Women in public, no matter how they're dressed, are not "inviting" ANYTHING.

[LittleBlue]

189. Ah, I see what you mean

Yes, the threat of consequences would deter a stare out of fear. If I were in a foreign country, I would be more mindful of my gaze. Especially in an Islamic country or a Latin American country. Probably in Britain too.

On the whole I'd say most men glance to whatever degree they can control it. Some have a great degree of control, especially if they're in relationships. I have been caught staring in the past, but not with the intent to make them uncomfortable. Usually in the most unnoticeable manner possible.

Now there are times, very rarely, where a woman so stunning walks by that I forget myself. It just happens and you don't realize what you've done until afterwards, like an out-of-body experience. In fairness, I also did this to Shaquille O'Neill once in Vegas.

For the men who stare with the intent to make women uncomfortable? That's shitty. I have heard there are men like this but have never met one. In South America catcalls are the norm, but in the US northwest conspicuous staring isn't the norm, nor are fights in this manner normal. Of course every region varies, but this is a summary of my experience on the subject.