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Not really. If you were discussing with somebody about some terminal illness you were raising money for and somebody approached and said: “Sorry, but I overheard what you said and I’d love to donate, if that’s okay” that would not be creepy in the slightest.

There is a difference between ‘overhearing’ and ‘purposefully spying’

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squaresinger@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Well, OP wasn’t donating money, was he?

The scenario you brought up would be creepy too, but people tend to value money over the slight discomfort of creepiness.

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- canofcam@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  In what world is it creepy to overhear somebody saying something in a public place? Have you ever been in a social situation before?
  
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  - squaresinger@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    In what world is it not creepy to butt into some strangers’ personal conversation after overhearing details that were clearly not addressed to you?
    
    Have you ever been in a social situation before?
    
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    canofcam@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    There is context and nuance to everything. If you think this situation is ALWAYS creepy then I’m afraid you are objectively incorrect.
    
    Children walk up to each other on a playground and butt in and make friends happily. Why do you want us all to be boring robots that never interface?
    
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