Life / How do you Poles feel about the fact that so many Poles work abroad? [145]


Huh! I've yet to see that - most of them are on benefits.

Feedback / Spellcheck on PF [19]

It mst be yr computer - doesn't doit for me!

Feedback / Spellcheck on PF [19]

Maybe it just favours people who are into black leather !

Life / Money - a taboo subject in Poland [25]

Dare I ask this ... but ... how much did they charge you for the frontline flea and tick prevention?

Life / Money - a taboo subject in Poland [25]

Most people are feeling the pressure of the cost of living these days - whether they admit it or not. There is no shame in not having a lot of money. My answer to it is Psalm 37 v.16 :- A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.

Life / Money - a taboo subject in Poland [25]


When I was living in Hong Kong I went out to dinner with some chinese people who I knew through a friend of a friend - ( I only went to be polite really). They immediately enquired how much I was earning as a personal secretary (to a wealthy business man). I politely answered and told the truth. I would never do it again. They were obviously put out by the amount I was earning and it was very awkward for the rest of the meal. One of them said he was furious that he had been to university and done much training to do his job and I earned more than him to 'make tea and type'. Actually I worked very hard at my job and took a lot of responsibility as my boss was out of the country a lot and left me to run things. But I wouldn't argue about it, especially not to strangers and I NEVER tell people my private business now. It's private. I would add that I have a lot of really nice Chinese friends who are not like that. :-)

News / Survey on Polish brand and image of Poland [13]

Having just returned from a trip to Krakow, I must say what a beautiful, clean city it is and how much I enjoyed being there. The people were really helpful when I was out exploring on my own and I loved the ladies fashions in the shops - elegant and stylish. I didn't want to come back and am planning our next trip already. It's a very modern city with big shopping centres, plenty of parks and pretty walks and a good transport system. Brilliant stuff - St Mary's church especially moved me - it's beautiful inside and out. Plus the atmosphere was light and fun and we didn't experience any drunks or trouble at all.

Love / Polish women are known for their beauty, but men are so ugly (most of).. [250]


I agree and my guy in particular is gorgeous - in looks and personality :-)))

Travel / Wot? No beer allowed on Polish PKP? [30]

I liked the signs in the trams in Krakow that used little pictures to advise you that you weren't allowed to "drink, eat, smoke or ............ play trumpets!!" At least I think that's what they meant ?!

Life / First Racial Attack for me in Poland [158]


I agree - they say empty vessels make the most sound and old noimm sure goes rattling on and on and on ....... Lets face it though, no one takes him seriously any way.

Love / Polish women are known for their beauty, but men are so ugly (most of).. [250]


What does that mean - (or is it rude?)

Love / Polish women are known for their beauty, but men are so ugly (most of).. [250]


And do you keep your female friends talking to them like that ?!! I agree with Grzegorz - beauty is in the eye of the beholder and everyone has different ideas about what and who is is attractive.

Travel / Krakow going down the toilet! [184]


I was in Krakow in August and had a really lovely holiday. The city was clean and the people really friendly and helpful. There's lots to do and see so I would highly recommend going there. :-)

Travel / Krakow going down the toilet! [184]


It's certainly a great place for a holiday - well worth a visit.

Life / Do Poles do hand shaking EVERY TIME they see friends? [30]

Hi Bamjam, sorry I can't help you with the hand shaking business as I'm not polish but welcome to the forums anyway. I'm sure some-one will soon advise you.

UK, Ireland / Dating polish guys in London [35]


Yeh, but polish men are hot !!

Love / Polish village girls vs big cities girls [37]


you should see the things my neighbour hangs on her washing line - didn't think people wore them any more - you could rehouse a whole community under a pair of those. She's a nasty old boot so I enjoy having a good laugh at her - especially in the recent cold weather as she wears these hideous big wooley hats. I call them the 'could I make myself any uglier' hats !!

Food / Looking for a Simple Polish Rabbit recipe. [11]

Ahhhhh !!! How could you ??

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Travel / Has anyone flown with easyjet recently? I have (to Poland) [3]

Thanks Justysia, I have just checked on the Easyjet website and found this info...

.....you have to go to the airport sales desk first and pay for hold baggage not already paid for previously. The fees are higher at the airport. easyJet recommends to pay for hold baggage online or via the call center at the time of booking......

.... so I think that they were just pointing out that fees are higher at the airport so it's best to pay when booking. I won't be charged a second time. :-)

UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think of Ireland and the Irish? [50]


It's a shame I can't agree here. I've been in N. Ireland now for four years and have had to move 6 times due to racial hatred and spite directed at me. I have been shot at, spat at, told to "**** off back to England f'ing limey *****" etc etc. I've had dogs muck and used sanitary towels thrown in my garden and other unmentionable things thrown at me. I've had to get restraining orders against two men. I could go on but I am still having counselling because of this disgraceful behaviour. Ireland's troubles are far from over. Mine will be when I move to Poland next year.

Having lived in Hong Kong, America, Australia, New Zealand, India, Germany, Switzerland and visited other places for shorter stays I am pleased to say that I usually make friends easily and have many friends all over the world. Sadly I can't wait to leave this freezing cold dump and hope never to come here again. :-(

UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think of Ireland and the Irish? [50]


near Belfast

Cenowski

your english living in ireland and had this?

yes !!

Law / Banking in Poland, as a foreigner. [26]


how do you open an account with mbank ?

Law / Banking in Poland, as a foreigner. [26]


yes - but I see I need to be living there first before I can do this. Thanks for the help :-)

News / Poland - a foreigner and a native Pole - different point of view...? [24]


I went to Krakow last year and loved it - the city, the people. The weather was beautiful too really hot and sunny. I'm going again this year to explore more of Krakow + Zakopane and the mountain region. I hope to move and live there next year so I agree with your view. :-))

Language / Mrs Kowalczyk - should it have a feminine ending ? [3]


That's great - thanks for the help anubis. :)

News / WORKERS in Poland MAY DISRUPT 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION [5]

From what I know of history, it was Lech Wałęsa who did so much to break the communist hold by starting the riots which spread across Poland. Surely the Berlin wall coming down was a separate event that followed later. I don't know what the situation is now with the shipyards but there must be a reason why the workers feel so strongly about the situation. It can't just be ignored.

Law / Banking in Poland, as a foreigner. [26]


Yes, I tried to open an account with Northern Bank when I first came to N. Ireland but they kept dragging things out and questioning me about my previous address and why was I opening an account in Ireland etc.. In the end I was so p. off I said to them, "Hey, do I really look like a member of the IRA? Your attitude stinks." and I went to Ulster Bank instead. They opened an account for me that same day and the service and attitude was brilliant. I would highly recommend the Ulster Bank for anyone over this part of the world.

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


Oh, don't get me started - I have so much ammunition !! But I really don't need to sink to the level of some of the irish scum that I have encountered during the last few years - you're not worth it. Some people in N. Ireland probably are decent human beings and I hope that I have just been unfortunate enough to have been in the wrong place at the wrong time.

But, I must say and other people agree with me that the Polish community over here are mostly very nice, polite, hard-working people. Out of the six different properties I have lived in here, only two people out of all those Irish neighbours actually went out to work. The rest just dossed around all day on benefits, drank half the night - and the noise - what are grown men doing out in the garden bouncing on kids trampolines at 3am absolutely p*ssed as farts anyway? If I hadn't seen it myself I wouldn't have believed it!!