News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]

Szarlota, university requirements on paper and" unwrittten codes" are as different as chalk and cheese. What these two universities proclaim to be acceptable, and what they accept differ tremendously.

Some traditional values never die in the uk ,as in any country it is because of this that England will always be classed as an eccentric country.

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]


szarlotka, I do not want to fight with you, I think that you are quite a liberal minded person, but French is complusory, maybe because of the fact that they are our direct neighbours ,wether we like it or not! and secondly because it was a prerequisite to get into the best universities, this may have changed recently. Maybe someone on this forum has the up-to-date policy on the entrance requirements for Oxford and Cambridge.

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]


"Never argue in the face of ignorance", that is what I was taught, and it is so true!

Love / Help, Polish men are very complicated! [51]


Thats the crazy house in the centre of Sopot, is he from Gdansk? Great place is Sopot.

Food / baby food in Poland - culture differences in feeding babies. [23]


Sorry. I apoligise I just thought you were one of those fanatics.

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]

Please read up on history before exchanging such a futile response.

Food / baby food in Poland - culture differences in feeding babies. [23]


Hours of anxiety, waiting for their mothers to return and release them from this abandonment that they feel every day. Toddler groups, accompanied by parents are a perfect example to provide social interaction, secure in the knowledge that their mothers are supporting them.

"cut your cloth accordingly is what I say"

Life / So it's hit me too, isolation in Poland [46]


I found that also, you don't really have to speak polish,the majority of people speak english. I have been in many situations in Poland where the entire group are speaking English, even though they are Polish, to show their respect. I say to them it's okay speak in Polish I understand I just cannot speak back, but they never do, or if they do they say sorry, speak in polish and them someone translates it back into English.

People just like being around people similar to themselves and feel comfortable with no matter what the nationality is.

Food / baby food in Poland - culture differences in feeding babies. [23]


Do you realise what a load of rubbish you "breast are best" people spout and how much damage you cause to peoples lives.

Go with the flow with your baby if they need more use formula milk . The most important part is to spend your time with your child and not stuff it off with a childminder, like many people do.

The child will remember being stuffed off with a childminder, but will forget totally being breastfed.

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]


I never said I did not like the French, if you quote something of this nature please have the evidence to back it up. There is a huge difference between unforgiving and disliking something.

The majority of ex-pats live in France for the weather and the wine and very little else. Half of them don't even speak the French language, or they murder it.

The reason why French is "obligratory" in schools, is quite simple without it you cannot get into some of the best universities in the uk.

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]


With the British of course, we can never really forgive them. That is despite the fact that they speak a wonderful language, and could probably make any language sound great.

Love / Confused English man: is she stringing me along or is she confused? [62]


Well tell us the full situation the!

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]


I do not deny this, however you are not one of them,

I have acquainted with the Potocka family in Krakow, she is a good laugh, and very very open.

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]


All except Mr French Noble, from fantasy Island. I reckon he must to two hundred and five years of age, still it would be nice to know how he lasted son long!

Travel / Where is the best seaside resort in Poland? [12]


Just take a boat from Sopot to Hel, how long 30 mins, dont even bother to drive it makes no sense.

Travel / Where is the best seaside resort in Poland? [12]


Yep Sopot is the place, great beaches, not too built up with Mcdonalds and all the fast food rubbish. Easy to visit Gdansk, and overall a great place, 40 mins from Marlborgh Castle(spelt wrong I know) by train. Hel just over the water, you can go there for the day there is an aquarium and visit the last house in Poland.

I love this place, and the people are great. Really good for families too, as the beach is super, and you can walk to Gydinia along the seafront, or cycle to Gdansk with the cycling paths.

You can always say to your friends that you have been to Hel and back in one day!

Life / Wonderful Poland.......but the attitude of Polish people [150]


Sounds like a great little "inter-bred village", I bet there is loads of creative talent coming out of this village!

To allow strangers in, especially from other countries would force them to open their closed little minds, and force them out of their comfort zone,and into reality.

Life / Wonderful Poland.......but the attitude of Polish people [150]

Oh yes the time on the Polish forums must be in Polish. Sorry.

Yes I agree with you those nasty worms can can spread malicious gossip around, especially as they travel around so quickly. Generally people in the country are less accepting at first, but very sincere in the end. I suppose that they just do not like change of any kind, or any new people in the village. Are you in North Yorkshire? a beautuful part of the world to those who have never been.

Life / Wonderful Poland.......but the attitude of Polish people [150]

That is strange, as I am looking at the english open countryside and time is 22.21. Maybe there is a slight time difference in your english countryside of l hour. Which english countryside are you in?

Life / Wonderful Poland.......but the attitude of Polish people [150]

I think that racism comes with the "narrow-minded approach" to life, by all nations. It may be generated by people who have travelled to host countries, for periods of time, but may well have refused to integrate, because of either low-self esteem problems, superiority illusions they have, especially in countries that they percieive to be sub-standard to their own. (ie they become king of their empire because they are able to employ people to do the menial tasks, normally undertaken by themselves in their own country).

Others may undermine a country, and people less fortunate than themselves to make themselves look good.

All in all racism is not good for any country, as it achieves nothing, absolutely nothing.

Life / Where to buy a Moses basket in Poland? [14]

Oh how beautiful a little baby girl, how proud you must be. Is it your first baby? There are no better treasures in life than children. Hope everything goes well for you all.Take care.

Life / DO ORDINARY POLES DRINK ALCOHOL BEFORE NOON? [25]


You have no real idea of culture do you !It maybe Albanian culture but it is certainly not British.

Life / DO ORDINARY POLES DRINK ALCOHOL BEFORE NOON? [25]

Of course perfectly acceptable in Albania, but you know what never in England!

Life / DO ORDINARY POLES DRINK ALCOHOL BEFORE NOON? [25]


Explains it all really!

Life / Question for British Ex-Pats in Krakow [18]


It is now closed down, the one just off Grodska Street

UK, Ireland / Polish chef jailed for double rape in Leeds. [42]


There are "nutters" everywhere and in every walk of life. It just becomes sensationalised and sells downmarket tabloids if the nutter comes from Poland, something a bit different. It actually detracts from the main issue, which is a person has been traumatised, probably for the rest of her life, and may need councelling for the rest of her life, but of course this is insignificant because it does not sell newspapers.

UK, Ireland / What is in Poland that England doesn't have? [142]


I would be grateful if you could explain. Do you mean when many of your academics were persecuted under the Russian's. I would just like to know a little more from a Polish view, rather than from international history that one reads. Thanks.

UK, Ireland / What is in Poland that England doesn't have? [142]

It is true these places are extremely beautiful, as are the places described by Sir George.

Each place whether it be England or Poland are captured for their natural creative beauty and individualism, therefore it is totally unfair to to state that one is better than the other.

Life / Polish rock band - O.N.A [14]

What about the group red guitars? if they are still alive

Love / My polish ex threatens to commit suicide after separation [62]


People who have a full scale conversation about suicide, don't actually commit suicide. (It is an attention seeking device) The ones who actually commit suicide do not discuss it with anyone.

I guess that you just attract the insecure ones!