Elegantski

Today at the park: Two elderly ladies walk up to us. Mom gets that air of forced benignity and sternness, which is how she usually looks when she responds: "Thank you for mentioning it!" to all those women who find reasons to disapprove of our clothing (too little, too much, too bright, too dull, too something). This time, there's no reason for clenched teeth, though. The elderly ladies smile sweetly, softly squeeze my cheek and say: "[Polish, Polish, Polish, Polish] ELEGANTSKI [Polish Polish]!" They nod in strong approval to mom, and then walk on.