While it is certainly true that a stare does not mean malice or hate, a stare can say a lot about the social progress and climate in a society. Before beginning my 4-month program abroad in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, I did surface level research into what to expect as a Black woman in the country's largest city. Equipped with the experiences I read from other Black travelers, I expected stares and possibly refusal of service (which are, unfortunately, still mild reactions in comparison to more dangerous environments for a person of color). In my short stay in Prague thus far, claims of stares and double takes have held true, but stares can mean curiosity and interest