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What does it mean when an older man stares at you?

Asked by skateangel (321points) June 24th, 2010

Like if he stares for a while and smiles when I look at him? I don’t know if he was just being friendly or what. Also what does it mean when a guy just stares at you intensely and doesn’t smile when you look? lol I don’t get it.

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ipso's avatar

He was looking for your response. How did you respond to his gaze?

Basically he was asking you a question. How did you answer? (visually)

Edit – If he is much older – like and “old person” – I find they are just enjoying youth.

Nullo's avatar

He is appalled by the habits of modern youth, and it shows, but he’s quick to recover his manners once he realizes that he’s slipped. :D

zenele's avatar

What’s older?

chyna's avatar

^^older.

aprilsimnel's avatar

Depends on the man. Some are just appreciating your beauty and youth. For some of them, you remind them of someone else. Some are trying to work up the nerve to talk to you. Some are not even thinking about you, you just happen to be in their eye line.

I would go on about my business and ignore them if you’re not interested in talking to them. Stop gazing back at men who are giving you bitch face. Whatever their problem is, you can’t fix it, so let ‘em be.

lucillelucillelucille's avatar

It means it’s time to get the taser out ;)

ZEPHYRA's avatar

Means, wink, wink, nudge, nudge, know what I mean????

Your_Majesty's avatar

No one knows. It’s subjective.

wundayatta's avatar

Well, it could mean anything. It could mean any of the things others have said. It could also mean they want to bonk you. It could mean they are trying to pick you up, and if you look at them, they might take that as an indication that you could be receptive to advances.

Big girls are familiar with this and are probably quite capable of handling themselves in such situations. Innocent girls who think the guy is just “being friendly,” could find themselves in situations they would really rather not be in. Always be careful and a little bit skeptical of other people’s motives—male or female—and I don’t care what age you are.

chyna's avatar

Maybe you reminded him of someone from his youth and he got lost in his daydream.

ucme's avatar

It means Christmas has come early, hiya Santa.Under no circumstances shall you sit on or near his lap however.bAD sANTA!!

CMaz's avatar

It means he is hoping to get a vibe from you.

kirkratliff's avatar

Define older man… there is a bit of a difference between 5 years older than you and 30. Also are you wearing an outrageous outfit? That could be the cause. But seriously, if I guy is staring and smiling at you it could mean he thinks you’re a hottie either that or he’s a friendly elderly man, haha. Good luck.

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gailcalled's avatar

Maybe he wasn’t wearing his glasses and thus not staring at you per se.

Berserker's avatar

Means he’s a filthy hornbasket!

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

I am 56 which is “older” than those women here who are still dating or in a relationship prior to settling down in a “permanent” way.

I have always liked to watch people. I have always watched women with greater interest.

I try not to stare but probably fail from the woman’s point of view more often than I realize.

I am not on the prowl after other women. I have a great relationship with the only woman I want.
That makes me feel like I am non-threatening to the women who see me as “older.” I admire a women who is attractive (sexy), confident, and well dressed. Seeing them makes me smile and I make polite eye contact when they notice I am looking at them.

Would I have loved to ‘hit on’ these women when I was younger and looking for a relationship? Yes! Would I do so now? Absolutely not!

In a suitable situation, I might converse with them as I would with my daughter’s or sons’ female friends. I would not make any kind of sexual approach.

If this helps younger women to understand my conduct and that of whatever older men are like me. Of course I cannot speak for men with no sense of their own boundaries.

Ivan's avatar

It means you should run away.

DrBill's avatar

Just take it as a compliment and go on.

gailcalled's avatar

@Dr_Lawrence: Feel free, as a younger man, to stare at me as much as you want.

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

@gailcalled I would revel in the opportunity!

gailcalled's avatar

@Dr Larry; May I call you Larry? Let the revels begin.

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

@gailcalled You may call me Dr. L if you desire a short form but Larry is my uncle and Lorne is my cousin. Call be Lawrence if you wish, but Larry isn’t me.

zenele's avatar

What does it mean when an older woman stares at you?

gailcalled's avatar

@zenele: You’ve got spinach between your teeth.

zenele's avatar

That must be it. Chyna?

Gotta admit there’s a double standard here.

gailcalled's avatar

@Dr_Lawrence: How can I carouse with a man I call Dr. Lawrence?

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

@gailcalled Call me Lawrence then. It is my given name. You may choose a special name for me if you like. Carouse away with me, Gail.!

gailcalled's avatar

As Lawrence Welk used to say, “And uh one and uh two.” Let’s polka.

Berserker's avatar

He’s probbaly thinking of all the poker lounges he’s been to, and thinks he might get lucky…liquor in the front, poker in the back…

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

oh yes I’m a real wild one; not

gailcalled's avatar

@Dr_Lawrence: Perfect for me, the other one here.

zenele's avatar

Love is in the air…

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