Matyjasz
1 Mar 2007
Language / "polish pig" - is it offensive? [41]
In Poland we call them dogs.
In the US only police officers are referred to as pigs.
In Poland we call them dogs.
Matyjasz
1 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / 700 are arriving every day from Eastern Europe into Britain [50]
The same here in Poland, with the exception that 2 million of potential future tax payers in their best reproductive age emigrated outside our country. Who is going to work for my pension if they and their children decide not to come back? Hard question. I guess everybody has their problems. :)
As to the comments on pension, we are constantly being told to save for our future because a pension will not be enough,
The same here in Poland, with the exception that 2 million of potential future tax payers in their best reproductive age emigrated outside our country. Who is going to work for my pension if they and their children decide not to come back? Hard question. I guess everybody has their problems. :)
Matyjasz
1 Mar 2007
UK, Ireland / Irish Thoughts on Britain and the British and vice versa [53]
Ermm, would 600 years be OK? :) (thinking here about Silesians)
OK, didn't wanted to interrupt. Quite interesting topic.
I cannot immagine that Poles can feel the same about polish language even if i.e. German laungage would help us with economic success.Even when was the time Poland wasn't exist on the map of the world divided by Russia, Germany and Austria and after....
well try 700 years of occupation first - that'll chaange that for you
Ermm, would 600 years be OK? :) (thinking here about Silesians)
OK, didn't wanted to interrupt. Quite interesting topic.
Matyjasz
28 Feb 2007
UK, Ireland / 700 are arriving every day from Eastern Europe into Britain [50]
It's all good peter. I'm not worrying at all. I understand that Britons are worried about the huge influx of east Europeans. Frankly, if suddenly there was a similar influx of Brits too Poland the situation would be the same. Our government would be constantly criticized, immigrants demonized, etc… Instead of thinking how to resolve new occurring problems, the papers would only come up with more and more accusations and apocalyptical visions of near future.
Still, Britons did more than enough to ensure that the new arrivals feel comfortable in their new home. Sometimes even they overdone it a little bit... :)
It's all good peter. I'm not worrying at all. I understand that Britons are worried about the huge influx of east Europeans. Frankly, if suddenly there was a similar influx of Brits too Poland the situation would be the same. Our government would be constantly criticized, immigrants demonized, etc… Instead of thinking how to resolve new occurring problems, the papers would only come up with more and more accusations and apocalyptical visions of near future.
Still, Britons did more than enough to ensure that the new arrivals feel comfortable in their new home. Sometimes even they overdone it a little bit... :)
Matyjasz
28 Feb 2007
Life / What are Poles going to do if there are to live with other nations? [109]
They will do the same thing what Africans, Asians and south Americans would do if there was an influx of Poles to their countries.
Actually I think that that those immigrants would be better treated in Poland than vice versa. :)
what is going to do the poles when they have to live with africans asians south americans ..............
They will do the same thing what Africans, Asians and south Americans would do if there was an influx of Poles to their countries.
Actually I think that that those immigrants would be better treated in Poland than vice versa. :)
Matyjasz
28 Feb 2007
UK, Ireland / 700 are arriving every day from Eastern Europe into Britain [50]
I wasn't trying to imply that peterweg supported this article. I saw his other comments on this board so it didn't even crossed my mind to think so. It's just that this topic was repeated so many times here that I'm seriously thinking of going to uk myself and dragging my country men back home by force. Maybe that will put a stop to this whole situation. :)
I don't think peterweg is supporting the article, but pointing it out as another piece of scaremongering by sections of the British Press
I wasn't trying to imply that peterweg supported this article. I saw his other comments on this board so it didn't even crossed my mind to think so. It's just that this topic was repeated so many times here that I'm seriously thinking of going to uk myself and dragging my country men back home by force. Maybe that will put a stop to this whole situation. :)
Matyjasz
28 Feb 2007
UK, Ireland / 700 are arriving every day from Eastern Europe into Britain [50]
There already has been a similar topic discussed on the board: https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/uk-ireland/poles-claiming-state-benefit-cost-3814/
I think that ukpolska's answer was the most interesting:
Personally I say, "shut the doors and send the Poles back home". At least this topic will stop hunting us. :)
There already has been a similar topic discussed on the board: https://polishforums.com/archives/2005-2009/uk-ireland/poles-claiming-state-benefit-cost-3814/
I think that ukpolska's answer was the most interesting:
But hang on a moment - these 510,000 registered immigrants are all legal, and captured in the tax system. Let's assume they all earn the minimum wage only, work for 40 hours a week, and earn GBP 214. Working 45 weeks per year, total income is GBP 9630, and total income tax and national insurance payable GBP 1257. This means the UK govt. gets some GBP 641 million in tax receipts from immigrants - 10 times the amount paid out - and guess what - the balance is spent on services for the rest of us.(OK - the govt. may waste it on silly foreign adventures, but that's another problem).
Personally I say, "shut the doors and send the Poles back home". At least this topic will stop hunting us. :)
Matyjasz
27 Feb 2007
Life / Cell phone options in Poland? [55]
A slap in the face and a kick in the crotch! :)
20 pound and they will give me mor than the telephone number
A slap in the face and a kick in the crotch! :)
Matyjasz
27 Feb 2007
Life / Cell phone options in Poland? [55]
Just because no Polish girl wanted to give you her telephone number doesn't mean that we don't use them, you know. :)
didnt know they use cell phones
Just because no Polish girl wanted to give you her telephone number doesn't mean that we don't use them, you know. :)
Matyjasz
27 Feb 2007
History / Secret Society/Secret Police in Poland [47]
Templars also were present in Poland. They sent some troops to help Henryk II Pobożny to fight the Mongols in the XIII century if I remember correctly. It seems that after the decline of their organization Teutonic Knights started to successfully replace them though.
knights templar
Templars also were present in Poland. They sent some troops to help Henryk II Pobożny to fight the Mongols in the XIII century if I remember correctly. It seems that after the decline of their organization Teutonic Knights started to successfully replace them though.
Matyjasz
27 Feb 2007
History / Secret Society/Secret Police in Poland [47]
I know that the last Polish king, Stanisław August Poniatowski was a free mason, as well as the first Polish president, Gabriel Narutowicz or the man that appears in Polish national anthem, general Henryk Dąbrowski.
One of the biggest free mason book collections in Europe are gathered at Adam Mickiewicz's University in Poznań. And I also know about one of their past assembly places located in Wielkopolska, so if you are really interested in this stuff you can go and visit it next time you will be here, Fisz. It's in Dobrzyń.
PS: American president that promoted reemergence of independent Poland in the early XX century, Woodrow Wilson, also was a free mason. Coincidence? :) :)
What about PL freemasons and their pyramids in the middle of PL nowhere.
I know that the last Polish king, Stanisław August Poniatowski was a free mason, as well as the first Polish president, Gabriel Narutowicz or the man that appears in Polish national anthem, general Henryk Dąbrowski.
One of the biggest free mason book collections in Europe are gathered at Adam Mickiewicz's University in Poznań. And I also know about one of their past assembly places located in Wielkopolska, so if you are really interested in this stuff you can go and visit it next time you will be here, Fisz. It's in Dobrzyń.
PS: American president that promoted reemergence of independent Poland in the early XX century, Woodrow Wilson, also was a free mason. Coincidence? :) :)
Matyjasz
27 Feb 2007
UK, Ireland / English food - unhealthy? [52]
74 years of eating tasty pork vs 100 years of eating only healthy, low fat products...Errmmmm, 74 is the way to go. :)
Back on topic, food has a direct relationship to life expectancy, Poland has a life expectancy of 74 years versus 76 years in the UK. The fact is eating Pork is very unhealthy, and preserved meats especially so.
74 years of eating tasty pork vs 100 years of eating only healthy, low fat products...Errmmmm, 74 is the way to go. :)
Matyjasz
27 Feb 2007
UK, Ireland / English food - unhealthy? [52]
I hate when people manipulate with facts, but can't be mad at people expressing their views. You are right that existence of a forum would be pointless if people weren't able to say what they think.
Don't pay any attention to PB. All that "personal trips" are just a waste of time and energy.
And as for Polish cuisine, I agree it is rather fatty, but according to some last year survey Poles are the third thinnest nation in Europe (don’t remember if it was just EU or Europe in general) so it can’t be that unhealthy. :)
Yes, these are the ones I'm talking about. Unfortunately I never tried them so I can't be of any help here for you. :( Maybe some UK residents will care to help here?
thank you. I appreciate your support. What is the point of a forum if you cant express an opinion.
I hate when people manipulate with facts, but can't be mad at people expressing their views. You are right that existence of a forum would be pointless if people weren't able to say what they think.
Don't pay any attention to PB. All that "personal trips" are just a waste of time and energy.
And as for Polish cuisine, I agree it is rather fatty, but according to some last year survey Poles are the third thinnest nation in Europe (don’t remember if it was just EU or Europe in general) so it can’t be that unhealthy. :)
I suppose this expensive organic food is like a lot standard products in Poland. Where i can find these NATURAL vegetables etc????
Yes, these are the ones I'm talking about. Unfortunately I never tried them so I can't be of any help here for you. :( Maybe some UK residents will care to help here?
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Food / Common Pastry in Polish Bakery? [19]
Yes, it is. :) I don't feel like sleeping right now.
PS: I don't think we are allowed to talk in private here. Met me in off-topic lounge. And take some wine with you. :)
Yes, it is. :) I don't feel like sleeping right now.
PS: I don't think we are allowed to talk in private here. Met me in off-topic lounge. And take some wine with you. :)
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Food / Common Pastry in Polish Bakery? [19]
No problem. I would also add "rogale"
It's basically the same as everywhere I think.
No problem. I would also add "rogale"
While we're on the subject, what is a common candy and a common sweet drink in Poland?
It's basically the same as everywhere I think.
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Food / Common Pastry in Polish Bakery? [19]
It's just a regional name used in Wielkopolska region for "drożdżówka". My online translator tells me that an English equivalent would be "scone" or "bun". Lets wait for Krysia to verify this though.
It's just a regional name used in Wielkopolska region for "drożdżówka". My online translator tells me that an English equivalent would be "scone" or "bun". Lets wait for Krysia to verify this though.
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
UK, Ireland / English food - unhealthy? [52]
I'm not sure if Polish shops in the UK sell good natural products.
Have you tried organic food? Personally never tried them, but maybe that would be a perfect solution for you?
Where to buy good natural products besides Polish shops?
I'm not sure if Polish shops in the UK sell good natural products.
Have you tried organic food? Personally never tried them, but maybe that would be a perfect solution for you?
Matyjasz
26 Feb 2007
Polonia / Germans: Do Poles like them or dislike them? [217]
My God, what next? A white man being the most popular rapper or something?
Wait a minute, wait a minute.... Hold the Armageddon! I just noticed that it's more about Siemens, Braun und Volkswagen rather than Hans, Ernst, Helga or other Bertha. Ufff, that was close. :)
Why are you so mean Klaus?
I'm German, that's vat ve do! :)
PS: Welcome to the forum a German. I'm glad you enjoy it. :)
Sorry Iwona....I'm a bit late and you and your friends have it wrong (like often enough)
Do you read per chance the latest world wide popularity survey (Anhold Nation Brand Index)?
Germany comes in second just after Great Britain!
Do you read per chance the latest world wide popularity survey (Anhold Nation Brand Index)?
Germany comes in second just after Great Britain!
My God, what next? A white man being the most popular rapper or something?
Wait a minute, wait a minute.... Hold the Armageddon! I just noticed that it's more about Siemens, Braun und Volkswagen rather than Hans, Ernst, Helga or other Bertha. Ufff, that was close. :)
so when they say germans are rude arrogant beerbellied bureaucrats in lederhosen its not too far from the truth...?
Why are you so mean Klaus?
I'm German, that's vat ve do! :)
PS: Welcome to the forum a German. I'm glad you enjoy it. :)
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007
Love / Foreigners in relationships with Poles - do your in-laws accept you? [66]
Very true, and my point here was to actually show you that it was you who judged those girls here for certain, and not the other way around. I'm sure that your girlfriend told you that her friends asked about a lot of things: what is the color of your eyes, the color of your hair, are you muscular, what are your hobbies, etc... I bet that the religion related question was just one of many, but still it managed to make you jump into some conclusions. People have the tendency to hear what they want to hear. Poles have the opinion to be conservative and ultra-catholic (whatever that means). There is something to it. It's true we are generally more religious than westerners but we are more liberal then you think. We never experienced a major religion conflict so there is no negative stereotype about protestants whatsoever. The question about your faith was more than likely triggered by curiosity than a need to judge people. Just my 2p worth. :)
As human beings - we catergorise, label and make judgements without intending or meaning too. We apply defaults, preceptions on experiences, past instances in a nano second
its behavioral science baby!
its behavioral science baby!
Very true, and my point here was to actually show you that it was you who judged those girls here for certain, and not the other way around. I'm sure that your girlfriend told you that her friends asked about a lot of things: what is the color of your eyes, the color of your hair, are you muscular, what are your hobbies, etc... I bet that the religion related question was just one of many, but still it managed to make you jump into some conclusions. People have the tendency to hear what they want to hear. Poles have the opinion to be conservative and ultra-catholic (whatever that means). There is something to it. It's true we are generally more religious than westerners but we are more liberal then you think. We never experienced a major religion conflict so there is no negative stereotype about protestants whatsoever. The question about your faith was more than likely triggered by curiosity than a need to judge people. Just my 2p worth. :)
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007
Love / Foreigners in relationships with Poles - do your in-laws accept you? [66]
Judgments? Why do you think they would judge you and not just want to know a little bit more about you?
i dont like that, that they felt I had to ask what faith i was, as they would have made a judgement about me, without ever having met me and THAT is what i dont like.
Judgments? Why do you think they would judge you and not just want to know a little bit more about you?
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007
Love / Foreigners in relationships with Poles - do your in-laws accept you? [66]
From this statement:
True. :)
i didnt presume anything, I cannot see where you got that conclusion from
From this statement:
The funny thing was, that all her friends would ask her (she told me) was I a catholic. i dont like that
, i was raised a catholic but i would never let that hinder my love.
, i was raised a catholic but i would never let that hinder my love.
and you dont have to 'choose' a faith to be married, you can just get married in a registry office without the interference of religion at all!
True. :)
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007
Love / Foreigners in relationships with Poles - do your in-laws accept you? [66]
Good to know. :)
If one partner is of a different faith I guess it can complicate getting married. One would have to choose in which faith to do it, but that doesn't mean that Poles wouldn’t go for it. Why do you automatically presume that we are against such marriages?
In case you didn't know, Polish men have a terrible reputation for drinking & cheating.
Good to know. :)
The funny thing was, that all her friends would ask her (she told me) was I a catholic. i dont like that, i was raised a catholic but i would never let that hinder my love. Nor her's but she just said it was funny and typical polish reaction, i guess i cant blame them, I know it was an Irish atitude too.
If one partner is of a different faith I guess it can complicate getting married. One would have to choose in which faith to do it, but that doesn't mean that Poles wouldn’t go for it. Why do you automatically presume that we are against such marriages?
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007
History / Poland has paid £68 Million for helping UK in WW2 [168]
It was Woodrow Wilson, and it was 14 points not 18, nor 13. :)
PS: France actually was the biggest supporter of the idea of a fully sovereign and independent Poland. Of course the main reason why they did it wasn't because they felt sympathetic for the Polish nation, but rather because they wanted to weaken Germany and separate them from Bolshevik Russia... Still, their involvement can’t be forgotten. :)
(i'm drawing a blank right now, can't remember whether it was 13 points or 18, or the President's name...srry) but the story is true. taught in US history classes to all 9th graders. very basic stuff here.
It was Woodrow Wilson, and it was 14 points not 18, nor 13. :)
PS: France actually was the biggest supporter of the idea of a fully sovereign and independent Poland. Of course the main reason why they did it wasn't because they felt sympathetic for the Polish nation, but rather because they wanted to weaken Germany and separate them from Bolshevik Russia... Still, their involvement can’t be forgotten. :)
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007
History / Polish Jews - they changed their Jewish surnames to Polish [532]
What is exactly the purpose of this thread? :(
What is exactly the purpose of this thread? :(
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007
UK, Ireland / Heavy drinking culture in the UK - is it still the same in Poland? [69]
Don't be silly. Just because there are more polish food products being sold now in GB doesn't mean that Poles insist on everything being Polish. :)
But just a little bit... :)
:) One would also find some aggressive drunkards, especially if drugs are also involved, but I agree that in general we are just a bunch of happy drunkards. :)
My problem with them is that they seem to insist on everything being Polish!!
Don't be silly. Just because there are more polish food products being sold now in GB doesn't mean that Poles insist on everything being Polish. :)
and they all seem to have a chip in their shoulders about World War Two etc.....
But just a little bit... :)
they get loud, but not the kind of loud when they start screaming: "hey....hey.... I love you man....no no, i really do.....and i'm not just say..sy...sayin that cuz i'm drunk man....i love you"
:) One would also find some aggressive drunkards, especially if drugs are also involved, but I agree that in general we are just a bunch of happy drunkards. :)
Matyjasz
25 Feb 2007