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Huge faux pas in social situation. How do I fix it?

Moomin5

Hi, I was recently in a social situation where I was part of a group meet up with quite a few people that I don't know. I walked into a room and was going to compliment someone on the outfit that she was wearing. However, instead I ended up looking her up and down and staring at her boobs. I didn't mean to do this at all obviously and she noticed. It was awful and I feel really embarrassed about the whole thing. Neither of us mentioned it but I feel dreadful about making her feel uncomfortable. I could easily find her on Facebook to apologise but I just think that will make it even worse! Should I just leave it? I will see her again within a few months so really don't know what to do. Thanks for reading. 

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  • It's not an unusual occurance.  I often find myself staring at new people, especially if they're attractive and/or interesting, then although I look away, my eyes keep moving back to them.  I imagine they find it quite creepy.

    However, once I've got to know them, the attraction disappears and my staring stops.  In fact, they'll be very lucky if I ever make eye-contact for more that 3 seconds at a time.

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  • It's not an unusual occurance.  I often find myself staring at new people, especially if they're attractive and/or interesting, then although I look away, my eyes keep moving back to them.  I imagine they find it quite creepy.

    However, once I've got to know them, the attraction disappears and my staring stops.  In fact, they'll be very lucky if I ever make eye-contact for more that 3 seconds at a time.

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