News / Polish transfer of Family Estate in Will? [14]


Thank you. This is definately what I want to be done. Tata set it up a will in June. I would prefer to take care of Estate transfer now. Past experience, nightmare later. Now, a new roof and maintenance needs to be taken care of. If I will be paying into the home, other options need to be secured.


Thanks, your situation is very similiar to mine now. It appears we will be having work done on the 'family home'. Quotes are being sought. We trust and love each other. That would delete the inheritance tax..

History / Who lost WWII (besides Poland)? [42]


Funny...


True! A fitting quote came to mind..

" I like the dreams of the future
better than the history of the past". -Thomas Jefferson

Love / Proposing to my Polish girlfriend [33]

Express your love. Choose what is fitting for you. There is no price on an engagement ring. Naturally, you should gravitate toward a ring that expresses your relationship and your commitment to each other.

Life / How much cash to give as a wedding gift? [25]

Is this a true Polish Custom to give money? Money is typically given by immediate family only in my experience. A registry is usually established with the couples needs. This eliminates the 10 Fondue Sets. The couple establishes their needs of China, Silver, down to linens.

Life / How much cash to give as a wedding gift? [25]

Bottom line: The Bride and Groom have invited you as GUESTS. There is no stipulation as to a gift. Use your own guidelines and common sense. Weddings are either traditional or not. Depends, on the wedding your going to? What are the traditions in Poland?

Language / How does Polish sound to you? How to make Polish sound more pleasurable? [100]

Polish is very passionate, expressive, and loud. It does sound like arguing and yelling. You have to be amped up to be heard or to get in a word. Frustrating due to the interrupting. Add Vodka, and every other word is Kurwas. Extremely, animated. One could do stand up. I've laughed so hard watching stories being told because the teller acts out everything. Hysterical.

News / ARE POLISH PEOPLE TAKING OUR JOBS OR DOING OUR JOBS??!! DISCUSS. [126]

Poles work and are not taking away jobs from my Company. Russians and Mexicans are the front runners for job competition. Way under bid!

News / ARE POLISH PEOPLE TAKING OUR JOBS OR DOING OUR JOBS??!! DISCUSS. [126]


Re-phrase: The Russians employ the Mexicans.

Language / How does Polish sound to you? How to make Polish sound more pleasurable? [100]


Good point. Women continue to speak in a normal tone and softly. It's hard to keep up with men. I feel like I'm yelling. No voice the next day. Throughout this, men do continue to be polite to women. Generalization.

Food / Are there any Polish recipes in which alcohol is an ingredient? [13]

Saute, baste, adds a touch, but I only use wine. Whisky is best in dessert. A sponge cake and soak, soak, and soak. If it's a good bottle of whisky single that out and pair food with that.

Food / Are there any Polish recipes in which alcohol is an ingredient? [13]

Is it Sherry or Whisky? That makes a big difference.

Life / Pre Paid Visa cards [27]


Thread answered. Go to any bank and get a a Visa debit card. If you have money no one will deny you a card.

Life / Communion, why do only half of church-goers in Poland take it? [41]


Agree. Perhaps, those that have refrained from Communion would post their reasons? Personally, I have never opted out.

Life / Scientology in Poland [24]

Scientology's beliefs were written by a science fiction author, L. Ron Hubbard. Principal: A human is an immortal 'alien' spirit trapped on Earth in a physical body...How can anyone believe this religion considering who wrote the doctrine? Side note: <LOL> Sex is equated as a numb emotion and equated to an applause. Most can agree that they happen to be applauders.

USA, Canada / Sweetest Day - October 18 - 19 [36]

sledz


Ohh, you need to be spoiled too.


True! That's the biggest complaint. Why show your love for one day? Should be everyday.

USA, Canada / Sweetest Day - October 18 - 19 [36]


Your a good man. Spot on!

Love / Abuse in relationships (my first Polish girlfriend) [216]

In the State I live, there is a 'Domestic Violence Law.' Male or Female, the abuser goes to jail. Feminism days are over and violence isn't tolerated.

Food / Recipe for Kotlet Schabowy (in English) [15]

Pound the meat first, bread it, slightly brown it and then, I bake it. Very tender.

Love / How Many Dates Before Sex in Poland? [86]


Most definately. I was always told never ever on the first date, second ok..

Food / Polish (but can be just any other) recipes for chicken dishes anyone? [23]

Polski: Old fashioned Chicken Soup. Perfect for cold weather. So simple, don't even need a recipe. Place uncooked chicken parts in stock pot. Simmer with choice of vegetables: potatoes, carrots, onions, parsnip, celery, herbs: bay leaves, thyme, marjoram etc. (Poles loves Vegeta, if this is used , should be enough seasoning. A nice touch is french dumplings at the very end. Just drop batter spoon size in and viola dumplings. This basically, makes itself, plus, the home smells sooo good.

Life / WHY POLISH PEOPLE DON'T USE THEIR NATIVE FIRST NAME WHEN ABROAD? [136]

Why would you change your name to accommodate others abroad. I think it is rude when people butcher my name. Be considerate and ask how to pronounce it. Also, I dislike it when Poles Americanize their name by changing the spelling. For instance, the ending, 'ski' to 'sky'? The Poles I know do not change their names.

Life / WHY POLISH PEOPLE DON'T USE THEIR NATIVE FIRST NAME WHEN ABROAD? [136]

Arien


Comes down to personal preference. True, there are Polish translations of first names. Last names are trickier, spelling only, unless you legally change it. My first name can't be translated to Polish. Your right, annoyances, can drive some to change their names.

Americans, pronounce my last name phonetically how it sounds. Which is wrong. I do take the time to help people say it. I usually break it down: ***-****-**-ski. That seems to help. My first name so far, is easy on both sides to say. Just have the last to contender with.

Life / WHY POLISH PEOPLE DON'T USE THEIR NATIVE FIRST NAME WHEN ABROAD? [136]

Arien
You summed it up well!

Food / Sour cream use in Pierogi dough? [11]

Must be a family recipe? I have never seen or had pierogi dough with sour cream. It would change the consistency of the dough. Sour cream is used as a condiment to top it off.

Food / Zaplaska (?) soup [6]

Potato Soup (Kartoflanka)
This has all the ingredients that you listed excluding sour cream.

Food / Zaplaska (?) soup [6]

Potato Soup (Kartoflanka)
Here's my recipe:
8 cups of H2O
3 large potatoes , peeled and cut in 1/4" cubes
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
(1 cup sour cream) try with or without or as a topping with dill

In large kettle, place vegetables and butter. Saute for 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. In a bowl, blend 2 tablespoons flour and (sour cream). Pour flour mixture into kettle. Stir and bring to a boil. Dollop of (sour cream) and sprinkle with minced dill.

Smacznego!

Life / Polish Name Day celebration [40]

Yes, Name Day's are celebrated! My name isn't translatable? My understanding is that everyone knows your name day due to it's calendar placement. That way friends are always able to wish you well. I love the fact that PF places names at the top page.

Food / Horsemeat, anyone? [62]

Horse meat is taboo! The horse is domesticated and thought as a companion. It has pet status in the Western world. In the U.S., it's shipped overseas; highly frowned upon even in dog food. It's a major meat in a few countries, notably in Central Asia, but Europe, South America and China do consume.

Personally, I have to disassociate myself from my food groups. I would never eat a domesticated animal.

(Side Note:) My aunt and uncle lived on an Island. I would visit in the summer time. I loved to help take care of the cute bunny rabbits they had. Unknowingly, at dinner, I had a bite of one my little friends. I asked my uncle what kind of meat we were having?

I thought it was chicken. I was horrified that it was rabbit. The same one I had been petting. I'm scarred. <EWWW>

Travel / 12 more days in poland what to do [17]

Concentrate on your health and the issues you have going on with getting off Xanax.

Food / Horsemeat, anyone? [62]


Heart wrenching to see such neglect. People that neglect and hurt animals are not human. It says a lot about people when their cruel to animals. Krysia, that's incredible what you do for these horses...and that says a lot about you!