ShawnH
19 Sep 2009
Food / Is it just me, or is the Polish diet rather unhealthy? [119]
And that is quite controlable. If you make them yourself.
take away the sodium aspect.
And that is quite controlable. If you make them yourself.
ShawnH
19 Sep 2009
Travel / Alcohol on trains in Poland [40]
Once again, the case of the minority ruining it for the majority.
Once again, the case of the minority ruining it for the majority.
ShawnH
19 Sep 2009
News / WHY DOES POLAND, EU PERMIT FLOOD OF CHINA JUNK? [40]
A balanced economy needs to have a range of products, services, sectors etc. Relying on "one" major element is a risk to the overall well being of the society as a whole. We can't all be bankers, doctors and lawyers, as there are people who just don't have what it takes or the interest in those fields. There needs to be an option other than McDonalds, Wal-mart and the likes. Manufacturing provides well paying jobs for many people. Relying on China to provide manufactured goods takes those people from the domestic economy out of the picture in the sense that they cannot afford the products and services the Chinese offer. You end up creating unemployment, underemployment and a welfare state when you let your manufacturing sector fail. On the other hand, I don't think you can continue paying them what unions demand. There has to be balance in order to prevent the spread between rich and poor from growing.
A balanced economy needs to have a range of products, services, sectors etc. Relying on "one" major element is a risk to the overall well being of the society as a whole. We can't all be bankers, doctors and lawyers, as there are people who just don't have what it takes or the interest in those fields. There needs to be an option other than McDonalds, Wal-mart and the likes. Manufacturing provides well paying jobs for many people. Relying on China to provide manufactured goods takes those people from the domestic economy out of the picture in the sense that they cannot afford the products and services the Chinese offer. You end up creating unemployment, underemployment and a welfare state when you let your manufacturing sector fail. On the other hand, I don't think you can continue paying them what unions demand. There has to be balance in order to prevent the spread between rich and poor from growing.
ShawnH
19 Sep 2009
News / WHY DOES POLAND, EU PERMIT FLOOD OF CHINA JUNK? [40]
Dewalt for me, thanks.
Black&Decker than some Chinese effort.
Dewalt for me, thanks.
ShawnH
17 Sep 2009
Life / How often do you think Poles smile :) [58]
Was that a shot against Americans? It is possible for Americans to be sincere, and to really enjoy working with people, you know....
We are not talking about insincere American false/fake staff in customer service here. I'm talking about real people with real humanity.
Was that a shot against Americans? It is possible for Americans to be sincere, and to really enjoy working with people, you know....
ShawnH
17 Sep 2009
Life / How often do you think Poles smile :) [58]
Was it always like that? If not, what changed?
In Polish culture you usually don't smile at strangers.
it might get you into trouble
Was it always like that? If not, what changed?
ShawnH
17 Sep 2009
Life / How often do you think Poles smile :) [58]
If you got to really know them, and they didn't smile, I would not trust them either. But some people really need to get to know you before they feel comfortable around them.
Maybe some people don't smile because they need some dental work.
i wouldn't trust a person who never smiles!!
If you got to really know them, and they didn't smile, I would not trust them either. But some people really need to get to know you before they feel comfortable around them.
Maybe some people don't smile because they need some dental work.
ShawnH
17 Sep 2009
Life / How often do you think Poles smile :) [58]
Don't confuse smiling with squinting. :-)
My wife is suffering from Ragweed allergies, and she hasn't been smiling too much lately.
when the weather is hot and sunny people tend to smile more ?
Don't confuse smiling with squinting. :-)
Maybe some people don't feel good because they might have sinus or allergies problems
My wife is suffering from Ragweed allergies, and she hasn't been smiling too much lately.
ShawnH
17 Sep 2009
Life / How often do you think Poles smile :) [58]
Come to think of it, I don't think I would trust somebody who smiles all the time. It is not natural.
You know, I was just thinking that.
;-)
Not smiling to everybody?
Come to think of it, I don't think I would trust somebody who smiles all the time. It is not natural.
But until you know them they are usually rather "closed". Then they open up completely. :)
You know, I was just thinking that.
;-)
ShawnH
17 Sep 2009
Life / How often do you think Poles smile :) [58]
I think that if you know them, they really open up, and can laugh and smile like everybody else. If you don't know them, they come off as kind of serious. They just need to get to know you to open up.
I think that if you know them, they really open up, and can laugh and smile like everybody else. If you don't know them, they come off as kind of serious. They just need to get to know you to open up.
ShawnH
17 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / An emergency, Embassy information and advice [9]
47 Portland Place
London W1B 1JH
Tel : 0870 774 2700
Fax : 0207 291 35 75; 0207 291 35 76
E-mail : polishembassy@polishembassy.org.uk
47 Portland Place
London W1B 1JH
Tel : 0870 774 2700
Fax : 0207 291 35 75; 0207 291 35 76
E-mail : polishembassy@polishembassy.org.uk
ShawnH
11 Sep 2009
News / What needs to happen in the world so that Poland and Russia form alliance? [297]
Depends on the exchange rate that day. As of today, 1 Euro = 4.1603674 Polish zloty - approximately.
How much Złoty go in one Euro?
Depends on the exchange rate that day. As of today, 1 Euro = 4.1603674 Polish zloty - approximately.
ShawnH
11 Sep 2009
News / 'The Shrine' movie - set in Poland [9]
I don't think it portrays Poles in the best light. We all know that the evil ones in Europe are the............
I don't think it portrays Poles in the best light. We all know that the evil ones in Europe are the............
ShawnH
10 Sep 2009
News / The most spectacular errors in Polish politics. [264]
Shouldn't that be "official", as in 'a puppet state of the Soviet Union'? Puppet State
I described it as "official", as in 'recognised by the world as the government of Poland'.
Shouldn't that be "official", as in 'a puppet state of the Soviet Union'? Puppet State
Puppet states of the Soviet Union after 1939
Finnish Democratic Republic.....
As Soviet forces prevailed over the German Army on the Eastern Front during the Second World War, the Soviet Union supported the creation of communist governments in Eastern Europe. Specifically, the People's Republics in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland were dominated by the Soviet Union........
Poland (1944-1947) - The war-time governments under the Polish Committee of National Liberation, the Provisional Government of the Republic of Poland, and the Provisional Government of National Unity.
Finnish Democratic Republic.....
As Soviet forces prevailed over the German Army on the Eastern Front during the Second World War, the Soviet Union supported the creation of communist governments in Eastern Europe. Specifically, the People's Republics in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland were dominated by the Soviet Union........
Poland (1944-1947) - The war-time governments under the Polish Committee of National Liberation, the Provisional Government of the Republic of Poland, and the Provisional Government of National Unity.
ShawnH
10 Sep 2009
ShawnH
10 Sep 2009
History / Who are Kaszubians? [6]
Poles who emigrated to Canada in the 1850's settled in an area now known as Kaszuby.
Poles who emigrated to Canada in the 1850's settled in an area now known as Kaszuby.
ShawnH
9 Sep 2009
History / What would Europe look like with Polish-Lithuanian-Ukrainian Commonwealth today [209]
Lets start a petition!
Lets start a petition!
ShawnH
9 Sep 2009
Life / Poland Vodka Production and alcohol drinking culture [16]
The truth is over rated. It is easier and more fun to propogate a bunch of lies.
The truth is over rated. It is easier and more fun to propogate a bunch of lies.
ShawnH
8 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / Thinking about moving to Canada [12]
Only for 6 months of the year. The other 6, he just has to avoid the construction pylons whilst driving!
You are going to freeze,, are you crazy:)
Only for 6 months of the year. The other 6, he just has to avoid the construction pylons whilst driving!
ShawnH
8 Sep 2009
ShawnH
8 Sep 2009
News / What is the Polish version of Yahoo Answers? [8]
And sometimes right, and usually heavily debated.
But PF answer much quicker.
And sometimes right, and usually heavily debated.
ShawnH
8 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / Polish Restaurants in Montreal [15]
Certainly not the way it is made in this house! I did have one deep fried in a PL Restaurant, once. Can't say I enjoyed it as much then, either.
Sweet and Gooey.
Yes, we did!
Blasphemy!!!
Certainly not the way it is made in this house! I did have one deep fried in a PL Restaurant, once. Can't say I enjoyed it as much then, either.
what is that?
Sweet and Gooey.
It looks like you had fun.
Yes, we did!
ShawnH
7 Sep 2009
News / Microsoft Poland whitens a black face in its advert [130]
For sure...youtube.com/v/ri61lBfMBu0
Well he wasnt the same
For sure...youtube.com/v/ri61lBfMBu0
ShawnH
7 Sep 2009
Life / Need to change up quite a lot of Polish coins- where's the best place to go? [4]
And irritating every check out girl you have come across in the process.
I would suggest making amends for your devious ways, and pay for everything under 10zloty in coins - in 5 or 10 groszy increments if at all possible. I am sure you would delight every check out girl in your travels.
The girlfriend and I have been saving all of our loose change for a few months now
And irritating every check out girl you have come across in the process.
I would suggest making amends for your devious ways, and pay for everything under 10zloty in coins - in 5 or 10 groszy increments if at all possible. I am sure you would delight every check out girl in your travels.
ShawnH
7 Sep 2009
Love / Polish Girls Reputation [231]
Sorry, I am a little slow on the uptake. What's the problem?
could your society ever fix a problem when you refuse to acknowledge the problem in the first place...
Sorry, I am a little slow on the uptake. What's the problem?
ShawnH
6 Sep 2009
Love / Sense of well being with polish women [10]
Sometimes you do, sometimes you don't.
:-)
Sorry, I couldn't disappoint :)
Sometimes you do, sometimes you don't.
:-)
ShawnH
6 Sep 2009
ShawnH
5 Sep 2009
Life / Polish culture differences from the rest of Europe. [19]
Some are, some aren't. Much like any culture, for the most part.
polish people very nice
Some are, some aren't. Much like any culture, for the most part.
ShawnH
1 Sep 2009
News / The Polish Economy and its future [101]
southern
I think they have some crises of their own to worry about.
southern
I think they have some crises of their own to worry about.
ShawnH
1 Sep 2009
Food / ANYBODY MAKE HOME-MADE KIEŁBASA? [21]
Get some of those film maker friends to document it. It would make a great movie!
I'll try to take the pictures next time my dad does!
Get some of those film maker friends to document it. It would make a great movie!