How Do You Meet New People Without Being Creepy?
• Understand the stereotype of a creep. To creep is to move slowly and quietly as if sneaking up on someone. A person who’s creepy is someone who’s perceived to be eerily quiet in some way, as if there’s something behind the scenes that could surprise you in an unpleasant way. Think of a cult leader, serial killer, child molester, prostitute, stalker, cling on, eavesdropper, troll, lurker, peeping tom and voyeur. They all have a dark side brewing that they keep tucked away until the right opportunity comes along. And if you’re coming off as creepy, it means you’re doing some of the things that strange people often do. Other creepy behavior includes laughing or smiling at unacceptable moments, or perhaps finding humor where others find sadness. • Commit to changing your behavior. Those of us who get classified as creeps are often just people who are unapologetically unique. It’s easy to feel resentful towards people for labeling you as creepy just because you’re not jumping through the
