Staring At Strangers [hot] -

Psychologically, staring is rarely meant as an insult. Most people who stare are doing so for one of these reasons:

A stare becomes harassment when it is trapping . If the stranger looks away, then looks back, and you are still staring, you have broken the contract. You have moved from observation to occupation. Staring at Strangers

Some writers and artists use staring as a tool for observation and "honest writing". Psychologically, staring is rarely meant as an insult