If you don't follow someone but watch their story, is it considered rude?

It depends. In some cases, it might not be rude at all. If it's a public story, it could be seen as normal curiosity. But if the person has made it clear they only want followers to view their stories, then it could be considered a bit rude.

Typically, no. Many social media platforms are designed in such a way that the act of a non - follower viewing a story goes unnoticed by the story owner. This is mainly to encourage more organic viewership and not make users overly self - conscious about who is viewing their content. The focus is more on the overall reach and engagement numbers rather than the specific identity of the viewers in terms of follower status.

No, it's not rude at all. Everyone has the right to choose what they want to see on social media. If her stories don't interest you or make you uncomfortable, it's okay to not watch them.

Most of the time, they can. For example, on Instagram, if you watch someone's story, your username will show up in the list of viewers regardless of whether you follow that person or not. It's a way for the story creator to know the reach of their story.

Not necessarily. Everyone has their own reasons and boundaries. If you're not interested in the content or if you're busy, it's your choice not to watch. As long as you're not being intentionally mean - spirited about it, it's not rude.

It depends on the platform and its privacy settings. Some apps might allow it, but on many, if you don't follow them, they won't be notified of your view.

Well, in many cases, no. Usually, you need to follow someone to have access to their stories. But some social media might show you recommended or public stories from people you don't follow.

Yes, you can. Many social media platforms offer privacy settings that allow you to control who can see your stories.

Generally, you can't. Social media platforms often restrict story viewing to followers to protect users' privacy and control the sharing of personal content. But there could be some exceptions depending on the platform's settings and the user's privacy choices.

Mostly no. Social media platforms usually don't notify the story creator about who has or hasn't watched their story. However, some platforms might show the number of views but not the specific identities of those who haven't watched.