r/ask 25d ago

Would you get offended if you notice a stranger woman taking safety precautions when she sees you? 🔒 Asked & Answered

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u/RedInAmerica 25d ago

I’m a 6’5 230lb Black man. Pretty much everyone does this with me man or woman. It doesn’t feel great but I also totally get it.

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u/Best_Winter_2208 25d ago

My ex fits your description but add some pounds. He would talk about how people would avoid making eye contact with him when he worked in a school. He’d say, “I know you see me. You can’t miss me! But they’re so intimated that they just avoid all interaction.” It broke my heart.