It's true some men treat women like "crap" and it can happen anywhere around the globe, not just in Poland.
I don't think your Polish friend's wife "had to" do certain things, it's not like you may think - it's our tradition to treat well invited guests and depends who's visiting (is it a man/or woman only or mixed group of people). In general Polish woman is hosting the party through offering some food, drinks while her partner's responsibility is to make sure guest is not bored - it's all about manners. We don't leave our guests at the table/ or just in the room alone, someone needs to serve and Polish women (in general) tend to think they are better at this.
Some women don't like their husband near the kitchen. That's how it is. Does it really happen only in Polish family? I don't think so.
In Polish family it's more common these days, that both partners are involved in preparation of the party/or dinner and you can't see the man's work. It's understandable why - it's because when you arrive he's making sure you are comfortable at his home by staying with you.
I understand there are Polish men who are doing nothing around the house and believe me it's not only their fault, they were helped to behave like that.
I don't think your Polish friend's wife "had to" do certain things, it's not like you may think - it's our tradition to treat well invited guests and depends who's visiting (is it a man/or woman only or mixed group of people). In general Polish woman is hosting the party through offering some food, drinks while her partner's responsibility is to make sure guest is not bored - it's all about manners. We don't leave our guests at the table/ or just in the room alone, someone needs to serve and Polish women (in general) tend to think they are better at this.
Some women don't like their husband near the kitchen. That's how it is. Does it really happen only in Polish family? I don't think so.
In Polish family it's more common these days, that both partners are involved in preparation of the party/or dinner and you can't see the man's work. It's understandable why - it's because when you arrive he's making sure you are comfortable at his home by staying with you.
I understand there are Polish men who are doing nothing around the house and believe me it's not only their fault, they were helped to behave like that.