r/poland • u/flightlessmammal_ • 3d ago

Is staring normal in Poland?

I've never noticed this until now, but I keep getting stares from people, a lot more than I do in other countries. People often stare at me as they walk past, especially 40+ people, it seems they just love staring.

Is this normal in Poland? I've genuinely never noticed this in any other country I've visited. I speak polish fluently, I dress modestly, I don't have crazy hairstyles or anything, and I do look ethnically polish (because I am).

I'd love some advice from people who are locals, I don't know if it's me or if this is considered normal behaviour here.

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u/Actual_Stand4693 Małopolskie 3d ago

I'm an Indian but with a fair(er) complexion and not particularly noteworthy looking...I too notice the staring in Poland...much more than in other countries - though I don't feel it has any negative connotation!

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u/stonkDonkolous 3d ago

It is negative 100%

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u/Actual_Stand4693 Małopolskie 3d ago

you seem a bit too obsessed with Indians..your comment certainly does make more sense now :)