ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

People-watching

People-watching is like playing a game where we sit and watch people around us. We can sit in a park or in a busy place like a shopping mall, and watch people as they walk by. It's like watching a parade of different people, like all the different animals in the zoo. We can look at what they're wearing, how they're moving, and what they're doing.

When we people-watch, it's not because we're trying to be mean or make fun of people. It's just kind of like looking at a painting or a picture book. We can observe how people interact with each other, what they're carrying, and what their facial expressions are telling us.

Sometimes people-watching is a fun and interesting activity, where we can learn new things about people or try to guess what they might be thinking. Other times, it can simply be a way to pass the time or enjoy a quiet moment in a public space. It's like a little adventure that we can go on without even having to leave our seat!