Staring at an attractive person
Unexpected! What could you do instead?
A quick glance
Expected. 1, 2, 3, look away!
Asking for help
If no one you know is around to help, ask a community helper instead. Looking for name tags and uniforms can help you.
High five
Unexpected
Moving closer and closer
Unexpected. Always social distance with strangers if you can. How would they feel if you moved closer and closer to them?
Sitting close when there is room to sit elsewhere
Unexpected. Social distance and give as much room as you can. This might be hard in a crowd but usually you can do it.
Sitting close on a crowded bus
Expected. Take what seats are available.
Giving compliments
Unexpected. Who else could you give a compliment to?
Take their photo
Unexpected. Who can you take a photo of?
Following someone
Unexpected. How would they feel to be followed by you?
Ignore them
Expected.
Try to get their attention when they are walking past me
Unexpected. They have somewhere to go. How might they feel when you do this?
Walk past without smiling or saying hi
Expected.
Thinking a stranger is cute or attractive
Expected. You can think whatever you want. It depends on your behaviour after!
Asking a personal question
Unexpected. What are some examples of personal questions?
Making small talk
This can be expected, but most strangers would like to be left alone. What are some small talk topics?
