Love / What is expected of a man who wishes to propose to a lady in Poland? [35]

Yes, a Polish wedding is much different than an American one. First of all, if things have not changed, there are no rehearsal dinners. The costs are most of the time divided equally between the Bride and the Groom. The Bride takes care of the food and the reception place and the Groom takes care of the car, music and alcohol at the reception. Of course, everything is up to the Bride and the Groom. Most of the time you do not ask for the Father's permission to marry his daughter. The engagement is often very intimate. The wedding rings in Poland are worn on the right hand instead left according to the American tradition. In the church the Bride and the Groom walk together to the altar, the Bride is on the right side of the Groom. They will receive a lot of greetings and flowers in front of the church after the ceremony is over.

The wedding reception starts almost immediately after the ceremony. It might last till 4 or 5 or even 6 a. m. There's a lot of eating and dancing involved. It's a lot of fun! You are going to love it! Polish people like to celebrate various occasions. The following day, you may still celebrate 'the wedding' in the Bride's parents house.

I hope this will help you.

Good luck!

BTW: Have you learnt how to ask the woman to marry you in Polish? She'll be impressed if you do :-)

USA, Canada / Sending SMS from US to PL [13]

It depends on the provider in PL. I always use sms.orange.pl
to send an sms from my computer and it's completely free.

Love / What is expected of a man who wishes to propose to a lady in Poland? [35]

Yup :-)

Prenups are not typical in Poland.

Flowers are a big deal. And... don't forget to kiss your future mother-in-law's hand when you meet her :-)

...agreed with post #10 :-)

CELEBRATE!!!

Law / WHY SO DIFFICULT TO REGISTER BUSINESS IN POLAND? [16]

Polish offices often require original documents for everything. Also, often they want to keep the original documents. As far as I know, there is a lot of paperwork involved. Check for accuracy of your documents. Otherwise, you might have to revisit the same offices...

USA, Canada / Polish and American people: the difference [20]

yes, people are people...
however... customs and traditions might be quite strong...

USA, Canada / Polish and American people: the difference [20]

Polish people don't drink on a daily basis and still are considered as 'drinkers' :-)

I think that Polish people are more straightforward/assertive than American people. Polish people won't smile in most of the cases if they don't like something/someone. Americans are 'better pretenders' :-)

USA, Canada / Polish and American people: the difference [20]

Puzzler,

Could you be specific... What differences do you mean?