That sounded like a reasonable response, and Joey nodded at her concern. He thought walking around with her eyes shut was an overreaction, but he can understand why someone could want to avoid boldly staring.

He doesn't think it's a problem, but there's nothing wrong with her landing on the side of more polite and demure. Still, he has to dissuade her somewhat. You're going to have to stare a little, if we're going to talk."

He smiled warmly and wiggled his fingers at her. Unless she can read his mind, Joe needed people to stare. "Anyway, I think most of us who are underdressed are comfortable with being seen."