I have noticed this as well, in monsey more than anywhere else. I dress I guess you would call it yeshivishe? I get stares like nobody’s business that upsets me more. When I hold the door at the clothing shops in Monsey and I don’t even get eye contact I give a loud you’re welcome! Usually gets me a shocked stare. What bothers me the MOST is that when I hold the door for goyim or my Hispanic maintenance worker at work I get thanks and gratitude and smiles. What is the deal? I almost make a point of smiling at anyone who looks at me an thank them that is how I will teach my kids atleast.
Interesting post op!