szkotja2007
26 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / English people attitude towards Poles? [761]
6 Points in scrabble
What the hell is this ?
6 Points in scrabble
szkotja2007
26 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / English people attitude towards Poles? [761]
Interesting question.
When one thinks of stereotypes are we drawing on the "common properties" or the uncommon, or the "just different from me" properties ?
are far too many
variables entering the equation to be able to produce a meaningful average in this case. What would you put down as 'common properties then' for example ?
variables entering the equation to be able to produce a meaningful average in this case. What would you put down as 'common properties then' for example ?
Interesting question.
When one thinks of stereotypes are we drawing on the "common properties" or the uncommon, or the "just different from me" properties ?
szkotja2007
26 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / English people attitude towards Poles? [761]
Wherever you go in the world, you will always be in the minority.
Wherever you go in the world, you will always be in the minority.
szkotja2007
26 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / English people attitude towards Poles? [761]
Yes, they probably will - but why?
Im gonna pee myself when I show my collegues at work this thread tommorow and so will they
Yes, they probably will - but why?
Its context and intention
szkotja2007
26 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / English people attitude towards Poles? [761]
Night LiR.
Here is a link for breakfast tomorrow.
Night all :)
Night LiR.
Here is a link for breakfast tomorrow.
Humour linked with cleverness, politeness and the 'stiff upper lip', and a sense of British pride and 'bulldog spirit' are among the key British characteristics identified in the Exploring 'Britishness' research undertaken by MORI for the RSA.
szkotja2007
28 Aug 2007
szkotja2007
28 Aug 2007
Language / Too comparative ! [14]
Looking for help again ( I have searched- honest )
how do you say "too" in Pl for example -
too drogi
too maly
also, how would you compare things, for example -
more expensive than
more beautiful than
also how do you spell "more" - (sounds like VeeYonSay)
Thanks in advance to any contributions.
Looking for help again ( I have searched- honest )
how do you say "too" in Pl for example -
too drogi
too maly
also, how would you compare things, for example -
more expensive than
more beautiful than
also how do you spell "more" - (sounds like VeeYonSay)
Thanks in advance to any contributions.
szkotja2007
28 Aug 2007
Language / how do i pronounce the name Edyta? [22]
Just ask her and take it from there - making a fool of yourself is what love is all about !
Just ask her and take it from there - making a fool of yourself is what love is all about !
szkotja2007
29 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / Are Polish girls replacing Irish girls? [41]
Forget the Irish/Polish thing - I'm heading to South Carolina !
nothing worse then a girl who does not know her limits
Forget the Irish/Polish thing - I'm heading to South Carolina !
szkotja2007
29 Aug 2007
Language / Too comparative ! [14]
Thanks to all answers, I suppose it gets easier with practice.
It can seem a bit daunting at first.
Thanks to all answers, I suppose it gets easier with practice.
It can seem a bit daunting at first.
szkotja2007
30 Aug 2007
szkotja2007
30 Aug 2007
Love / Mexican in love with Polish girl. Need advice on what to do. [49]
LoL
This is common practice by EU residents who go to non EU countries such as Thailand, Australia etc
ou are encouraging illegal Mexican immigration to Poland.
LoL
This is common practice by EU residents who go to non EU countries such as Thailand, Australia etc
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
News / Positive features that distinguish Poland from other countries? [63]
Nie prawda, mowiem po polsku like a native !
Nie prawda, mowiem po polsku like a native !
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
Life / How much do you HATE POLISH PEOPLE and POLAND [1260]
Hi Caliguy - why not register and introduce yourself ?
Hi Caliguy - why not register and introduce yourself ?
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
News / English vs. Polish hostility [323]
Dont get me started on Maggie f****** Thatcher - f***ing b*** c*** F**k**
Dont get me started on Maggie f****** Thatcher - f***ing b*** c*** F**k**
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
News / English vs. Polish hostility [323]
Changing the subject slightly - many Polish people I have spoken to have a different view of Lech Walensa from that of most people outside Pl.
The general feeling is that , yeah, he did a good job but he hanged around too long.
Dont get me started
Changing the subject slightly - many Polish people I have spoken to have a different view of Lech Walensa from that of most people outside Pl.
The general feeling is that , yeah, he did a good job but he hanged around too long.
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
News / English vs. Polish hostility [323]
Seriously !!!
I think its best for my health ( and my keyboard ) if I just ignore any thread that contains her name!
Dont get me started
Seriously !!!
I think its best for my health ( and my keyboard ) if I just ignore any thread that contains her name!
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
Language / Polglish - mixture of Polish and English [34]
Myslem of starting a thread which is a mixture of Polish and English - Polglish.
This would give a szansa for learners of Pl to practice without having to be perfect all the time.
What do the other forum members think ?
Is there enough Polglish going on here already ?
Myslem of starting a thread which is a mixture of Polish and English - Polglish.
This would give a szansa for learners of Pl to practice without having to be perfect all the time.
What do the other forum members think ?
Is there enough Polglish going on here already ?
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
Language / Polglish - mixture of Polish and English [34]
Dobry, wiem more fluent forum members will be cringing but its purpose would just be for zabawne.
Dobry, wiem more fluent forum members will be cringing but its purpose would just be for zabawne.
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
szkotja2007
31 Aug 2007
Law / Registering and eligibility to vote in the Poland's elections [15]
Who are you going to vote for and why?
I just want to know...
Who are you going to vote for and why?
szkotja2007
1 Sep 2007
News / English vs. Polish hostility [323]
What gives you that impression?
Most Poles get F-cked about more up there in Scotland than they do in England!
What gives you that impression?
szkotja2007
1 Sep 2007
News / English vs. Polish hostility [323]
Unfortunately there have been, but lets keep it in perspective.
In my experience, there is much more animosity towards the English than Polish people.
Good example of what? The Scots keep getting "best behaved supporters" awards and Fair Play awards ( only awards re football we get nowadays ) whilst the English fans.....
There has been quite afew incidents of rascism up there.
Unfortunately there have been, but lets keep it in perspective.
Not only against Poles but against the English also
In my experience, there is much more animosity towards the English than Polish people.
The world cup was a good example.
Good example of what? The Scots keep getting "best behaved supporters" awards and Fair Play awards ( only awards re football we get nowadays ) whilst the English fans.....
szkotja2007
1 Sep 2007
News / An enquiry into emigration from Poland [7]
Speaking to Polish friends the general concensus is that the basics cost about the same ( I think they are a bit cheaper in PL but not much) but the wages here are much better.
Speaking to Polish friends the general concensus is that the basics cost about the same ( I think they are a bit cheaper in PL but not much) but the wages here are much better.
szkotja2007
1 Sep 2007
News / An enquiry into emigration from Poland [7]
Hey - whats not to like about the guy ! ( Best thing ever to come out of Australia )
Hey - whats not to like about the guy ! ( Best thing ever to come out of Australia )
szkotja2007
2 Sep 2007
News / Air-show accident in Poland [81]
no difference at the end of the day, but it was on the Mull of Kintyre, quite a bit away from the border.
So, somewhere on the England-Scotish border-what is the difference to us at the end of the day?
no difference at the end of the day, but it was on the Mull of Kintyre, quite a bit away from the border.
szkotja2007
3 Sep 2007
Language / polish message for birthday card? [7]
Happy Birthday sweetheart ( darling ).
Wszystkiego Najlepszego z okazji Urodzin kochany.
( I am just learning but this seems to be a standard saying )
Happy Birthday sweetheart ( darling ).
Wszystkiego Najlepszego z okazji Urodzin kochany.
( I am just learning but this seems to be a standard saying )
szkotja2007
4 Sep 2007
Love / I really like this Polish guy....what to do next?? [76]
Total turn off !! Completely pretentious. Just be yourself.
give him your biz card with your numbers..
Total turn off !! Completely pretentious. Just be yourself.
szkotja2007
4 Sep 2007
UK, Ireland / Do Poles integrate well into British society? [18]
I would like to think that in my part of the country they do, officially through local government funded "welcome packs" and socially by inviting them to join in things like weddings, nights out etc. ( During the last world cup the local corner shop went Polish - decked out in Polish flags and red and white everywhere - might just have been to sell more beer tho ! )
Culturally I find a lot of common ground with Polish people.
Why do they come ? Examples such as the one in the link here are commonplace.
25 year old Polish worker gets £80, 000 backing to start bisiness. A POLISH baker persuaded his boss to back him in a new wholesale bread business while he was working in an Edinburgh kitchen.
news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=1508&id=1332032007
And if you fancy a drink............
Polish beers bring drinkers pouring in
news.scotsman.com/edinburgh.cfm?id=1372802007
I would like to think that in my part of the country they do, officially through local government funded "welcome packs" and socially by inviting them to join in things like weddings, nights out etc. ( During the last world cup the local corner shop went Polish - decked out in Polish flags and red and white everywhere - might just have been to sell more beer tho ! )
Culturally I find a lot of common ground with Polish people.
Why do they come ? Examples such as the one in the link here are commonplace.
25 year old Polish worker gets £80, 000 backing to start bisiness. A POLISH baker persuaded his boss to back him in a new wholesale bread business while he was working in an Edinburgh kitchen.
news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=1508&id=1332032007
And if you fancy a drink............
Polish beers bring drinkers pouring in
news.scotsman.com/edinburgh.cfm?id=1372802007
szkotja2007
4 Sep 2007
UK, Ireland / Do Poles integrate well into British society? [18]
My favourite - an oldie but a goodie -
....are you a Pole Vaulter. No, I`m German. How did you know my name was Walter ?
My favourite - an oldie but a goodie -
....are you a Pole Vaulter. No, I`m German. How did you know my name was Walter ?