Wroclaw
1 Jan 2009
Life / JOKES IN TODAY'S POLAND? [20]
Absolutely not. It must be nine or ten years since I heard anyone tell a joke.
DO POLES STILL TELL JOKES?
Absolutely not. It must be nine or ten years since I heard anyone tell a joke.
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2009
Life / Bad opinion about Polish people - rumour or the truth? [90]
There is an area of Wroclaw called the Bermuda Triangle. Why do you think that might be ?
Educated, cultured and very low crime.
There is an area of Wroclaw called the Bermuda Triangle. Why do you think that might be ?
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2009
Food / This goes good with vodka.... or mix it with whatever [7]
I would say it is a children's drink.
There are a few flavours and mixed flavours.
I'm not too keen on it.
I would say it is a children's drink.
There are a few flavours and mixed flavours.
I'm not too keen on it.
Wroclaw
1 Jan 2009
Genealogy / i dont know if an ancestor was polish or german [21]
Then you need: castlegarden.org
they came before ellis island opened because there kids were born in illinois in the 1860s & both ludwika & her husband where born in prussia
Then you need: castlegarden.org
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2008
Genealogy / i dont know if an ancestor was polish or german [21]
You need to spend some time at wikipedia to check the history of Poland. There was a time when the country wasn't on the map.
This is a time when Polish people appeared to be Prussian, Russian, Austrian.
You really need the name of the town your family came from to get things in order.
The name of the town might be mentioned at Ellis Island Records or on the Ship's Manifest.
they are from prussia & came to america in the 1800s when all the other germans came was it common for poles & germans toget married back then since prussia was in germany & poland? do you think shes german or polish
You need to spend some time at wikipedia to check the history of Poland. There was a time when the country wasn't on the map.
This is a time when Polish people appeared to be Prussian, Russian, Austrian.
You really need the name of the town your family came from to get things in order.
The name of the town might be mentioned at Ellis Island Records or on the Ship's Manifest.
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2008
Life / Bad opinion about Polish people - rumour or the truth? [90]
This applies to a specific group of Brits who are arrogant, yes ?
but what about those arrogant Brits?
This applies to a specific group of Brits who are arrogant, yes ?
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2008
Real Estate / I have 20,000 EUROS .. and I want a house in Poland - best buy? [13]
This might be more expensive than a house in the country
or even a flat in a city that is liveable lol
This might be more expensive than a house in the country
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2008
Real Estate / I have 20,000 EUROS .. and I want a house in Poland - best buy? [13]
You might find something that needs doing up. Otherwise, your 20,000 won't get much, if anything.
what can 20k euros get me?
You might find something that needs doing up. Otherwise, your 20,000 won't get much, if anything.
Wroclaw
31 Dec 2008
Work / Soldier in need of advice about using Polish in a new career path. [11]
I don't know what questions appear on the application, but I would think that being in the military would add a few points to your good character.
And what should I expect from the Polish government in terms of processing time and acceptance?
I don't know what questions appear on the application, but I would think that being in the military would add a few points to your good character.
Wroclaw
30 Dec 2008
Life / Bisons of Poland - your thoughts? [90]
My mouse is hovering over Delete.
Don't forget to mention Bison in your posts.
My mouse is hovering over Delete.
Don't forget to mention Bison in your posts.
Wroclaw
30 Dec 2008
Life / What is an appropriate message or gift for someones name day in Polska? [7]
Is the friend male or female ?
The usual gifts apply: flowers, a bottle, chocs.
Keep in mind that some people don't bother with Name Days. Also, you might find that the person celebrating their day... might be the one buying the round.
Is the friend male or female ?
The usual gifts apply: flowers, a bottle, chocs.
Keep in mind that some people don't bother with Name Days. Also, you might find that the person celebrating their day... might be the one buying the round.
Wroclaw
30 Dec 2008
Life / The 'Polska' jacket in beginning of Londynczycy [7]
Try a sports shop. online or otherwise.
At around second 22 there is a guy wearing an awesome 'Polska' Jacket. Would love to get one.
Try a sports shop. online or otherwise.
Wroclaw
29 Dec 2008
UK, Ireland / POLES SUPERIOR TO BRITS? [260]
It's difficult to argue about food. But:
I'd like to hear more about Polish food, other than bigos and pierogi.
And more about a British menu that doesn't include chips.
Once you move away from easy to prepare meals and move on to a full menu... both the UK and Poland have winning recipes.
and very definitely have better food! I think even the most fervently patriotic Briton would have to give them that!
It's difficult to argue about food. But:
I'd like to hear more about Polish food, other than bigos and pierogi.
And more about a British menu that doesn't include chips.
Once you move away from easy to prepare meals and move on to a full menu... both the UK and Poland have winning recipes.
Wroclaw
29 Dec 2008
News / What is the penalty in Poland for exercising foreign citizenship? [12]
maybe:
you might be asked about your visa etc. this would lead to complications i imagine.
explaining yourself might ensure that you miss your flight, at the very least.
This is assuming that you used a Polish passport to enter the country.
while departing Poland, present my US passport for exit.
maybe:
you might be asked about your visa etc. this would lead to complications i imagine.
explaining yourself might ensure that you miss your flight, at the very least.
This is assuming that you used a Polish passport to enter the country.
Wroclaw
28 Dec 2008
Language / Do Polish Movies Help learn the language? [60]
The topic is wandering.
There are already a few threads on the famous Polish 'lektor' as well as 'subtitles in Polish/English movies'.
The topic is wandering.
There are already a few threads on the famous Polish 'lektor' as well as 'subtitles in Polish/English movies'.
Wroclaw
27 Dec 2008
Wroclaw
27 Dec 2008
Law / Poles don't like to use credit cards when buying online? [10]
I'd just like to say that many things can still be paid for... cash on delivery.
Dealing within Polish borders, I don't see a problem with this. Even things (not all) bought on-line can be cash on delivery.
I'd just like to say that many things can still be paid for... cash on delivery.
Dealing within Polish borders, I don't see a problem with this. Even things (not all) bought on-line can be cash on delivery.
Wroclaw
27 Dec 2008
Life / DECENCY RATINGS FOR THE INTERNET? Would it work in Poland? [17]
Is mine the only internet connection with a filter on it ?
As usual adults not able to think for themselves and need a politician to do it for them. :)
Is mine the only internet connection with a filter on it ?
As usual adults not able to think for themselves and need a politician to do it for them. :)
Wroclaw
27 Dec 2008
Life / DECENCY RATINGS FOR THE INTERNET? Would it work in Poland? [17]
Who ? Are your posts deliberately inflammatory ?
The copy-cat Poles
Who ? Are your posts deliberately inflammatory ?
Wroclaw
27 Dec 2008
Food / Please help me settle an argument Polish beer Zywiec / Książ too [20]
It's in the shops. About 2zl a can. One of the cheaper beers, reasonable quality.
Anyone hear of Książ beer?
It's in the shops. About 2zl a can. One of the cheaper beers, reasonable quality.
Wroclaw
27 Dec 2008
Feedback / Keeping track of the threads [8]
Click on checker... to mark a favourite... click on the star... your choice will then be in your favourites selection.
'Your favouites' are only accessable after clicking on 'checker.'
It is worth spending some free time to become aquainted with the forum. It will make things easier and enhance your enjoyment.
is there a way i can keep track of some threads that i like?
Click on checker... to mark a favourite... click on the star... your choice will then be in your favourites selection.
'Your favouites' are only accessable after clicking on 'checker.'
It is worth spending some free time to become aquainted with the forum. It will make things easier and enhance your enjoyment.
Wroclaw
27 Dec 2008
News / Poles, get ready for mass migration from Russia ! [50]
Because Poland had to start from the beginning, in the above technology, I would argue that the country didn't suffer the mistakes of others.
The telephone system is American technology, most people being brought up to date in the early 90's. Polish internet was, and is, ahead of the game... as has been pointed out already on the forum. Polish IT specialists are in demand.
I was always amused by the fact that I could watch the UK's channel 5 here in Poland when my folks in the UK couldn't get a signal. That was in the past. The restriction I have now is various Euro agreements.
Poland is not some little backwater in these areas. If others are looking for our specialists... Google etc are willing to invest in the country. Then I would say we are ahead of the game.
Until I left Poland for one of small western European countries and saw that they are technologically back behind us for good decade already (I mean e-banking, internet, IT services etc). No kidding.
Because Poland had to start from the beginning, in the above technology, I would argue that the country didn't suffer the mistakes of others.
The telephone system is American technology, most people being brought up to date in the early 90's. Polish internet was, and is, ahead of the game... as has been pointed out already on the forum. Polish IT specialists are in demand.
I was always amused by the fact that I could watch the UK's channel 5 here in Poland when my folks in the UK couldn't get a signal. That was in the past. The restriction I have now is various Euro agreements.
Poland is not some little backwater in these areas. If others are looking for our specialists... Google etc are willing to invest in the country. Then I would say we are ahead of the game.
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
News / Poles, get ready for mass migration from Russia ! [50]
Not all of them are Polish. But this would be an area to invest in.
Construction companies, Engineering firms, transportation firms.
Not all of them are Polish. But this would be an area to invest in.
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
Life / Polish Gift ideas and gift suppliers for a shop customers [8]
interflora is a safe bet. Sometimes they have specials... flowers plus teddybear etc.
interflora is a safe bet. Sometimes they have specials... flowers plus teddybear etc.
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
Life / Church manners in poland [30]
Feel free to google: rules of etiquette.
if you can not give me any reason behind it
Feel free to google: rules of etiquette.
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
Life / Church manners in poland [30]
It is disrespectful to stand with your hands in your pockets in any walk of life. Didn't your mother teach you any manners.
It is disrespectful to stand with your hands in your pockets in any walk of life. Didn't your mother teach you any manners.
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
Life / Church manners in poland [30]
Not if you are looking for loose change for the collection plate.
Not if you are looking for loose change for the collection plate.
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
News / POLISH TV CHEF MACIEJ KUROŃ DEAD AT 48 [7]
I understand that he died on Thursday. He was well know to those who didn't watch his programmes. He was a bit of a celebrity.
I understand that he died on Thursday. He was well know to those who didn't watch his programmes. He was a bit of a celebrity.
Wroclaw
26 Dec 2008
UK, Ireland / POLES SUPERIOR TO BRITS? [260]
My opinion. Each of your topics has its own thread. Why can't you leave it at that ?
My opinion. Each of your topics has its own thread. Why can't you leave it at that ?