Language / Pan or Pani? Do we have to be formal in the UK? [22]

To other Poles..Are they really offended if we dont use Pan or Pani?

Language / Pan or Pani? Do we have to be formal in the UK? [22]

Well, its easier for me not to be too formal, because i have many polish friends, but i dont want to offend ppl i meet for the first time. A polish friend of mine said that as the polish have come to the UK, they dont mind so much if english ppl are informal as they appreciate us trying to learn the lingo.

What do ppl think?

UK, Ireland / What is the best period to go to work in the UK? [18]

Best time is now!! Especially in retail, all the shop want Christmas temps

Language / Pan or Pani? Do we have to be formal in the UK? [22]

catsoldier

Sorry Cat,

I should've mentioned I am learning. I know that on many language courses you always learn the polite form, but when i use that wth my polish friends they say, "Please dont say Pan/Pani". I say, "I'm sorry" and I learn the informal way, which is mush easier to remember and formulate the sentences. I suppose in the UK many polish are young and dont mind as much as the older folk.

Language / Pan or Pani? Do we have to be formal in the UK? [22]

OsiedleRuda

Yeah i know, but because I am learning i forget to use pan/pani and i wondering whether it's really necessary in the UK, but only in Poland?

UK, Ireland / What is the best period to go to work in the UK? [18]

Mister H
If your english is good then stores, such as Argos, Poundland,Lidl and Tesco's have a large turnover of staff during the christmas period. The Polish tend to shop at good value stores so your experience of speaking both languages will prove useful to some stores. The best advice is ....go for it! and be proactive, visit places in person if possible, and all the best with your search.

Language / Pan or Pani? Do we have to be formal in the UK? [22]

Thanks for all your replies. I think I understand more clearly now when to use the formal and informal.

justanya

Language / Pan or Pani? Do we have to be formal in the UK? [22]

gumishu

Yeah that's what I was thinking.. Its hard enough speaking polish at the best of times. However of course i would use Pan or Pani, the same way i would use sir/madam in england