People stare at strangers on the train because they are curious or feel a connection. Imagine you're sitting in a quiet room with a few other people, everyone is looking around, maybe even at each other. It's like a game of peek-a-boo: if one person looks at another, it might encourage them to look back. Sometimes, we just want to know what the other person is thinking or how they're feeling.
Examples
- A boy on the train looks at another boy sitting across from him, just like how you might look at someone in class when they're doing something interesting.
Ask a question
See also
Loading…
Discussion
Recent activity
Categories: Psychology · social behavior· eye contact· public transport· human interaction· curiosity