UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

Aha, Carrefour are the same here. They give you a special token and keep your rucksack. That really implies distrust.

About the counter thing, true. I just put my hand out before they can slap it on the counter. They try to go round my hand but I don't let them, LOL

I agree with your last point. Still, it depends on where. In Aberdeen, many buy their fish from licensed fishmongers rather than supermarkets. The quality in supermarkets, for me anyway, is ok. Still, nothing beats a good fishcake, especially if it's a salmon one. I also adore fresh lemon sole with a pinch or 2 of salt.

I've seen live fish from around the world so I can exclude myself but as for others...

Language / What do you find difficult about learning Polish? [98]

It's not pronounced sheged? It's like the Hungarians were speaking in code when I was there.

I used to have problems with sia and sza. I mistakenly said 'she eats Kasia' rather than 'she eats gruels/grain'. That got quite a laugh too :)

Also, cz and ci. I never know if I'm saying 2 vaginas or 2 chips, LOL

It's a bit like the Poles when they say 'fucked' instead of fact. Or 'cunt' instead of can't. They always appreciate this correction :)

UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

Shelley, that's cool. I guessed they had updated their service.

I also found that the UK Tesco had more healthy eating options on the labels of foodstuffs. My mum always made a beeline for them. Her idea of a meal was/is 100 calories or under.

Another difference is the ready-made meals in the UK. Britain is MUCH more of a microwave culture than Poland. You can pick up cannelloni and lasagne etc etc much easier back home than here in Poland. I miss those meals a lot but my stomach is the better for it.

Wrocław is spot on, the staff here are not as friendly as back home.

No rucksacks, what??? I take mine in every time, as does my fiancee. They don't even bat an eyelid. Then again, I'm often told that I look like the trusting type. Maybe that makes the difference but it isn't Tesco policy to refuse you entry based on that.

Delphi, Norco :) They had some cracking pies for sure. Norco Berryden, I used to love going there as a kid. It changed to Sainsbury I think. Danestone Tesco was really nice, I used to love picking up a baguette and the micro meals.

Language / What do you find difficult about learning Polish? [98]

I know Brazil nuts and the Poles call walnuts 'Italian nuts' but Hungarian nuts?? ;) ;)

I find when to apply sz and ś quite hard. I also have to pinch myself when I see rz so as not to write rż. I also have to remember to write ści and not śći. Still, it has been learned, it just needs to be relearned from time to time.

Life / How to deal with rude rich Polish people? [65]

Stick a hot poker up their arse and just make sure that it comes out the other end ;)

My fiancee gets this a lot, no, not the hot poker, but rich and rude people. She's straight down the line, she does her job and doesn't take them on. The best way is just to be yourself and not have to react to their whimsical ways.

Feedback / Why do people keep moaning about their posts being deleted [16]

Well WB, having been banned yourself, you'd know. Are you gonna volunteer yourself?

UK, Ireland / Supermarkets in Poland: differences and similarities to the UK. [62]

I like the layouts of both Tesco and Carrefour. Tesco is quite a spacious store here. The main difference in layout is the magazines. In Scotland, the big Tesco in the Bridge of Don has a large selection on shelves near the main entrance. In Gliwice, Poland, they don't have a magazine section as such.

Local tastes, well, pickles/gherkins spring to mind. They have so many types in jars. We have them back home but nothing like here.

They also have eateries in Tesco here. The same goes for Carrefour. I can't recall any such thing in the Tesco back home. That's a significant point I'd say, noteworthy.

I don't know how it is back home now but they have special entry and exit points to the alcohol section in both Tesco and Carrefour. You pay there. I remember Norco and Sainsbury's operated in that way. The alcohol section in Tesco back home was just another part of the store, without having to enter those special ways with the blue arrows and no entrance sign (red with white stripe) like you have here.

Anything else you want to know, please ask.

Food / Polish cake and pastry menu for coffee shop. [37]

Try Chocolate Swiss Roll. In Polish it is called rolada. It's in my fridge now, yummy!

Feedback / Why was my last post deleted and censored? [21]

There may have been a relaxation in the level of moderating due to Zgubi's disappearance.

Love / My Polish boyfriend and his drinking habit. [60]

Well, men take the lead on that one but the number of complaining old women really outnumbers that of complaining old men so that redresses the balance ;) ;)

Love / My Polish boyfriend and his drinking habit. [60]

Well, it just depends what you believe. I don't believe the stories that many young Polish women get hammered that often. Many keep themselves in control. There is a lot of social pressure to perform so alcohol must be kept to a minimum.

Love / My Polish boyfriend and his drinking habit. [60]

Very true, but make that people

Food / Fatty Thursday (Tlusty Czwartek) Today! [17]

Wow, how many fatty Thursdays are there? I remember the last one and it seems like only 4 or 5 months ago.

Love / My Polish boyfriend and his drinking habit. [60]

Probably yes but he may be affected by something like SAD, who knows?

I meant move away as in put a bit of distance between themselves. A bit of breathing space helps.

Love / My Polish boyfriend and his drinking habit. [60]

If it's a phase that he is going throughm then ok. Some are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and others have their own problems. Still, the rub-off effect on you is what you must consider. Does it distract you from your job? If so, move away maybe.

News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]

I know but the Taliban did him a bad turn many years ago. He has come to forgive them.

Food / Asian food - is it easy to find in Poland (particularly Lublin)? [39]

Ingredients, hmm, I'm no expert.

News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]

Well, one out of 2 isn't bad.

News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]

Exactly right. Brzeżinski is a cretin of the highest order. Special operations are the way forward.

News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]

I completely agree, Prince. Where are the anti-terrorist units, working in concert with INTERPOL? Look at Mirko Crocop in Croatia, the Dream fighter. He did some super work with his unit. Also, other Special Forces for getting into the difficult areas.

It's almost like we are stalling here, letting the terrorists regroup and get back in the game.

News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]

Yeah, the objectives should be quite clear but it's amazing how rugged the Taliban is. They have dug their heels in and are in for the long haul. Karzai is becoming more Taliban friendly after repairing old wounds.

News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]

It was even said by a Russian General that the US and its Allies are making the same mistakes as they did. Losing by force is the way it might be put.

The drone strikes appear to be effective but logistics will assume ever greater importance when we need to get down to the nitty gritty. I just have the vision of Barack Obama sitting idly by in the days of Bush, chafing at the bit. He's gonna really get stuck in.

Life / Is drinking water in Poland good? [96]

It always was in Scotland ;)

Vodka on tap? LOL

News / Is Poland Provoking Economic Warfare With Russia? [26]

For sure. The net has many 'revelations'. Still, warfare is just too blatant a word here.

Food / Asian food - is it easy to find in Poland (particularly Lublin)? [39]

There is a Cuban bar just off the rynek, past Pizza Hut coming from the station. It serves South American stuff. I guess it's still there.

Food / Asian food - is it easy to find in Poland (particularly Lublin)? [39]

There is a Mexican restaurant here in Gliwice, Elssha. I can forward info if you like.

UK, Ireland / polish identity card and work in england [15]

That wouldn't surprise me. We still have our democratic freedoms intact, which our forefathers fought tooth and nail for. Poll tax, nah, surely we moved on from that??

The problem is that it's not a referendum style issue.

Love / I would love to meet a Polish woman..they are so attractive! [33]

Polish women tend to be a bit more good looking but with uninteresting personalities. Have you been drinking Guinness again, you have the Irish in you tonight, Pawian.

Aha, men, I prefer not to judge their looks ;)

UK, Ireland / polish identity card and work in england [15]

Exactly, they have ways and means of circumventing the law. We are doing just fine without ID cards. The current climate doesn't require them.

News / Is Poland Provoking Economic Warfare With Russia? [26]

Is Poland provoking economic war with Russia? What garbage is this? This government is much more friendly with Russia than PiS were. The missile shield, well, a blip. It was more about cementing ties with the US, rather than snubbing Russia.