• Zorque@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    There’s a specific difference between staring and taking an admiring glance. The former is generally associated with objectification, the latter a shared appreciation. Knowing where that line is makes the difference.

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      8 hours ago

      This whole thread is terrifyingly neurotypical. Simply look them dead in the eyes for an entire conversation.

    • Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.ca
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      8 hours ago

      A good chunk of the population is very challenged by such delicate social distinctions. Like upwards of a third. And even among the rest, everyone’s going to draw the line differently. These bright line rules you believe in don’t exist for most people.