A quick glance
Expected. 1, 2, 3, look away!
Asking for help
Unexpected. Their job is to entertain, not to give you help or advice. Who can you ask for help?
Moving closer and closer
Unexpected. Always social distance with strangers and celebrities 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.
Take their photo
This depends on where you see them. If they are posing at an event, expected and part of their job. If they are not working, unexpected. You need consent.
Following a celebrity
Unexpected. They are still people and will fear for their safety. Some have bodyguards for this reason.
Walk past without smiling or saying hi
Expected. Celebrities are people living their lives just like anyone else! When would be a good time to say hi?
Thinking a celebrity is cute or attractive
Expected. You can think whatever you want. Sometimes it is part of their job to make you think they are attractive.
Following on social media
Expected. For many, it is part of their job to have a public profile to engage with their fans.
Sending a DM on social media.
Unexpected. It is unlikely that they will see your message. Some can only see messages from other verified accounts.
Ask on a date
Unexpected. Ask out a friend on a date or someone you are slowly getting to know. You know celebrities but they do not know you.
Marry a celebrity
Unexpected. You marry your boyfriend/girlfriend/romantic partner.
High five
Ask for consent. Some celebrities (like professional athletes) will high five people at their job. Some celebrities will not.
Hug
Ask for consent. Some celebrities will give hugs to fans and some will not.
Having their picture in your room on or on your phone
Expected. Many celebrities will pose for pictures and release them publicly for people to put on their walls or on their phones. Which photos are not public?
Say hi or talk to a celebrity
Depends where they are. If they are at a meet and greet or other event, expected. When would it be unexpected?
