4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
I bet, most of your countrymen would strongly disagree with you.
I bet, most of your countrymen would strongly disagree with you.
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
Well, let's put it that way, it's not that we didn't know it, it's more that no one really cared to know it (talking general population).
The difference was that we had much knowledge about what was going on on your side of iron curtain than you had about what's was going on on our side.
Well, let's put it that way, it's not that we didn't know it, it's more that no one really cared to know it (talking general population).
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Free phone calls from America to Poland? [9]
Yeah, I'm gonna have to contact charter, I'll see what they'll say. thx anyway
Yeah, I'm gonna have to contact charter, I'll see what they'll say. thx anyway
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
You're funny, man.LOL You guys lived behind the iron curtain. There was no war on drugs because Poland was far behind the west back then and drug abuse wasn't as widely spread as it is now (which is actually a positive thing in my opinion), there was no war on terror because there was no terror (unless you count robbing your human rights by your own government).
There was no "war on drugs", with 70,000 police raids on private homes a year, like in the present-day United States. There was no "war on terror" scare and no associated deprivation of individual rights
You're funny, man.LOL You guys lived behind the iron curtain. There was no war on drugs because Poland was far behind the west back then and drug abuse wasn't as widely spread as it is now (which is actually a positive thing in my opinion), there was no war on terror because there was no terror (unless you count robbing your human rights by your own government).
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Free phone calls from America to Poland? [9]
from the US, calling both but mainly landline.
from the US, calling both but mainly landline.
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Free phone calls from America to Poland? [9]
Is there a way to make free phone calls (100% free) to Poland? (Europe)
Is there a way to make free phone calls (100% free) to Poland? (Europe)
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
Well, if I have to choose who to believe, a whole bunch of older people I've met there, who didn't have absolutely any reasons to lie to me or opinions of some biased PF members (not necessarily you though), you know my pick.
They just aren't telling the truth - time is clouding historical truth
Well, if I have to choose who to believe, a whole bunch of older people I've met there, who didn't have absolutely any reasons to lie to me or opinions of some biased PF members (not necessarily you though), you know my pick.
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
Spain was just an example. What I basically meant was that Poles would rather travel to any country outside the iron curtain.
Well, of course you had to have a passport but other than that, the whole system was run from Moscow and we both know it's true.
Spain was (at the start of the package holiday boom) still very much under the control of the Falangists, and not a particularly pleasant place for people from Communist countries ;)
Spain was just an example. What I basically meant was that Poles would rather travel to any country outside the iron curtain.
I travelled (za komuny) to Czechoslovakia,Romania,Hungary and East Germany and I can tell you there were differences because I have seen them with my own eyes.
Well, of course you had to have a passport but other than that, the whole system was run from Moscow and we both know it's true.
4 eigner
4 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
Grubas, I talked to many Poles when I was there and I've been repeatedly told that there was no freedom in Poland "za komuny" whatsoever and that the decisions were made in Moscow. If you deny that, then you have a very little idea about it, my friend. It wasn't just one or two people who told me that but just about anyone I've met there (whoever lived there as an adult before 1989).
I doubt you have ever been in any of KDL countries then why do you post like you know anything?It wasn't like going from "state to state" and Soviet republics were a different cup of tea.Seriously, don't talk about something you have very little idea about.
Grubas, I talked to many Poles when I was there and I've been repeatedly told that there was no freedom in Poland "za komuny" whatsoever and that the decisions were made in Moscow. If you deny that, then you have a very little idea about it, my friend. It wasn't just one or two people who told me that but just about anyone I've met there (whoever lived there as an adult before 1989).
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
no problems with that but ask Poles if they rather traveled to Spain too instead to Bulgaria ;-) (talking back then).
no problems with that but ask Poles if they rather traveled to Spain too instead to Bulgaria ;-) (talking back then).
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
wrong, exactly the other way around. When I was in Poland, many Poles were telling me that one of the biggest problems back then was lack of freedom and a part of that freedom was the ability to travel around the world. They would travel much more if they were allowed to. Just look at it now, you see them anywhere you go.
4 eigner, this is not about "could" but about "would".
wrong, exactly the other way around. When I was in Poland, many Poles were telling me that one of the biggest problems back then was lack of freedom and a part of that freedom was the ability to travel around the world. They would travel much more if they were allowed to. Just look at it now, you see them anywhere you go.
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
DD, I thought you were smarter than that :-) The answer is, they could go anywhere they wanted, Poles couldn't.
Did people in the UK (for instance) really go much further than Spain and Italy during the Cold War? Not really.
DD, I thought you were smarter than that :-) The answer is, they could go anywhere they wanted, Poles couldn't.
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
Life / Individualism in Polish culture...Is it almost Nonexistant? [170]
Oh c'mon man, that doesn't count and you know it. It's like if I go from one state to another. In reality, all these countries were Soviet republics, we all know it.
Common myth. Poles (along with Czechoslovaks, Hungarians and East Germans) had plenty of opportunity to travel to other Socialist countries.
Oh c'mon man, that doesn't count and you know it. It's like if I go from one state to another. In reality, all these countries were Soviet republics, we all know it.
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Chris Gets Dumped on the Bachelorette for Being Polish! [52]
Again PTA, those of you who speak English fluently, don't have any problems here (not that kind of problems anyway).
Dutch people are ok, because they're "Western" European and not foreign to Americans in the same way Poles are.
Again PTA, those of you who speak English fluently, don't have any problems here (not that kind of problems anyway).
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Chris Gets Dumped on the Bachelorette for Being Polish! [52]
OK, that explains everything (don't watch the show myself).
Emily could barely understand them at point. They spoke Dutch IN FRONT OF HER when she had no idea what they were saying (which is rude in any language),
OK, that explains everything (don't watch the show myself).
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Chris Gets Dumped on the Bachelorette for Being Polish! [52]
Not because of their Polish culture but because Poles in the US, usually live together in their little communities and avoid contact with Americans. Those of you who want to mingle with us, don't have any problems. I've met a lady from Chicago who lived here for over 30 years and she barely spoke English and she's not alone, I'm sure you know it too.
White Americans think people are not American just because Polish is their culture!
Not because of their Polish culture but because Poles in the US, usually live together in their little communities and avoid contact with Americans. Those of you who want to mingle with us, don't have any problems. I've met a lady from Chicago who lived here for over 30 years and she barely spoke English and she's not alone, I'm sure you know it too.
4 eigner
3 Jul 2012
USA, Canada / Chris Gets Dumped on the Bachelorette for Being Polish! [52]
you know I like you but I have to disagree with you here. People get rejected for all kinds of reasons but not for being Polish (not generally).
Polish people always get rejected
you know I like you but I have to disagree with you here. People get rejected for all kinds of reasons but not for being Polish (not generally).
4 eigner
28 Jun 2012
Work / Is salary of 3000 Euros gross enough to live decently in Lodz, Poland? [53]
damn right, Pawian.
This sum is enough to have a good life not only in Poland but also in other countries in Europe
damn right, Pawian.
4 eigner
27 Jun 2012
USA, Canada / Golota facing deportation back to Poland [30]
Is it really that complicated to understand for someone who teaches English? (LOL)
lol! explain that in simple English to a English teaching brit in Poland:)
Is it really that complicated to understand for someone who teaches English? (LOL)
4 eigner
27 Jun 2012
USA, Canada / Golota facing deportation back to Poland [30]
He's a freaking criminal and doesn't deserve to be our countryman.
What a strange thing to say about somebody who wants to become your countryman.
He's a freaking criminal and doesn't deserve to be our countryman.
4 eigner
27 Jun 2012
Genealogy / My Grandfather was born in Poland and migrated abroad - Can I get a Polish Passport? [68]
I thought you were English. You seem to be very well informed though.;-)
Yes.
I thought you were English. You seem to be very well informed though.;-)
4 eigner
24 Jun 2012
Life / Freelance English teacher - Are Polish people unreliable? They continually cancel lessons... [22]
let's put it that way, many of you guys don't stick to agreements and promises (my own experience). Different world, different culture, different people.
Poles are not unreliable
let's put it that way, many of you guys don't stick to agreements and promises (my own experience). Different world, different culture, different people.
4 eigner
23 Jun 2012
Love / Is it acceptable for a Polish male to have a German girlfriend? [58]
If it was somebody else, I'd give him a chance to call me, here in the states to end this bs but someone like you, who has a problem with Poles having German girlfriends or the other way around (which is as dumb as it gets), is also a potential psycho stalker and I'm not gonna waste my energy on arguing with you. Besides, I don't feel like I owe you any proof to begin with.
Vier Eigner, as English is not your first language, I'll cut you the minimum of slack. Apart from that, I fail to connect your last post with my or other posters' comments heretofore:-)
If it was somebody else, I'd give him a chance to call me, here in the states to end this bs but someone like you, who has a problem with Poles having German girlfriends or the other way around (which is as dumb as it gets), is also a potential psycho stalker and I'm not gonna waste my energy on arguing with you. Besides, I don't feel like I owe you any proof to begin with.
4 eigner
23 Jun 2012
Love / Is it acceptable for a Polish male to have a German girlfriend? [58]
quit ridiculing (trying to) me if you really want to discuss. I could ridicule you for having backward ideas but I don't do it so keep it nice or be ready to carry the consequences of your nonsense behavior.
Ah, but there's where you're wrong, Vier Eigner!
quit ridiculing (trying to) me if you really want to discuss. I could ridicule you for having backward ideas but I don't do it so keep it nice or be ready to carry the consequences of your nonsense behavior.
4 eigner
23 Jun 2012
Love / Is it acceptable for a Polish male to have a German girlfriend? [58]
no, it isn't. It's for you to decide whether you're willing to forgive or not. No one forces you to hate anyone.
More easily said than done, unfortunately!
no, it isn't. It's for you to decide whether you're willing to forgive or not. No one forces you to hate anyone.
4 eigner
23 Jun 2012
Love / Is it acceptable for a Polish male to have a German girlfriend? [58]
It's not like bad things have happened only in Poland, my friend. We all have to learn to live with our past problems. The war is (long time) over, move on.
It's not like bad things have happened only in Poland, my friend. We all have to learn to live with our past problems. The war is (long time) over, move on.
4 eigner
23 Jun 2012
Love / Is it acceptable for a Polish male to have a German girlfriend? [58]
damn, in the 21st century? LOL .
Is it acceptable for a Polish male to have a German girlfriend?
damn, in the 21st century? LOL .
4 eigner
20 Jun 2012
Language / Should I just learn German? [55]
yep. German is a pretty useful language, especially in Europe.
Should I just learn German?
yep. German is a pretty useful language, especially in Europe.
4 eigner
18 Jun 2012
Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]
not yet, my friend ;-)
My wife has never asked me for a dime
not yet, my friend ;-)
4 eigner
18 Jun 2012
Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]
Are you serious? LOL
it's a kindness to a guy, especially his ego, when a woman tells him she dumped him because he does not have enough money.
Are you serious? LOL