Others notice things about us that we never see. It was good that you got his insight.nitrogen wrote: and he basically said that I tend to "stare people down" when entering an area. I've always chalked it up to just being aware of my surroundings, but he said it tends to freak people out. Also apparently, my grooming and dress (Shaved head, and sunglasses, nice shirts and slacks) make me look like "A Mafia Hitman"
I''m not quite sure what to do about that.
Also, apparently I sneer a lot.Thats probably caused by allergies and having a full nose many times.
Amazing to realize just how much little things I never paid attention to can affect others.
Since you wear sunglasses anyway, invest in a pair that are extremely dark. Practice aiming your face in one direction while checking out something from the corners of your eyes.
You mentioned that you dress nice. Are you also wearing expensive jewelry? This could make you a target for both property and b/c gang members could see you as a rival.
As for the sneering, you can start getting those allergies under control. It would make you more comfortable to do so anyway. I recommend NeilMed's Sinus Rinse. It can be found in most pharmacies. It is essentially a saline solution flushed through your nasal cavities to kill bacteria and flush out mucus. It isn't pretty, but it's effective. If you need more information, PM me. (I can also give you a stronger saline recipe that is more effective and cheaper to make.)
I think you responded to this in the best way you could, given your training and the scenario. Personally, I think you would have been justified had you drawn your weapon at the second gas pump, but you saved yourself some legal fees by getting away from him.