I don't think about being stared at too much anymore, but in the beginning I
was very aware of it.  I don't even notice it now.  I seem to be acutely
aware however, of instances when a person is staring at me but trying to make
it appear as though they are not staring.  It's like a covert mission or
something.
Betty

In a message dated 12/08/1999 12:29:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< STARING is preferable?  Yes.  In my opinion I would much rather be stared
or
 gawked at then what I like to refer to as the "Invisible Man treatment."
 This is what I wanted the parents here to know about.  I am ALWAYS much more
 concious when some one sees me, then jerks their head in the opposite
 direction and so obviously goes out of their way NOT to look at me.  Looking
 at something out of the ordinary is perfectly natural.  Think about it.  When
 I'm out at a store or restaurant and I see, let's say a woman with really
 long hair, past the waiste, I stop and look.  Not because it is freakish,
 it's just something you don't see too often.
  >>