Staring's a prolonged gaze or fixed look. In staring, one object or person's the continual focus of visual interest, for an amount of time. Staring can be interpreted as being either hostile, or the result of intense concentration or affection. Staring behaviour can be considered a form of aggression, or an invasion of an individual's privacy. If eye contact's reciprocated, mutual staring can take the form of a battle of wills, or even a game where the loser's the person who blinks or looks awa… (More on Staring)