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I think the key word in your definition is "too" but I'd add more specificity to it: "you want something from me, which I'm not interested in giving you, and yo
by andrewstuart2 10y ago
I think the key word in your definition is "too" but I'd add more specificity to it: "you want something from me, which I'm not interested in giving you, and you're not reacting to my negative cues by backing off."
This may still be too general, as there are plenty of scenarios where this would connote "annoying" rather than "creepy," like with a persistent salesperson.
Perhaps it could be more accurate yet by adding "and I'm worried you may try to take it against my will, and have a chance of succeeding." to the end. That would cover, for example, noticing some masked figure sneaking toward your house with a crowbar.
- enraged_camel 10y agoThat's just persistence though. Creepiness takes it to another level: it implies discomfort and fear/anxiety for one's safety/wellbeing. Stalkers are creepy. Overeager salespeople aren't.
- andrewstuart2 10y agoRight, that's exactly what I'm saying with the second point I made. EDIT: Although, I just realized I forgot to take out an unfinished sentence that was seemingly contradictory.
- rue 10y agoDon’t be persistent. Just don’t.