Seanus
25 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]
English folk don't leave their prn there, u clearly do :)
English folk don't leave their prn there, u clearly do :)
Seanus
25 Oct 2008
Seanus
25 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Britain... What the Poles did for us. [444]
I don't enter into such debates Bzibzioh. I know they did a great job. I know that they were snubbed. I think I know what u meant now. It's just that support is such a broad term that operates on so many levels.
I think we are in agreement now :)
I don't enter into such debates Bzibzioh. I know they did a great job. I know that they were snubbed. I think I know what u meant now. It's just that support is such a broad term that operates on so many levels.
I think we are in agreement now :)
Seanus
25 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Britain... What the Poles did for us. [444]
Bzibzioh, ur comments on the first page are hilarious. What support? The Poles were given our aircraft to use to defeat an enemy that was obliterating them. Poles do get support in the UK. Do u really think that the level of support for Brits is that high?
Bzibzioh, ur comments on the first page are hilarious. What support? The Poles were given our aircraft to use to defeat an enemy that was obliterating them. Poles do get support in the UK. Do u really think that the level of support for Brits is that high?
Seanus
25 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Britain... What the Poles did for us. [444]
Bzibzioh, what did u mean about support from our country? I didn't quite catch what u meant. U replied to what I said on the first page.
Bzibzioh, what did u mean about support from our country? I didn't quite catch what u meant. U replied to what I said on the first page.
Seanus
24 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Britain... What the Poles did for us. [444]
They were some of the best pilots, just ask British war vets
They were some of the best pilots, just ask British war vets
Seanus
13 Oct 2008
Life / COMBATING "POLACK" JOKES [460]
I've told this one b4. A German, a Frenchman, a Dutchman and a Pole were caught as POW's in Iraq. Facing a firing squad, they were told that all they had to do was to say an element and they'd be set free.
The German stepped up, 'water'. He was set on his way
The Frenchman stepped up, 'air'. He also walked
The Dutchman strolled forward, 'earth'. He marched away
The Pole took position, 'Oh kurwa, fire'...
I've told this one b4. A German, a Frenchman, a Dutchman and a Pole were caught as POW's in Iraq. Facing a firing squad, they were told that all they had to do was to say an element and they'd be set free.
The German stepped up, 'water'. He was set on his way
The Frenchman stepped up, 'air'. He also walked
The Dutchman strolled forward, 'earth'. He marched away
The Pole took position, 'Oh kurwa, fire'...
Seanus
12 Oct 2008
Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]
Good commentary polishcanuck. In many parts of the world, u swarm to that which is different from urself, unless u have no sense of adventure and take the easy option, going with what u know
Good commentary polishcanuck. In many parts of the world, u swarm to that which is different from urself, unless u have no sense of adventure and take the easy option, going with what u know
Seanus
12 Oct 2008
Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]
Yes, English teacher. I also like the collocating words with them, pejorative overtones or pejorative undercurrents. English is such a nice language, a little florid in places but that can be avoided.
Back to the thread, another perspective is reality Vs the ideal. Many women read these trashy magazines that bombard (another word with a Polish equivalent) them with materialism. They want the nicest cosmetics, perfumes etc etc. Thankfully, my GF isn't like that. She takes a pride in her appearance but doesn't break the bank in so doing. She buys products from firms like Ziaja, cheap but very good. It's when some women blindly go for designer products that gets me. Ah well, if they have the cash...
Yes, English teacher. I also like the collocating words with them, pejorative overtones or pejorative undercurrents. English is such a nice language, a little florid in places but that can be avoided.
Back to the thread, another perspective is reality Vs the ideal. Many women read these trashy magazines that bombard (another word with a Polish equivalent) them with materialism. They want the nicest cosmetics, perfumes etc etc. Thankfully, my GF isn't like that. She takes a pride in her appearance but doesn't break the bank in so doing. She buys products from firms like Ziaja, cheap but very good. It's when some women blindly go for designer products that gets me. Ah well, if they have the cash...
Seanus
12 Oct 2008
Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]
I chose pejorative as it's similar in Polish, it helps understanding. Pejoratywny I believe. I'd usually choose derogatory.
I chose pejorative as it's similar in Polish, it helps understanding. Pejoratywny I believe. I'd usually choose derogatory.
Seanus
12 Oct 2008
Work / Average monthly salary in Poland is around 1000 PLN (few hundred bucks). [387]
No disrespect plk123, u r a good poster, but there's so much nonsense spread around regarding the average salary per month, this is just one more example of it. Anyway, who cares what people earn? Only in productions like Star Trek:TNG is there true meritocracy.
No disrespect plk123, u r a good poster, but there's so much nonsense spread around regarding the average salary per month, this is just one more example of it. Anyway, who cares what people earn? Only in productions like Star Trek:TNG is there true meritocracy.
Seanus
12 Oct 2008
Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]
Yeah, I don't think there was too much magic in her answer.
Yeah, I don't think there was too much magic in her answer.
Seanus
12 Oct 2008
Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]
Maybe some of them just want a taste of wealth as Poland isn't the land of abundance. However, gold-diggers is a bit harsh.
Some are, most aren't. And anyway, inflation has been disproportionate to salary increases here. Many Poles are either magicians or liars as I don't know how many get by.
Moreover, many Polish women have a right to pursue wealth if it makes them happy. They study for many years, often harder than we do in the UK, and often get little in return for it. This can be seen by qualified people going for 'lesser' jobs in the UK.
Finally, it does have a pejorative undertone. Men are equally to blame, if we are to accept that it is a negative phenomenon. They can always say no but they benefit too from getting a nice chick. Mutual benefit isn't always commonplace in the modern world.
Maybe some of them just want a taste of wealth as Poland isn't the land of abundance. However, gold-diggers is a bit harsh.
Some are, most aren't. And anyway, inflation has been disproportionate to salary increases here. Many Poles are either magicians or liars as I don't know how many get by.
Moreover, many Polish women have a right to pursue wealth if it makes them happy. They study for many years, often harder than we do in the UK, and often get little in return for it. This can be seen by qualified people going for 'lesser' jobs in the UK.
Finally, it does have a pejorative undertone. Men are equally to blame, if we are to accept that it is a negative phenomenon. They can always say no but they benefit too from getting a nice chick. Mutual benefit isn't always commonplace in the modern world.
Seanus
7 Oct 2008
Food / Polish Eating Habits [87]
OK, hmm, let me see, u r on the eating habits thread.
Does Missus like a bit of rump? Nudge nudge, wink wink. Does Missus like stuffing? Say no more, say no more. Would Missus care for some Polish sausage? Oh no missus, no
Was that what u had in mind?
OK, hmm, let me see, u r on the eating habits thread.
Does Missus like a bit of rump? Nudge nudge, wink wink. Does Missus like stuffing? Say no more, say no more. Would Missus care for some Polish sausage? Oh no missus, no
Was that what u had in mind?
Seanus
6 Oct 2008
Food / Polish Eating Habits [87]
A class I did last Friday showed me a difference. Scots may well eat soups in the morning whereas Poles tend to have them for lunch. I asked a student after a food lesson if he was off to have some sour rye soup (żurek). He told me that it was too early. He said this was customary in Poland. In Scotland, a warm soup is the perfect way to start the day.
A class I did last Friday showed me a difference. Scots may well eat soups in the morning whereas Poles tend to have them for lunch. I asked a student after a food lesson if he was off to have some sour rye soup (żurek). He told me that it was too early. He said this was customary in Poland. In Scotland, a warm soup is the perfect way to start the day.
Seanus
6 Oct 2008
Love / Are Polish Girls scared of English Guys [124]
No mention of Scots, maybe that's a good thing :)
No mention of Scots, maybe that's a good thing :)
Seanus
6 Oct 2008
Seanus
1 Oct 2008
Seanus
29 Sep 2008
Love / Nice Polish women photos [329]
Maybe it was musical chairs and she moved off the scene, an unanticipated act.
Maybe it was musical chairs and she moved off the scene, an unanticipated act.
Seanus
28 Sep 2008
Language / Poland in different languages? [74]
Yeah, quite a language to hear, like one long sentence. The grammar is so complicated. I had a student who spoke it fluently. All power to you learning it, I think the only way to really learn this language is the immersion approach. It could be a lifetime's work if u take a piecemeal approach.
Yeah, quite a language to hear, like one long sentence. The grammar is so complicated. I had a student who spoke it fluently. All power to you learning it, I think the only way to really learn this language is the immersion approach. It could be a lifetime's work if u take a piecemeal approach.
Seanus
28 Sep 2008
Language / Poland in different languages? [74]
Porando in Japanese, yes. A' Phólainn too, similar to the above
Lehastan, Lenkija, Pollando, Poalen, Puola, Polónia, Gwlad Pwyl, Polonya, Polija, Poola, Bolanda, Polijska, Lengyelorszag, Polandia, Polin etc etc
I gave my GF a bag which was given to me as a present. I've just read from that. A couple I knew but many newies. It has all of the above plus some more.
Porando in Japanese, yes. A' Phólainn too, similar to the above
Lehastan, Lenkija, Pollando, Poalen, Puola, Polónia, Gwlad Pwyl, Polonya, Polija, Poola, Bolanda, Polijska, Lengyelorszag, Polandia, Polin etc etc
I gave my GF a bag which was given to me as a present. I've just read from that. A couple I knew but many newies. It has all of the above plus some more.
Seanus
21 Sep 2008
UK, Ireland / Poles leave Britain to return to Poland [89]
God is good to Poles? History has told us otherwise.
Almost a year ago now, as Tusk entered office, one of his plans was to lure Poles back to their homeland. It's hard to say how much of his success can be attributed to other factors such as missing 'things Polish' and the relatively dramatic change in the exchange rate.
Word has it that he has increased the number of incentive-based schemes for people to open their own businesses.
God is good to Poles? History has told us otherwise.
Almost a year ago now, as Tusk entered office, one of his plans was to lure Poles back to their homeland. It's hard to say how much of his success can be attributed to other factors such as missing 'things Polish' and the relatively dramatic change in the exchange rate.
Word has it that he has increased the number of incentive-based schemes for people to open their own businesses.
Seanus
11 Sep 2008
UK, Ireland / Any direct flights from Aberdeen or Inverness to Poland? [11]
Yeah, there was a survey done in December last year. Nothing came of it, despite the high level of interest expressed. A needless paper-wasting activity. I chatted with a checker at the airport a few weeks back when I was in Aberdeen. He told me that the whole thing just fell through but certain people are trying to revive the issue.
I, for one, welcome this. Even if it wasn't entirely profitable, it would still provide a much needed service to Poles who reside there. It'd cut out a 3-hour bus trip to Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Well, I have to ask again. Other than British Airways, which airlines fly directly to Aberdeen airport from Poland? None of this stop-over nonsense.
Yeah, there was a survey done in December last year. Nothing came of it, despite the high level of interest expressed. A needless paper-wasting activity. I chatted with a checker at the airport a few weeks back when I was in Aberdeen. He told me that the whole thing just fell through but certain people are trying to revive the issue.
I, for one, welcome this. Even if it wasn't entirely profitable, it would still provide a much needed service to Poles who reside there. It'd cut out a 3-hour bus trip to Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Well, I have to ask again. Other than British Airways, which airlines fly directly to Aberdeen airport from Poland? None of this stop-over nonsense.
Seanus
8 Sep 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
Many Poles fit in well in the hotel and catering industry. I've met some decent people in Inverness and Glasgow. I wonder how they cope with demanding Brits. They like to hear Polish from a Scot.
Many Poles fit in well in the hotel and catering industry. I've met some decent people in Inverness and Glasgow. I wonder how they cope with demanding Brits. They like to hear Polish from a Scot.
Seanus
8 Sep 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
That may form the vast percentage of claimants :(
Or maybe that's the point ;)
That may form the vast percentage of claimants :(
Or maybe that's the point ;)
Seanus
8 Sep 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
It's a tough question for sure. The only thing we can realistically do is to dish out disincentives to coming. U can't physically cap the level of immigration by turning people away or issuing a VISA system which would cut against the grain of the EU.
I don't want to imply that we should close the door and be recalcitrant. More, we should acknowledge that we have a problem in place so we should lower benefits for immigrants and toughen the procedure for getting them.
It's a natural response, to send out a message that the UK should be no mecca. The fact remains tho, that many immigrants have put roots down in the UK and have a settled intention to stay there. Britain must roll with the punches
It's a tough question for sure. The only thing we can realistically do is to dish out disincentives to coming. U can't physically cap the level of immigration by turning people away or issuing a VISA system which would cut against the grain of the EU.
I don't want to imply that we should close the door and be recalcitrant. More, we should acknowledge that we have a problem in place so we should lower benefits for immigrants and toughen the procedure for getting them.
It's a natural response, to send out a message that the UK should be no mecca. The fact remains tho, that many immigrants have put roots down in the UK and have a settled intention to stay there. Britain must roll with the punches
Seanus
7 Sep 2008
Work / English qualifications to start Teaching English In Poland. Is degree of some sort needed? [123]
A TESOL Diploma is usually accredited too. It just depends on the requirements of the school. My advice 2 u would be 2 scout out schools that u r interested in and check out what they want. Otherwise, u may find urself throwing ur money down the drain.
A TESOL Diploma is usually accredited too. It just depends on the requirements of the school. My advice 2 u would be 2 scout out schools that u r interested in and check out what they want. Otherwise, u may find urself throwing ur money down the drain.
Seanus
7 Sep 2008
Life / What is the reason for POLISH jokes ? [486]
Jokes can be healthy. The Poles have many about us Scots. We don't mind, we have maintained good relations with them since WWII, when they came to our east coast to 'shore' up our defences.
I think some politicians deserve all the bad jokes. They have cost Poland dearly.
Jokes can be healthy. The Poles have many about us Scots. We don't mind, we have maintained good relations with them since WWII, when they came to our east coast to 'shore' up our defences.
I think some politicians deserve all the bad jokes. They have cost Poland dearly.
Seanus
4 Sep 2008
UK, Ireland / A collection of noimmigration's threads or "STAY AWAY from BRITAIN" [978]
There Misty, was I right or, in the words of the French baker, a meringue? Am a wrang? (Am I wrong?)
There Misty, was I right or, in the words of the French baker, a meringue? Am a wrang? (Am I wrong?)
Seanus
4 Sep 2008
Love / Are Polish Women cold and aloof? [249]
OK, here we go, some are and some aren't. The best response to most questions of this nature on the forum.
OK, here we go, some are and some aren't. The best response to most questions of this nature on the forum.