dcchris
16 Feb 2009
dcchris
13 Feb 2009
Life / Punk scene in Krakow [6]
i dont know about krakow but its big in warsaw and I would imagine also in krakow.
i dont know about krakow but its big in warsaw and I would imagine also in krakow.
dcchris
12 Feb 2009
Life / Where to get a cup of coffee in Warsaw? [40]
well to continue this topic as sidetracked as it is... coffee and cigarettes go together as beer does as well. That said I am a nonsmoker and seem to be alergic to the smoke. It is illegal to smoke in Warsaw at the bus/tram stops yet people smoke directly under the signs. So that being the case I cant see the police actually enforcing any smoking ban. I believe we discussed this topic in an earlier thread. As far as cafes are concerned they seem to be a large part of the upper middle class and upper class culture in Warsaw but not a part of the neighborhood environment. People go out for coffee not to a local shop. There is a nice place in my neighborhood just next to my flat that never has business and is closing. So maybe its just a cultural difference. As far as Starbucks expanding into Poland I have heard this as well but considering they had to close so many shops in the USA recently we will see. And yes their coffee sucks.
well to continue this topic as sidetracked as it is... coffee and cigarettes go together as beer does as well. That said I am a nonsmoker and seem to be alergic to the smoke. It is illegal to smoke in Warsaw at the bus/tram stops yet people smoke directly under the signs. So that being the case I cant see the police actually enforcing any smoking ban. I believe we discussed this topic in an earlier thread. As far as cafes are concerned they seem to be a large part of the upper middle class and upper class culture in Warsaw but not a part of the neighborhood environment. People go out for coffee not to a local shop. There is a nice place in my neighborhood just next to my flat that never has business and is closing. So maybe its just a cultural difference. As far as Starbucks expanding into Poland I have heard this as well but considering they had to close so many shops in the USA recently we will see. And yes their coffee sucks.
dcchris
11 Feb 2009
Life / Where to get a cup of coffee in Warsaw? [40]
there are loads of coffee shops/cafes in warsaw. I dont know about Mokotow but in centrum and by the Warsaw University you can just pick one. True it is expensive especially considering you can get a full stomach for less than 10zl and a cup of coffee will run you at least 8.
there are loads of coffee shops/cafes in warsaw. I dont know about Mokotow but in centrum and by the Warsaw University you can just pick one. True it is expensive especially considering you can get a full stomach for less than 10zl and a cup of coffee will run you at least 8.
dcchris
10 Feb 2009
USA, Canada / Senate Approves $838 Billion Economic Recovery Package [9]
I read somewhere that the final bill for all govt spending to save the country from this crisis will total 9 trillion dollars. Thats a lot of greenbacks. Truthfully, I hope this money goes to help the people and not big business.
I read somewhere that the final bill for all govt spending to save the country from this crisis will total 9 trillion dollars. Thats a lot of greenbacks. Truthfully, I hope this money goes to help the people and not big business.
dcchris
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
This is a terrible act for sure. Polish FM vows to hunt down Taliban killers of hostage.
news.yahoo/s/afp/20090209/wl_sthasia_afp/pakistanpolan dunrestkidnapqaeda_20090209154646
Thats some big talk, however. I cant actually see Polish troops actively hunting for these guys in Pakistan...
they dont have any oil in Afghanistan that I am aware of. As far as the drug trafficking, the USA military does not have a clean history concerning heroin trafficking if one inspects their actions in the Vietnam War...
This is a terrible act for sure. Polish FM vows to hunt down Taliban killers of hostage.
news.yahoo/s/afp/20090209/wl_sthasia_afp/pakistanpolan dunrestkidnapqaeda_20090209154646
Thats some big talk, however. I cant actually see Polish troops actively hunting for these guys in Pakistan...
I wonder why there were/are more troops in Iraq than in Afghanistan.
they dont have any oil in Afghanistan that I am aware of. As far as the drug trafficking, the USA military does not have a clean history concerning heroin trafficking if one inspects their actions in the Vietnam War...
dcchris
7 Feb 2009
History / Who Was Really Behind the Shooting of John Paul II? [21]
from what I have been told by the Polish they believe it was the Soviets because the Pope had written a letter requesting a visit to Moscow and this was their response to the letter as well as his statements concerning the independence of Poland from the Soviets.
from what I have been told by the Polish they believe it was the Soviets because the Pope had written a letter requesting a visit to Moscow and this was their response to the letter as well as his statements concerning the independence of Poland from the Soviets.
dcchris
2 Feb 2009
Love / In love with polish cleaning woman, but don't speak an OUNCE of polish :( [57]
but on the other hand, not to rain on your parade, how can you be in love with a woman you have never spoken more than one word with? get to know her than you can see about love...
but on the other hand, not to rain on your parade, how can you be in love with a woman you have never spoken more than one word with? get to know her than you can see about love...
dcchris
2 Feb 2009
Love / In love with polish cleaning woman, but don't speak an OUNCE of polish :( [57]
why not offer to teach her english or danish and she can teach you polish? after all it might be useful for her as well...
why not offer to teach her english or danish and she can teach you polish? after all it might be useful for her as well...
dcchris
30 Jan 2009
Love / I need advice - I just found out my Polish boyfriend in Ireland has a wife and children. [40]
They guy is obvious a cheating bastard. Firstly he has been cheating on you on his wife and kids. Secondly it took him a year to tell you. These are not good character traits. What he is doing to her he could easily do to you in the future. Run away fast.
They guy is obvious a cheating bastard. Firstly he has been cheating on you on his wife and kids. Secondly it took him a year to tell you. These are not good character traits. What he is doing to her he could easily do to you in the future. Run away fast.
dcchris
28 Jan 2009
Love / KISSING ON THE LIPS (problem with my Polish in-laws) [17]
sounds like they are keeping it in the family. haha! lesson to be learned here is never ever marry someone before you meet the family!!
sounds like they are keeping it in the family. haha! lesson to be learned here is never ever marry someone before you meet the family!!
dcchris
26 Jan 2009
Food / Asian food - is it easy to find in Poland (particularly Lublin)? [39]
in warsaw you can get everything even tofu. i cant speak for Lublin as I have never been there. but my guess is that there will be vietnamese people there with restaurants and food shops. shouldnt be a problem for you but if it is than you will have to make a trip to warsaw. pm me and I can tell you where the shops are here.
in warsaw you can get everything even tofu. i cant speak for Lublin as I have never been there. but my guess is that there will be vietnamese people there with restaurants and food shops. shouldnt be a problem for you but if it is than you will have to make a trip to warsaw. pm me and I can tell you where the shops are here.
dcchris
22 Jan 2009
Love / Help! I just don't understand him.. [36]
that is so untrue. although in your case maybe it is true. however in the real world it does exist among normal functioning people
There's no such thing as friendship between a man and a woman
that is so untrue. although in your case maybe it is true. however in the real world it does exist among normal functioning people
dcchris
20 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / How to marry an American women? [24]
I dont know for sure but when you apply for legal immigrant status after marriage surely they will check your current status. that being illegal then I would think you would have a problem...
I dont know for sure but when you apply for legal immigrant status after marriage surely they will check your current status. that being illegal then I would think you would have a problem...
dcchris
19 Jan 2009
Love / Help! I just don't understand him.. [36]
why go any farther? say no more... really
he has a girlfriend
why go any farther? say no more... really
dcchris
19 Jan 2009
Life / Please recommend pre-paid sim card that will work in Poland and Germany. [11]
i use play in poland and in germany i just buy a sim card there
i use play in poland and in germany i just buy a sim card there
dcchris
19 Jan 2009
dcchris
19 Jan 2009
Work / Teaching English in Lublin. [23]
Try this https://polishforums.com/teaching_resources_english-43_25272_0.html . I find the breakingnews link quite helpful. I don't use books for the most part as I teach mostly advanced students.
Try this https://polishforums.com/teaching_resources_english-43_25272_0.html . I find the breakingnews link quite helpful. I don't use books for the most part as I teach mostly advanced students.
dcchris
19 Jan 2009
USA, Canada / Iranian moving to Poland from Canada. What to expect? [23]
it depends where you will be. in warsaw or a big city you will have less attention shown to you than in a small town
it depends where you will be. in warsaw or a big city you will have less attention shown to you than in a small town
dcchris
18 Jan 2009
Work / Teaching English in Lublin. [23]
I would try a private language school that has corporate clients. Most of the classes are before work of after work. But I have no idea if these type of schools exist in Lublin. Otherwise, I would advertise in a local paper. You can teach at your flat, their flat, or even a cafe. It depends on the student. I have experience with all three. Cafes can be difficult due to noise or just uncontrollable conditions. Luckily I have a fancy one next to my flat that no one goes to... As far as rates you can do a search here we just had a discussion on this topic recently.
I would try a private language school that has corporate clients. Most of the classes are before work of after work. But I have no idea if these type of schools exist in Lublin. Otherwise, I would advertise in a local paper. You can teach at your flat, their flat, or even a cafe. It depends on the student. I have experience with all three. Cafes can be difficult due to noise or just uncontrollable conditions. Luckily I have a fancy one next to my flat that no one goes to... As far as rates you can do a search here we just had a discussion on this topic recently.
dcchris
16 Jan 2009
Work / gday everyone - i'd love to come to Poland to teach English, but... [15]
For the most part in WaWa I charge 70/hour for private and make 56/hour through my school. For students and people who aren't directors I charge 50/hour for private. But with the zl going down I am thinking about upping my rates. After all I am an imported good... Some people charge much higher than me. I met one teacher of Polish who wanted to charge me 50/hour.
For the most part in WaWa I charge 70/hour for private and make 56/hour through my school. For students and people who aren't directors I charge 50/hour for private. But with the zl going down I am thinking about upping my rates. After all I am an imported good... Some people charge much higher than me. I met one teacher of Polish who wanted to charge me 50/hour.
dcchris
15 Jan 2009
Work / gday everyone - i'd love to come to Poland to teach English, but... [15]
I live and teach in Warsaw. I like it here. Its the kind of place that people love to hate.
I live and teach in Warsaw. I like it here. Its the kind of place that people love to hate.
dcchris
15 Jan 2009
Life / Illegal drugs enjoyed by many of the young male Poles. Availability? [24]
apparently speed is popular in Poland and the manufacturing of chemical drugs is big business. high quality drugs made by gangs for export. a lot of the younger people like to smoke weed/ganga.
apparently speed is popular in Poland and the manufacturing of chemical drugs is big business. high quality drugs made by gangs for export. a lot of the younger people like to smoke weed/ganga.
dcchris
14 Jan 2009
Love / did i push him away [36]
raising two kids on her own as a single mother... it wont be easy. Its possible for sure but not easy.
you'll be ok
raising two kids on her own as a single mother... it wont be easy. Its possible for sure but not easy.
dcchris
14 Jan 2009
Love / did i push him away [36]
Yes at the minimum he owes you child support. Doesnt seem like much of a man if he doesnt even have anything to do with you or his child. After all it took two to make it.
Yes at the minimum he owes you child support. Doesnt seem like much of a man if he doesnt even have anything to do with you or his child. After all it took two to make it.
dcchris
10 Jan 2009
Life / URGENT HELP LOOKING FOR ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTER - WARSAW [12]
could you post their phone number just for future reference?
could you post their phone number just for future reference?
dcchris
9 Jan 2009
Life / URGENT HELP LOOKING FOR ANIMAL RESCUE SHELTER - WARSAW [12]
I would suggest Kampinos Park headquarters or SGGW (the university).
I would suggest Kampinos Park headquarters or SGGW (the university).
dcchris
9 Jan 2009
Life / Any Polish B-boys or breakdancers in Poland? [7]
check this URL
radioluxembourg.pl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=456&Itemid=87
I went to a break dance competition in Warsaw last summer. I was impressed with the quality. It was pretty cool with live bands...
check this URL
radioluxembourg.pl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=456&Itemid=87
I went to a break dance competition in Warsaw last summer. I was impressed with the quality. It was pretty cool with live bands...
dcchris
8 Jan 2009
Life / A trip to a Polish supermarket [136]
exactly if people get bad service somewhere why oh why do they continue to go there? do they really expect something else?
shop at a nice supermarket
exactly if people get bad service somewhere why oh why do they continue to go there? do they really expect something else?
dcchris
8 Jan 2009
Life / A trip to a Polish supermarket [136]
oh yeah i had a real shutdown from the lady there. she yelled document!! at me so loud and i just started laughing. she was so mad!! I couldnt stop laughing and she couldnt stop from turning red with anger. needless to say I didnt get the package from her
oh yeah i had a real shutdown from the lady there. she yelled document!! at me so loud and i just started laughing. she was so mad!! I couldnt stop laughing and she couldnt stop from turning red with anger. needless to say I didnt get the package from her