a naturist and u won't have any such issues as most people in these circles are so nice and friendly. No one judges,it's a great leveller and met so many wonderful people including a few on here.x

ExperienceDropOut · F

@FEMALENATURIST74 what's a naturist?

FEMALENATURIST74 · 46-50, F

@ExperienceDropOut someone who likes to be naked.x