History / World War II - a tragic story for Poland and the World [489]

Didn't they do that when signing the non-aggression pact? ;) ;)

Also, a bit like Tudjman and Milosevic when they signed that Agreement beginning with K, the name eludes me.

History / World War II - a tragic story for Poland and the World [489]

Well, you are probably right BB. My fiancee even agrees with you and she's a Polish patriot.

History / World War II - a tragic story for Poland and the World [489]

Like a true politician ;)

History / World War II - a tragic story for Poland and the World [489]

Isthatu2, I agree with you on most things but I don't know what you meant by Poland taking responsibility for WWII. I guess you were joking ;)

If you mean appeasement by signing the non-aggression pact, then Britain is equally guilty as Chamberlain didn't read the warning signs either.

Aha, to my knowledge, Danzig was never German before the Germans forcibly seized it. Then again, I didn't study this aspect of history much so I'm willing to be educated.

Life / Polish gestures, differences between Polish and Spanish. [8]

One of the most common ones is to take your hand and pretend that you are cutting your neck, this means that someone is half-cut/drunk.

History / World War II - a tragic story for Poland and the World [489]

Mikołajczyk, that's it. Churchill called the Poles selfish and focussed on their narrow-minded pursuits. He was no fan of the nation.

You could see the way that he sat proudly with Roosevelt and Stalin. He was another fan of British glory, not saving Poland.

History / World War II - a tragic story for Poland and the World [489]

I agree with your answer to WB, yes. Britain has a strong sense of national interest and no more so was this true than under Churchill (Thatcher too). They were NOT doing Poland a favour at all.

In fact. Churchill didn't like the then Polish PM. I forgot his name. It begins with M.

It's when the war was kicking off, Britain knew it and they weren't thinking about Poland.

History / World War II - a tragic story for Poland and the World [489]

I agree with Harry and WB, Chamberlain was hellbent on bringing about peace. His great notion of it was captured in words but I forgot what they were. Churchill had to do too little, too late. He was fighting a losing battle against time but he did remarkably well in putting the necessary preparations into place.

Tragic story? Well, of course!!

History / Territories of eastern Germany should rightfully belong to Poland? [161]

Maps don't tell the true story, perhaps they should ;)

UK, Ireland / Poles flee N. Irleand homes after World Cup riots [70]

I still think that most people couldn't give a satisfactory Biblical justification for their faith. Most just accept the label from their parents, trying to identify themselves that way or with a given area which may be Catholic or Protestant.

Even mentioning a religious aspect laid bare the potential for further conflict to break out. It was very stupid what happened.

Travel / where to get breakfast cereals (Kellogg's, etc) in krakow? [7]

I'd go along with that. The Nestle ones are tasty. Weetabix, well, that's a different story but there are some fibrous things if you look around.

Language / Parę - two or a few? [26]

Good question. I've never fully understood this either. Mam pary rzeczy do zrobienie means I have a few things to do, I think anyway. Para is most definitely a pair, as in a couple.

Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]

It almost is in a way, SwedishPole. When I sit back and think about it, I don't really identify with some of what I did but it's all in the name of experience ;)

A parallel universe :)

Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]

Another accurate point, SwedishPole. You undoubtedly behave differently abroad. It also depends on the level of maturity, of course. I did a couple of 'uncharacteristic' things when I was younger but different times, different ways.

Law / Poland: the most attractive European country for future investors [55]

Poland has emerged relatively unscathed from the financial crisis. Other countries have been hit more heavily with layoffs and a noticeable dip in the confidence of investors. Poland has kept its faith in its ability to attract IT capital from elsewhere.

Food / MARMITE IN POLAND? [96]

Marmite is legendary Davie, the riboflavin in it was used to help people come down from acid trips. Riboflavin is surely too weak for that but it does have a calming effect.

Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]

Some are easy, some aren't :)

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

The Pope tried to do what was right and fair. He knew of the Slavic connection but he too had an agenda which he couldn't single-mindedly pursue. I don't think it was a betrayal, Crow. Croats are Slavic too and they are also Catholic. Did Poland betray them too?

Genealogy / Croats (Serbians) are Polish origin? [53]

I wonder how many are aware of such roots. Not so many I'd guess. They just see the Catholic connection. The Poles took less of an interest in prawosławny churches which is Serbia's main religion.

A Belorussian I know also got strange looks for saying she was prawosławny.

Work / Working in Poland with basic Knowledge of Polish [9]

Word of mouth can be good. Or check out local directories.

Love / Please I need advice. Are Polish Girls and Poland Westernizing for the worse? [16]

This idea is really misinterpreted by so many people. Yes, you have belief in God manifested through the Catholic church but that doesn't really change interpersonal relationships that much. Pure belief, in and of itself, really doesn't hamper the natural living process.

Why raise this Catholic thing anyway, johncardwell?

Love / Please I need advice. Are Polish Girls and Poland Westernizing for the worse? [16]

Statistics for cheating are hard to come by ;) ;)

Some hate men, some don't

What does it mean to you to be Catholic?

Food / Polish cuisine and eating habits missed by Poles abroad [16]

Poles do tend to miss their cuisine abroad. I was fair game to try all sorts of food in the Balkans but the Poles lusted after their beloved national fare. They were happy enough with the staples like cheese and ham but there was no bigos or pierogi for example.

Work / Working in Poland with basic Knowledge of Polish [9]

The best bet is to advertise yourself and look for private students to tide you over. Spanish is a language that is much sought after.

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

True enough, WB. Just look at clothes, you have to buy them at different stages of the babies' life. The first togs last for a very short time but are you gonna let the baby go naked? No, of course not!

Also, I don't like to generalise but Poles scrimp and save more than the Scots. We are thrifty, many here are just stingy.

Let me guess, a Moses basket is somehow anathema to their religious beliefs? Beats me how but there we go....

Work / Interview at a Callan School [204]

I think the majority are owned by Poles. I don't have any stats to back that up, just a hunch. The majority here are owned by Poles, they know the bureaucratic loopholes better ;)

Travel / Looking for nice mountains in the south of Poland suitable for a day trip. [6]

Check out a town called Zywiec. I went there and was impressed. There is a pension there which overlooks the lake and mountains. Superb!!

Travel / Safety when visiting a Polish city. [8]

Poland is really quite safe. You have your radicals like anywhere but I see Poland as a safe country.

Work / Interview at a Callan School [204]

Not too wide of the mark with that last comment, MrBubbles. I know some activities that have occured that would support that but I'm not at liberty to discuss them. Yes, an inextricable connection to Callan ;)

Life / 5 cool things about being Polish dude/dudess? [39]

Polish dudess:

Generally very domesticated
Openly talk about asses (this is funny for me)
Can be strong and decisive
Concern for personal hygiene and appearance
They give good, um, advice :)