All That Manners Business [I'm Polish, moved to UK as an au pair.]

No at all. Read her post properly - it's the timings that are throwing her... I experienced the reverse when I was living in Germany. I'd eat a massive lunch, much more than I'd eat in the UK. And then I'd eat a large meal in the evening. But I can assure you that a porker I ain't.

screw what she thinks you should be yourself! and if she doesn't like it, well tough luck. she should realise that you come from a different country and therefore may not understand the british way (I'm not saying you don't, i'm just saying that you might not understand it).

hope it all works out x x

some english guy: Are U all right?
Me: Than you for asking. I really appreciate that. You know... sometimes it's so hard... life seems completely pointless ... dark ... hopeless... All that makes me think about dying, you know.. Actually - I feel sick... Thx again for asking.

The clash of civilizations.

It's very common and considered polite/friendly to ask someone "how are you?", EVEN if you don't care. It's not only asking how that person is, but it's also saying "hi" (b/c most often people say "hi, how are you?"). This is also a nice way to start some "small talk." I'm not surprised this lady thinks you're rude, in this regard.

Like it or not, you will have to get used it if you plan on integrating into British society (or american, canadian, ...).

either she dont like you or thats just they way she is.

Wyspianska.

It doesn't matter what you do for this baba. You're with her son so what ever you do it won't be good enough There probably isn't a girl on this planet that is good enough for her son.

Get over it man.....I mean woman...

I'm suprised, as you normally sound quite confident!

Isnt it funny that? When you give someone a present in Poland if its food they scoff it down with non stop "its lovely, how did you know these are my favourite etc..

Out of politeness ofcourse.

Give someone a present in the UK and its like for fcuk sake not another pair of socks.

There's just no pleasing some people!

There'll soon be snow Mr WB,,,:-)

Hey i didnt write I do that, im very happy with the tonnes of boxer shorts, pyjamas and socks my mother in law furnishes me with.


How do you know I like snow?? Of course the avatar, silly me....

As others have said you will not change this woman.She is envious and narrow minded and has probably had an easier life than you.The only advice I would give is to see her as little as is possible so at least you don't get upset too often.Not an ideal solution but its either that or avoid her all together/or have a massive arguement to clear things up (a last resort)

At least you enjoy english food.

The Polish burger van?

Wyspi will eat english breakfast,english lunch and english dinner before the bigos.

ha and an English bloke for a desert

Then a quick burger from the Polish burger van on the corner of the market. All very politely, of course.

His mother for aperitiv.

uh his mother makes me sick. anyway me and osiol have eaten 2 burgers today that's why hes talking crap now :D

Compliment her always for her cooking before you eat the bigos.


Burger King or Mc Donald's?

Burgers have that effect on me sometimes. Should I get another beer just to see the evening out?


Are these Polish names? Burgerkinski McDonaldowicz?
Wetherspoons isn't either.

Maybe his mother does not like that you are not dressed like english girls.

No the name is Kurwa Burgerginski.

probably

You lack the belly to be dressed like that.

Too much politeness for words like that.

Eat a kurwa.Nam,nam.

Anyway,who is right?Wyspi who dresses like polish girl or english mother who wants her to wear socks and ponytails?
Personally I prefer polish girls' clothing.
Mother has to become ''matka anglka''.

I rarely ask people how they are. The only time i'll ask people is if i haven't seen them in a while (like 4 or 5 months or more), even though i don't really care at all. that's more just to try and get over the awkwardness of the situation, which usually doesn't work.

plus, i just flat out don't really like the English. I don't think all English peoplel are bad, i've met a few good ones. alot of the women i've met are fairly nice, but most are younger, plus i didn't have to be around them for all long time. i think there's alot of arrogance in the English, especially alot of the young men. that's just my take, i'm you'll say that about Americans, but we don't really care.

so remember, no offense to the good and kind english here.

We dont care either ;)

Good boy :)

The above is all I have say on this thread because I think tearing apart the mother of your boyfriend on a forum where said boyfriend used to visit is pretty low..sorry Wyspi, I like you, but this thread is unkind and uncalled for and to be honest I'm quite surprised.

I agree with Shelley, If I found out my girlfriend was saying such things to the world about my mother who, although I dont get with on at most times, I guess I would be a pretty furious man.

None taken....

i figured, but mostly because the arrogance thing :D