• JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works
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    6 days ago

    I like to say ‘knock knock’ to get someone’s attention, seems to be a little less starting than a hand on the shoulder.

  • sporkler@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    IDK, since my soul was collected people seem to unconsciously avoid me, and eye contact that lasts for a second would seem long, if he can describe having a conversation I suspect it’s something else.

  • OrderedChaos@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    I can walk in making noise with my feet or humming and still scare people. I think op just works with people who are deeply engrossed in their thoughts.

  • xor@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    6 days ago

    i have this attribute… i always figured it was because im on the scary side of tall….
    but i also have a thing where at restaurants, the server frequently forgets my order… they’ll get everyone else at the table, but when the food comes, mine isn’t there….
    it’s happened so many times i avoid any place with a waiter/waitress….

  • emberinmoss@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    6 days ago

    You just need to wear something bright–doesn’t have to happy bright though, could be like a bright green skull on your shirt or something, bright coloured shoes with black attire. Own that spooky vibe. Lean into it. Be proud of it. You’re not soulless, just a spooky ghoul and spooky ghouls are great.

  • frog@feddit.uk
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    6 days ago

    Approach where they can see you in their line of vision but not directly. Approach at a 45 degree angle.

  • WeirdGoesPro@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 days ago

    I have the opposite problem—I’m a strong impression making motherfucker. Strangers consistently approach me to say “you look like [insert famous person].” Acquaintances tell me “I never forgot you.”

    And yet, nobody keeps in touch without a lot of effort on my part. I wish I knew how to transition my “I remember you” power into an “I want to be closer to you” power.

    • RBWells@lemmy.world
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      6 days ago

      I am like this and do not understand it. Literally the other day a FedEx guy remembered me because he was my brother’s friend, another guy said he remembered me from 2nd grade. Neither of them at all familiar to me, and this happens regularly. I could never be a spy. It’s not looks, I’m average in looks. This is not a small town either.

  • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.works
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    6 days ago

    I have this too. It’s when you move too silent. I just start conversations by saying DO NOT BE AFRAID with the voice in their head. Can recommend.