6- Don't stare at other prisoners. Although you're simply curious about them, the other person can completely misinterpret what's happening. In prison, if someone stares at you it usually means they feel intense hostility or disapproval towards you. Alternatively, staring is a way of showing sexual interest. It's OK to look at people, but don't stare at them. There's a difference between looking and staring.

why does that particular item make me so happy?

Quote from: Chili Palmer on April 27, 2010, 08:53:38 PM

6- Don't stare at other prisoners. Although you're simply curious about them, the other person can completely misinterpret what's happening. In prison, if someone stares at you it usually means they feel intense hostility or disapproval towards you. Alternatively, staring is a way of showing sexual interest. It's OK to look at people, but don't stare at them. There's a difference between looking and staring.

why does that particular item make me so happy?

Because so many of the meatbags we interact with on a daily basis do NOT understand that difference?

Especially in Austin.  Every time I go there I get some massive stare downs.  To the point where I start asking them what they are staring at.  The wife doesn't think it's appropriate, but they stop staring!