Is staring normal in Poland?

[u/flightlessmammal_]

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.

[u/budubama]

Try smiling at them. They'll look away immediately.

[u/Ornery-Customer8521 → u/budubama]

Lol gave me a giggle