InPolska
14 Nov 2015
InPolska
12 Nov 2015
Love / Do Polish men think that Polish girls are materialistic and demanding ? [37]
Good trick from the guy, the girl has made a fool out of herself but seriously only jerks can be interested in such idiot girls!
Good trick from the guy, the girl has made a fool out of herself but seriously only jerks can be interested in such idiot girls!
InPolska
12 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
@Jon: No, that "sms" language used by Voltaire and which is widely used in English (for instance "B4" = "before"...) or in French (for instance "2m1" = "demain") sms writing is not possible in Polish.
@Jon: No, that "sms" language used by Voltaire and which is widely used in English (for instance "B4" = "before"...) or in French (for instance "2m1" = "demain") sms writing is not possible in Polish.
InPolska
12 Nov 2015
Travel / Zielona Gora - What's there? [19]
What about the pizza places? Any like in Italy or the ... Polish way with no tomatoes but with ketchup?
What about the pizza places? Any like in Italy or the ... Polish way with no tomatoes but with ketchup?
InPolska
12 Nov 2015
History / Poland's King Jan III Sobieski - the stopper of Turkish Janissaries! [64]
Yes, in the Middle-Ages for instance, most (if not all) kings went fighting. If I remember well from school Francis I ("François 1er") was even made prisonner for many years.
Yes, in the Middle-Ages for instance, most (if not all) kings went fighting. If I remember well from school Francis I ("François 1er") was even made prisonner for many years.
InPolska
12 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
My goodness! They were already using "sms language" ;).
My goodness! They were already using "sms language" ;).
InPolska
12 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
@Pol: what about "Mokotów" from "mon côté" and of course "Zoliborz" from "joli bord"? I once read that ul. "Szwoleżerów" also comes from French but I don't remember how they figured it out ;). As to Voltaire, nie wiem!
@Pol: what about "Mokotów" from "mon côté" and of course "Zoliborz" from "joli bord"? I once read that ul. "Szwoleżerów" also comes from French but I don't remember how they figured it out ;). As to Voltaire, nie wiem!
InPolska
12 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
Yes again, Pol, I did not think of that ;)
Yes again, Pol, I did not think of that ;)
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Classifieds / Looking for a BRITISH dog sitter in Warsaw [24]
@Rozu: thanks to reassure me if nobody takes him seriously! Every time, I read his BS, I fly off the handle. I know I'm wrong and I should ignore him. I'll make an effort and stop even reading his messages. Obviously there is something wrong with him!
@Rozu: thanks to reassure me if nobody takes him seriously! Every time, I read his BS, I fly off the handle. I know I'm wrong and I should ignore him. I'll make an effort and stop even reading his messages. Obviously there is something wrong with him!
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Classifieds / Looking for a BRITISH dog sitter in Warsaw [24]
@Rozu: are you sure that Levi does some ... British bashing? I have not noticed. He's so obessed by his hatred for muslims and anybody who is not white/catholic/heterosexual. What bugs me is that he needs to live in Saudi Arabia to get bread and claims to hate muslims. He may be a troll to fuel racism and xenophobia in PF
@Rozu: are you sure that Levi does some ... British bashing? I have not noticed. He's so obessed by his hatred for muslims and anybody who is not white/catholic/heterosexual. What bugs me is that he needs to live in Saudi Arabia to get bread and claims to hate muslims. He may be a troll to fuel racism and xenophobia in PF
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Classifieds / Looking for a BRITISH dog sitter in Warsaw [24]
Come on, you guys! Although Levi seriously gets on my nerves (and I show it ;)), he does not critize Britons in general but makes fun of ONLY those who are barely literate and end up as "teachers" in some rathole sh###ty villages in Polska B.
Come on, you guys! Although Levi seriously gets on my nerves (and I show it ;)), he does not critize Britons in general but makes fun of ONLY those who are barely literate and end up as "teachers" in some rathole sh###ty villages in Polska B.
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Classifieds / Looking for a BRITISH dog sitter in Warsaw [24]
For once, I appreciate your "humor", Levi! It is true that some British guys seem so desperate that a couple of ZL means a lot to them. More seriously, sure if the dog only understands English, it needs an English speaker.
For once, I appreciate your "humor", Levi! It is true that some British guys seem so desperate that a couple of ZL means a lot to them. More seriously, sure if the dog only understands English, it needs an English speaker.
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
News / Warsaw's silent march in support of 5th Commandment - Thou shalt not kill [75]
OK then and thanks + congratulations for your knowlege (re MP)!
OK then and thanks + congratulations for your knowlege (re MP)!
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
Yes, Rozu! In those days, when Normands were in GB, Britons raised animals but did not eat meat wheras Normands did. Therefore, English peasants took the French words for meat and adapted them as per their pronouncation and spelling (pork for "porc", beef for "bœuf", veal for "veau", mutton for "mouton"..).
Yes, Rozu! In those days, when Normands were in GB, Britons raised animals but did not eat meat wheras Normands did. Therefore, English peasants took the French words for meat and adapted them as per their pronouncation and spelling (pork for "porc", beef for "bœuf", veal for "veau", mutton for "mouton"..).
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
News / Warsaw's silent march in support of 5th Commandment - Thou shalt not kill [75]
@Pol: do you have reliable sources re the socalled silent march or is it like re the dogs guarding the Rainbow?
@Pol: do you have reliable sources re the socalled silent march or is it like re the dogs guarding the Rainbow?
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
@Pol: interesting especially re letter "f". My (Polish) last name starts with "f" and according to my husband, it could be of Hungarian origin but somewhat "polonized". Sorry, I don't want to give my name in public as my husband's paternal grandfather was extremely famous (not only in Poland).
Yes but to be on the safe side, I'll give you clues and since you are a smart guy, you'll guess. No worry, the guy was a good catholic and anything else you like ;).
@Pol: interesting especially re letter "f". My (Polish) last name starts with "f" and according to my husband, it could be of Hungarian origin but somewhat "polonized". Sorry, I don't want to give my name in public as my husband's paternal grandfather was extremely famous (not only in Poland).
Yes but to be on the safe side, I'll give you clues and since you are a smart guy, you'll guess. No worry, the guy was a good catholic and anything else you like ;).
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
Yes, Jon, and unless one lives in a place like North Korea, words travel around and each language is influenced by a lot of languages. Re Poland and French, I assume it comes from Napoleon (a lot more French words in Russian) and also because French was the aristocrats' s and other higher classes's language.
In English, you even have ... "Honi soit qui mal y pense!", if it isn't French, what is it??? The "Royals" speak very good French. Also, words such beef, veal, mutton, pork... come from French....
Yes, Jon, and unless one lives in a place like North Korea, words travel around and each language is influenced by a lot of languages. Re Poland and French, I assume it comes from Napoleon (a lot more French words in Russian) and also because French was the aristocrats' s and other higher classes's language.
In English, you even have ... "Honi soit qui mal y pense!", if it isn't French, what is it??? The "Royals" speak very good French. Also, words such beef, veal, mutton, pork... come from French....
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Life / Some Polish dogs have a very miserable life [46]
Last night, near Pl. Bankowy (Warsaw) I saw the hugest dog ever. I don't know what it was but it was at least 1.20/1.30 m high and about 2 meter long. The problem is that the owners most probably live in those small flats and this scares me. Such a huge dog (almost a horse) of course needs a lot of space and to live in the countryside.
Last night, near Pl. Bankowy (Warsaw) I saw the hugest dog ever. I don't know what it was but it was at least 1.20/1.30 m high and about 2 meter long. The problem is that the owners most probably live in those small flats and this scares me. Such a huge dog (almost a horse) of course needs a lot of space and to live in the countryside.
InPolska
11 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
@Pol: what about "French" words made up by Brits/Americans? Among others: pie "à la mode", to eat a "casserole", or to "sautee" potatoes... which no native speaker of French would understand. I know that English language consits of several thousands of French words and that some of them have changed their meanings over the centuries (for instance: mercy, to demand, ...) but the made up "French" by English speakers don't make much sense. I for instance Wonder how the hell one can eat a .... "casserole", which means "saucepan" in French ;).
PS: I don't also understand why a lot of English speakers call "aubergine" which they could call "eggplant" ;)
@Pol: what about "French" words made up by Brits/Americans? Among others: pie "à la mode", to eat a "casserole", or to "sautee" potatoes... which no native speaker of French would understand. I know that English language consits of several thousands of French words and that some of them have changed their meanings over the centuries (for instance: mercy, to demand, ...) but the made up "French" by English speakers don't make much sense. I for instance Wonder how the hell one can eat a .... "casserole", which means "saucepan" in French ;).
PS: I don't also understand why a lot of English speakers call "aubergine" which they could call "eggplant" ;)
InPolska
10 Nov 2015
Food / Vegetables in Warsaw cheaper than Carrefour [10]
Yes, those selling fruit and vegetables on "fancy" stalls may be part of chains. Not difficult to read the labels on their boxes, everything comes from Spain and the like...
Yes, those selling fruit and vegetables on "fancy" stalls may be part of chains. Not difficult to read the labels on their boxes, everything comes from Spain and the like...
InPolska
10 Nov 2015
Food / Vegetables in Warsaw cheaper than Carrefour [10]
Jon, my neighborhood shop sells (very good) apples at 3 ZL/kilo whereas supermarkets sell them at 1.99 and street sellers sell them at minimum 1.50. Sorry, but unless, you buy 20 kilos per day and every day, you won't bother travelling all over town to save a few groszy ;). I buy let's say some 3 kilos of apples per week so believe me, I don't worry over groszy....
Re imported stuff, on Friday, in front of Willanowska Metro Station, I saw a guy selling ... kakis (I don't even know what it tastes like). I laughed because until someone opened my eyes, I thought the sellers were farmers selling their production ;)
Jon, my neighborhood shop sells (very good) apples at 3 ZL/kilo whereas supermarkets sell them at 1.99 and street sellers sell them at minimum 1.50. Sorry, but unless, you buy 20 kilos per day and every day, you won't bother travelling all over town to save a few groszy ;). I buy let's say some 3 kilos of apples per week so believe me, I don't worry over groszy....
Re imported stuff, on Friday, in front of Willanowska Metro Station, I saw a guy selling ... kakis (I don't even know what it tastes like). I laughed because until someone opened my eyes, I thought the sellers were farmers selling their production ;)
InPolska
10 Nov 2015
InPolska
10 Nov 2015
UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]
It is just because of all those barely literate low class drinking backpackers coming from UK and pretending to be "ESL teachers" for a couple of thousands of ZL. They give a very bad reputation to not only real teachers but also to decent British people.
It is just because of all those barely literate low class drinking backpackers coming from UK and pretending to be "ESL teachers" for a couple of thousands of ZL. They give a very bad reputation to not only real teachers but also to decent British people.
InPolska
10 Nov 2015
Food / Vegetables in Warsaw cheaper than Carrefour [10]
Although I tend to buy from street sellers in the summer since there are some everywhere and I don't have time to go to supermarkets, I have noticed that supermarkets are not more expensive. I used to think that street sellers were Polish farmers selling their own production until someone opened my eyes. Street sellers buy from (wholesale or not) markets and then sell on streets. No way the oranges, lemons, pineapples or even grapes they sell grow in .... Poland ;). As to vegetables, it's the same if we look at all their boxes clearly marked "made in Spain, Greece, Italy or wherever else"). This very summer, I even found fruit and vegetables even cheaper at supermarkets (they buy in larger quantities).
In conclusion: no difference as to prices!
Although I tend to buy from street sellers in the summer since there are some everywhere and I don't have time to go to supermarkets, I have noticed that supermarkets are not more expensive. I used to think that street sellers were Polish farmers selling their own production until someone opened my eyes. Street sellers buy from (wholesale or not) markets and then sell on streets. No way the oranges, lemons, pineapples or even grapes they sell grow in .... Poland ;). As to vegetables, it's the same if we look at all their boxes clearly marked "made in Spain, Greece, Italy or wherever else"). This very summer, I even found fruit and vegetables even cheaper at supermarkets (they buy in larger quantities).
In conclusion: no difference as to prices!
InPolska
9 Nov 2015
Work / Checking Docs duration by company in Poland (diploma, transcript and passport copy) [10]
@Bakkal: if you earn 3,500/4,500 euros after tax in the West, don't expect to get even that BEFORE tax in Poland. The reason why these companies are in Poland is only because of Polish much lower salaries. If you want thousands of euros, you need to look for a job in a western country. No hard to understand! ;).
@Bakkal: if you earn 3,500/4,500 euros after tax in the West, don't expect to get even that BEFORE tax in Poland. The reason why these companies are in Poland is only because of Polish much lower salaries. If you want thousands of euros, you need to look for a job in a western country. No hard to understand! ;).
InPolska
9 Nov 2015
News / Warsaw's silent march in support of 5th Commandment - Thou shalt not kill [75]
@Pol: of course things of the kind also happen in "higher socio-economic" circles be the couples are married or not (I have also heard re a (PiS?) poseł beating his wife) but situations as the one you started to talk about is mostly to be found in poorest classes.
@Pol: of course things of the kind also happen in "higher socio-economic" circles be the couples are married or not (I have also heard re a (PiS?) poseł beating his wife) but situations as the one you started to talk about is mostly to be found in poorest classes.
InPolska
9 Nov 2015
Food / Food hygiene in Poland [60]
A lof (most?) of coffee chains and small Polish shops have uncovered cakes near the cash register at people's reach. The other day, at my neighborhood shop, I almost knocked off the plate with cakes and the owner just told me "not to worry".
PS: raw pork?????
A lof (most?) of coffee chains and small Polish shops have uncovered cakes near the cash register at people's reach. The other day, at my neighborhood shop, I almost knocked off the plate with cakes and the owner just told me "not to worry".
PS: raw pork?????
InPolska
9 Nov 2015
News / Warsaw's silent march in support of 5th Commandment - Thou shalt not kill [75]
such unfortunate situations do happen in lowest socio-economic classes and it appears that a lot of unmarried couples in Poland come from such backgrounds. Pol3 is intelligent enough to understand that such violence results from poverty, lack of perspetives, frustration, alcoholism, drugs....
such unfortunate situations do happen in lowest socio-economic classes and it appears that a lot of unmarried couples in Poland come from such backgrounds. Pol3 is intelligent enough to understand that such violence results from poverty, lack of perspetives, frustration, alcoholism, drugs....
InPolska
9 Nov 2015
Food / Food hygiene in Poland [60]
I got sick 2 times these past few years, the first time I had real food poisonning and the second time was a few years ago. What has always struck me in Poland for instance is that most cafés/shops selling cakes keep their cakes uncovered right near the cash register at customers' easy reach. Customers can knock them down, touch them, sneeze/spit on them... but no matter what, café/shop owners don't change ;)
I got sick 2 times these past few years, the first time I had real food poisonning and the second time was a few years ago. What has always struck me in Poland for instance is that most cafés/shops selling cakes keep their cakes uncovered right near the cash register at customers' easy reach. Customers can knock them down, touch them, sneeze/spit on them... but no matter what, café/shop owners don't change ;)
InPolska
8 Nov 2015
Food / Your single best-liked Wigilia dish? [29]
No big deal to find pierogi and carp in London or anywhere else in GB and to make a mushroom soup! ;)
No big deal to find pierogi and carp in London or anywhere else in GB and to make a mushroom soup! ;)