Life / Local Poles taking advantage of foreigners living in Poland [235]

Puzzler, first off, we are talking about Poland so please confine ur focus to here. I know as well as u know that the UK has similar characters but let's not go off on a rave tangent. If u want to open such a thread to avoid digression, be my guest!! Poland, well, I am no hypocrite sir. I will actually qualify what i said earlier about pushing and say that I haven't encountered it in Tesco, Plus or Żabka for example. I've heard that at airports it is worse. The worst thing is when the old biddies come up to the counter u r being served at and, mid service, start reeling off a list of questions for the member of staff who is serving u. Thankfully, the member of staff puts them back in their place b4 they break into their 'poor me, bad back story' and eventual life history (semi-concise version). Don't worry Puzzler, I have pictures of my UK experience in mind as I write also. I won't attempt to deny that and get into cheap shots and tit for tat nonsense

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

As I said, it's probably ugly but I've already said good things about Newcastle on this thread. It's a great city with great people.

UK, Ireland / Many British have inferiority complex [131]

I'm not aware of any Brits who suffer this by virtue of being British. Brits may get disspirited in the job market let's say but we don't feel inferior, I can tell u that 4 free.

Life / Local Poles taking advantage of foreigners living in Poland [235]

We didn't say it was, it's just blatant here. Trust me!! I've got nothing to gain by exagerrating sir. Maybe it was bcoz I lived in Japan with all their ostensible niceties (although they were fake little f**** at time too) that I see the rudeness here. What's the hurry people? I'd wager a bet that most of the twats that push and shove do virtually nothing positive in life anyway, oh gotta get to that international conference to save the world. Maybe the solution is a well timed expulsion of foul gas to blow them back. Sods!!

Life / Local Poles taking advantage of foreigners living in Poland [235]

I try not to see it but that would just be ignorance. My students know exactly what I'm talking about when I tell tales of inefficiency, dilly-dallying and shoving. How slow people can be to serve u and how quick 2 push u, what a horrid combo!! The taxi situation is OK cuz my girl is usually with me then but I let them know I speak Polish too so I think I'd be OK on my own. As for queues, hate them. I'm always courteous enough to give them space as I'm usually in no rush when i go shopping. Packing when I'm packing just does my nut in. I just push their things back now, pure and simple. I'll just give them a crystally composed look, safe in the knowledge that I'm not intimidated by most people I come across. The speed of service is so slow in public bodies. They almost act like, 'why should I serve u, convince me punk?'. Well, for starters, I need that thing. I have a good impression of Poles generally and have made friends here but they can be so rude. My girl sees it too. I saw the same in Scotland but to a much lesser extent.

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Stealing scrap metal requires opportunism. Steel scrap metal, now that's a different story isthatu, lol. I see tigers do it 4 u Miranda. Another good thing about Scotland, the soft drinks. Irn-Bru, Moray Cup and Raspberry Cordial from Sangs.

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Pussies in Ireland Frank? I've heard that the Irish lads are fair scrappers!!

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Miranda, just check it up in Wikipedia or Google it. At least we lay some claim to giving ourselves Lion status as the Lion Rampant is one of our cherished flags. My friend has a cool tattoo of it. What is it with Scotland and tattoos? Frank, u mean to say the Guiness and Murphy's have dulled ur senses already? It's only 9.25 in Ireland. Crack the Bushmills or Jamiesons out man and wheel out some jibber/banter

History / Could the truth "The Kremlin Fesses Up" at last be out? [21]

They took the easy way out, huh!? Polish people have been afforded many protections but when sth is so deep seated, it cannot just be shrugged off or conquered. Scars are lasting and cripple. Blessed is he who can keep fighting to overcome his fears in the face of adversity.

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

U r thinking again Frank, u impress me, lol. Noimmigration is back on the go btw, ur old sparring partner

History / Could the truth "The Kremlin Fesses Up" at last be out? [21]

Let them deny wasn't wrong. They have a right to take that stance but u know the truth. U know as well as I do that people twist the truth and put a different spin on things, in many areas of life. It's easy to get stuff on Youtube about his book but it sold thousands upon thousands of copies so u may be put on a waiting list. Amazon are reliable. His work was praised by many, he helped the Jersey Girls fill in some gaps and he cross-referenced his sources. Basically, he was thorough. He gave me a more balanced perspective but his leanings are more with conspiracy theorists, even though he set out to establish a factual basis.

UK, Ireland / Polish kids in UK education system [57]

Guess who's back, back again? Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back?! A bit of info noimmigration. The value of the pound has dropped. 1 pound is 4.8 złoty now so many Poles are talking about heading home. It was 6.2 złoty in 2005. Cleaning toilets will get them even less now. I did a CPE class yesterday and my student reckons that the British government is actually paying out more than ur figures would suggest. Back to the thread, many Polish kids are sharp, the teachers here say so anyway. I know some personally and they are cluey

History / Could the truth "The Kremlin Fesses Up" at last be out? [21]

Let them deny, let them draw their own conclusions but never pour scorn on others without due cause, that'd be a good approach. I'm not referring 2 u of course. U implicitly suggested that believe people knew this. Piecing threads together, can't beat it. Did u manage to get ur hands on The Terror Timeline by Paul Thompson? I can tell that u'd be engrossed in it

History / Could the truth "The Kremlin Fesses Up" at last be out? [21]

We already knew this but yesterdays papers to some are revelations to others.

History / Could the truth "The Kremlin Fesses Up" at last be out? [21]

Others have added to the veracity of those claims. Having apparatus in place with people like Hitler and Stalin was almost pointless. Their non-aggression pact was a joke!! But dragging this up now isn't the best idea. I'm not gonna go all technical and factual here, I just want to say that most Poles would be very angry and understandably so if they knew but Stalin was a bad egg, few liked him really. Why make Poles feel bad blood towards Russia now for the actions of a megalomaniac with an off-the-wall agenda?

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

I'm not an enemy of Ireland at all, I just like 2 argue sometimes. My mooting days are well in my past though. The Celtic Lion, hey yes!! I hope Frank watches this and conducts some verification steps. He'll find that Salmond may sometimes exaggerate certain things, but he's generally spot on. I'm from the NE of Scotland and he didn't spin any yarns about the Pentland Firth. CNBC, how did he land that interview? Best think about it!! The Lion will Roar!!

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Yes, but Frank was talking about Scotland getting substantial assistance from the Septics and I chipped in by saying that the IRA got support from Clinton. Where's the relevance? It lies in the fact that it gave them further capabilities to pursue a noble cause (I'm not defending the means BY ANY MEANS). U may not see it as a success for Ireland Szkotja 2007, but they did.

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

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let's give Ireland some credit here though. to show that the debate is fair. I'm not gonna blindly defend everything Scotland does just because I was born there. Keeping unemployment down is not, in itself, a major triumph but it could show that people are creative in the workforce and there are sufficient bodies to accommodate most people. We gotta applaud that!! But, let's not get into handouts from the USA. I said I wasn't gonna get into the IRA but all I need to say is IRA-USA, think about it!! Clinton did!!

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Scottish cities have achieved much. Look at Glasgow: 1990 European Capital of Culture
1999 UK city of Architecture+Design
2003 European Capital of Sport

Edinburgh hosts the biggest performing arts festival IN THE WORLD (Edinburgh Fringe), the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

There is a growing movement within Scotland towards independence. Sup from the nipple? Decent, educated folk seem to know that the relationship is mutually beneficial and England sucks our udders too!! I have no qualms with that. I'm not gonna be too critical about the IRA as that would be misplaced. There was no easy solution there.

Life / Polish weekends - more work or family time? [16]

They come to English lessons

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Takes a sly dog to know one, hehehe. Maybe like the Murphys, u r not bitter. R u gonna bring noimmigration out of hibernation?

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

I've just been provoking reactions from u Frank. Truth be told, it's hard for me to diss the Irish and mean it as I have an affinity for 'things Irish'. U2, Clannad, Enya and the Corrs on the singing front. Guinness is an institution. Irish pubs, I loved the one in Hiroshima, I often hung out there. U were so inept for a while, not taking arguments on but now u r alive. So, how are those spuds anyway?

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Well, Ireland seems to be strong, plenty of mussels in Galway. Do u wear 2 condoms when shafting Frank? To be sure, 2 be sure!! Why is it that the Irish are often the butt of the Scotsman, Englishman and Irishman jokes? LOL

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

When I'm looser, I'm not sore. I just wouldn't like to be a sore loser like u sunshine!!

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

We've beaten u 11 times in the last 17 years in rugby Frank, u've beaten us only 7 times. There's one back. Our economy is based on North Sea Oil, not sand, 2 back. Career is spelt as I wrote it, 3 back. It's executive, not excecutive, I'm in front!! I called it a Parliament not a government, sorry, just rubbing salt in the wounds now Frankie boy

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

I do pretty much. My thesis was on subsidiarity and I read a lot of good stuff likening the UK to a smaller scale version. Read Professor Golub, he's good. My old Prof, Prof Beaumont is also a leading authority on the key issues. The great thing is the diversity in the UK. I remember having a debate in Izumo, Japan, with my mate from Birmingham and his Welsh girl. They started to go hammer and tongs about what it means to be British but we should stop nagging and accept the richness of our respective cultures, especially Scotland's (wink)

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Just testing, it was Greece who joined in 1981. I am an EU major so I hopefully know my stuff. I studied it in my Honours year and my postgrad year. The point is that Scotland has a strong enough economy to sustain itself. Why does England hold onto us? The EU has curbed many of our powers of sovereignty. U imagine the English, sorry, British government to be omnipotent I think. We agree to disagree, agree?

Life / Do Polish people tend to stick together? [49]

Was this in Vienna? I met quite a few Polish people outside the Sudbahnhof who felt the same way. There were quite a few touts there who just caused problems. There were also many drivers who kept harassing me to accept their ride back to Krakow for cash. Why accept that when I already had a bus ticket back to Katowice? It was their pushiness that put me off

UK, Ireland / What's So Great About The UK? [416]

Ireland joined the EU in 1981 btw. Britain joined in 1972, taking effect as of Jan 1 1973