Love / Polish men and marriage. [13]


Well, I don't know that you should worry too much about it. If he isn't sure about getting married but wants children and you are saying having children is more serious than getting married...where is the problem?

Unless he won't have children until he is married? That's where the problem could lie. Is there a large age gap between you?

You're right, you should make sure he is the absolute one for you before marrying again.

Language / Polish desire phrases [12]


Come back and re-type that when you're sober.

Stum: Say it in English. It's an important thing you want to tell her and waffling away in broken and bad Polish won't help at all.

UK, Ireland / Benefits for separated Polish wife and 2 kids in the UK [90]


If he bothers you that much, report him. It's all anonymous and if he's drinking in a pub it could be anyone that has reported him. Google "benefit cheats" and you'll get all the info about reporting him. The government is serious about these people and they do make an effort to catch them. If all the people who moaned about benefit cheats reported one person...well what a difference it would make.

No, people are afraid of being labelled a "grass" so they won't do it...even anonymously.

UK, Ireland / Benefits for separated Polish wife and 2 kids in the UK [90]


Actually, if you read his post, that's not what he wants. He's pointing out that one individual doesn't account for a larger problem. Why pick on one person, one female who is trying to work out what is best for her and her kids? I suggested she go back to Poland because I thought it would be better for her, not because I thought it would be better for Britain.

I agree with Danny. If you find the whole thing such a problem, stop whining here and do something proper (and legal) about it. Ridiculing one female and her attempts to look after her family might make some of you feel big and clever but it achieves absolutey nothing.


Neither can I. So what do you do about that? Do you whine at your friends down the pub...or do you actively do something?


What if they did arrive here with a means to support themselves but it all went wrong?

UK, Ireland / Benefits for separated Polish wife and 2 kids in the UK [90]


Which is something that concerns you greatly so that's why I didn't understand why you wanted it deleted.

UK, Ireland / Benefits for separated Polish wife and 2 kids in the UK [90]


Why? It's a serious subject so why should it be hidden?

Natasia, I do agree your friend doesn't have much of a future in the UK in her current situation. She probably should return to Poland and carry on with her life there, where she can be near family no doubt.

Really, what is there for her here? Juggling two kids, a low paid job (probably more than one) and paying rent, bills and probably child care etc, it's just not going to work. Returning to Poland is her only option. She won't get much benefit help here and even if she did, it's not going to help her in the long run.

Love / In your opinion, are most Polish women 'Easy'? [243]


I agree, there is nothing racist in it. It's a practical question, perhaps poorly worded, posted by someone who has observed the behaviour of people around him.

Bogi, I think you're just looking for an argument and you haven't really read this thread properly at all.

Love / polish girl - should I keep in touch with her? [7]

Well, it depends what you want from it. If you're happy just to be friends with her then of course pursue it but if you want more and that's not possible, you should just leave it.

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

It really can happen anywhere Griff. I have been told in recent weeks to ****-off back home by a guy on a bus. He'd been offering me a seat but I didn't realise he was talking to me so I didn't answer. So the next thing he's barged past me and said 'why don't you ****-off back home'. This is strange because I was born here and it is my home...I suppose sometimes people also judge on appearance only and people think I look very Polish.

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]


So they still can't call it Scotch because it MUST be matured in Scotland for it to have such a name. They can, of course, import it AFTER it has matured in Scotland it can still legally be called Scotch.

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]


Still has to adhere to the legislation in order to be called Scotch. That's how I understand it anyway.


Scotch, there's a difference. And I would try calling someone from Scotland "Scotch"... ;)

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]

Good question dtaylor :)

It would still have to be distilled/matured in Scotland to be called Scotch whisky though.

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]

I understand what you're saying there. Anyone can make whisky but they can't call it "Scotch" whisky unless if adheres to the legislation which can be found here. There is another good website here. Dark Whisky is a fake.

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]


Alcoholic proof.


Imported most likely.


Well, does that make of cheese have it's own legislation? Scotch does and in order for it to be legally called Scotch it must be made in a certain way, as I have described above. If you doubt me, look it up.

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]


Then it can't be called a Scotch. It must be distilled in a Scottish distillery and matured in Scotland for it to be called a Scotch. If it's matured elsewhere, it's not Scotch.

What is the proof on the label? Above or below 40%?


Yes, it's a pity sarcasm doesn't come across so well in type! ;)

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]


You don't say. That's what we're trying to establish here, is it real or fake? If it wasn't distilled in Scotland and matured for at least 3 years and 1 day, it's not real Scotch and shouldn't carry the label.

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]

I think it might be the importer's address (it should say "imported by") because it can only be called "Scotch" if it's distilled in a Scottish distillery and it must be matured in Scotland.

But

I have just read that this legislation regarding Scotch was to be reviewed in the spring of 2008 which has obviously passed. So it may be that there are different laws. I hope not.

Food / What is this? Dark whisky Scottish or Polish? [58]


Are you sure that's not just the address of the company who imports it?

UK, Ireland / Polish Pubs in Scotland. [22]

OK, I apologise for snapping... :)

The main focus of a Polish pub would be, obviously, Poland and that would be reflected in the decor, the beers and drinks served, the entertainment, the food etc. English pubs have their own, unique charm.


Do you know the names of any? :)

UK, Ireland / Polish Pubs in Scotland. [22]

They might be run by Polish people, have Polish theme, Polish singers. Problem?

Love / "All because the lady loves a foreign accent..." [19]

Of course that accent is appealing to some women.


Though you went for the accent in the first place and the question is...why? :)

Language / Friend, mate, workmate, pal, true love, passing acquaintance... [24]

Hmm...

kolega - classmate/colleague
kochanek - lover
przyjaciel - friend
kumpel - mate (I think)

Is this the kind of thing you were looking for?

Love / BLACK GUYS POLISH WOMEN [809]

Why? Wroclaw Boy has a valid point.

News / What if Russia decide to liberate Scottland from England? Polish position [152]


They were indeed. If they weren't then the war wouldn't have lasted a week.

News / What if Russia decide to liberate Scottland from England? Polish position [152]


They most certainly did not surrender at that point. If that was the case then why did the Gurkhas ever land on the Falklands? The Argentinians battled on.

Read this - naval-history.net/F59william.htm
for a small example.

Love / My Polish boyfriend fancies are Pakistani neighbor. What do I do ? [291]


And why would that be an insult?

Love / My polish g/f can be a nightmare,is it always like this [262]

Then you should read the whole thread. He's written all that before.

UK, Ireland / Polish is suing because she cannot speak english!!! [45]

They shouldn't be paying by the room anyway. Every room is different, maybe different sizes or different states (depending who stayed there). Seems she's working for a dodgy company and she should take them.

However, never sign a contract unless you've read and understood it and if you don't understand it, don't sign until you've gone over it with someone who understands it and whom you trust!