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My Views Of Poles Working in the UK [169]
I think if people really thought about it, they'd agree with much of what u say tornado. To hell with automatically being defensive, speak the truth. Customer service personnel should be able to speak English to the right level, who could disagree?
Poles, unlike the Dutch and Belgians (e.g's), rigidly cling to their own language for the most part. Even tho they can speak English, they choose to gas away in Polish, as is their right but it can be misinterpreted. They are not as comfortable as other EU nations like the abovementioned in speaking English.
There are many complainers, a fact that the Poles know only too well. It's trendy in a way for them to be so but I find it shallow. I know many people here who are not that way and don't play that pathetic game. I'm lucky, I know many cool folks who are more than happy with their lot but it's hard to deny that they are a nation of complainers. That's saying sth as the Brits are too but I find the Poles to be even worse.
Britain created a minor jobs market, sth I saw clearly back in 2003. It was the perfect time for the Poles to come (2004) as many jobs suited their skills. Can't fault them for that. Boo hoo to the lazy Brits.
About overflow, everyone needs to pay their way in life. Are the Poles supposed to be considerate and say, 'Ah, no thanks, you already have enough Poles here so I'll look elsewhere'? Come off it!! BRITAIN allowed this, BRITAIN!! They are merely using their options. Yeah, I'd like to see many of them leave too and contribute to their own national economy but be realistic.