What is good about being in the UK?

home grown psychologist heheh
or a mind reader - but I don't believe in materialist mind readers


it is our choice simply - why should I actually blend in if I don't want to - btw there is really little value in what you can blend into in English culture right now - binge culture? pretty moronic don't you think - going out culture? (it's expensive you know) - what is left then - religion? tradition? - not much that there is there - main Christmas tradition is to get pissed on the Boxing day - hardly anything one should really pursue

Do you see the Chinese, Indian, Pakistani people in general blending in?? yes - those who are borne and raised here


well your wording was sort of if you don't like it here go back

the thing is the British want us to share our views of their country and then get so very offended if these are not enthusiastic enough - strange don't you think

and you wonder why some cheeks when they ask me where I am from turn me down?
question to you seamus how many locals would give you a two fingers victory sign in reverse way?

I'm just able to observe the obvious!


Good for you... and the relevance is?


Yeah well funnily enough! That's because I meant: If you don't like it here
then go back!!!


No this is not true. I certainly don't want you to share our views of our country! I just want you to stop moaning about it like a little bit*h about what is wrong with Britain because we know and don't need you to tell us anything more or do you think you are more qualified than us on this matter?


It is your choice and you have every right to choose what you want but just don't expect me to be happy about it or agree with it, to be honest I think it's just ignorance! When I come to live in Poland should I behave as you have? How would you feel if I did? Start thinking about what you write before you write it because your arrogance is appalling.

As for our culture well yes you are right we may have less to offer that Poland but believe me and mark my words everyday you become a little more westernised so be ready it may be you who has to defend your lack of culture in years to come.

I can't say anything on behalf of the Polish nation - but I personally would not mind if you insist on keeping your culture (as long as your culture doesn't involve throwing up or ****ing on my threshold or chucking empty beer bottles at my windows) - I don't mind other people being different - and hell you can moan as much as you like about Poland - my personal stance is it is often practical to listen to moans cause there can be some reasonable points there (hidden) - but getting emotional about the moans doesn't serve anything

Arrogance - oh well - you really like strong words - be it your way

if you want strong words I'd say the British are bread as cattle (and most like it that way) - they really love this superiority thing - it's oh so fun to take **** of some stupid Paddys, Pakis (or whatever) - when it turns out that the lack of skill and ambition is on their side (which results in them not having jobs) they just throw tantrums

Paddies and Pakis are pejorative terms, Gumi.

well it is not me who is using these - it's average Briton's vocabulary - I have some sympathy toward the Irish and am quite indifferent to Pakistanis in Britain (they have their quirks and some have vices but many of them are good sincere people - I have had experience with both kinds even if it was little experience)

Britain is going to the dogs. Splendid isolation had its merits :)

It's a good answer but there are difference in what you are saying to what we were talking about, basically this is a very one sided circumstance from which you understandably only see one side therefore I will concede your point because as it is impossible to get around this outlook.

Rest assured I will integrate into Polish society as it is the proper thing to do.


Neither do I.


I wont bother since I have better things to do with my life. (Like arguing about if it's right or wrong)


I did listen to the moans and some of them I actually agreed with and some I did not but I still say that she was over the top flat out moaning! Even if I did get emotional over this; is it such a bad thing? What? I'm not allowed to be passionate about people slating my country?

There was no need for her to go on and on.


If the cap fits! I'm sorry but if I read the post again I think the same! "Why should I integrate? I don't have to!" Well people don't have to share or be happy either, people don't have to help each other, people don't have to be friendly or civil but the people with this attitude of "I don't have to do it" is whats wrong with the world today.


On a farm? Nie rozumiem Pan. (Oh wait why am I being polite? I don't have to!)


Sad but true.

as to put some more peaceful tones into the argument which is actually as stupid as calling each other names - just listen to 'Victorialand' by Cocteau Twins - I recommend 'How to bring blush to the snow' :) Enjoy.

I think I should have added that it is readily available from youtube
just listen to Elisabeth Fraser and enjoy :):):)

But will anyone understand the words?? mnamananamanana sugar hiccup :)


No, of course you don't have to fit in - but as I said earlier, expect resentment if you don't. The 200 000+ Poles who were here before the current generation exercised their "rights", had assimilated so well, that no-one even noticed us - even though most of us managed to retain our Polish culture.

And is a drunken Briton staggering out of a pub really that much worse than a group of Polish losers huddling up against a fence with a few bags of Tyskie? A drunk's a drunk!

Crisps. I love the range of crisps that the UK has. Streets ahead of almost any other country in this regard.

I have much better opinion of Polish drunks than of English ones ;P ;P
(well I don't mean the younger generation of Poles who I am personally affraid of)


it's not the words you are supposed to enjoy, stupid :P ;)

ok I am pulling your leg here (and there) ;)

Any personal favourites?

"Dobre bo Polskie", no? :p lol ;)


heh. "Garlands" is much better anyway (so says the ex-Goth :0 lol )

Personally I'm in a pi**ed-off mood so I'm listening to SLAYER. haha


I can't speak for Seanus but I'm a salt & vinegar Kettle Chips man myself :)

Too many to list.

Golden Wonder's Worcestershire Sauce
Nik Naks (any flavour)
McCoys (any)
Brannigans (any)
Pork Crackles
Prawn Cocktail
S&V
KP Squares
Crispy Bacon
Kettle Chips too

I like virtually all kinds of crisps from home. I can't think of any that I dislike.

They taste good but the texture is strange... too brittle for me.



Both excellent choices but I have found something new... in the shop in my village there are some lovely crisps that just have 'Handmade Crisps' written on them and they are the bomba. I especially like the spicy ones :D

Handmade crisps tend to be crunchy and full-flavoured. Wotsits are nice too but Cheetos are very similar. I remember driving many people away with Scampi Lemon Nik Naks. That was back in school and you could smell me a mile off with those fingers.

Let's not forget Pringles ;) oh and Quavers!

that Goth thing explains everything :P
I haven't heard the whole 'Garland' album - some pieces are too heavy but I like 'Shallow then halo' (from time to time) - but would prefer 'Quisquose' any day

Pringles are addictive too. Quavers, are they still on the go? What are those stick-like crisps called, S&V things? KP Sticks?

Monster Munch and Space Raiders :)

You lot have just reminded me that I've got a load of Quavers in the wardrobe (one of the few good things about being ill - you lose your appetite, so you can eat what you want, and not put on weight, lol).

crunch! lol

I didn't mention Hula Hoops. They are close to the best.

The wasabi crisps from the internet cafe in Japan were the best :) Highly addictive!

Try Banshee Bones from Perri! Bleeding delicous.

What flavours are they, RN?

RL, now.

Salt and Vinegar. I can almost taste the salt in my mouth whilst thinking of them. Laced with salt they are.

My local shop stale or stolen used to do twenty for a pound when I was a young 'un. About ten years ago.

S&V are legendary, RL

The weather.

The food of kings, Seanus. Good batched bread smoothered with butter and a packet of really salty crisps is manna from heaven when you are dying with a hangover. Washed down with a tall glass of milk.

Can you get S & V over there? The eastern euros dont seem to like 'em. Couldnt get them in CZ. Ready Salted just doesnt cut the mustard.

Now you're talkin :) No, no S&V here, even though English week starts in LIDL's tomorrow. The Poles are not big on crisps.

Order these online. Like crack cocaine these boyos, will be itching for more.