News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


- Exactly that is how democracy works. Sorry. I'm usually not even in favour of this, but just this one time it works for me...


I see your point, really do, but now, I can happily visit your bar! Ain't that a good news! ;)


I have nothing against it, I think. But doing this, you'll loosse clients too. And in the long run (it's just the firs week of the ban) you will find out not much has changed, and there will not be a drop-down to most places. Is your place in the basement by the way?

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


- But smokers invade also the public space too, not only private. This law hopefully will get things to normal. So maybe smokers should form some smoking clubs, and stop whining.

USA, Canada / CULTURE SHOCK! (of my Polish finance who visited the US) [210]

Polonius3
Hahahahahah, good one! Are you shocked(!!!), Polonius3? :D I feel double shocked. Man, it's so eaasy to be shocked nowadays.:D

History / The Greatest King of Poland? [117]

Yep, Harry, you're right now;)))
There was even a madman who worked in Polish parliament for establishing Jesus as a formal king of Poland. Just found his name: Artur Górski, poseł PiS.

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


Ok. I read your source, thanks. Here is an excerpt from yoursource:
"33.5% of adult men (5.2 million) and 21.0 of adult women (3.5 million) smoked tobacco every day"
- That gives 5.2+3.5 = 8.7 mln people. That's what? Bit over 22 % of society.


No, as a matter of fact you cannot. But allow me to continue your beautiful metaphor: It's the smokers who come to a place, shite and then demand that everyone smells it. That's bad enough. But it's not all: their "shite" is releasing poison (smoke, fumes) and they don't seem to mind that the majority does inhale their s hitty fumes! The only ones that make this s hit are the smokers, not other way round.

About the property, adults and their ownership: I'd agree, only that these are special private places open to... public. And up until now there was "toxic" smoke in them. End of story. Smokers - outside, fresh air - inside.

USA, Canada / CULTURE SHOCK! (of my Polish finance who visited the US) [210]


Someone clearly having a bad day today. I am sad to explain this minor thing, but here it is for you: I only meant that I go to those little shops that pack it for me while I ask for tomatoes, carrots, cabbage etc. But some other don't always pack. And by writing usually I implied that it happened to me to buy groceries also at the places where they DON'T pack them. Hence my knowledge where they do and where they don't. Maybe I get it packed because I'm usually there with a document bag I carry from work and they see I am missing a free hand;). Don't catch me by the word. I get veggies packed. I wrote also about places they don't do it. WTF is your problem.

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


Pubs being dangerous places? I thought I could relax in them. Sorry, Harry, not my idea of leisure.


WTF?! About 80% of Polish society does not smoke. Should it adjust to the addicted, biased minority?!
Harry


Typical attitude of an addict. Are you one, Harry?

USA, Canada / CULTURE SHOCK! (of my Polish finance who visited the US) [210]


Right now - Krakow, at the vegetable market next to Hala Targowa. Fresh groceries from local suppliers (usually) and usually they hand me the bag with all I ask for. Just try those "targowisko" - I'm sure there are some in Wroclaw.

Also at Bomi and Alma you don't pay for the bags, neither in Auchan and in the latter they actually put your stuff in bags! Surprising, as it's a hypermarket, while Alma and Bomi are delis and they don't do it.


Than's an obvious joke. I never intended to. Shocking!!! :D

USA, Canada / CULTURE SHOCK! (of my Polish finance who visited the US) [210]


- Isn't this a climate difference rather than culture? Culture of.. what?! Horses' sleeping habits or farmers negligence;)?!


- I could never happen in Poland as there is no air conditioning, especially in cars. Maybe in next 100 years or so.


- Gee. I would't know how to use it!


I do that too. So does most drivers. Am I by mistake an American? Should I apply for US passport already? Is this unique American feature?


I always get my groceries packed (in plastic unfortunately, but always). Go shopping somewhere else.


- I am truely shocked. I think I need to cry now too.











You are my official shocking (i.e. culture-shocking!!!) Master of Punctuation and Shocking.

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]


- Bull's eye! Hahahaha


- have a look at my post 266, Cthulhu could've been there already! ;)

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

Bear in mind that the current statue is one of a few options that were considered.

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USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]


LMAO! With that attitude how come you're not holding USA passport? You... missed that opportunity?! And now you have to be here, in this


. Poor you! I'd start a chip-in for a rocket to send you back, but this seems a waste o money. Oh, and I too am

USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]


Touche!


I'd say - 2 or definitely dropping, whereas Poland - rising:)

USA, Canada / Not everyone that lives or comes from America is RICH! [300]


I think it's just you actually. The country's going down the tube slowly and the real unemployment is bigger than in Poland now, not to mention other aspects... But for some people without deeper knowledge the obvious advantages overwhelm the less visible (but major) disadvantages - like the loan situation you described.

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


- again, not true.


You made me laugh. Thanks!

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


Not true. The majority does not smoke!
I checked 3 sources and the number of smokers in Poland should be between 21 and 27 % according to them.

Law / Threatened to serve papers if I don't remove a review about a renting company in Poland [62]

Ok, sorry to put it this way, but aren't you exaggerating a bit? I just don't think that something bad could happen to ypu or your wife because of a review. But maybe I'm wrong. Are the car-rental people real thugs? Well, if they are, do not hesitate to go to the police with every proof you have. You can contact a district police officer (responsible for your particular district) and get him interested in this situation. They may say "we'll look into it" (and do v.little) but I wouldn't assume it granted. My experiences with public officers etc. have always been quite positive. So just to feel safer (as it all comes down to this actually) - go to the police, at least they'll know about this situation and would react appropirately if anything more happened.

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


Hey, that's democracy! I didn't invent democracy, I'll just take advantage of it for once in my life;)
Also, if you don't take part in sth, you sometimes decide on this (e.g. you don't practise pedophilia, but you object to other people that do so, right? - sorry for that raw example, but it shows the same rule)

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


Your argument is correct, but lacks a broader perspective. I must incline to Ashleys mind's argumenting;)
I'll repeat the opinion that a private place like a bar becomes somewhat public when it opens to customers. Hence the name pub (after all, in full it's public house).

Travel / A week in Krakow (February) - info about weather, hotels, and traffic [28]

You should be aware that even one night in Krakow can make a hard man humble
;)
Apart from that, take warm clothes and enjoy!

Life / Poznan or Wroclaw - which city is more foreigner-friendly? [18]


Not really, if you consider architectonic mish-mash and modern buildings entwined with old ones. The market square, however, is remarkable, I admit.


and from then onwards, also having paved transit roads (not beautiful but old and very uneven) in the very centre of Wroclaw is too much for me, hence my opinion.


yes, I can't wait for that.

Life / Poznan or Wroclaw - which city is more foreigner-friendly? [18]

Definitely Poznan. Wroclaw, sadly, has crappy infrastructure, bad architecture and I wouldn't recommend it. All that apply to everyone, not only foreigners, but I cannot say about the attitude.

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]


- Again, you can't know that. I read the sources and I was raised in Christian community. Probably you are not better qualified than me to talk about it unless you're a monk or something. You express your ideas, I express mine. But you cannot do it without insulting people, bluntly. That shows lack of perspective and trust me (I have PhD on that!) - it also shows that you are on your crusade (same as jihad actually, just a different word) to proove anyone else that they are wrong if they don't follow your ways. My role is just to maintain balance. And maybe remind you that there are no things one should get upset so much about.


LMAO:) Let's make an acronym out of that: GJWNW

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


What poison???

Also following your argument - I should be poisoned only whan I want it and pay for it. Not like now. Plus, there are less stinky poisons;)

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]


- I'm far from comrade attitude, boy. Where did you get this impression. Just because I try to make a rather unbiased fun of ridiculously weird thing like this doesn't prove a thin about my political beliefs - but your invectives just did show that YOU are biased as much as you can be.


- I don't like it either.
Here comes the usual stuf: if anyone dares to say anything about RCC etc. then they must be: Jews, read Gazeta Wyborcza, be communists, like Tusk, collaborate with the Russians etc. Way to go my friend! That's the best way to put labels on people. If that is the only way you cope with the external world then I truely pity you [but to be exact I don't really care, I just wanted to be polite] :D


- certainly some peoples' will. With interest. And lack of reason maybe.


- Oh, wait a minute, doesn't every Pole despite their faith pay in taxes for The RCC? I know they do. Free will, huh? And tax reliefs and repossesions - this is about free will and volunteering?


- no difference here then if you put it this way.


I will not be disparaged by a person with a limited sense of humor.

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

But seriously, what's the pattern? How do they chose the character to make for a monument? And why was it not Robin Hood or maybe Janosik? That would be helluva fun and major attraction - not only for pilgrims but for kids too. As for now the gigantic scarecrow is disturbing even for adults.

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

No, no, no, I see the difference now!
That's why I put for you two real-life photos of Jesus in the act [above].
I shamely admit my mistake that Jesus H Christ looks nothing like Stalin. I glanced from afar. I hope you are satisfied now.

cheers,

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]


- Agreed, with the exception that such a private place is open to public and hence some public issues occur (like safety and fire extinguishers for instance, emergency exits, food inspection etc. whatever) with smoking problem being one of the issues that unfortunately needs regulating by law.


Holland is veery liberal in terms of what is allowed by law;)

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Sweden.

Travel / Insights about winter in Poland. Polish winter during holidays as charming as spring? [21]


In any case I wouldn't worry THAT much. Public transport can be safer but less convenient. Just drive cautiously on the right side of the road and you'll be fine;)