History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]

1Jola, she made one of the best and most pertinent points of all. Namely, that she is anti-Zionist and not anti-Semitic. Underplay the importance of that and it's a litote. There is feck all hyperbole in what she said, she was short and sweet.

Can't you draw the demarcation or...?

History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]

Well said, Sophie!!

News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

So if a Scot fights for Britain against Germany, he is more British than European?

News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

Just winding you up ;) Seriously though, birthplace doesn't decide everything. If I was born in China to a Scottish mother and a father with Scottish roots, would I be Chinese? There has to be a settled intention and meaningful connection to the land.

How much work did Copernicus do in Poland?

News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

Frauenberg is listed as being in Poland :)

News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

Wasn't he the canon of Warmia? Correct me if I'm wrong, BB, but that's a Polish region.

News / Polish Mom claims daughter got pregnant from swimming in pool! [162]

It was her sperm-eating vagina that pulled aside her swimsuit and sucked it in, right? Wow, even Jesus didn't perform miracles on that scale ;) ;) ;)

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Hustler? No ;)

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Come on, Seanny, whip out a beezer of a thread. Make it spicy!

Life / EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . [138]

Many types of crisps, Harry. Brannigans, McCoys, Hula Hoops, Nik Naks, Worcestershire Sauce (Golden Wonder), Pork Crackles, Prawn Cocktail etc etc. I could go on and on. Gliwice is small.

As for the other things, they may be in the rest of Poland but not here. A new curry restaurant has opened in Wrocław.

I could ask about Colmans but the Roleski copy is good enough for me. I like Kamis stuff too.

Thanks for the suggestions, Harry :)

Life / EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . [138]

Or Admiral's Pie by Youngs :) Fish pies are legendary. A pie and a Bovril at a footie game, nice.

Life / EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . [138]

1) Certain types of crisps

2) Irn-Bru (Doda didn't manage to get it exported here :()

3) Butteries (Scottish rolls)

4) Scampi

5) Fish and chips

6) Curry

7) The range of chocolate, i.e Twirls, Crunchies etc

8) A broad range of international beers

9) Colmans mustard (though Polish ones are ok, esp the Roleski copy)

10) Chinese carryouts/takeaway

Food / Your favourite Polish foods! [180]

Kielecki mayo is really good, I actually prefer it to my long-time favourite Hellmans Babuni. Well, for the meantime anyway.

Do you think hunters stew (bigos) is bland? How about sour rye soup (żurek)? Even dumplings have flavour.

Please list the Polish cheeses that you know. I mean, I prefer the French and German ones for sure, as I love cheddar too, but what Polish cheeses do you know?

History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]

This thread gives credibility to the fact that Poles may overreact to Jewish teenagers in Poland. They do have a bad rep though for being grubby and greedy.

Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]

Maybe true, I've only known Polish-Canadians :)

Well, that's for sure :)

Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]

It's not that hard to set up your own company but it is easier for Poles. Properly qualified, LOL. You don't need 'proper' qualifications to do much of the teaching I've seen here. It's the hardest for American teachers due to the complicated document requirements.

Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]

Harry is right, many native speakers want to leave Britain and other places and they will be first in line.

Genealogy / Some Macedonian, Croatian, Serbian Second Names look Polish! [38]

Some look Polish until you change them to Cyrillic ;)

USA, Canada / What do you think about NM (New Mexico) state? [40]

I think it's about the same size as Poland, that's what I think.

Life / Is it me or do any guys in Poland not have shaved heads? [113]

Have you seen many bald heads, Krysia? Do they excite you? ;) ;)

Love / Are Polish Women cold and aloof? [249]

That's quite normal. Life does that to you :(

Some are coiled like a spring.

Love / How to seduce Polish girls: Tips and advice [118]

To an American, it's what we know as trousers.

Love / How to seduce Polish girls: Tips and advice [118]

My, what great advice here. Even prayers don't work ;)

Love / Are Polish Women cold and aloof? [249]

Here's the expert, PP, with all her on-the-ground experience of Polish women. Please enlighten us!

Love / WHY DO POLISH MEN LIE? [150]

Are you sure you don't mean young boys, Krysia? ;) ;)

Love / Are Polish Women cold and aloof? [249]

So, worth the watching? I'm a positive guy for the most part, it's important to give out positive energy and feel good within yourself. However, aloofness really hits me when I encounter it. I just counter it by smiling and getting what I need.

If you don't have to deal with such people on a round-the-clock basis, I don't see a problem. I've said it before, it can be like the Japanese phenomenon. Out on the streets, they are quiet and dour faced. In class, the same person is smily and seemingly content with their lot.

History / The Celts in Poland. [71]

It could be a combination of both :)

History / The Celts in Poland. [71]

Well, the Scots have been around in Poland mainly from around 1576. Our history goes back far. We appreciated your contribution in WWII.

Poznanians have a rep for being stingy, you couldn't have got that from us ;) ;)

History / The Celts in Poland. [71]

Are you referring to a spiritual contribution, Ironside? We certainly crafted the Poznań mentality ;)

History / The Celts in Poland. [71]

Głubczyce is not so far from here. It is on the way to the Czech Republic from Gliwice.

Wow, Seanny, you have really traced our Celtic ancestry far back.