Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Life / Polish Dinner Guest - should I bring vodka or wine? [15]
Vodka or wine? What's wrong with both?
Vodka or wine? What's wrong with both?
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
News / Polish Japanese relations (history and present time) [90]
It depends, some make it their home. I missed my family but really absorbed myself in cultural life there. It really helps if u have close friends. The admin/bureaucracy was much easier than here.
Digressing a little, I plan to go to the tax office here and sour Scottish-Polish relations, albeit in a comical way. I plan to speak English to the stiff tax office lady and keep talking to her, even tho I know she won't be understanding me. She'll call over sb who can speak English and then I'll switch to speaking Polish. I'd love to see the look on her face.
It depends, some make it their home. I missed my family but really absorbed myself in cultural life there. It really helps if u have close friends. The admin/bureaucracy was much easier than here.
Digressing a little, I plan to go to the tax office here and sour Scottish-Polish relations, albeit in a comical way. I plan to speak English to the stiff tax office lady and keep talking to her, even tho I know she won't be understanding me. She'll call over sb who can speak English and then I'll switch to speaking Polish. I'd love to see the look on her face.
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Language / How Many of you love the Polish Language? [79]
Upierdliwy, hmm...I'm trying to place that insult :)
Ja pierniczy, or sth like that, appears milder
Upierdliwy, hmm...I'm trying to place that insult :)
Ja pierniczy, or sth like that, appears milder
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
News / Polish Japanese relations (history and present time) [90]
2 cultures I know fairly well, having spent 6 of the last 7 years in these countries. I was lucky enough to learn first-hand about their culture from conducting voice classes (convos). They are a very superstitious bunch and are curious about foreigners. Their excessive work ethic and karoshi are bad sides but I loved my time there and are worth exploring. Poland is also steeped in history and has a past not too dissimilar to Scotland's in certain ways. Vodka and sake are the glue of the respective societies ;)
2 cultures I know fairly well, having spent 6 of the last 7 years in these countries. I was lucky enough to learn first-hand about their culture from conducting voice classes (convos). They are a very superstitious bunch and are curious about foreigners. Their excessive work ethic and karoshi are bad sides but I loved my time there and are worth exploring. Poland is also steeped in history and has a past not too dissimilar to Scotland's in certain ways. Vodka and sake are the glue of the respective societies ;)
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Study / Polish Language School Scams? Clarity Required! [28]
Welcome to the reality of falsification. Do I smell sth burning?
Welcome to the reality of falsification. Do I smell sth burning?
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Aberdeen's Baltic Adventure [6]
Just kidding, I lived there for 23 years. Quite an ordeal at times
Just kidding, I lived there for 23 years. Quite an ordeal at times
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Study / Polish Language School Scams? Clarity Required! [28]
That's right, if u work under that agreement, u don't get medical insurance as of right as it's connected with ZUS. I had the E211 form from Scotland which is a reciprocal agreement between Scotland and Poland
That's right, if u work under that agreement, u don't get medical insurance as of right as it's connected with ZUS. I had the E211 form from Scotland which is a reciprocal agreement between Scotland and Poland
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
News / Yitzhak Shamir - prime minister of Israel with anti-polish sentiment [41]
Breeding resentment should be condemned more. Exactly isthatu2, some 'nation' feels that they can throw their 'poor me' shite around, take a hike bozos.
Breeding resentment should be condemned more. Exactly isthatu2, some 'nation' feels that they can throw their 'poor me' shite around, take a hike bozos.
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Language / How Many of you love the Polish Language? [79]
Upierdliwy isn't so bad isthatu2. Pierdoły is OK 2, even though it has the stem pierdolić. Ja pierdole starts to move in the direction of vulgar but it's not that hard either.
Upierdliwy isn't so bad isthatu2. Pierdoły is OK 2, even though it has the stem pierdolić. Ja pierdole starts to move in the direction of vulgar but it's not that hard either.
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Language / How Many of you love the Polish Language? [79]
Upierdliwy means nagging isthatu2. Do u like drinking Pan Tadeusz isthatu2? It's a super vodka
Upierdliwy means nagging isthatu2. Do u like drinking Pan Tadeusz isthatu2? It's a super vodka
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Aberdeen's Baltic Adventure [6]
Aberdeen has around 25,000 Polish people now. We are host to many other nations people. I like such diversity. Every race brings sth new to the table and offers choice.
Aberdeen has around 25,000 Polish people now. We are host to many other nations people. I like such diversity. Every race brings sth new to the table and offers choice.
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Life / Where would you rather live in Poland? [54]
Świętochłowice is a bustling metropolis, the centre of the earth I've heard ;)
Book ur holidays there now b4 others get in ahead of u, LOL.
If not, Ruda Śląska is always nearby :)
Świętochłowice is a bustling metropolis, the centre of the earth I've heard ;)
Book ur holidays there now b4 others get in ahead of u, LOL.
If not, Ruda Śląska is always nearby :)
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Language / How Many of you love the Polish Language? [79]
I agree with Osioł. Russian sounds nicer to me. English is far more melodic and nicer on the ear, IMHO.
I agree with Osioł. Russian sounds nicer to me. English is far more melodic and nicer on the ear, IMHO.
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Life / Where would you rather live in Poland? [54]
Och, u had to go and spoil it, didn't u? ;) True, but it was down as 0 replies b4 I posted sth.
Och, u had to go and spoil it, didn't u? ;) True, but it was down as 0 replies b4 I posted sth.
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Life / Where would you rather live in Poland? [54]
Another good thread left unanswered. I'd like to live in Wrocław for a while but I'm staying put in Gliwice
Another good thread left unanswered. I'd like to live in Wrocław for a while but I'm staying put in Gliwice
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / szkocja twoim miejscem (Scotland is your place) [6]
I was relieved not to see Govan in there, LOL
I was relieved not to see Govan in there, LOL
Seanus
15 Apr 2008
Study / anyone with CELTA? [73]
CELTA are letters after ur name Michał. A CELTA is not an N.V.Q Michał. U don't pay 950 quid to get only an N.V.Q Michał. It is vocational in nature but so was my first uni course. But I c what u r saying.
CELTA are letters after ur name Michał. A CELTA is not an N.V.Q Michał. U don't pay 950 quid to get only an N.V.Q Michał. It is vocational in nature but so was my first uni course. But I c what u r saying.
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Life / Polka music - hot dog? [11]
youtube.com/watch?v=kpnmsPSAQnc, the national anthem of Poland
They call it their hymn, hmmm...the influence of the church creeps in again
youtube.com/watch?v=kpnmsPSAQnc, the national anthem of Poland
They call it their hymn, hmmm...the influence of the church creeps in again
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Food / Russian pirogi ("pierogi ruskie") or Polish pierogi? [15]
I must admit, I don't know much about Russian food
I must admit, I don't know much about Russian food
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Life / Horticulture in Poland [63]
I can safely say that I didn't say those words, a bit esoteric for me
I can safely say that I didn't say those words, a bit esoteric for me
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Food / Russian pirogi ("pierogi ruskie") or Polish pierogi? [15]
As mentioned above, Polish speakers often call mashed potatoes with farmer's cheese and onion Ruthenian pierogi (Polish: Ruskie pierogi), from Wikipedia
It's just the style
As mentioned above, Polish speakers often call mashed potatoes with farmer's cheese and onion Ruthenian pierogi (Polish: Ruskie pierogi), from Wikipedia
It's just the style
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
News / Poland wants $55bln of new roads for Euro 2012 [51]
Poland has already been given funding for such a grand project but it's been safely stored away we are told. A bit like the vast gold reserves under WTC 5.
Poland has already been given funding for such a grand project but it's been safely stored away we are told. A bit like the vast gold reserves under WTC 5.
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Life / Horticulture in Poland [63]
I was joking outintheyard. When I use this ;), it means I'm joking. I did my share of gardening work. I did it for 3 months and often for my parents.
I was joking outintheyard. When I use this ;), it means I'm joking. I did my share of gardening work. I did it for 3 months and often for my parents.
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Travel / How do i stay in poland longer than 90 days if im already in poland [37]
To answer the thread question, just don't book any transport out of the country, simple!!
To answer the thread question, just don't book any transport out of the country, simple!!
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
Travel / TAXI FARE BETWEEN WARSAW AIRPORT AND OLD TOWN ? [16]
How good of a negotiator r u? Do u pray? Do u wear a turban? How's ur breath?
All factors to take into account, just food for thought buddy
How good of a negotiator r u? Do u pray? Do u wear a turban? How's ur breath?
All factors to take into account, just food for thought buddy
Seanus
13 Apr 2008
UK, Ireland / Are the Poles in England hated? [450]
Make Zakopane into a nice place? It's an area of NATURAL beauty mate. Don't u c this as a blessing? Why pay for all kinds of gimmicky crap when nature is on ur doorstep?
As for Krakow, have u been? Name me an English town, any one, and let's do a comparison for aesthetic appeal.
Make Zakopane into a nice place? It's an area of NATURAL beauty mate. Don't u c this as a blessing? Why pay for all kinds of gimmicky crap when nature is on ur doorstep?
As for Krakow, have u been? Name me an English town, any one, and let's do a comparison for aesthetic appeal.
Seanus
12 Apr 2008
News / Polish Japanese relations (history and present time) [90]
Anyone can take the bait from time to time
Anyone can take the bait from time to time