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* The person had ''bags under his or her eyes'' (.599)
* The person had ''bags under his or her eyes'' (.599)
* The person was dressed oddly (.601)
* The person was dressed oddly (.601)
* The person licked his or her lips frequently (.580)
* The person licked his or her lips frequently (.580) 9 5
* The person was wearing dirty clothes (.571)
* The person was wearing dirty clothes (.571)
* The person laughed at unpredictable times (.546)
* The person laughed at unpredictable times (.546)
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* The person relentlessly steered the conversation toward one topic (.519)
* The person relentlessly steered the conversation toward one topic (.519)


As one can see, creepiness is mostly about neurotypical behavior and attractiveness (or rather the absence thereof). These traits are possibly under [[Fisherian runaway|runaway selection]], explaining why people respond to sensitively to them (as runaway selection also results in an exaggerated sexual preference). Women do not like to be [[rape]]d by men with such characteristics.
As one can see, the vast majority of creepiness is an unattractive physical appearance, with awkward, nervous behavior following suit. These traits are possibly under [[Fisherian runaway|runaway selection]], explaining why people respond to sensitively to them (as runaway selection also results in an exaggerated sexual preference). Women do not like to be [[rape]]d by men with such characteristics.


== Lack of adult behavior ==
== Lack of adult behavior ==

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