Life / Polish Police - my bad experience. [33]


Everyone let you down in Poland: Police, health service....you can always come back to UK where 'everything is better'.

UK, Ireland / ARE BRITS MEANER AND LESS HOSPITABLE THAN POLES? [79]


Takeaways , I guess.They are usually too big :-)

I know Poles living in UK who are very hospitable.

I wouldn't say that English are mean- they are not but in terms of hospitality- visiting someone at home they make less effort than Polish ( in general there are exceptions) with preparing food.

Law / Registering and eligibility to vote in the Poland's elections [15]

yes, in local election.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]


You can save your patronising tone for your Welsh mates....

You don't know where I was in UK but I guess yoy come from little Welsh village in the middle of nowewhere so visiting Poland was unfortunately is too big challenge for you.

I pray not to get to british hospitals- dirty, overcrowded with looong queues for everything.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]

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When is the last time u caught the bus? Seriously, in Trojmiasto where I live, the transport system is rubbish. I hate the way u have to pay for 2 singles here unlike in UK where u can buy a return.

You can buy day ticket, week ticket....Why do we need return ticket becuause you have them in UK????? and truth to be said return ticket are not popular nowadays as people buy 'day rider' ticket in England.

As
Those people who complain about the British healthcare system read a few stories in Polish newspapers which like to sensationalise any hint of trouble in the British system, and make their decisions based on that rather than personal experience. A friend of mine died in Poland a yr ago because the doctor who was supposed to give him his monthly shots forgot about the appointment. 4 days later he went into a coma.

What about UK- Waiting days and days for appointment..... No cancer drugs for people or you are rich and can buy it....dirty hospitals.... sorry but it is joke saying that hospitals in UK are so great.

And of course your doctors, nurses are so perfect they never make any mistakes.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]

This topic was created to aggrievate people. I don't see many differences between life in Poland and England. In general it depends more on your education, job....There are poor and rich people in both countries.

Life / Are Polish People Hypochondriacs? [50]

I don't think that so many Poles are hypochondriac but we like going to the doctors. And talk about illnesses.:-)

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]


Hi,Hi really- you can be a millionaire but without 'credit history' -such a golden phrase you struggle in UK.

>>>stupid back home my medical aid covers my teeth eyes and even people contact lenses>>>

Covers???? you pay for everything including eye test- about £15 now.

>>>About the post office i had to wait liek an hour to get stamps and that is damn crap !!!!!!!>>>

For a change not long ago UK post offives were full of drunk and alcoholic queuing for their dole.Very pleasant.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]


I guess to managements, admin clerks.....which are growing and growing....but nurses, doctors shortage. Who bothers? It reminds me a bit of Kafka stories.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]


You are living in a dreamland..... yes doctor in some areas available with a few days notice....till this time someone dies or recovers- like in the lottery.

NHS is just dreadfull!!!!!!.
After living Poland I thought that it is bad health system in Poland but I changed my mind now. UK- Dirty hospitals, old people dying as noone bother to feed them clean them, shortage of doctors, midwives, nurses....Visit to doctors time limited, doctors limited with theit prescriptions.


Noone replied to it....

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]

I have been living in England for 6.5 years and each year when I come to Poland ( Krakow) I can see so many changes..... I know that it is partly due to help from UE but I don't see big difference between life in Poland and UK.

News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]


Really....

In Poland people live in houses which they own in Germany 90% just rent....

In west europe couples often own 2 cars- Own? or bought them on credit. ..

Uk with its huge debts is on the verge of bankrupcy....

Is it really so bad in Poland? I don't think so.

UK, Ireland / WHY DO POLISH PEOPLE THAT COME TO ENGLAND CAN'T SPEAK ENGLISH? [118]


Of course not, Why would they? It is completely artifical and odd.
But If there are Polish and English as a group and Polish people speak between themselves in polish it is rude and doesn't show good manner. I never do it.

Life / Are Polish People Hypochondriacs? [50]


So,as in UK there so many pubs are British a nation of alcoholics? :-)

UK, Ireland / Where can I buy DVDs in Polish language near Glasgow? [11]

I suppose people :
-download them frominternet,
-bring from Poland
- or buy in internet shops.

I don't think if there are many shops with good dvd choice except in London.

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

Such a problem??? Couldn't you ask for day off ( holiday) and organise replacement.

News / Poland has the highest shopping IQ [46]

I don't think it is so bad, people in UK are in general polite and smile but !!!!!!-SALE, SALE, SALE is 'pushy, ruthless and arogant'- harrasing you by phone calls , forcing you to buy store cards, knocking your doors to sell you something......

I don't know how it is in Poland now but when i was leaving (over 6 years ago) we were still in the nursery :-)

UK, Ireland / Where can I buy DVDs in Polish language near Glasgow? [11]

I think that you can buy them in some polish internet shops in uk. I found one: poltrader.co.uk

but I am sure there are more....

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

Turkey is rather bland....:-)
I don't think that thnksgiving will be ever celebrated in Poland.
But what about our old tradition like 'dozynki'?

UK, Ireland / BRITS LIKE POLISH FOOD [51]


o yes, you grow but later you sell canned: potatoes, carrots, peas,tomatoes,
sweatcorns .....

I was bit shocked by canned potatoes- is it so difficult just to boil fresh ones?

UK, Ireland / What is in Poland that England doesn't have? [142]


It is a bit like Lincolnshire fens- also flat and boring. But after visiting just Lincolnshire I wouldn't say that "English countryside is dull and boring"

UK, Ireland / What is in Poland that England doesn't have? [142]

Maybe you are lucky- near me there was nice Italian restaurant ( small family business) with very good food- But unfortunately it is closed now..... But most of these chain pubs- from my experience -don't have good food.

UK, Ireland / What is in Poland that England doesn't have? [142]


It has- Visit Krakow,Warsaw....There are lots of different ( French, Spanish, Italian,Chinese, Indian..) restaurants.

There is one thing - in Poland you can go to bar Mleczny and have tasty, freshly cooked cheap meal.
In England good quality , freshly cooked food is in rather expensive restaurants in average and cheaper ones food is not very nice..... And don't tell me about pub food- awful, greasy, processed burger pies....

UK, Ireland / What is in Poland that England doesn't have? [142]


What about Bieszczady:
gorskiswiat.pl/galerie/galeria3/galeria3.php

Tatry

UK, Ireland / Polish people are happy with the UK health care system [27]


I am probably this exception.
I have allergy problems- In Poland I was properly diagnosed, treatment was offered to me ( special vaccinacion- injections). I Uk I asked Doctor to recommed me the most suitable medicine for my allergy - I found one which helps ( easy access to buy at tesco but was not sure if I can take it so often) Doctor haven't heard about it and couldn't find it in his drug-book???

Another example you phone for appointment and can get week or two to wait. After week someone can get Ok again or already get dead so no problem one more patiens for NHS.

That is true about bribes in Poland- i know it is awful and unethical- but person with average salary can afford it. In UK you have to use NHS( waiting for ever for any treatment) or private healthcare which is so expensive that only rich people can afford.

It is my personal opinion and experience.

And I agree NHS system is complex but patients are not interested in its complexity but effectivity.

Life / People with Down Syndrome/Mental disability in Poland [26]


Good sign that soetning is changing in Poland :-)

UK, Ireland / What is in Poland that England doesn't have? [142]


Poland- White Christmas.....better-freshly cooked - food in the restaurants....
opposite :
England- evergreen country with mild climate, strangers smiling to you....

UK, Ireland / Polish people are happy with the UK health care system [27]

Hospitals are dirty, access to doctors are limited- How long visit 10-15 minutes max?, access to drugs also limited, Waiting for treatment( not dangerous for life) 1 year ? Dentists? It is complete nightmare. I go to private one- don't even try to NHS.

I am emigrant so it was my choice to come here but I sometimes feel sorry to British people-they have been born here,work here and deserve proper treatment.

I think that the there are few reasons for it:
doctors are overpaid
lots of money is wasted by NHS
some people come here from abroad for free treatment.

Life / People with Down Syndrome/Mental disability in Poland [26]


I think that you can see quite a few people with mental disabilities in Poland - I haven't noticed difference comparing to England. I remember -when I was living in Krakow- seeing nearly everyday mother with little girl with Down syndrom waiting for a bus. I think she was taking her to school. There are also few groups connected with Church who take these people out for some entertaining. To be honest I didn't see so many disabled people where I live in Uk. Different problem is with people who are physically disabled- Our houses, buses , shops.....are not always designed for them. That is why they often have to stay at home. If someone lives in flat in 4-floor building without lift how can he get out on his own?

Life / Doing laundry in Poland [66]


Does it? My cousin have bought 5 pair of jeans for her 16 years old daughter so she can wear everyday different 'clean one'. I can uderstand blause, underwear,socks,t-shirts need washing after one day of wearing but skirts, trousers?????