Life / Poznan. The most hated city in Poland? [21]

i spent one crazy new year's eve in Poznan and thought it was cool, but to be honest I didn't see much of the city. i have heard, like many of you, that warsaw is the most hated city in poland. but i'm not one to judge since I don't live in Poland, I just visit it often.

Life / "I love you" in Polish culture... [36]

i agree with you, polishgirltx. My family in poland makes comments about american tv shows and movies where the words i love you are said every 5 seconds (it seems that way anyway). Most of the time they just roll their eyes, probably because oversaying it kind of makes it seem less special after awhile. I like just using that phrase for people that really mean alot to you- such as your parents, close family members or your partner.

Life / The Polish Hand Shake. [29]

Lodz the boat "the soft handshake is for the woman"

or wimpy men...

i know plenty of women who can give a pretty strong handshake, it's not just reserved for men ;)

Life / Funny pictures from Poland [23]

luck in polish means szczescie. i've never heard it translated as fart.

Life / Funny pictures from Poland [23]

thanks everyone for clearing that up for me! now I'll be sure to use the word "fart" more in my vocabulary when talking in polish. :)

USA, Canada / Polish Canadians [117]

hey everyone,
i live up in northern canada and I only know 2 other polish people here, most of them are all down in southern Canada where it's a bit warmer! I've lived in Canada most of my life and I came to this country when I was 4. I still go back to Poland quite often to visit family and would even consider moving back there if possible. I do wish I was closer to a Polish community, but this forum is pretty good, lots of interesting topics.

Zosia :)

USA, Canada / Polish Canadians [117]

Hi Sean,
where I live it's cold! but beautiful, the temperature today is -22 celsius! i think it's our first cold day of the winter.

you live near Krakow? How lucky! it's such a beautiful city, i have some family that live there and I try to visit Krakow when I visit Poland but I'm usually in Olsztyn, which is quite far from Krakow.

thanks for welcoming me!
Zosia

USA, Canada / Polish Canadians [117]


I have never been to a Polish wedding sadly. I would love to go to one. I've been to plenty of Polish funerals though....

I love Olsztyn too, I miss it very much.

News / POLES the BLACKS of EUROPE? [104]

i do not see the connection between Poles and Blacks....none whatsoever.

Life / Moving back to Poland after 20 unhappy years in Canada and USA [70]

how easy is it to find a job in Poland? are health care jobs available? only asking because I work in health care here in canada. if i was ever to go back to Poland I'm not sure if i would want to work in health care.

good luck Marysia with your move to Poland? where do you think you will move to.

Zosia :)

USA, Canada / Dual citizenship of both Poland and Canada? [12]

I am a Polish citizen but have lived in Canada most of my life. I have always had a Polish passport but the last time I had to renew my passport I needed to have something called a PECEL number, i guess it's kind of like a social security number. anyway, it took FOREVER to get it and mostly my mom did all the organizing but we FINALLY got the number about 10 months later.

sheesh

News / What is the penalty in Poland for exercising foreign citizenship? [12]

i always show my Polish passport when entering Poland and my Canadian passport when leaving and I've never had a problem.

News / The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity finale - 13 January 2008 [11]

I was in Poland years ago during this time and was able to watch this incredible fundraiser. The enthusiasm and passion of everyone involved impressed me greatly. and they raised so much money! I have to say I got caught up in the excitement.

News / What does Poland mean to you? [66]

Poland means to me;
my wonderful grandma and the rest of my family that lives there; lots of history, beautiful buildings and countryside; pride; great food and even better beer!; awesome parties (New Year's parties begin at midnight and end in the late morning); the mountains ( I love visiting Zakopane);

Poland means a great deal to me and maybe, just maybe I may end up living there.
Zosia

News / I love Poland because... (in 10 words or less) [182]


Ditto! :)

Life / What's your favourite Polish cartoon? [10]

the one with the bee! was that even Polish? and I can't remember what it's called....

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]

wow, some people on this forum really got their panties in knot about this topic. he was just asking a question......at least try and answer it nicely...sheesh.

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

in Canada the recommendation is breastmilk or formula until 6 months of age then you can start introducing iron fortified cereal. there is more talk about having meat be the first food, as well as introducing vegetables before fruit. babies don't need any additional liquid besides breastmilk or formula. probably as they get a close to 1 you can add water as a liquid, but stay away from juices because of all the added sugar.

i am curious to know what the practices are in Poland also.

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


which is why i mentioned formula you idot.

I also agree that it's the time you spend with your baby that is the most important, regardless of whether you breastfeed or use formula.

so easy on the attack there Lexi, I am not a breast is best radical.

News / Nobility / Aristocracy in Poland ? [92]

[quote=Mr Grunwald]
am I among them? PLZ Don't condemn me! Nooooooo!

are your panties in a knot? no, then you're ok. ;)

Travel / Recommendations for Zakopane [48]

awesome thread! i love Zakopane and I loved looking at all your beautiful pics. I'm actually going there next month with my family and friend and I can't wait!

Law / European Health Insurance Cards [3]

thanks
my aunt actually looked into and she said i would have to pay about 6,000 zl to get the card plus pay an additional 200 zl each month after that. since i decided to put my studies on hold i'm not going to get a card just yet. but is it even worth it?

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

No problem. I understand.
sorry if i came across too strong.

Life / Thunderstorms in Poland [44]

love love love thunderstorms! i'm in Poland right now and my first couple of nights here there were thunderstorms. so cool!

Travel / Recommendations for Zakopane [48]


my trip was great! i was there for 4 days. i realized though that i am not in any physical condition to be walking all over those hills because i hiked up to kasprowy wierch and i nearly died! then we walked over to czerwony wierchy and i nearly died again!! however, the scenery was beautiful. here are some pics from our hike.

i spent some time walking up and down ul. kropowki, lots to see and do for sure. we visited a couple of bars where there were bands playing regional music.

our very last day it rained. and that's how it was the rest of the trip, all the way back to krakow and then olsztyn.

i couldn't post any pics, they were too big.

News / I love Poland because... (in 10 words or less) [182]

i love that show too! it's too bad you can't get in on dvd.

Work / Questions about Volunteering in Poland [12]

great topic! i have just started to look into volunteering in Poland too. i have come across volunteers for peace as well as Global Volunteers, both seemed like good companies. Volunteers for peace didn't list any projects currently available in Poland but Global Volunteers seemed to have a few opportunities. volunteerabroad.com is a good reference i believe.

if you speak Polish you could probably get with some local volunteer organizations. i haven't looked into that yet but I am going to since I can speak the language and I have family over there that i can stay with.

good luck!

Food / Sour cream use in Pierogi dough? [11]

I made pierogies last Christmas with sour cream and they were really really good!!

Life / Swine flu vaccinations taking place in Poland? [52]


actually it's not a live virus. it was a live virus vaccine in the 70s but not now, at least not in North America.