UK, Ireland / ARE SCOTS INTOLERANT RELIGIOUS FANATICS? [5]

I can echo what whyikit has just said. It struck me as very strange that the Huns booed him for doing that. Crossing yourself is normal enough, it's a CHRISTIAN thing. So, Boruc moves to the left first, then the right as opposed to Protestants who do it vice-versa. It's such a minor thing.

Sit these fools down and ask them why they dislike Catholics and they won't be able to tell you. You see such things at football matches, you need to change your thread title a bit.

Life / Are Polish People Hypochondriacs? [50]

I was talking more generally of hypochondriacs here, not you specifically. I see it in the youth here which is surprising.

How many countries doctors have you been to see, Magda?

Work / Advice on WHEN to go to Poland to teach English [30]

As others have said, notably pawian, people drop out to do other things. 3 Callan teachers have already left Speed Callan here in Gliwice. They usually hire for the school year in July. Still, it's worth trying whenever.

More and more people do the CELTA in the country where they want to work. I did mine at Basil Paterson's College in Edinburgh, fun it was too.

Teachers at Callan earn 30PLN in hand in their first year. In my third year, I got 35PLN in hand. Now, things have gotten much better since joining other schools. It all depends on how many hours you can command.

The 'for services rendered/o dzieło' contract is a dubious one. You pay no ZUS so that's a factor in itself. You have far fewer rights. It's better avoided if possible, or for those who intend to stay for a short time in Poland.

Without attempting to have a slight against 'Polish business', they cannot guarantee 26 hours per week, as stated in the contract. Contracts are not worth much here and you may have to resort to some threatening tactics here to get your money and to have your say. Being contract law trained, I tend to read the various provisions and the number of breaches and 'fast-ones' pulled is, quite frankly, staggering.

So, remain vigilant and know what you are signing to. Also, make friends with certain bodies who can represent your interests.

Love / What is the sexiest part in a polish woman body? [78]

Well said, Torny, well said.

Life / Are Polish People Hypochondriacs? [50]

Well, they have to delve back into voodoo economics again. Yeah, bribing still takes place, that's where some doctors make their money.

Best in the world, well, that's a bit of an exaggeration. In Japan, they have a very high level of health care. I was in very good hands to get my CAT scan there. I think too many Poles jump on bandwagons without questioning, e.g we have the best women in the world, the best health care etc etc. Eh, what inaccurate statements. They can be disproven whimsically.

A little objectivity wouldn't go amiss.

Food / What is your favourite Polish meal?! [64]

Wow, a vast array of choice.

The pierogis from Gazdówka are stunning. However, Silesian fare is hearty and filling. Rolada with kluski and modra kapusta (red cabbage) is nice.

Home-made bigos may just take it tho.

Food / Polish Kabanos - "KABANOSY PSZCZYNSKIE" what are these? [8]

Try Tarczynski, the best kabanosy in Europe. Whether it be drobiowy or wieprzowy, these are sausages to be taken seriously. I've munching on a drobiowy one now, heavenly!!

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]

Yes, but we gave up 'from cradle to grave' a long time ago. You have to read the ZUS regulations more closely, min. Poland is pretty thorough when it comes to provisions. Sorry, the UK is hardly ahead when it comes to medical care and insurance coverage.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]

It's nonsense to arbitrarily ascribe a date to sth. I agree with 10iwonka10 above.

Let's throw it out there, what does the West have that Poland doesn't?

Food / FLAKI (TRIPE) OUT OF A JAR? [14]

A fellow mushroom fan. Hail the shrooms ;)

Spicy food, now you're talkin. I adore Asian spice. The food is good too ;)

UK, Ireland / WHY DO POLISH PEOPLE THAT COME TO ENGLAND CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH? [118]

If the main part of the sentence is positive, the tail is negative and vice-versa.

Don't, do we?

Food / FLAKI (TRIPE) OUT OF A JAR? [14]

Flaki is a spicy and soft offering, can't say no to that.

Changes happen. I hated mushrooms as a kid but I can't get enough of them now.

Food / FLAKI (TRIPE) OUT OF A JAR? [14]

Well, some ingredients of haggis are banned in the States, hardly inspires confidence.

Life / WOMAN PRIESTS? - NOTHING NEW IN POLAND! [8]

Zakonnica - nun. Why do we call a nun a nun? Because she gets none, LOL

Related: Poland already has woman priests


Of course they're lesbians, why else would they join the nunnery? Why lesbians cant be nuns? at least someone will have heaven while still alive.

Life / 52% Poles: life in Poland is bad... [46]

Wheel out the peace pipe, pawian. It works wonders, it relegates stress to the background.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]

What a nonsense. This is perpetuating a myth. The Poles are not far behind at all. What arrogance to even suggest half a century.

Life / 52% Poles: life in Poland is bad... [46]

Hell yeah, I'll subscribe to that Pawian, no worries there.

Out with the puritans I say. Huju, isn't that an African tribe? LOL ;)

A language precedent. Whoops, I did it again.

UK, Ireland / Aberdeen's Polish Community [15]

Bedford is a place you can reach by taking the no6 bus from the city centre. As I said, it is near the main University and right next to St Machar Academy. This is your best bet.

Failing that, try Northfield which you can reach by taking either the 59 or 12 bus from the city centre.

Torry, which is within walking distance of the city centre, is also filled with Poles. There is a community centre there which helps Poles to learn and feel that they are integrating.

TBH, I only know of one delicatessen which is on George Street, near the Bon Accord Centre so very central. It has bigos, gołąbki, Polish bread etc etc. You won't be disappointed.

Food / FLAKI (TRIPE) OUT OF A JAR? [14]

I quite like it though I seldom eat it. In 4 years, only 3 times in Poland have I eaten tripe.

Language / Any sweet Polish phrases [255]

It's still a sweet phrase and that was my point.

Life / POLES' ENGLISH COMPARED TO EUROPE AS A WHOLE? [39]

Spotting development is nice. Where there's a will, there's a way.

Language / IS "MY Z BRATEM" OK FOR "MY BROTHER AND I"? [28]

Poles often mistake this.

For example, he is a gay or he is an unemployed. At some level, it looks correct. Better is he is gay or he is a gay man. The same with unemployed.

A dinner is another one. You eat dinner, not a dinner, logical as it is.

Language / Any sweet Polish phrases [255]

Kicius seems to be quite sweet in Polish. It was normally a good sign for later ;)

UK, Ireland / Aberdeen's Polish Community [15]

Yes, was kann ich fur sie tun?

What can I do for you?

Language / IS "MY Z BRATEM" OK FOR "MY BROTHER AND I"? [28]

They talked to my brother and me?

Let's assume it's a police investigation type scenario. First, they talked to my brother, and then they talked to me. This would be better.

Even my American friend said that he wouldn't use 'my brother and me went to the movies'. Loosely, it works I guess.

I wrote it to the Lord above, Osioł

Food / Questions on Polish food: Oscypek and Zurek. Also zeberka. [18]

Classic Polish food right here. Winter warmers :)

I want to try bitki sometime

Language / IS "MY Z BRATEM" OK FOR "MY BROTHER AND I"? [28]

In summary, there is flexibility ;)

Life / POLES' ENGLISH COMPARED TO EUROPE AS A WHOLE? [39]

And out come the golden words in English. I'm gonna start putting these words on the board at the start of every lesson, 'it depends'.

As a teacher, I have frequent exposure to how they speak English. I've met many gifted students but the general level is decidedly below that of Scandinavians, the Dutch, non-Flemish Belgians and arguably, the English ;) ;) ;) LOL

Nah, I don't think it's fair to judge those that go abroad unless you are in regular contact with them.

Language / IS "MY Z BRATEM" OK FOR "MY BROTHER AND I"? [28]

You and I, we were meant to be together.

Tell me Michał, what is wrong with that? As a grammatical construct I mean

Language / IS "MY Z BRATEM" OK FOR "MY BROTHER AND I"? [28]

ja i moim bratem. (this is my Polish incidentally, not sure if it is correct, lol)

The correct way is, 'my brother and I' in English.