Seanus
23 Jul 2010
Seanus
23 Jul 2010
News / Poles and rest of us needs strong Poland [49]
Strengths are often used to counter threats, Crow. Where do you see the threat to Poland? It has secured its borders, enhanced its security network and has been enjoying new-found prosperity. Contrast that with the position in WWII and you have a very different picture.
Strengths are often used to counter threats, Crow. Where do you see the threat to Poland? It has secured its borders, enhanced its security network and has been enjoying new-found prosperity. Contrast that with the position in WWII and you have a very different picture.
Seanus
23 Jul 2010
Life / What would YOU do to make life in poland better?? [72]
More staff in key areas. Hospital workers run around like headless chickens, especially those that work in the registration area. This is unacceptable and is just about cost cutting. Oh, and a little more flexibility. It's WAY too procedural. I'm aware of the need for procedures, of course, but am also aware of reality.
More staff in key areas. Hospital workers run around like headless chickens, especially those that work in the registration area. This is unacceptable and is just about cost cutting. Oh, and a little more flexibility. It's WAY too procedural. I'm aware of the need for procedures, of course, but am also aware of reality.
Seanus
23 Jul 2010
Work / Is it normal for companies/schools in Poland to be rude? [116]
There is a certain level of acceptable abruptness here. This aspect of the culture irritates me as I don't want the irritation of others around me. They are just out to make money and they should try and mask that more.
There is a certain level of acceptable abruptness here. This aspect of the culture irritates me as I don't want the irritation of others around me. They are just out to make money and they should try and mask that more.
Seanus
23 Jul 2010
Life / Reactions to death in Poland [4]
That's not what I would shake sb's hand for, sorry. I'd shake hands after a match, to congratulate or to welcome.
A nice reaction? You are mad, Vars!
That's not what I would shake sb's hand for, sorry. I'd shake hands after a match, to congratulate or to welcome.
A nice reaction? You are mad, Vars!
Seanus
22 Jul 2010
Life / Who's Leaving Poland? [138]
Well, it seems like part of my stay is an endurance test. The way some things are handled here go right against my principles and the greater part of me misses my family a lot. Too much of Polish life is too routine without any spontaneity and rule bound. Recently, I have become acutely aware of it and, frankly, it bites.
I guess my judgment has been impaired by the heat and recent calamitous experiences with people who can't see past their own noses here. It's too uptight a society for me and, in summer, the vibe should be more laid back.
My wife is aware of my feelings and the sacrifice I have made for her but she did the same for me in reverse. She came back from England to be with me so I'll be sticking it out for some time yet.
Well, it seems like part of my stay is an endurance test. The way some things are handled here go right against my principles and the greater part of me misses my family a lot. Too much of Polish life is too routine without any spontaneity and rule bound. Recently, I have become acutely aware of it and, frankly, it bites.
I guess my judgment has been impaired by the heat and recent calamitous experiences with people who can't see past their own noses here. It's too uptight a society for me and, in summer, the vibe should be more laid back.
My wife is aware of my feelings and the sacrifice I have made for her but she did the same for me in reverse. She came back from England to be with me so I'll be sticking it out for some time yet.
Seanus
22 Jul 2010
Seanus
21 Jul 2010
Love / My Polish wife doesn't want to move to the UK with me - what to do? [96]
I wonder what the final outcome was. The falkster got it right, these things have to be discussed before tying the knot.
I wonder what the final outcome was. The falkster got it right, these things have to be discussed before tying the knot.
Seanus
21 Jul 2010
Love / Polish Girl & Me...Is She Interested? [57]
I can't comment on that as I don't know 'most Polish girls'. Still, always err on the side of caution.
I can't comment on that as I don't know 'most Polish girls'. Still, always err on the side of caution.
Seanus
21 Jul 2010
Love / Polish Girl & Me...Is She Interested? [57]
1) No, most Polish men don't have the means by which to finance such a lavish lifestyle as hers. They are expected to take her out once in a while and maybe buy her flowers but nothing extravagant. Polish guys would tell her where to go.
2) She is draining your wallet and will likely scarper in due course. There are many hard-nosed people here in Poland that won't think twice about milking you. They won't even think about it, they'll just do it. There are many nice types here but they are harder to find.
3) Some do, some don't. Americans tend to get around more and that can be attractive for girls.
1) No, most Polish men don't have the means by which to finance such a lavish lifestyle as hers. They are expected to take her out once in a while and maybe buy her flowers but nothing extravagant. Polish guys would tell her where to go.
2) She is draining your wallet and will likely scarper in due course. There are many hard-nosed people here in Poland that won't think twice about milking you. They won't even think about it, they'll just do it. There are many nice types here but they are harder to find.
3) Some do, some don't. Americans tend to get around more and that can be attractive for girls.
Seanus
21 Jul 2010
UK, Ireland / Con Air UK: Flights take Polish criminals home - the cost to you is £25million [30]
Extradition is a reality and we have to get on with it.
Extradition is a reality and we have to get on with it.
Seanus
21 Jul 2010
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
Quite right! You go to a foreign land and you need to be prepared to go the extra mile to get things right. Polish is the official language here so foreigners have to get accustomed to it.
Quite right! You go to a foreign land and you need to be prepared to go the extra mile to get things right. Polish is the official language here so foreigners have to get accustomed to it.
Seanus
20 Jul 2010
Seanus
20 Jul 2010
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
20PLN per hour? That's just odd! Anything under 50PLN per hour gross isn't that good.
20PLN per hour? That's just odd! Anything under 50PLN per hour gross isn't that good.
Seanus
20 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
Maybe I'm mistaken, Midas, but I think you posted in Croatian before. I could be confusing you with sb else.
Maybe Polish women like different humour to return to. After a day working in amongst their own, it may be refreshing to chat with sb with a different perspective on the day. My environment is vastly different from hers so we have sth to speak about.
Maybe I'm mistaken, Midas, but I think you posted in Croatian before. I could be confusing you with sb else.
Maybe Polish women like different humour to return to. After a day working in amongst their own, it may be refreshing to chat with sb with a different perspective on the day. My environment is vastly different from hers so we have sth to speak about.
Seanus
20 Jul 2010
News / Why are Czechs more effective than Poles and Poland? [116]
Zeti, I didn't say that Polish cities didn't have any Germanic aspects, they do. I just said that Prague visibly shows it.
Zeti, I didn't say that Polish cities didn't have any Germanic aspects, they do. I just said that Prague visibly shows it.
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
News / Why are Czechs more effective than Poles and Poland? [116]
Yeah but have you lived in Poland? Getting sth things done here is awkward when you have old hags from communist times being far from helpful. However, there is hope and I have been lucky enough to come across helpful souls, whether it be in a hospital, insurance agency or tax office. Still, the attitude and efficiency has to improve. There is potential but they have to give the heave-ho to old biddies that are just taking up space. I can imagine the Czechs being more effective than such types though don't tar all administrative workers with the same brush. Poland just needs to offload excess baggage and get sharper people in those jobs.
Yeah but have you lived in Poland? Getting sth things done here is awkward when you have old hags from communist times being far from helpful. However, there is hope and I have been lucky enough to come across helpful souls, whether it be in a hospital, insurance agency or tax office. Still, the attitude and efficiency has to improve. There is potential but they have to give the heave-ho to old biddies that are just taking up space. I can imagine the Czechs being more effective than such types though don't tar all administrative workers with the same brush. Poland just needs to offload excess baggage and get sharper people in those jobs.
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
I know :( The Mods will sweep it off and get it back on track. Too many sidetrackers these days and they need to be dealt with.
Mods, I'm trying to correct this aspect of my posting and I propose that suspensions should be dished out for
1) Creating a new thread not sufficiently different from a currently existing one
2) Persistent and blatant sidetracking
I've answered the thread. Cultural exchange too. My wife knows more about Scotland now and even speaks Doric reasonably. Hearing a Pole speak my dialect is odd :)
I know :( The Mods will sweep it off and get it back on track. Too many sidetrackers these days and they need to be dealt with.
Mods, I'm trying to correct this aspect of my posting and I propose that suspensions should be dished out for
1) Creating a new thread not sufficiently different from a currently existing one
2) Persistent and blatant sidetracking
I've answered the thread. Cultural exchange too. My wife knows more about Scotland now and even speaks Doric reasonably. Hearing a Pole speak my dialect is odd :)
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
Piz*a is correct in nominative form. Ty piz*u is another option. It means cnut.
Anyway, what does this have to do with Polish women and their preferences?
Piz*a is correct in nominative form. Ty piz*u is another option. It means cnut.
Anyway, what does this have to do with Polish women and their preferences?
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
The Celts and Picts were cut from the same cloth and not the same as Slavs.
Midas, aha. How come you know about Serbia?
I think Polish women look for a chance to use their English too. There is no better way than mingling.
The Celts and Picts were cut from the same cloth and not the same as Slavs.
Midas, aha. How come you know about Serbia?
I think Polish women look for a chance to use their English too. There is no better way than mingling.
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
Where do you hail from, Midas? Celts are like that through their music. Variety is the spice of life. Looking around Gliwice, it doesn't take much to outshine a local, not that people are trying.
Where do you hail from, Midas? Celts are like that through their music. Variety is the spice of life. Looking around Gliwice, it doesn't take much to outshine a local, not that people are trying.
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
Am I spiritually frigid, Crow? I'm a foreigner.
Am I spiritually frigid, Crow? I'm a foreigner.
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
Foreigners just bring sth new to the table, probably both figuratively and literally.
Foreigners just bring sth new to the table, probably both figuratively and literally.
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
Turning purple, nomad? That was Pudzianowski Vs Tim Sylvia. Pudzian is a Pole who got whooped by Timmy.
I guess some Polish women are just fed up and want a change but they tend to stick with their own when times are good.
Turning purple, nomad? That was Pudzianowski Vs Tim Sylvia. Pudzian is a Pole who got whooped by Timmy.
I guess some Polish women are just fed up and want a change but they tend to stick with their own when times are good.
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
They don't prefer them really (some do and some don't). It largely boils down to contact and a bit of gambling :)
They don't prefer them really (some do and some don't). It largely boils down to contact and a bit of gambling :)
Seanus
19 Jul 2010
UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]
If they come over. They don't understand English so it may be hard for them if they are not escorted. The problem is that we would be staying for longer than them. My folks don't have the space to put us all up.
If they come over. They don't understand English so it may be hard for them if they are not escorted. The problem is that we would be staying for longer than them. My folks don't have the space to put us all up.
Seanus
18 Jul 2010
Life / HOW MANY CHINESE LIVING IN POLAND? [29]
To reiterate what has already been said, there are many Vietnamese but not Chinese. There are a few Japanese here too due to international business.
To reiterate what has already been said, there are many Vietnamese but not Chinese. There are a few Japanese here too due to international business.
Seanus
18 Jul 2010
UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]
I dunno if they would have time to venture a bit further afield. The Granite City isn't exactly the most alluring of places for people. Deeside is not too far away. I used to cycle out that way a lot. There are some castles in the NE too :)
I dunno if they would have time to venture a bit further afield. The Granite City isn't exactly the most alluring of places for people. Deeside is not too far away. I used to cycle out that way a lot. There are some castles in the NE too :)
Seanus
18 Jul 2010
Love / Are 98% of young Polish girls emotionally unstable and mood changing? [191]
7 months seems to be the awkward time. I've had to move away from 3 exes after that exact time frame (1 Polish and 2 Japanese).
7 months seems to be the awkward time. I've had to move away from 3 exes after that exact time frame (1 Polish and 2 Japanese).
Seanus
18 Jul 2010
UK, Ireland / Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland! [167]
Oh, I am much better today, thanks. I was at my wife's parents' place today. I hope they come to Scotland in October to see a few new things. I think they'd be interested in having a look around. It would involve a heck of a lot of translation if they came to see my parents but it would be worth it.
Hmm...it would seem that way :) Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland, LOL. That does make me laugh. Like Scotland was a prison camp where they were sent for a life of drudgery and pain. It might help some stop smoking as we introduced a ban back in March 2006. Also, it will help their English and maybe allow them to broaden their options in the event of a return to their heartland.
Oh, I am much better today, thanks. I was at my wife's parents' place today. I hope they come to Scotland in October to see a few new things. I think they'd be interested in having a look around. It would involve a heck of a lot of translation if they came to see my parents but it would be worth it.
Hmm...it would seem that way :) Not all is bad for Poles in Scotland, LOL. That does make me laugh. Like Scotland was a prison camp where they were sent for a life of drudgery and pain. It might help some stop smoking as we introduced a ban back in March 2006. Also, it will help their English and maybe allow them to broaden their options in the event of a return to their heartland.