Ksysia
1 Oct 2010
Life / Poles - what other nationality would you say you are most like? [125]
I think we're like the South Africans. They don't seem awkward at all.
I think we're like the South Africans. They don't seem awkward at all.
Ksysia
28 Sep 2010
Language / "A" and "I" usage in Polish language [22]
alexw68
it's been there since the 19th, and is generally used to mock the political barratry we are forever prone to.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C5%82o%C5%84_a_sprawa_Polski - Słoń a sprawa polska
RPG a sprawa Polska - a seminar invariably held in each of the RPG conventions. Followed by panel discussion 'Superiority of Fantasy over the SF, or otherwise'.
forum.gram.pl/forum_post.asp?tid=58281&pid=29 - Naprawa gwarancyjna a sprawa polska
alexw68
Ksysia - like the quote. Where's it from?
it's been there since the 19th, and is generally used to mock the political barratry we are forever prone to.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C5%82o%C5%84_a_sprawa_Polski - Słoń a sprawa polska
RPG a sprawa Polska - a seminar invariably held in each of the RPG conventions. Followed by panel discussion 'Superiority of Fantasy over the SF, or otherwise'.
forum.gram.pl/forum_post.asp?tid=58281&pid=29 - Naprawa gwarancyjna a sprawa polska
Ksysia
28 Sep 2010
Love / THE POLISH DISEASE, wanna marry a Polish girl ? read on... [197]
that's clear then - you got fat and expect her to pay your beer bill and smell you in bed.
get a job.
shed cover it up with quietness and laying down
that's clear then - you got fat and expect her to pay your beer bill and smell you in bed.
get a job.
Ksysia
28 Sep 2010
Language / "A" and "I" usage in Polish language [22]
I wonder what you make of this:
Człowiek na księżycu a sprawa polska
Man on the moon and the Polish Cause
I wonder what you make of this:
Człowiek na księżycu a sprawa polska
Man on the moon and the Polish Cause
Ksysia
23 Sep 2010
Language / The differences between rozumiem and pojmuje? [12]
'pojmuję' could be 'grasp'. pojęcie is more frequent: , 'in my idea'- 'w moim pojęciu'
'pojmuję' could be 'grasp'. pojęcie is more frequent: , 'in my idea'- 'w moim pojęciu'
Ksysia
16 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Why Polish people decided to move to the UK, and their experiences. [46]
If German frauleins do, why not Polish? :)
Did you ever consider that it's simply how markets work? The bigger market sucks out everything around.
If German frauleins do, why not Polish? :)
Did you ever consider that it's simply how markets work? The bigger market sucks out everything around.
Ksysia
15 Sep 2010
History / Poland provoked Germany to start WW2 by mobilising first [94]
That's ok, then. Don't forget to pay them BMWs! We really like the BMWs.
(relieved Ksysia goes back to her glass of bubbly
Look...as long Poles score goals for the german Mannschaft we won't invade again...promise!
That's ok, then. Don't forget to pay them BMWs! We really like the BMWs.
(relieved Ksysia goes back to her glass of bubbly
Ksysia
15 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Polish question: what's with the Germans, Brits? Foreign groups in Great Britain. [46]
All that must be true - the German woman I know is married to an English guy. They seem happy :)
All that must be true - the German woman I know is married to an English guy. They seem happy :)
Ksysia
14 Sep 2010
History / Poland provoked Germany to start WW2 by mobilising first [94]
There's more to this, actually, than relations with Germans (who are very nice in person).
What's happening is that we are to even everything out in terms of blame and guilt and evil etc. This is the current Western idea, because West is no longer Christian.
It goes like this: 'all countries are equally guilty, all people are equally guilty, so let's just give ourselves a break, go have a beer and do some slimy business - we are all flawed, and relax. That's so civilised and Poland must learn it'
Poland is not a nation of angels, but we believe that it's important to be on the side of good. So if you can come up with names of people who committed a particular crime, like robbed someone, you should report them to the Police.
So we will always naively TRY to stay clean, even though persons can stray. So - yes, essentially you see us as unforgiving bastrds. Sorry. If you try to look through our eyes, a state formed of persons, then obviously you want to be on the side of persons.
If Germans were expelled rather than tried and imprisoned, that's probably better for them. I really think that the war generation passed the test - only few thousand casualities of Germans murdered in revange. Be grateful you weren't settlers in Ukraine, you would be so impressed with their brutality, what Steinbach would actually worship them.
You'll all come around one day. Like you didn't want to believe Poland about the threat of National Socialism (never mind the country), like you didn't give a dime about the International Socialism, like now you trade with Russia.
Just keep your colony wars to your own territories this time - stay away from Poland, it's not a fcuking playground. We live here.
There's more to this, actually, than relations with Germans (who are very nice in person).
What's happening is that we are to even everything out in terms of blame and guilt and evil etc. This is the current Western idea, because West is no longer Christian.
It goes like this: 'all countries are equally guilty, all people are equally guilty, so let's just give ourselves a break, go have a beer and do some slimy business - we are all flawed, and relax. That's so civilised and Poland must learn it'
Poland is not a nation of angels, but we believe that it's important to be on the side of good. So if you can come up with names of people who committed a particular crime, like robbed someone, you should report them to the Police.
So we will always naively TRY to stay clean, even though persons can stray. So - yes, essentially you see us as unforgiving bastrds. Sorry. If you try to look through our eyes, a state formed of persons, then obviously you want to be on the side of persons.
If Germans were expelled rather than tried and imprisoned, that's probably better for them. I really think that the war generation passed the test - only few thousand casualities of Germans murdered in revange. Be grateful you weren't settlers in Ukraine, you would be so impressed with their brutality, what Steinbach would actually worship them.
You'll all come around one day. Like you didn't want to believe Poland about the threat of National Socialism (never mind the country), like you didn't give a dime about the International Socialism, like now you trade with Russia.
Just keep your colony wars to your own territories this time - stay away from Poland, it's not a fcuking playground. We live here.
Ksysia
14 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Polish question: what's with the Germans, Brits? Foreign groups in Great Britain. [46]
A-ha! So there are frauleins and people know about them! Ok, just checking.
Thanks, boys and girls.
A-ha! So there are frauleins and people know about them! Ok, just checking.
Thanks, boys and girls.
Ksysia
14 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Polish question: what's with the Germans, Brits? Foreign groups in Great Britain. [46]
HI, All. I'm curious about one thing that I've foundc while living on the Island. Can someone clarify?
Observations:
-there are more Americans and Germans in GB than any other foreign group
-nobody talks about it
-nobody talks to me about Germans, apart from a really alcoholic Scot, who only wanted to know if I hate Germans much
-there isn't much German merchandise, apart from cars. Definitely no fashion
-a German lady I know feels liked
-if I talk to English young people about Germans, they stall and change the subject
-extremely brain damaged managers from my previous job thought that we Poles fear Germans as masters.
My observations are not falling into any conclusions as of yet. My man tried to ask his colleagues at one time, but received no answer...
So, now I'm asking - what's with the Gerries, Brits?
HI, All. I'm curious about one thing that I've foundc while living on the Island. Can someone clarify?
Observations:
-there are more Americans and Germans in GB than any other foreign group
-nobody talks about it
-nobody talks to me about Germans, apart from a really alcoholic Scot, who only wanted to know if I hate Germans much
-there isn't much German merchandise, apart from cars. Definitely no fashion
-a German lady I know feels liked
-if I talk to English young people about Germans, they stall and change the subject
-extremely brain damaged managers from my previous job thought that we Poles fear Germans as masters.
My observations are not falling into any conclusions as of yet. My man tried to ask his colleagues at one time, but received no answer...
So, now I'm asking - what's with the Gerries, Brits?
Ksysia
13 Sep 2010
Po polsku / Tragedia jezykowa, czyli "stay on topic" LOL. [95]
o-ho, Alex... zaimponowałeś (aś?) mi... Piękna polszczyzna.
o-ho, Alex... zaimponowałeś (aś?) mi... Piękna polszczyzna.
Ksysia
18 Jun 2010
News / Who are you voting for in the 2010 Poland's presidential elections and why? [82]
My vote is for JKM, too. I don't want the Komar (Mosquito), I don't want the Kaczor (Duck), I want the Korwin (Raven).
Plus, he has the most liberal views of all.
My vote is for JKM, too. I don't want the Komar (Mosquito), I don't want the Kaczor (Duck), I want the Korwin (Raven).
Plus, he has the most liberal views of all.
Ksysia
5 May 2010
Love / Should i wear this to a polish wedding or not? :) [27]
Hey, not that bad, Wrocław.
Three English guys come to our parties regularily and they keep the pace with the rest. No passing out on the floor before 3AM ;)
Hey, not that bad, Wrocław.
Three English guys come to our parties regularily and they keep the pace with the rest. No passing out on the floor before 3AM ;)
Ksysia
5 May 2010
Love / Should i wear this to a polish wedding or not? :) [27]
that's true...
I went to a hen night last month, and we had to pay our own bills. Which had not stopped the bride-to-be from offering the sandwich plates to people like she made them herself. I knew about this paying thing, because my friends had been to a wedding here once and were sharing this hint with everyone.
The hotel was really beautiful and the guests were welcoming. So all in all I was pleased. I came prepared, bearing a plastic card and I was not drinking so I could drive back after the time on invitation had run out: 2PM to 5PM.
They were doing the same as we: mainly gossiping and eating. So that was nice to know. I just think that this time frame and bill paying adds to the stress rather than relaxation. It's way easier to throw a little something in the garden. And guests usually bring bottled gifts, so you can't say that cooking a little food is expensive.
disgrace to expect people to buy their own drinks
that's true...
I went to a hen night last month, and we had to pay our own bills. Which had not stopped the bride-to-be from offering the sandwich plates to people like she made them herself. I knew about this paying thing, because my friends had been to a wedding here once and were sharing this hint with everyone.
The hotel was really beautiful and the guests were welcoming. So all in all I was pleased. I came prepared, bearing a plastic card and I was not drinking so I could drive back after the time on invitation had run out: 2PM to 5PM.
They were doing the same as we: mainly gossiping and eating. So that was nice to know. I just think that this time frame and bill paying adds to the stress rather than relaxation. It's way easier to throw a little something in the garden. And guests usually bring bottled gifts, so you can't say that cooking a little food is expensive.
Ksysia
4 May 2010
Love / Should i wear this to a polish wedding or not? :) [27]
Ok, so I think they will not wear any cheap fabric, and most will have moderate jewellery. Still there are various kinds of business people. Since it's nearer to Lubin than Wrocław, near the German border, and they have foreign friends, I think that they will be a hint conservative and a hint party people at the same time.
Silesians are a tad like Texans. The women will be feminine, and the men will be a little Spartan. So you can chose a dress close to the body if you enjoy this, or with an uncovered back - they will not bat an eyelid.
Black colour is naturally prohibited, even though it's an evening occassion. So is white. Creams belong to the closest relatives. Unless they are strongly 'city', they will probably go for full coulours, like blues, reds, greens. Ladies who can't show too much any more will have gold elements in their dress - like a jacket with golden thread. So leave the gold to them.
Silesians are likely to go for feminine dancing shoes - up to you to decide is that ranking high enough to make you cover the toes.
Depending on your boyfriend, bring a shawl/jacket, or make him give you his own when you'll all go out for some air in the night.
Get a professional make up done in Poland - it will make you feel great and is not that expensive.
There will be no room for a bag.
Add a little bit of glitter - it's an evening festivity, so it's permitted.
Ok, so I think they will not wear any cheap fabric, and most will have moderate jewellery. Still there are various kinds of business people. Since it's nearer to Lubin than Wrocław, near the German border, and they have foreign friends, I think that they will be a hint conservative and a hint party people at the same time.
Silesians are a tad like Texans. The women will be feminine, and the men will be a little Spartan. So you can chose a dress close to the body if you enjoy this, or with an uncovered back - they will not bat an eyelid.
Black colour is naturally prohibited, even though it's an evening occassion. So is white. Creams belong to the closest relatives. Unless they are strongly 'city', they will probably go for full coulours, like blues, reds, greens. Ladies who can't show too much any more will have gold elements in their dress - like a jacket with golden thread. So leave the gold to them.
Silesians are likely to go for feminine dancing shoes - up to you to decide is that ranking high enough to make you cover the toes.
Depending on your boyfriend, bring a shawl/jacket, or make him give you his own when you'll all go out for some air in the night.
Get a professional make up done in Poland - it will make you feel great and is not that expensive.
There will be no room for a bag.
Add a little bit of glitter - it's an evening festivity, so it's permitted.
Ksysia
4 May 2010
Love / Should i wear this to a polish wedding or not? :) [27]
Hm, looking at the hotel pictures in of no help- anyone can rent a hotel if they are willing to pay. It's better to know what are the people like?
Since you are a foreigner, I think you could just wear what you would wear in you country, and be all the more exotic for it - depending on just one thing. If it's not making you comfortable, then it would ruin your fun.
Hm, looking at the hotel pictures in of no help- anyone can rent a hotel if they are willing to pay. It's better to know what are the people like?
Since you are a foreigner, I think you could just wear what you would wear in you country, and be all the more exotic for it - depending on just one thing. If it's not making you comfortable, then it would ruin your fun.
Ksysia
4 May 2010
Love / Should i wear this to a polish wedding or not? :) [27]
Hey, that's going to be fun! :)
We don't wear hats since the war - but wear one if you enjoy it.
Depending on the environment, the more 'city' venue, the more toned down the colour - the more 'countryside', the more vivid colours are allowed.
For example, in Lodz you could go in linen trousers and flat soled sandals and a tunic - but in the country wear a satin dress in a vivid coulour, like bottle green, and high heeled shiny shoes. And your hair up.
Just make sure you'd be comfortable dancing in those shoes, because a lot of dancing is expected.
And a friendly hint - eat all the meat that will be served, it helps with the digestion of alcohol.
We always bring a cash gift for the couple, we give it along with the wishes.
Hey, that's going to be fun! :)
We don't wear hats since the war - but wear one if you enjoy it.
Depending on the environment, the more 'city' venue, the more toned down the colour - the more 'countryside', the more vivid colours are allowed.
For example, in Lodz you could go in linen trousers and flat soled sandals and a tunic - but in the country wear a satin dress in a vivid coulour, like bottle green, and high heeled shiny shoes. And your hair up.
Just make sure you'd be comfortable dancing in those shoes, because a lot of dancing is expected.
And a friendly hint - eat all the meat that will be served, it helps with the digestion of alcohol.
We always bring a cash gift for the couple, we give it along with the wishes.
Ksysia
4 May 2010
Language / "Idę do kolegi." - Polish prepositions/and translation [17]
They're both I go and I'm going. If you want continuous action, add 'właśnie'
'właśnie idę'
No it isn't, it's "I'm going"
"I go" is "ja idę"
"I go" is "ja idę"
They're both I go and I'm going. If you want continuous action, add 'właśnie'
'właśnie idę'
Ksysia
21 Apr 2010
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]
Spirytus
is it even legal to serve it in a bar???
they called it Polish white spirit
Spirytus
is it even legal to serve it in a bar???
Ksysia
18 Apr 2010
Language / pierwszego/pierwszy [11]
jem dzisiaj pierwszego hamburgera is common, but wrong. it can only be used with a negation.
jem dzisiaj pierwszy hamburger is a little awkward, but technically correct.
what was wrong with the sentence you've given, is that you swapped the ending over between the two versions. Either dative or accusative, but in both words.
if you are looking for an explanation how this got established, then simply this is the ending that got inherited since times immemorial.
jem kogo? co? hamburger. który? pierwszy
nie jem kogo? czego? hamburgera. którego? pierwszego
jem dzisiaj pierwszego hamburgera is common, but wrong. it can only be used with a negation.
jem dzisiaj pierwszy hamburger is a little awkward, but technically correct.
what was wrong with the sentence you've given, is that you swapped the ending over between the two versions. Either dative or accusative, but in both words.
if you are looking for an explanation how this got established, then simply this is the ending that got inherited since times immemorial.
jem kogo? co? hamburger. który? pierwszy
nie jem kogo? czego? hamburgera. którego? pierwszego
Ksysia
17 Apr 2010
Study / Is there a lot of racism in Warsaw (Brazilian student's question) [83]
That's a perfect description of the English...
And besides, calling people names is not racist. I can call people a lot of things, but only English think somebody is really worse. And Americans, so I guess it's an Anglophone custom. Must be something to do with getting the Indian money after so many centuries of plagues and poverty.
While the poles are inferior Europeans themselves they do try and discriminate against other ethnicities due to stupidity, their poverty and lack of proper social education.
That's a perfect description of the English...
And besides, calling people names is not racist. I can call people a lot of things, but only English think somebody is really worse. And Americans, so I guess it's an Anglophone custom. Must be something to do with getting the Indian money after so many centuries of plagues and poverty.
Ksysia
17 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Female health in Britain - Polish view [105]
Because it's done hygienically and surgically. Not by a witch doctor with a rusty blade. Right?
So if females could go to a pro for their practices, like to get piercings tattoos or scarring (civilised European practices) it would be all right?
Male circumcision is an entirely different thing
Because it's done hygienically and surgically. Not by a witch doctor with a rusty blade. Right?
So if females could go to a pro for their practices, like to get piercings tattoos or scarring (civilised European practices) it would be all right?
Ksysia
17 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Female health in Britain - Polish view [105]
is male circumcision also illegal in the UK?
its call mutilation and its illegal in the UK
is male circumcision also illegal in the UK?
Ksysia
16 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Female health in Britain - Polish view [105]
ugh. he's too dirty., besides, I think it's Warren, or another warren-type. You English really should do something about those types, they are making you look like the most crass nation on earth.
I thing that there is, if you ask around. I bet a doctor can't refuse it for fear of discrimination.
If he can lick also your feet it will be nice.
ugh. he's too dirty., besides, I think it's Warren, or another warren-type. You English really should do something about those types, they are making you look like the most crass nation on earth.
i think that there is no female genital cutting in Britain. Not officially, at least
I thing that there is, if you ask around. I bet a doctor can't refuse it for fear of discrimination.
Ksysia
15 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Female health in Britain - Polish view [105]
I can offer you a cleaning job in my bar, but I won't pay you much. And keep away from the customers.
(didn't I say they have a racist attitude?)
I can offer you a cleaning job in my bar, but I won't pay you much. And keep away from the customers.
(didn't I say they have a racist attitude?)
Ksysia
15 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Polish opinion of England as a country and the English nation [64]
I do agree, we just didn't agree on the definition of slightly chubby ;) I'm sure there are some ephemeric poet types among them.
Most blokes I know who went to public school would be horrified at that description..t
I do agree, we just didn't agree on the definition of slightly chubby ;) I'm sure there are some ephemeric poet types among them.
Ksysia
15 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Polish opinion of England as a country and the English nation [64]
Well, now she has to... ;)
In my eyes most English have this healthy robustness. And especially the public shool boys - they usually border on plump and have those rosy cheeks. But there are plenty of young people hanging around who look like cow and chicken - a short skinny boy and a chubby girl.
Girls are stunning, like little elves when they are 16, then they lose all freshness incredibly quickly. Most gain weight as well.
Old people are divided in two groups: sour looking poor people who scold me because my champagne bar is 'too posh', and lovely war heroes, who are such a treasure of your Island.
My wife (Polish) thinks that I
Well, now she has to... ;)
In my eyes most English have this healthy robustness. And especially the public shool boys - they usually border on plump and have those rosy cheeks. But there are plenty of young people hanging around who look like cow and chicken - a short skinny boy and a chubby girl.
Girls are stunning, like little elves when they are 16, then they lose all freshness incredibly quickly. Most gain weight as well.
Old people are divided in two groups: sour looking poor people who scold me because my champagne bar is 'too posh', and lovely war heroes, who are such a treasure of your Island.
Ksysia
14 Apr 2010
Po polsku / Niewazny paszport i brak dowodu - czy przepuszcza mnie na lotnisku? [6]
zalezy czy jesteś na Wyspie czy na kontynencie. Jak na kontynencie to jedź samochodem, nikt nie zatrzyma. Jak na Wyspie to gorzej. Na promie sprawdzają dokumenty przy wsiadaniu. Się zorientuj czy Stenie wystarczy prawo jadzy jako ID i kup rejs. Fajny jest Harwich - Rotterdam
zalezy czy jesteś na Wyspie czy na kontynencie. Jak na kontynencie to jedź samochodem, nikt nie zatrzyma. Jak na Wyspie to gorzej. Na promie sprawdzają dokumenty przy wsiadaniu. Się zorientuj czy Stenie wystarczy prawo jadzy jako ID i kup rejs. Fajny jest Harwich - Rotterdam
Ksysia
13 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Female health in Britain - Polish view [105]
My struggle is now over, time means ;)
I get offers of private healthcare in the UK, too.
And I just want to say: if there is social healthcare in the UK, then it is as wasteful and grim as in any socialist country. The private one is probably as good as any capitalist one.
Finally you have come round to our way of thinking Ksyia, you have taken your time but my faith in you never faltered and i knew you would get there in the end :-)
My struggle is now over, time means ;)
I get offers of private healthcare in the UK, too.
And I just want to say: if there is social healthcare in the UK, then it is as wasteful and grim as in any socialist country. The private one is probably as good as any capitalist one.