UK, Ireland / Do many British carry knives? [60]

This is pretty topical right now as there have been 2 young people stabbed to death in London this week in separate incidents. One outside McDonalds in the busiest shopping street in London at 5pm. The government is now calling for a serious crack down on knife crime and they are introducing scanner like machines in some areas where people can be checked for knives. Most knife and gun crime is gang related, so dont join a gang kids, it aint cool.

USA, Canada / Zubrowka vodka in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver? Mazowiecka Zytnia? [15]


good point.. they most certainly are!

Love / I work in a bank and employed a Polish girl - help required please [30]

well maybe you should get it in writing from him that if you are to have a relationship and it doesnt work out that he wont sack you.. however, it will undoubtedly become too difficult for you to stay if he owns the company. Although it it does work out you could become his partner in both business and pleasure, so could be great. I would try to think about the longer term of what you want in terms of both your career and your love life.. say in a few years time, and not just the here and now.

Life / Smoking ban - will this be coming to Poland like other EU countries? [183]

Lets quit the debate about the perils of smoking as it could run forever.. so is there an answer to the original question? has this issue been discussed in Poland and any indication of when it is likely (or not) to be implemented?

Love / I work in a bank and employed a Polish girl - help required please [30]

never date the boss.. its as simple as that. If you do, you will have to face the very real possibility of being disliked by your colleagues and out of work or in a very difficult situation if and when the relationship fails. Also, you should check your company's policies on this as you could both potentially end up getting sacked. Not worth the effort. If you really like each other, then I would look for another job, before you start dating.

Life / What people from Poland know about South America? [15]

I know lots about South America, but as Im not Polish I guess it doesnt count.

Love / Don't Polish men fall for British women? [57]

well so long as they are willing to share the rent and bills, why not. Ive got a garden too and a tent.. so plenty of room. Could have a rota system for my bed.

Life / Smoking ban - will this be coming to Poland like other EU countries? [183]


now that sounds like a Polish mentality.. or at least the ones I know anyway.

Life / What is Poland's favorite ciggarette? Which brands are the most popular? [46]

I smoke Marlboro Menthol if I cant get slim, but they are much stronger. The slim ones are very mild and look nice and ladylike.

Smoking hot Poles.. yeah, bring it on.

Love / Don't Polish men fall for British women? [57]


Is he gonna multiply..like a pyramid scheme? They never told me that at the store, I might have to get a refund.. Ive only got a 1 bed flat.

Life / What is Poland's favorite ciggarette? Which brands are the most popular? [46]

Never smoked my whole life and took it up at the age of 40! I blame the Polish influence myself.

Love / Don't Polish men fall for British women? [57]

I have one at home (a polish male). He's pretty good but it does help if you are a Catholic and like to cook and clean.

Life / Smoking ban - will this be coming to Poland like other EU countries? [183]


it definitely does have something to do with the smoking ban. It is the same in my home town.. 5 out of 10 pubs have closed since the ban came in. It is bad for the pub trade (especially for those publicans who smoke, but can no longer do so in their own homes), which is why I think there should be a choice of smoking and non-smoking establishments. You antis can go and have a smoke free time and us grave dodgers can enjoy killing ourselves and those around us.

Life / What is Poland's favorite ciggarette? Which brands are the most popular? [46]


I only ever smoke Slim Menthols.. they are pretty hard to get hold of in the UK. I can buy some Greek ones called Vogue at my local shop.. but mainly Slim Menthols are only found in mainland Europe.. strange.

Life / Smoking ban - will this be coming to Poland like other EU countries? [183]


Actually I do, I was a non smoker for many years and had to tolerate cigarette smoke in public place. Now I choose to smoke but cant go clubbing or to the pub and do so, so we are both being discriminated against. I am just trying to get you to see it from both sides.. thats all.

Life / Smoking ban - will this be coming to Poland like other EU countries? [183]


Move to the UK.. you will be able to go to as many smoke free pubs and night clubs as you choose. Otherwise, you need to lobby your government to change the law asap. In the meantime, I'm moving to your place :)

It might be difficult to pinpoint exactly whose smoke it was that caused your health problems.. perhaps some kind of smoke detector fitted to your body. But seriously if you are really that concerned about it, then yes I think you should stop going to clubs, as they are clearly bad for you.

Feedback / Where have all my posts gone? [16]

who on earth cares or even bothers to check how many posts they have made on here? Why would you? Sorry, I just dont understand it. Yes, this is a strange place.

Life / Smoking ban - will this be coming to Poland like other EU countries? [183]


Like where and what kind of consequences would you like them to bear? If you dont like it then dont go to those places. I respect non-smokers and I think that most smokers also do, but its a pity that non-smokers dont show smokers the same level of respect. It is called (or should be) freedom of choice.

They are now banning alcohol on public transport in London... although I dont think its a bad idea, I wonder what will be next.

Life / What is Poland's favorite ciggarette? Which brands are the most popular? [46]


what is a trach? why preach about smoking on here?.. we are all aware of the facts and able to make up our own minds arent we.

Life / Best Sat Nav devices for use in Poland [41]


i have that phone but cant get the maps to work :( its all too complex for me.

Food / Poland's Summertime! Let's BBQ [79]


one could say you were something of a tosser then.

Language / Things Polish people who speak English language say [180]


sounds perfect.

Food / Poland's Summertime! Let's BBQ [79]

sounds tasty, but Im not sure I could put in the preparation time needed to marinate overnight and cook for 10 hours! Some of us have to work you know :)

Am I confused, but it seems like this isnt anything to do with BBQing is it?

Food / I can't handle it anymore...I'm cooking curry... [34]

Habaneros arent indian.. they're S American.. I would say more suitable for Mexican cuisine such as chilli con carne, but I guess you can cook an Indian with them (just ask his wife first)

Love / Kocham Cię vs I love you - which sounds more sexy? [55]

hey thanks. Didnt know you were that way inclined, but I dig you too.

Food / Packet soups recommended or not [32]


ah thats the one, I was getting confused with orgorki, which seem to be breeding in my fridge lately.

Food / I can't handle it anymore...I'm cooking curry... [34]

I have no problem whatsoever cooking any kind of Indian food (curry was invented by the British). I do need to learn how to cook Polish food though.. thats a lot more tricky. Anyone wanna swap recipes?

Food / Packet soups recommended or not [32]

In the UK you can buy it anywhere they sell Polish food, which seems to be a fcuk of a lot of places of late... in either packets or jars. My personal favourite is Knorr Ogorkowi, with crispy croutons. I have introduced this and Barszcz to my entire office.

Love / Kocham Cię vs I love you - which sounds more sexy? [55]

te amo...

Travel / Cheap airlines are not THAT cheap anymore ! [30]

you must have been in Poland far too long, your English appears to have taken a turn for the worse :o)

I believe its 10kg walk on and 15kg in the hold on Ryanair.. (sorry, I seem to have become obsessed with them).. theres hardly any difference here, but you still have to pay £18 each way for checking in your luggage. At least Sleazyjet have their taxes included in the price. Its all marketing innit.. advertise a 1p flight but charge £100 for it. Shouldnt be allowed.