do you always check others out
Never, when ever I am out I always wear blinders so as not to see anyone. Now that that lie is out of the way, I have always checked others out. I hope that it has been in a respectful way. With textiles I get a kick out of how close they attempt at times to entice with scant attire, and then appear offended when they see that they are being observed. My bride and I have only been to a couple of resorts, though over the years have been to a number of private gatherings with nude friends. As a normal person I do check out all the people there, I believe that all body types are interesting, and that continuously looking at the ground would be more concerting to others than just being natural. Blatant staring is not acceptable but being relaxed and natural is how life is lived.
With regards to nudist friends, sure ... we look each other over, inconspicuously. In close quarters though, we'll ask about a new scar or spot that we'd not noticed before. We tend to be each others amateur dermatologists. :D All of us have visited the dermatologist and have had spots removed, frozen, burned off, so we are conscientious about looking over our spouses body but if we see something on our friend's body, we'll speak up.
We've noticed the obvious ... the lessening or lack of pubic hair but it goes unsaid or talked about. It's something that may come back or may not ... so far all friends in our group seem to go in the direction of smooth, except for one couple that is a bit older than the rest of us. No piercings or tats yet but we've all joked about getting them. I think for most, the pain is keeping them from doing it! :DD
As far as people watching at clubs, resorts, the beach ... nude or textile, sure ... we check them out. It's human nature to be curious and we usually talk amongst ourselves about this couple or that couple and wondering how they got together, if they've always been nudists, if this is there first time to a nude place ... things like that.
We've had some sit close to us and be obvious about what they were looking for. We don't take the bait and after a look, we'll just ignore. That was early in our social nudist days, doesn't happen anymore! :DDD
Here on TN ... yes, I check out others. I check other member's profiles and photo gallery. I look because they have requested to join a group I Moderate/Administer. I like to have people I feel are real nudists and that will contribute to the group. I look to see if there is any indication that they are here on TN for the wrong reasons and look at their pictures to see if they are of their genitals only, headless or of a sexual nature and then I make my ruling on whether or not I'll let them join.