News / Poland goes bankrupt? [110]


You would think so but we tried in Ireland before: 21% (which VAT currently is) up to 21.5%.

Didn't work out for many reasons and we reverted.

Sure we'll probably need the IMF too in the not too distant future.

Nothing I can do about it. I'm not worried - no point.

Language / Some Ideas for a band name using the Polish language? [94]


Dream Centre - no? I know it doesn't exist as such but it doesn't matter. Does it make grammatical sense?


LOL - sorry, that just sounds comical to me! Sounds like someone pretending to talk Swedish.


In theory maybe but not a good idea: Chas is English slang for the name Charles.

Language / Some Ideas for a band name using the Polish language? [94]


Together with Centrum maybe?

I'm obsessed with getting centrum in somewhere ; )

Does Sen Centrum sound "miodopłynny" then...or just silly and cheesy?

UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]


Sure, I get you - but it doesn't change the fact that the term is often used dismissively, regardless of the actual quality - which may be good, bad or indifferent.

That's my impression anyway.

Marketing-wise, based on the term alone, I wouldn't be so sure that pub food is the way to go.

UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]


Depends what you mean I suppose. Doesn't tend to be too much variety in what I would regard as pub food. Also, the term tends to be used as a derogatory one e.g. criticising the standards of a restaurant as bing "like pub food".

Among English speakers, somewhere advertising Pub Food woyuldn't exactly excite them.

UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]


Well overall I think it's a good thing - Poles in Ireland I mean - good for Ireland but maybe not so good for Poland I suppose. Really it's the first time that the country has seen a large influx of people who weren't actually invading!

I get the impression that most Poles have integrated well and are generally liked. A few that I know personally have married Irish men/women and I have some very good Polish friends.

Generally they have a good reputation too - e.g. hard working, straight talking, loyal etc but yes, many are indeed living off welfare and often by choice. To be honest this does not particularly bother me as plenty of Irish people do it too. What can I say? I don't approve but they are no better or worse than anyone else who is doing it.

UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]


Not some - lots - time and time again.

See posts above too (wroclawboy)


What are basing this acute observation on David - have you even been there?


LOL - OK - Discussion over for me - you're obviously trolling.

UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]


I see. So Irish people innately have something against Polish people - before they even encounter any. Right.


Not the point - hypothetically, I asked what attitude they would encounter in Poland. I'll try a guess - I think they would get a very bad reception.

You have some cheek accusing other countries of anti-Polish attitudes when your own is one of the most (if not the most) racist in Europe.


Sorry, I forgot, you are one these people who think Poles sh1te bars of soap aren't you?

Sorry to burst your illusion but among the hard working Poles there are plenty who do the bare minimum and plenty who live off the state. I've met them.

Imagine that?

Very difficult to take you seriously David.


All what things?

UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]


OK well other than the geography a few things wrong with this:

1) As I said, this minority attitude exists,during recessionary times, in all countries that have a sizeable immigrant workforce.

2) How do you think, attitude -wise, Middle Eastern refugees would fare in Poland then? or any other refugess for that matter? a lot worse than in Ireland I would imagine.

3) Certainly won't be begging for anyone to "come back" in the near future as there aren't enough jobs to go round as it is.

4) Plenty of Poles didn't have a problem living off "tax money" in Ireland you know - they weren't all working.

UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]


Maybe you should adress that to someone in "Great" Britain then...

UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]



If it's the same TGIF & has the same standards all over then I'm not surprised.

The one in Dublin anyway is absolute sh1te.

UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]

Another idea would be to use sauces/condiments etc that may not be widely known in Poland, just to "jazz up" basic things.

E.g. we did hardboiled eggs, centres scooped out and mashed with finely chopped onion and...waitforit...salad cream.

It was just one of many side dishes to accompany a BBQ buffet thing - I'm telling you, the Poles were more interested in these than in the BBQ itself. Had to make more.

UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]


Unfortunately, I wouldn't.

Just classic recessionary behaviour/mentality, thankfully, held by a minority. Same happens in every country though.

UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]

And I'm sure the average Pole would like chorizo too.

This idea is sounding better by the minute...

UK, Ireland / How long would it take for an English style restaurant in Poland to go bust? [80]


Huevos Rancheros for breakfast maybe? Great stuff!

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]

Are there any non-religious celebrations associated with the long weekend?

Just curious.

UK, Ireland / Estimated number of Poles in Ireland thought to exceed 200,000 OR over 5% of population. [200]


Wow - that's a lot!


...and that just sounds...well...unnecessary! ; )


Did they though? Yes, of course some did, especially those connected with construction but was there a mass exodus?

Of the Poles I have met anyway that all arrived around 2004, all except 1 has stayed. Of course I realise this may not reflect the national trend but I'm talking about Poles working in all walks of life: professionals, retail, factories etc.

USA, Canada / Polish Food - 40 flavors of pierogies in the US [113]

Don't know why Poles are so precious about this.

Poland isn't exactly the first country to suffer from tenously associated food being described as authentic or traditional.

I can guarantee you that there are restaurants in Poland claiming to serve "authentic/traditional" Greek/Thai food that would make the average Mr Demos or Mr Boonliang weep with laughter.

News / WHY IS POLAND STILL GIVEN THE COLD SHOULDER? [197]


True.

...and at one time Belfast I could add.

UK, Ireland / British men don't really like women [137]

Ha ha! Looks bad, yes.

I'm not even British so no axe to grind - just a defender of justice & reason ; )

UK, Ireland / British men don't really like women [137]

"British men don't like women"

Source? Brassy, self indulgent, over confident, over analysing, Carrie Bradshaw wannabe colmunist who wants to cause controversy.

Oh, that would explain it then...

History / Maus by Vladek Spiegelman - animals to represent Poles? [68]


The cliché was that they referred to everyone as swine though - I wouldn't see it as specifically a Polish reference.

Life / Where to buy some recreational stuff like... bongs for smoking "herbs" in Poland? [20]


Yes. Neurologically it is a depressant - as opposed to a stimulant.

USA, Canada / Giving up canadian citizenship for a Polish one? Cant be true! [20]


Exactly.

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


LOL - a car rental company gets mobbed by a load of bikers. I'd love to see it.

Stu, as long as everything you posted was 100% true, specific and without embellishment/conjecture etc, for example NOT: " I have been treated very shabbily by this company and from what I've heard I am far from the only one.." etc then as others have said, you have nothing to worry about.

Libel only refers to untrue statements.

Study / Admitted To Warsaw University Of Technology (Politechnika Warszawska) [69]


The legacy of colonialism really.

Life / Poland's Next Top Model (TV show) [73]

Bizarre. She was quite emphatic about the pronunciation - mentioning the resemblance to banana etc.

What about this then?


Sorry, it's lost on me.


Must be then. You should know.

Life / Poland's Next Top Model (TV show) [73]


Are you absolutely sure?

That means I socialised with a woman for about a year who had a made-up name - and according to her, many of her countrywomen are also using this made-up name for some reason.