i dunno about other hearies, but it really bothers me when people i don't know touch me. even someone tapping my shoulder , i would never be rude about it, i would keep it in and be polite, but i would rather they say my name, or in the case of deaf people, just orally get my attention.
it literally drives me up the wall when im at a basketball game or something and someone uses my shoulder to get up to the next level, makes me feel like ima jump out of my skin.
as for the eye contact, levonian made a good point...there's only so much eye contact that is socially acceptable. in the case of blockbuster, people may have been out on dates, and anything more than an occasional glace while you waiting in line and you'd prolly end up watching the movie alone.
theres a fine line to walk, appear confident, but not aggresive.....appear grounded but not timid....express your interest, but don't appear over-zealous.
