PlasticPole
24 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / Why do so many Polish guys in the UK have a crew cut or buzz cut? [106]
Shaven crown sounds like self imposed male pattern baldness.
Shaven crown sounds like self imposed male pattern baldness.
PlasticPole
24 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / Why do so many Polish guys in the UK have a crew cut or buzz cut? [106]
So what you're saying is the mullet is slavic in origin?
So what you're saying is the mullet is slavic in origin?
PlasticPole
24 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / Why do so many Polish guys in the UK have a crew cut or buzz cut? [106]
And some men shave their heads because of thinning hair so they won't have to do a combover.
And some men shave their heads because of thinning hair so they won't have to do a combover.
PlasticPole
24 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / Why do so many Polish guys in the UK have a crew cut or buzz cut? [106]
That, and hairiness is something a lot of people don't like. It's a trend to wax the hair off the chest and arms, and off the scalp, apparently. It's the anti hair movement. Personally, it reminds me of those Area 51 alien renditions. I don't like the Chewbacca "hair to toe" hair shirt look, either. Can't we compromise, folks?
That, and hairiness is something a lot of people don't like. It's a trend to wax the hair off the chest and arms, and off the scalp, apparently. It's the anti hair movement. Personally, it reminds me of those Area 51 alien renditions. I don't like the Chewbacca "hair to toe" hair shirt look, either. Can't we compromise, folks?
PlasticPole
24 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / Why do so many Polish guys in the UK have a crew cut or buzz cut? [106]
It's because they think it makes them look good and macho.
It's because they think it makes them look good and macho.
PlasticPole
19 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / 50 babies a day born to Polish mothers in UK [81]
Th goal is 100,000 Polish babies a year.
Th goal is 100,000 Polish babies a year.
PlasticPole
16 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / The British law on someone cutting down a piece of your garden [13]
Unfortunately, if the tree branches are on their property, they might be allowed to prune the branches so they are no longer hanging over onto their land. At least that's the way it works here. They cannot touch what is on your property, but can trim the tree so it no longer interferes with theirs.
Unfortunately, if the tree branches are on their property, they might be allowed to prune the branches so they are no longer hanging over onto their land. At least that's the way it works here. They cannot touch what is on your property, but can trim the tree so it no longer interferes with theirs.
PlasticPole
16 Sep 2011
Travel / Is panhandling a common sight in Poland? [24]
Cops don't like street musicians? Usually they don't mind them from what I've seen. It's the bums cops really hate.
So you got that in the UK too, Isthatu? Glad it's not just here ;) I wonder if the dog and his owner both have to pay a fee for a license or is it just the dog?
Dunno, but they seem to require to be kicked around by the cops a bit. I've seen it twice, in broad daylight.
Cops don't like street musicians? Usually they don't mind them from what I've seen. It's the bums cops really hate.
So you got that in the UK too, Isthatu? Glad it's not just here ;) I wonder if the dog and his owner both have to pay a fee for a license or is it just the dog?
PlasticPole
15 Sep 2011
Travel / Is panhandling a common sight in Poland? [24]
She's a street musician. Do street musicians require licenses to perform in Polish cities? They have to pay a fee at city hall and get a license just to perform here.
She's a street musician. Do street musicians require licenses to perform in Polish cities? They have to pay a fee at city hall and get a license just to perform here.
PlasticPole
14 Sep 2011
Travel / Is panhandling a common sight in Poland? [24]
I get badgered in parking lots sometimes by dudes claiming they and their wives are out of gas and need money. I tell them "NO" and run like hell to my car. It's even worse when they expect you to fill up their tank for you.
Pawian, most cops are either aren't around or don't care.
I get badgered in parking lots sometimes by dudes claiming they and their wives are out of gas and need money. I tell them "NO" and run like hell to my car. It's even worse when they expect you to fill up their tank for you.
Pawian, most cops are either aren't around or don't care.
PlasticPole
7 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
I hope the restaurant would have a Polish vegetarian section.
I hope the restaurant would have a Polish vegetarian section.
PlasticPole
7 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
If I could find Polish fast food from a nearby restaurant I would go there all the time. Someone should do this.
If I could find Polish fast food from a nearby restaurant I would go there all the time. Someone should do this.
PlasticPole
7 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
One of you should start a Polish restaurant franchise.
One of you should start a Polish restaurant franchise.
PlasticPole
27 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Gift idea for something uniquely American that is difficult to find in Poland? [67]
Local stuff is the most interesting.
Local stuff is the most interesting.
PlasticPole
26 Aug 2011
USA, Canada / Gift idea for something uniquely American that is difficult to find in Poland? [67]
You can get him something from a souvenir shop.
You can get him something from a souvenir shop.
PlasticPole
19 Aug 2011
Life / Golden Wedding in Poland, the protocol for giving gift for a wedding? [58]
Usually there's a registry or something with a list of what the couple wants, isn't there? That way gifts are what the couple needs and wants.
Usually there's a registry or something with a list of what the couple wants, isn't there? That way gifts are what the couple needs and wants.
PlasticPole
19 Aug 2011
Life / Golden Wedding in Poland, the protocol for giving gift for a wedding? [58]
It's not rude at all. I ask which is ruder, asking for money or taking every gift back to where it was bought to return it and cash in?
These folks are just being practical and newlyweds need cash more than anything else.
If you are really close to them and want to stay in their good graces, give more. If they don't mean that much to you, give less.
It's not rude at all. I ask which is ruder, asking for money or taking every gift back to where it was bought to return it and cash in?
These folks are just being practical and newlyweds need cash more than anything else.
If you are really close to them and want to stay in their good graces, give more. If they don't mean that much to you, give less.
PlasticPole
17 Aug 2011
News / Russia says: WE'LL NUKE POLAND [150]
It's so weird that countries still threaten to nuke each other. How irresponsible. Russia should know better.
It's so weird that countries still threaten to nuke each other. How irresponsible. Russia should know better.
PlasticPole
17 Aug 2011
Love / Don't want others to join us at a table - is it normal for Polish girls to get angry? [161]
He should have given her the silent treatment after that date and wait for her to make the next move. If she calls and asks what's wrong, he should take that opportunity to tell her that she acted like she didn't want him around on their date and that she wanted to be with the coworker and that's why he hasn't called. See what she says then. She doesn't sound like she is that interested in the OP, anyway. Might be time to start looking for a new girl.
He should have given her the silent treatment after that date and wait for her to make the next move. If she calls and asks what's wrong, he should take that opportunity to tell her that she acted like she didn't want him around on their date and that she wanted to be with the coworker and that's why he hasn't called. See what she says then. She doesn't sound like she is that interested in the OP, anyway. Might be time to start looking for a new girl.
PlasticPole
16 Aug 2011
Love / Don't want others to join us at a table - is it normal for Polish girls to get angry? [161]
It sounds like her talking to that guy made you jealous. It was rude of her to pay attention to him when she is on a date with you. Could you imagine if the tables were turned and a friend of yours who is female comes over and starts it up with you, both of you ignoring her? She would be spitting daggers.
It sounds like her talking to that guy made you jealous. It was rude of her to pay attention to him when she is on a date with you. Could you imagine if the tables were turned and a friend of yours who is female comes over and starts it up with you, both of you ignoring her? She would be spitting daggers.
PlasticPole
14 Aug 2011
UK, Ireland / Is moving to UK now a good idea? - antipolish prejudice of the Brits [231]
Probably all this woman wants is a place to live and work that isn't hostile. It is what most people want no matter where they are but there's so many crazy fools in the world, no such place exists.
Probably all this woman wants is a place to live and work that isn't hostile. It is what most people want no matter where they are but there's so many crazy fools in the world, no such place exists.
PlasticPole
11 Aug 2011
News / HIV infected Nigerian has bitten bus ticket's controler in Cracow! [56]
HIV isn't as concentrated in the saliva so the worker stands a good chance of not being infected.
HIV isn't as concentrated in the saliva so the worker stands a good chance of not being infected.
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
Was Martha referencing the title of the novel, or just talking about a guest named Oblomov? I've never read the book so don't know if I am missing an inside joke...
the novel is a Russian, and not a Polish, classic.
Was Martha referencing the title of the novel, or just talking about a guest named Oblomov? I've never read the book so don't know if I am missing an inside joke...
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
She needs to spend more time on Polish food and culture, imo. She could do more to promote Polishness in America.
On a related note, Martha Stewart is actually banned from the UK - do you people really want to claim her as Polish?
She needs to spend more time on Polish food and culture, imo. She could do more to promote Polishness in America.
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]
He's an example of a Pole who would be mistaken for an Englishman if judging by his name alone.
He's an example of a Pole who would be mistaken for an Englishman if judging by his name alone.
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]
The only things Scots do in America to celebrate their Scottish heritage is play Bagpipes and wear kilts. It's easier to celebrate Polishness than Scottishness unless you want to buy an expensive kilt and take lots of bagpipe lessons.
The guy is clearly as much Scottish as he is Polish.
The only things Scots do in America to celebrate their Scottish heritage is play Bagpipes and wear kilts. It's easier to celebrate Polishness than Scottishness unless you want to buy an expensive kilt and take lots of bagpipe lessons.
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]
I have heard people say they have Irish ancestory and live in England.
I have heard people say they have Irish ancestory and live in England.
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]
She is of Polish ethnicity therefore she is "Polish." Think of how it is in Europe when people are of one ethnicity and live in another country. For instance, someone with German parents born in Poland, speaks Polish and all that. If someone asked he would say he is German because his parents are ethnic Germans but he has the customs of Poles and Poland because he was born there and knows the language and culture. It's the same idea with Polish Americans. They have a Polish parent or Grandparents and identify with the Polish ethnicity so they call themselves "Polish" even though they are born here. Same with Italian Americans, African Americans, Irish Americans. We are Americans by nation, Polish by ethnicity.
Was she born in Poland? Does she speak Polish?
She is of Polish ethnicity therefore she is "Polish." Think of how it is in Europe when people are of one ethnicity and live in another country. For instance, someone with German parents born in Poland, speaks Polish and all that. If someone asked he would say he is German because his parents are ethnic Germans but he has the customs of Poles and Poland because he was born there and knows the language and culture. It's the same idea with Polish Americans. They have a Polish parent or Grandparents and identify with the Polish ethnicity so they call themselves "Polish" even though they are born here. Same with Italian Americans, African Americans, Irish Americans. We are Americans by nation, Polish by ethnicity.
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]
She's Polish and lives in America.
She's not Polish though, she's American.
She's Polish and lives in America.
PlasticPole
23 Jul 2011
News / Polish-Scottish American, Chris Ferguson, commands final Space Shuttle mission [49]
The Polish American community wants to claim him because his mother is Polish. I can understand why they would want to. He's quite an astronaut.
The Polish American community wants to claim him because his mother is Polish. I can understand why they would want to. He's quite an astronaut.