I get told all the time that people like my eyes because they’re hazel. I’m 46 and Hispanic, and in some Hispanic communities, especially in South Texas, there’s a belief that touching someone’s eyes can bring good luck or help ward off the “ojo” (evil eye). I’ve been hearing that since I was about four years old, and I’ve had people trying to touch my eyes for most of my life. After decades of it, I’ve honestly grown to hate it. Most of the time, when someone compliments my eyes, I don’t even acknowledge it anymore because I’ve heard it so many times. I’ve even knocked people’s hands away when they tried to touch them without asking. That’s not me being rude, that’s just basic boundaries. At the very least, ask first. I’m still going to tell you no, but have the courtesy to ask instead of reaching for someone’s face. submitted by /u/FFSoldier57
Originally posted by u/FFSoldier57 on r/AskMen