rybnik
3 Jul 2012
rybnik
3 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
That's fine Harry. I was there during the '80's and beleive me finding a decent English teacher was hard. Plenty of Russian and German teachers for everyone though.
Having actually been in Poland for half of the 1990s, I'd have to disagree with you on that one
That's fine Harry. I was there during the '80's and beleive me finding a decent English teacher was hard. Plenty of Russian and German teachers for everyone though.
rybnik
3 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
Maybe so, maybe not. It was next to impossible to find any proficient teachers in English, let alone native speakers
Americans are not well traveled..pgtx
We're getting better :)
English was quite widely taught even before the 1990's. If you'd actually met educated people in Poland, you'd know that English wasn't as inaccessible as one might have thought.
Maybe so, maybe not. It was next to impossible to find any proficient teachers in English, let alone native speakers
Americans are not well traveled..pgtx
We're getting better :)
rybnik
3 Jul 2012
Love / How would you describe Polish girl in one word only? [37]
impossible in one word. So a hyphenated word will do:
not-to-be-f**cked-with!
impossible in one word. So a hyphenated word will do:
not-to-be-f**cked-with!
rybnik
3 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
Are you kidding? Collectivists? The word implies cooperation! lol My ex-father-in-law, God rest his soul, use to always warn me a Poles...2 Poles on a deserted island = 3 political parties! hahaha...............BUT you won't find a more dogged ally in tough times. Yup, Poles are a connundrum for sure.
In comparison with other nations, would you say that Poles are collectivists at heart?
Are you kidding? Collectivists? The word implies cooperation! lol My ex-father-in-law, God rest his soul, use to always warn me a Poles...2 Poles on a deserted island = 3 political parties! hahaha...............BUT you won't find a more dogged ally in tough times. Yup, Poles are a connundrum for sure.
rybnik
1 Jul 2012
History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]
maybe......I dunno
maybe......I dunno
rybnik
1 Jul 2012
History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]
for sure
The thing that I was saying to Nicki,was you can'tknow what you'd do when confronted with some of the choices that Poles and Jews had to make during WW2.She's adamant that she would hold fast to her convictions.So I'll agree to disagree with her on that note.
for sure
rybnik
1 Jul 2012
History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]
you know p3, if it was a question between I live or my daughter lives, I'll die. That much I do know. But, to proclaim, that I'd die "for my people", how can anyone say that. It rings flat (to be kind).
Rybnik,I would also.
you know p3, if it was a question between I live or my daughter lives, I'll die. That much I do know. But, to proclaim, that I'd die "for my people", how can anyone say that. It rings flat (to be kind).
rybnik
1 Jul 2012
History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]
if by people you mean family, i would too - no doubt.
To defend my people? Absolutely.
if by people you mean family, i would too - no doubt.
rybnik
1 Jul 2012
History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]
"hindsight is always 20/20"
Like someone said everything seems so clear in hindsight.
"hindsight is always 20/20"
rybnik
30 Jun 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
yes I did. that's why I won't use my GPS navigation unless I'm hopelessly lost (it does happen once in a while). I will use a map.
We still don't have an answer?! Ugh, it's mating?
Did you know that thinking develops neuron connections in your brain and you become a smarter guy?
yes I did. that's why I won't use my GPS navigation unless I'm hopelessly lost (it does happen once in a while). I will use a map.
Ok, let me offer you a visual answer
We still don't have an answer?! Ugh, it's mating?
rybnik
30 Jun 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
You really are enjoying this! lol It's the educator in you. You just love the process of extracting the answer from your "pupils" don't you? It's feeding!!!
You really are enjoying this! lol It's the educator in you. You just love the process of extracting the answer from your "pupils" don't you? It's feeding!!!
rybnik
30 Jun 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Omg, he still hasn't given us the answer? Pawian has a sadistic streak I think lol...............i've gotta get outside
Omg, he still hasn't given us the answer? Pawian has a sadistic streak I think lol...............i've gotta get outside
rybnik
30 Jun 2012
History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]
Yes, genecps, yes!
Yes, genecps, yes!
rybnik
30 Jun 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
hard to make out. it's a white thingy.
What exactly is under the wasp-like insect?
hard to make out. it's a white thingy.
rybnik
30 Jun 2012
rybnik
29 Jun 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
pollenation........btw, is the above your dog?
What is going on?
pollenation........btw, is the above your dog?
rybnik
28 Jun 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
what's the name of this FC? do you know?
damn you're good! Face? What face? lol
controlled by certain footbal club`s fans
what's the name of this FC? do you know?
It's got a face a bit like a chihuahua
damn you're good! Face? What face? lol
rybnik
28 Jun 2012
rybnik
28 Jun 2012
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
She's saying "I'm telling you for real, he was THAT BIG!" lol
What is the woman talking about?:
She's saying "I'm telling you for real, he was THAT BIG!" lol
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / The story about German- Polish reconciliation [194]
Indeed
All good news for Poland - the country is growing up, it's seen as stable and on the right path.
Indeed
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / Poland and Polish Anti-Semitism, c. 1918-1939 [148]
this could be interesting
I know I'm splitting hairs again but it's a crucial distinction. I can't find any evidence that she was a Polish national. Please provide a link.
became Messianic because of Evangelical Catholics who saved him--Aaron Jean-Marie Lustiger.
this could be interesting
Now for a Polish Jew
I know I'm splitting hairs again but it's a crucial distinction. I can't find any evidence that she was a Polish national. Please provide a link.
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / Poland and Polish Anti-Semitism, c. 1918-1939 [148]
A Jew she was. We'll get binned if we continue this argument ;)
A Jew she was. We'll get binned if we continue this argument ;)
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / Poland and Polish Anti-Semitism, c. 1918-1939 [148]
but SHE wasn't
It was Polish in nature, though
but SHE wasn't
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
Love / Polish dating tips [40]
Wow! That's a lot to digest and commit to memory. You're not taking an exam. Listen, take it from this wapniak (old geezer) who's done the Polish-dating-ritual-thing a time or two. Be yourself!!!! Be respectful. Be generous especially with your attention to your date. LISTEN to her. And if you guys get along I find these rules hold true for the rest of your lives. Don't stress it. Be cool; be you.
Wow! That's a lot to digest and commit to memory. You're not taking an exam. Listen, take it from this wapniak (old geezer) who's done the Polish-dating-ritual-thing a time or two. Be yourself!!!! Be respectful. Be generous especially with your attention to your date. LISTEN to her. And if you guys get along I find these rules hold true for the rest of your lives. Don't stress it. Be cool; be you.
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / Poland and Polish Anti-Semitism, c. 1918-1939 [148]
no kidding - that's my town!
I really dig your style p3. Letting us know what you're thinking is good for the Forum.
she was a German Jew born in Breslau. (I know. I'm splitting hairs)
Edith Stein was a Polish Messianic Jew, born in Wrocław
no kidding - that's my town!
Nickidewbear and Rybnik,I think as long as we speak about Poles and Jews in relation to each,we should be ok for the most part,As long as itdoesn't end up to be a different type of discussion all together or turn nasty.I'm willing to chance it.
I really dig your style p3. Letting us know what you're thinking is good for the Forum.
Edith Stein was a Polish Messianic Jew, born in Wrocław.
she was a German Jew born in Breslau. (I know. I'm splitting hairs)
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / Poland and Polish Anti-Semitism, c. 1918-1939 [148]
This is morphing into a great thread.
I just learned what a Messianic Jew is
shema.com/messianic_judaism.php
Thank you Nikki!
This is morphing into a great thread.
I just learned what a Messianic Jew is
shema.com/messianic_judaism.php
Thank you Nikki!
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / Poland and Polish Anti-Semitism, c. 1918-1939 [148]
It feels good.
Off topic:
I had a very pleasant encounter with a young Jewess lawyer last name Weiss. She told me her father would regail her with stories of his childhood in £ódz. She has plans on visiting someday. It was nice to hear something positive for a change.
At least you came out of the trance
It feels good.
Off topic:
I had a very pleasant encounter with a young Jewess lawyer last name Weiss. She told me her father would regail her with stories of his childhood in £ódz. She has plans on visiting someday. It was nice to hear something positive for a change.
rybnik
27 Jun 2012
History / Poland and Polish Anti-Semitism, c. 1918-1939 [148]
like being mesmerized. you know, focusing on something repetetive like a watch or swirly lines moving round and round, etc. enough of that and you fall into a trance. My trance was "Poles are anti-semites.......Poles are anti-semites..........etc" because I used to hear it over and over and over again (and still do!). There was never ever an opposing view broadcast as loudly and as incessantly and as doggedly as the pro-Jewish one. After years of being told that your people are "Jew-haters" and "Jew-persecutors" I began to believe it thereby falling into the trance.
like being mesmerized. you know, focusing on something repetetive like a watch or swirly lines moving round and round, etc. enough of that and you fall into a trance. My trance was "Poles are anti-semites.......Poles are anti-semites..........etc" because I used to hear it over and over and over again (and still do!). There was never ever an opposing view broadcast as loudly and as incessantly and as doggedly as the pro-Jewish one. After years of being told that your people are "Jew-haters" and "Jew-persecutors" I began to believe it thereby falling into the trance.