UK, Ireland / Polish girls in England. [33]


Yes this is true.

Its a bad feeling when your beloveds family take a dislike to you especially if it's because you're from a different country. However, it can be worked on.

Life / What are your favourite Polish Radio stations...? [27]


Is it possible to listen to this in Poland?

UK, Ireland / Polish girls in England. [33]

Perhaps they were worried for their daughter because of those things. They may have wished for their daughter to meet a fresh Polish man of her own age and this is the idea they have in their head. So when you arrived in her life you situation was not what they wanted for their daughter. I think it's sad that they couldn't be persuaded that you could be OK for her. Now you must move on though.

News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]


I see. So you won't even accept this solution if you are newly pregnant yet this threatens yours own life. No abortion for you, you don't accept it so you'll die. Do you realise that abortion can be more than just someone getting rid of an unwanted child?


It's only an alternative in some cases. If only everything was as blonde cut and blow dry as you see it.

News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]


Too much of it, it seems.


Sometimes they don't know they're going to die UNTIL they get pregnant. Then they find out that to continue with the pregnancy WILL kill them.


Have many friends?

You are a very judgmental little individual aren't you. Or are you high on drugs and having a laugh?

I assume you've never had to make a life or death decision then? For the majority of women who have had abortions it's been a heart-wrenching decision, not something they've taken lightly and I hope any woman who has had to make that decision never has to meet you.

Try not to judge too much because it often comes back to bite you.

News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]


What you mean is *so far you've never had to make that decision*.


Good lord. Naive, naive, naive.


So NOTHING could ever go wrong?


Pardon? So people are suppose to predict their future now are they?


Yes, having an illness is down to the parents stupidity.

Doctor: Hello Mrs Z, I have to tell you that you are pregnant. Also, in doing that test we found out you have an illness, we can help you but it means aborting the baby.

Mrs Z: But this illness, it's down to the stupidity of me and Mr Z?

Doctor: Why do you ask?

Mrs Z: Well, if it is, I can't abort the child. If it's our stupidity that caused the illness we must try to have the baby.

Doctor: Why?

Mrs Z: No baby should suffer of the parents stupidity.


Actually no. You don't have the right to judge. You have the right to free speech, you're right about that. Why not back up that "Abortion is Evil!!!" cry?

News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]


Actually, no I'm not. You also probably assume I am for abortion.

If a woman falls pregnant either by accident or on purpose and can deliver a healthy baby into the world, they should. Even if they are giving the baby up for adoption afterwards.

However, if that pregnancy puts their life in danger then they should be allowed to take steps to prevent that. After all, I'm pretty sure that in a life or death situation YOU'D do anything to save your own life.

Language / Learning polish and i am not very good. [22]

Jak się nazywasz?

That is fine for "what is your name?" Most folks will understand. ;)

Language / Learning polish and i am not very good. [22]

Hmm, I understand but the OP doesn't specify a difference.

So I'd say:

Jak się nazywasz?

na imię Kapusta

or for the full name?

News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]

This is an interesting thread and all views are important but I do wonder to myself why so many more men reply to this than women? It seems that men have much stronger views on abortion than women do. What is the reason for this? Is it because women feel less like commenting because if they don't have strong views on it they don't want to share the views they do have as they are realistic and understand that the future might make them have to make the abortion decision?

Bluntly:

Women comment less because it's a more realistic topic for them (as we women carry the children).

Men comment more because (unless they have been involved in an abortion situation before) they feel it's less likely they'll be in this situation and they have a more yes/no view on this as they will never be the carrier of a child, although they may be the father.

I should point out that I don't have a problem with anyones opinion but I wonder why men comment more than women. Thanks. :)

News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]


Yes, a wider look I have had but I'm talking about this topic on it's own. More men have an opinion about abortion than women and that's what I wonder about. Ultimately the decision of abortion comes from the woman concerned. If she is in a good relationship then the decision may have been arrived at with her husband or boyfriend but the final decision is hers. So is that the reason more men have opinions on this?

News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]


It's a questions for men or anyone who understands why. I don't, which is why I ask.


You may indeed have a point.

Travel / 2 Dutch/Latin tourists in Poland ask 4 tips!! [12]


Yes you're right it's quite normal. In most of the cities and bigger towns it's very common-place to see gay guys holding hands, especially at night when everyone is out on the town. I'm sure it will change in Poland too as more gay clubs open in the cities.

Do be careful though mvefa, if some yobs start on you and your boyfriend just walk away and keep walking if they continue, the opposite reaction is exactly what they want. Enjoy Poland, as others have said, you're probably going to the two most tolerant cities for gay people in Poland. You'll have fun. :)

Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]


That doesn't even make sense if the 'n' word is what I think it is.


Big fatty beer-guzzlers.


What? Irish people don't drink, we all know that...

Love / How do you approach marriage to Polish men ? [9]

First of all you have to know that you're both at the same stage in the relationship. You might be feeling ready for marriage but he might just be content with how things are at the moment. Living together is a good sign he wants to spend his life with you.

Having the words 'I love you' said to you is not essential in my opinion because they are only words and people can say them freely and not mean them but actions are different and you say that he shows you in his actions his fondness for you. However, the only way you can be certain of his feelings is to talk to him.

If he has thoughts of marriage then he'll be glad if you bring it up, he can still be the one to propose but at least he'll know that's what you want and that he's going to get a 'yes'. If he hasn't got thoughts of marriage then it's fair that you should know that too.

How to approach him? Every Polish man is different and only you will know how to approach this particular man with a difficult, serious or emotional subject. You might even just have to say to him you want to talk to him about the future.

If he doesn't want to marry you at this time will it make a difference to you?

Life / Would you intervene in a mugging on a street in Poland? [16]

I wouldn't walk by but I'd call the police, most people carry a portable phone these days. Then, if it was acceptable to intervene I would. You can intervene by just shouting loudly and attracting attention to the situation.

Work / Advice about moving to Poland when I am older - I'm at high school. [4]

I agree.

stevegw, whenever you consider relocating you need to have visited the place you're moving to several times, and it's helpful to have visited for a lengthy period of time like a month or more if possible.

Also, you need to decide where you want to move to which is why these visits are essential. Unless you have decided on a particular town/city because of family connections.

When you visit each time you should find out as much as you can then. Important things like the job market and health care, how you get taxed and things like that. A LOT of planning needs to go into it.

You're already learning the language so that will be a great advantage to you.

I see from your profile you life in England so why not try to arrange even a long weekend in Poland in the near future. I'm not sure how old you are, are you nearly finished high school?

If your family are from Poland what do they say about it? Would one of them go with you?

Life / Polish men in shorts with sandals and socks.. [63]


Glad we have that in print..

History / Poland remembers its bloodless revolution of 1989 [9]

I wonder how many of the older generation would have preferred communism to stay - communism suited them more perhaps?

Also, I forgot the link to the article before but thank you Mod for adding it in to the first post for me. :)

News / Child with Polish ex, is 275 Euros a normal amount for child maintenance? [53]

Just what I was about to write. :)

If you're the Dad then you got to pay, but you should find out for sure. You don't want to spend the next 18 years paying for a child that's not yours.


Depends where in Poland you live.

Work / Culinary jobs and places to learn Polish?? [18]

I don't know about the chefs salary. I imagine finding a cook/chef job won't be too difficult. I guess your lack of Polish will hinder you a bit depending on where it is in Poland that you want to move.

There are plenty places to learn Polish in Poland ;) and if you are actively learning it then being around native speakers will be helpful and you should pick it up quickly enough. Having the basics is a good start. :)

It might be helpful to know where about in Poland you intend on moving. Also, have you thought long and hard about this? Have you visited before? What are you reasons for wanting to move to Poland?

Life / Why do a lot of Polish people stare and why is good personal hygeine shunned? [108]


What sort of car do you drive?


I'm not getting this. I have lots of male friends (Polish) and they are showering daily and using hair gel, other products. Where are you living?

Life / Why do a lot of Polish people stare and why is good personal hygeine shunned? [108]

BMW e38 is flashy enough so maybe that's why people try to race you.

You can't escape that some people shower only every few days. That's how they are. If they think it drives the women crazy it has something to do with 'man smell'.

If you realise that originally males and females were attracted by body scent it doesn't seem so strange. Only we assume now that it's the animal kingdom who uses this attraction. Humans disguise their own scent with a perfume/aftershave. However, there are many women who admit that a man smelling of a days work is very attractive! ;)

Work / Culinary jobs and places to learn Polish?? [18]

It doesn't sound dumb at all and I say go for it! :)

Also be realistic about it though. Plan where you want to settle, check the job and housing market for that area and keep checking on it. Visit as often as you can.

Also, if you're not planning on moving until 2011 then why not start learning Polish now? :)

Work / Culinary jobs and places to learn Polish?? [18]

How are you learning Polish? Are you doing a course (even one bought in a shop)? It is hard to come to terms with different cases and grammar but you'll get there. Suddenly it will all fall into place. :)

To have noise 24/7 you need to move to the centre of a city but if that's not possible for you price wise you can move out of the centre. For example, Bemowo, busy part of Warsaw but a little less expensive than the old town. As I said before, you have to keep an eye on the housing market of Poland.

I don't think we'll get suspended for this. ;)

Life / Thunderstorms in Poland [44]

Fantastic pictures! Thanks. :)

Food / Wroclaw has an Indian Restaurant [34]

Hey Dave,

Thanks for posting this. Can you try to post the link again? My friend is from Wroclaw and is heading there for a holiday in a couple of weeks, she likes Indian food so I'll be sure to tell her about this place. :)

Travel / Szczecin to Gdansk [4]

With the way things are at the moment you may want to get a flight a couple of days earlier as they do cancel them at short notice.

Travel / Szczecin to Gdansk [4]


Any airline. They cancel at the last moment. Don't take the chance to get the last minute flight home. Not in this climate.