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From: Beograd, Serbia
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Natasa   
17 Sep 2010
Life / Polish are some of the best educated in the world [35]

....sour grapes! ;)

I don't like it because it lacks solid scientific foundation ( it's boring really to explain all that), problems if origins and it's use are highly problematic.

It's use is to discriminate people on blurry criteria.

The best operational definition of Intelligence is that IQ is something psychological IQ instruments are measuring. That sounds really bad. They don't have a clue what exactly that concept covers, and so on....

If you are that interested in IQ I will send you some links.

sweet lemon ;)
Natasa   
17 Sep 2010
Life / Polish are some of the best educated in the world [35]

The IQ doesn't measure things like creativity, charisma .. so forth. Sense of humour?

There are significant correlations between general intelligence and creativity, also with a sense for humor, charisma too, ppl actually fall for IQ. Mostly those surveys are not known, ppl are not interested in that.Same factor (general intelligence) is responsible for convergent intelligence (scientific, one solution for the problem), and divergent (more solutions for one problem, creativity). Preferred way of solving problems is something you develop during childhood.

People prefer to believe those are different traits (makes talent divine feature), but think if it's possible to be stupid with good sense for humor, or charismatic and stupid, what is with art? How can somebody unaware of his reality create something with artistic value?

I never saw that (only those kids who paint, but their expression lacks meaning which makes art really art).
I don't like concept of IQ and it's abuse, but I believe that same basic capacities are behind all superior achievements (scientific or artistic).
Natasa   
11 Sep 2010
Life / The "Rudification" Of Society - Is This Happening In Poland As Well? [146]

In the West, with the event of the rise of Right to higher levels, society has become more rude and compassion (as far as I know supposed to be a Christian value) has virtually disappeared: hatred and fear roam the minds of the masses and for the first time since WW2 it seems this phaenomena is more evident than any other property.

Country I lived in was in many ways more humane.
Now, a giant step back.

But it doesn't look like The end of History ;)

infamous Geert Wilders,

he is funny. if somebody doesn't take that crap seriously.

. I was just wondering if this was happening in other societies, like the Polish one.

Why are you wondering, it's normal for class systems. Lower middle class always fails to see the reason for it's existential problems( being previously manipulated) moving the anger and animosity to weaker ones , usually foreigners, minorities...Hence the success of characters like Wilders.

Let's forget about the label slapping, that him from the 'Right' did that or her from the 'Left' said that.

I think that that is so basic in our nature, and maybe the most important criteria for gathering and grouping of ppl. Even here.
I don't think it's really possible to put that aside. (ideal, but not probable)
Natasa   
25 Aug 2010
Genealogy / Polish person's average height? [210]

But then again, the Dutch are the tallest ppl in the world.

According to wikipedia they are not.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_height

" ....In the late nineteenth century, the Netherlands was a land renowned for its short population, but today it has the second tallest average in the world, with young men averaging 183 cm (6'0 ft) tall and in Europe are only shorter than the peoples of the Dinaric Alps (a section largely within the former Yugoslavia), where males average 185.6 cm (6 ft 1.1 in) tall. The Dinarians and the Dutch are now well known in Europe for extreme tallness...."

Netherlands 1.808 m (5 ft 11 in) 1.678 m (5 ft 6 in) 20+ Self-reported 2008 [45]
Netherlands 1.843 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) 1.702 m (5 ft 7 in) 25-34 Self-reported 2008 [45

Dinaric Alps 1.856 m (6 ft 1 in) 1.710 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) 17 Measured 2005

Like it matters...
Natasa   
18 Aug 2010
News / Newsweek's The World's Best Countries (Poland ranked 29) [128]

Best Countries in the World
Best Low-Income Nation: Albania

(Honorable mention: best education)

Albania rarely makes headlines and seems an unlikely model for other countries, but this new democracy actually outperforms all other low-income countries. Among the countries in its category Albania consistently ranks highest in education, health, and quality of life. Nearly 99 percent of Albanians are literate. Despite being a citizen of one the poorest countries in Europe, the average Albanians can expect to live until 78 and the average Albanian woman until 81--a pretty good statistic considering that the average citizen of wealthy Germany will live until only 79.

Best Political Environment

Large size: Germany

Australia is a winner on many fronts, including its democratic freedom and voter participation, making it No. 1 in this category among medium-size nations. And Germany tops the list for large countries with the best political environment.

Interesting details:

1.Albanian economy and German politics are new role models.
2.Albanians live longer than Germans.
Natasa   
15 Aug 2010
Life / Polish people and Politeness [84]

Although Russians are a bit more aggressive.

Level of their aggressiveness for me was just fine ;)

I unfortunately never visited Poland, but Poles that I observed/met during vacations seemed really polite and friendly.
Natasa   
30 Jul 2010
News / Poland - the least liked German neighbour. [210]

Poles will never really love Germans if they continue to be so ignorant.

Give up hoping.

Are you saying they have a better opinion of Russians?

Widely spread opinion about Russians is not better then opinion about Polish, they are just afraid of them.
I guess WWII (Stalingrad) was a lesson not to underestimate them.

As far as I saw,mostly Germans have love only for themselves, they can tolerate, sometimes respect others, but love... not popular word there.
"No effort existing will be able to warm up your cold blood, and you know that better than me. Then why writing?", AP Chekhov, The story of an unknown man

A Polish girl who's lived in Austria for 20 years told me there is still a big divide between west and east Europe.

Of course. In one of the adds (British link) while looking to rent a house in Spain, there was written ...."we are not renting to eastern (new) EU citizens...". Owner was guess who? German.

I'm here writing about that part of German nation similar in their Weltanschauung to Bratwurst.
They have also decent, smart and educated people there too. Rammstein for example.
Natasa   
26 Jul 2010
News / Poland - the least liked German neighbour. [210]

No wonder, somehow you make people dislike you...what did you do this time?

Germans I met, many of them, DON'T like foreigners, among them also Polish people.

Bratwurst, I was just listening and enjoying idiocies "Übermenschen" with that special arrogance were babbling. Sad.
Natasa   
25 Jul 2010
News / Poland - the least liked German neighbour. [210]

i just have yet to meet (in person) a real German that will not try to judge be based on my nationality,

I don't think that is possible in this universe.

I had an opportunity to get to know really good a decent German family, average and ordinary in every way, in many ways good example for other families. There I heard quite frequent ugly comments for all foreigners ( to be honest, excluding Scandinavian), wrapped in a nice package but still bad....

I heard also something about Polish people from them. It was, let's just say, not nice....

But Bratwurst is right about something else, after 2,3 generations, it is possible for Polish people to be treated almost equally, if they become loyal Germans and forget their origins.

This family had an ex Polish (now German) family for friends. But we all had to hear that their families came once from Poland (....about equality....).
Natasa   
21 Jul 2010
Love / Polish Girl & Me...Is She Interested? [57]

I am sorry, but the thread starter is doing what a reasonably thinking man does if faced with such a dilemma. He asks for a second opinion before making a decision.

He already made up his mind.

You don't see that?
Natasa   
21 Jul 2010
Love / Polish Girl & Me...Is She Interested? [57]

To me, it looks like you already filed her as "prostitute (or kind of a prostitute)", and that you are looking here for the support to confirm your thoughts about her.

Using just this fact it seems that relationship with her is without future.

Anyway, the easiest way to get along with partner is to find someone with similar social, economical status, background, values, ideas about life. No headaches if you choose that way.

Multicultural couples have to deal with many differences that require patience, feelings of uncertainty, confusion, etc.
Usually, those problems are not solvable on forums.
Natasa   
27 Jun 2010
History / Christian Crusaders and Teutonic order in Poland [11]

Wow, those were harsh words..maybe someone here want to elaborate on that theory...

Inform yourself.

" The effects of the Crusades were mainly felt in Europe and in the Byzantine Empire, not in the Middle East....

The Crusades had bolstered the commerce of the Italian cities. The plan succeeded - the only nation rich in culture, science, wealth, and art was destroyed - forever. Byzantines and Constantinoples, Byzantine art, economy, byzantine culture was newer again the same. The World has changed completely. After 1204 we can say - they took not only all the riches from Constantinoples. They took the history with them. And they were called "Crusades"! And even today - they shamelessly believe that bronze horses at Venice in front of St. Marco church really belong to them. They really believe that all the icons, golden jewellery and Imperial Crowns belong to them. "

neobyzantine.org/byzantium/history/periods/crusades.php
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_Empire#Fall
Natasa   
26 Jun 2010
Love / Love without chemistry? (Asian in love with a Polish woman) [195]

Yes,a completely germanophile phantasy.

I wouldn't be so cruel, there are good sides, like
warmth in personal contact, extreme sensuality, generous nature, sociability, understanding and care for others feelings, flexibility, open mindedness, superb hedonistic life style and very peaceful nature visible through rarely seen respect for other nations.

Of course, not to forget, aesthetic aspirations......

I can't stop:)
Natasa   
26 Jun 2010
Love / Love without chemistry? (Asian in love with a Polish woman) [195]

Can you believe that I have met a girl who told she liked short fat guys?

Yes, and with small but delicate weapon?
Motives doubtful.
I never met anybody who prefers fat over athletic (slim), but I saw many compromises.
Obese with something else to offer. Trade.

Hm, how do you explain that a fat guy can just about forget his chances with women while fat women nearly always find a guy?

Incorrect in my area. Undisciplined ones are home crying and counting calories.
Men, on the other side are a little bit less obliged to stay in good shape.
Natasa   
24 Jun 2010
Love / Love without chemistry? (Asian in love with a Polish woman) [195]

You wish.

You also wish you had less problems.

Time to turn "Croatian-mode" on.

I know for your problems with insight. Working experience.

Mine are compared to yours minor.

Are you testing your humorous side? It's weak.
Natasa   
24 Jun 2010
Love / Love without chemistry? (Asian in love with a Polish woman) [195]

I am thinking whether she, or Polish women, would fall for a pure Brain type.

Some might. Maybe yours also. But why would YOU agree not to be appreciated as a man, completely? Sounds a little bit self defeating.
Natasa   
24 Jun 2010
Love / Love without chemistry? (Asian in love with a Polish woman) [195]

Welcome to the wonderful and frightening world of southern, our Greek adonis who has dated every Slavic woman in the Northern Hemisphere.

Good description of feelings southern is provoking.

As a woman, I can say that he is in a way very interesting, and with his liberated and overtly expressed sexual drive a little bit unusual. Pazi da ne prelaziš onu finu liniiju, S....:)

Anyway, I like him.

She likes me, and appreciates my care for her, but has no chemistry with me regarding physical attractiveness. For various reasons, she may consider living with me as her boyfriend.

This really sounds bad, especially because Slavic women (all I presume), as far as I know, like very much that physical aspect of a relationship is functioning. But, I wouldn't completely reject the idea that she may develop some stronger bondage with you. For many different personal reasons, she may be inhibited, dislike closeness....

But, I wouldn't count on that too much.

Did she talk to you about her previous relationships ? That can be informative.
Natasa   
9 Jun 2010
Life / WHY DO POLES USE ENGLISH WORDS IN CONVERSATION? [396]

I would say get used to it, it makes no sense to resist it; you'll fight a losing battle.

.

hehe.....Friendly advise, but unfriendly message in essance.

It's not an external attempt of taking over a country's culture, just the normal flow of things.

That others also don't percieve it as a normal flow, and don't see it as a lost battle, is visible by attempts (with some success) in WESTERN european countries fighting to preserve their own language and identity via legislation that's taking care of presence of english language in media.

France, Germany, Spain.....
Right?
Natasa   
9 Jun 2010
Life / WHY DO POLES USE ENGLISH WORDS IN CONVERSATION? [396]

Look. Ottomans have controlled balkans and arab lands for more than 500 years, but, Balkan people (except Turks immigrated to Balkans) and Arabs don't speak Turkish at all.

That's a mistake.
South slavic languages are FULL of turkish words, especially parts of south and central Serbia, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro and of course Bosnia and Herzegovina were it's flowerishing again ( thanks to islamization of that part of ex YU).

Turkish words we use everyday, not knowing mostly that they were implanted here during turkish invasion and occupation of southern Europe.
So, turkish words are still here, disappearing slowely but definetly from serbian,and now we
have a different sovereign and new influence.

I think we said the same thing.