All Eastern European nations are perceived as gloomy or downright boorish - that's one reason.
And we are rubbish at self-promotion - Czechs and Hungarians are far better at it.
I have to admit that we are extremely rubbish at self-promotion. Sometimes I think that an average Pole knows more about the US of A than about their fatherland. It would be different if Hollywood would produce some movies about our country, but the probability that it will happen is fewer than none. :)
annamaria,
There are people here who might take exception to what you say. But I have to agree with you.
Why do I have a strange feeling that while writing this sentence, you were thinking about me Wroclaw? :)
Well, since I don't have the power to influence how Eastern Europeans are perceived, I will surprise you, and don't leave any comments on this subject. :)
Alright, alright, you got me....!!!!!!! :)
I’M NOT A GLOOMY NOR DWONRIGHT BOORISH PERSON!!!! :)
There… I’ve said it…
Ufff... Feels so much better now.... :)