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Anon asks out a girl (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 9 months ago by [M] to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works
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[–] 2 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Not really. If you were discussing with somebody about some terminal illness you were raising money for and somebody approached and said: "Sorry, but I overheard what you said and I'd love to donate, if that's okay" that would not be creepy in the slightest.

There is a difference between 'overhearing' and 'purposefully spying'

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago (3 children)

    Well, OP wasn't donating money, was he?

    The scenario you brought up would be creepy too, but people tend to value money over the slight discomfort of creepiness.

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  • [–] 0 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    In what world is it creepy to overhear somebody saying something in a public place? Have you ever been in a social situation before?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    In what world is it not creepy to butt into some strangers' personal conversation after overhearing details that were clearly not addressed to you?

    Have you ever been in a social situation before?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    There is context and nuance to everything. If you think this situation is ALWAYS creepy then I'm afraid you are objectively incorrect.

    Children walk up to each other on a playground and butt in and make friends happily. Why do you want us all to be boring robots that never interface?

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