Food / Question on Polish sausage recipe [6]

A local brand of Polish kielbasa?
Adduck bought some to have a taste and noticed some red stuff in the product.

What can it be?

hmmm... chilly peppers? In Polish kielbasa???

History / German POWs after WW2 - did the allies commit mass murder? [228]

Instead of blaming allies for acts of genocide which certainly took place, Germans should blame Hitler and their own blind adherence to his leadership and crazy ideals.


It is natural that the fight against paranoic murderers sent by Hitler to conquer the world had a considerable impact on allies` morals. When dealing with murderers, you must resort to murder too. It is normal.

One example: in the beginning of the war, while Poland was still fighting a lonely fight in September 1939, French and British bombers flew air raids over Germany to drop.... propaganda leaflets. A joke was created in Britain then: A RAF pilot returns from his mission and reports he had to drop the leaflets in the unopened container because there was some emergency or fault in plane`s systems. A high-rank officer exclaimed: Are you crazy? It could have hurt someone down there!!!

So, you see, allies tried to be gentle with Germans at first.

But soon they learnt how to conduct a total war. Germans taught them.

Life / WHAT ABOUT THANKSGIVING (ŚWIĘTO DZIĘKCZYNIENIA) IN POLAND? [52]


If Poles have a similar holiday as you said, why should we adopt Thanksgiving?


Yes, dożynki or Harvest Festival is a nice holiday...

Life / WHAT ABOUT THANKSGIVING (ŚWIĘTO DZIĘKCZYNIENIA) IN POLAND? [52]


Not wrong but adapted to our needs, Triger. We already have Polish holidays on which we pay respect to our family, so St. Valentine`s Day was adopted as a festival for people in love because it was missing in Polish culture.

News / Lithuania, Poland Leaders Warn EU Against Russia Talks [33]


You have been misinformed.

The obstacles have been put by two Presidents: Kaczyński and Adamkus.

But the foreign policy in Poland is primarily run by the government led by Prime Minister Tusk.

To the best of my knowledge, Polish government hasn`t put forward any objections to EU talks with Russia.

The Union's foreign ministers yesterday (10 November) decided to proceed with negotiations over a new EU-Russia basic treaty, disregarding the objections of small member state Lithuania.

Despite this, in view of the political importance of the matter, the Commission and the Council had made huge efforts to make a unanimous decision. Several countries, including Poland, agreed with the view that negotiating with Russia was the best way to defend EU interests.

euractiv.com/en/enlargement/eu-overrules-lithuania-russia-talks/articl e-177071

Crow, why do you misinform people in the forum?

Real Estate / Anyone who knows how to find accommodation in Cracow? [7]


It is obviously overpriced. You can get 1 bedroom flat of your own for this price.

I strongly advise you to contact our forum`s member, Andy B. He works in an estate agency in Krakow. I am sure he will be able to help.

Language / Telephone numbers in Polish - what pronunciation? [3]


No isolated numbers. We use tens and hundreds. A typical Krakow number: 012 -647-25-37.
zero twelve - six hundred and forty seven - twenty five - thirty seven.
zero dwanaście- sześćset czterdzieści siedem - dwadzieścia pięć - trzydzieści siedem.

However, I always say my numbers with isolated digits because it is easier. People are sometimes surprised hearing me.

Life / Holiday's in Poland! Not allowed thanksgiving off. [30]


Your Polish boss was right. This is Poland, not US. How about Poles in US demanding a day off on Polish national holidays? Ridiculous, wouldn`t it?

Life / Holiday's in Poland! Not allowed thanksgiving off. [30]


That`s a gross exaggeration, of course. :):)

Food / Questions on Polish food: Oscypek and Zurek. Also zeberka. [18]


Well, it would be good to wash your piece of oscypek before eating. it has surely been touched many times by not always hygenic hands.

Another method to get rid of unwanted germs is to have it grilled.

Love / Dating a Polish guy for the first time ever in my life [22]


Material girl. Madonna sang about it.

Travel / Parking in Krakow [9]

I haven`t heard about this trick.... How does it work?

Love / what does it mean when a polish boy calls me 'girl'? [38]


It depends on the voice tone and intensity he used.

Hmm... It sounds quite formal in Polish. I think he wanted to show he was less affectionate at the time....

I may be wrong, individuals vary in emotions they attach to their language, but Girl is similar to Woman!: Kobieto! which suggests somebody is a bit irritated...

I think you need to consult a psychologist on this....

Love / what does it mean when a polish boy calls me 'girl'? [38]


Sophie, you must understand. There are 38 million Poles in this country, half of them males. They are not made according to the same standard, they vary. For me Girl or Woman! sounds serious and I would use it when irritated.

Maybe other guys try to sound romantic saying so, I don`t know.

Love / what does it mean when a polish boy calls me 'girl'? [38]


No. Lady is sth like pani, madam.
Woman is kobieto and that`s how rude male drivers address their female, less attentive counterparts on the road: Gdzie się pchasz, kobieto! :)


No, she is right to ask about it. I would too if I was addressed boy - chłopcze. It sounds rude to me.

Love / what does it mean when a polish boy calls me 'girl'? [38]


Not yet. Firstly, we have to decide what he meant by girl.

Love / what does it mean when a polish boy calls me 'girl'? [38]

I have found another thread where you provide more details:


If that`s the case, I think you shouldn`t worry. He meant girl in the romantic sense of the word.
Besides, the fact that he thanks you suggests he is a well-mannered intelligent man.
What can you do to attract him more?
I don`t know.... Each relationship is created in a different way.... Sort of, natural way.

Love / what does it mean when a polish boy calls me 'girl'? [38]


Once a boy meant a black servant. A slave. Didn`t you watch the final scene in Wild Wild West when two guys are hanging on a wheelchair high above the ground, one is black (Will Smith) and gets pissed off when the other calls him boy ???

If you are white, they read your boy as a derogatory expression.

However, when they say it to each other, it has a meaning of a guy, I suppose, in Polish - chłopie - chap, pal.

Life / Polish Work Ethics: One guy working, 5 others watching? [19]

Poland still has to catch up a lot with Western Europe. Polish work efficiency is about 50% of Western.
However, every year after the fall of communism we have incresed our efficiency by 10%. So, you can imagine what it looked like in communist times. No wonder the old system had to collapse.

Travel / Parking in Krakow [9]

Clever. But it is strange there is no exchange of info. After all, both countries are in EU.

Love / what does it mean when a polish boy calls me 'girl'? [38]

Sarcastic. :):)

Travel / Is Poland mostly plains? [57]

Farmer versus peasant.

Is he a farmer or a peasant??:

Language / Whats with the Polish word: Po? [12]

There is one missing: After.

Po kolacji - After dinner.....

And the rest 12? baloney....

Travel / Is Poland mostly plains? [57]


But not too efficient. :(:(

OK, what about this one:?

Language / Whats with the Polish word: Po? [12]

Krzysztof explained it properly.

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


And their emotional problems when their hands are sticky.... yuk!


Hey, where did you get my photo from?

Food / Miod Pitny (Mead) [7]

The best is without any mixtures or additives. It is no use spoling the wonderfully natural taste of pure mead.

Life / GIFT IDEAS for my Polish friend's mum and dad (no alcohol) [8]

How about a big box of assorted chocolates, different kinds, stuffings etc. I saw a box like that in one house and it was displayed for a few weeks in the living room before people opened it. It is a useful and safe present, no one will be offended etc, and Poles certainly like sweets....

Life / International Press in Krakow [14]



Yes, the matter is really suspicious. No English publications in Empik??? Has the financial crisis struck so hard?????? :):):)

Life / GIFT IDEAS for my Polish friend's mum and dad (no alcohol) [8]


Hmm, I would be careful with cheeses. If they contain some exotic kinds, e.g., this orange American cheese (we called it Reagan`s revenge in 1980s) or blue cheese, the recipients of such a present might have a little dilemma what to do with it. :):):)

And meat is definitely a bad choice. Poland has wonderful meat products.

Chocolates are the safest food possible.


Sorry, nothing comes to my mind. The only American product I use is Tabasco sauce. :):):)