Travel / How Can I Not be the "Ugly American" Tourist in Poland? [97]

The other day I saw about 15 Americans together walking up Regent St in London all wearing sweatshirts with 'USA' written across them massive letters covering their entire, rather generous, torsos. That was overkill. I cant believe at least one of them didnt think it a bad idea.

Love / i will visit poland to see my love [77]


Random ethnics looking for Polish girl/Passport.

Fairly run-of-the-mill on this forum.

Love / i will visit poland to see my love [77]


Apart from having a boyfriend she sounds quite a catch.


What has she said to you to make you think she thinks the same about you?

UK, Ireland / 2 years in London, maybe it's time to go back to Poland? [60]

Yes. Its pretty much the same throughout Europe.

UK, Ireland / 2 years in London, maybe it's time to go back to Poland? [60]


Dont you like having your carrier bags thrown at you at the checkout? :)

UK, Ireland / 2 years in London, maybe it's time to go back to Poland? [60]


You live in London, you therefore no nothing of England.

News / What if Russia decide to liberate Scottland from England? Polish position [152]

Russia wouldnt do it or succeed not because Britain's military is so great but because Russia's is so rubbish. I think most people's impression of Russia is somewhat inflated. A bit like some people's opinion of Britain's military might.

News / What if Russia decide to liberate Scottland from England? Polish position [152]


Liquidate the ruling elite, military officers and anyone who who wears glasses - the usual Russian way.

News / Could Poland handle another war? [63]

Nice.

News / Could Poland handle another war? [63]


No, his comments addressed the question.


Irelevant.

This is a relevant response-


this isnt-

News / Could Poland handle another war? [63]


The English? You'll have to explain that one.

This warrior race tag is bollox anyway as most countries, with the exception of the Swiss, seem to lay claim to it.


No one's denied this but thats not the subject of the thread!

Again, those who are getting upset by Tornado's opinion are bringing up irrelevancies because his opinions offend their blind patriotism.

News / Could Poland handle another war? [63]


True. Its a bit contradictory to say 'we're a warrior race' and 'we're always the victims'. The two dont quite relate.

News / Could Poland handle another war? [63]


Because Poles werent the ones doing the invading. I know its hard for a German to imagine a war which you didnt start but for Poles this is quite normal.


There was nothing wrong with your answer that I could see but some people regard your answer as the wrong one. They however havent said what the right one is.

USA, Canada / DO AMERICANS/CANADIANS TRAVEL TO POLAND???? [57]


Thats the price you pay for having a country that people actually want to live in.

News / Could Poland handle another war? [63]


Just trying to put the question in as inoffensive a way as possible to avoid prodding what is obviously a very sore subject for Poles.

News / Could Poland handle another war? [63]

What is the acceptable Polish answer to this question?

UK, Ireland / Polish is suing because she cannot speak english!!! [45]


Its good to see you havent let any of these problems stop you from leading a normal life though. You're a testament to the human spirit Sir!

Life / Present for Polish friends ~ is anything hard to get any more? [57]


Well, if you're not taking alcohol or chocolate I'd be surprised if they'll let you visit again. Maybe you could take clothes? I know most Poles are quite unhappy with the choice of children clothing in Poland.

Life / Present for Polish friends ~ is anything hard to get any more? [57]

Most things are available so maybe take things that are British/Irish brands e.g. Baileys Irish Cream (I've yet to meet a Polish woman who doesnt love the stuff), a Scottish or Irish Whiskey for the guys is always appreciated, some of those Heroes chocolates, Maltesers etc. All pretty safe stuff.

USA, Canada / Young male American Poles [34]

To me it looked like Vfunk and Franek were having a bit of banter and Franek was holding his own fine. Some people who were observing it probably dont have quite the same sense of humour maybe.

That would be their problem.

Travel / Alone in Krakow, what to do? [25]

They'll know anyway due to the fact that you'll be having a visibly good time rather than nursing a pint with a straw in it.

Travel / The decline of Krakow due to British drunks and What to see in Krakow? [52]



The decent local girls must occasionally have an off day I think.

USA, Canada / Young male American Poles [34]

I had an Italian mate who when he watched Valencia in the champions league would say how he liked one of their players but he would never be able to play in Italy as his name was Angulo. It would be like having a player in England called Uckyourself.

UK, Ireland / Poles and Poles in the UK = animosity [42]

Plastic-Alert! You forgot to reference dentistry and scones like most Yanks do when trying to insult Brits.

Britain doesnt have gangsters round the world for the same reason most of Europe doesnt i.e. because we have a high standard of living and an effective police and judiciary. No need for us to suck anyones dick. Its called progress.

USA, Canada / Young male American Poles [34]


I thought Plastic-Paddies were bad with their comical wearing of shamrocks and financing of terrorism but maybe this lack of culture is associated with Plastics everywhere.

VaFunkoolo- I just 'got' your name. Italian I believe.

UK, Ireland / Tell me whats the best way to integrate in england [26]

Dont go to Birmingham. It is the most awful city in Britain whatever criteria you decide to measure it by. The towns around the Midlands are ok though (not Wolverhampton though).

Life / What nation Poles like the most? [56]

I've heard from Poles that they dont like to support England because of football hooliganism. A bit rich considering Poland have the worst football hooligans in Europe.

History / Pope John Paul II tried to prevent that Polish politics batray Serbians?! [22]


They may enjoy a siesta but their economy is still bigger and more succesful than Russia's. Maybe you should get rid of your dictator like they did and maybe you'll enjoy moderate success.

News / The past and future of Poland. Poland is lost. [113]


I visited Poland before they joined the EU also. The changes have been largely good but of course with increased opportunities and wealth comes increased greed and jealousy. As a Westerner to say that Poles should go back to some sort of post-communist idyll where 'we were poor, but we were happy' is arrogant in the extreme. It reminds me of those people who think that third world countries should be kept in dark ages to serve as some sort of theme park of how we used to live.

UK, Ireland / Questions about obtaining a UK mortgage with Polish girlfriend. [24]


Sometimes it makes sense to rent if property prices are falling. Why pay 200k for something that is going to be worth 150k in 18 months time?


Yes but if your upscaling rather than downscaling then this is a desirable situation. A 10% drop on a 300k house is bigger than a 10% drop on a 200k house. It narrows the gap and makes a bigger house more affordable even though your own house has dropped in value. In short if you're a first time buyer or if you want to move to a bigger more expensive property then a houseprish crash is a desirable situation. The trick is knowing when the market has bottomed out and timing your purchase accordingly. Not an impossible thing to achieve.