In public. I suggest a nice big smile, I walk frequently and starring problems are a real issue. I noticed if I flash a nice smile at them it defuses the situation down and makes it more pleasant for eye contact, and such. try it next time, I don't think anybody has ever been faced with that awkward position of social interaction with a smile. (that feeling of like this person wants to fight me) That's the feeling I get anyways when faced with a starring problem. what do you guys think?