News / British man accused of molesting teenagers in Poland [74]


Yeah, it *does* sound pretty arrogant, doesn't it?

:S

Love / Polish traditions and parents (I was dating this Polish guy..) [72]


Oh well, the first girl I ever slept with didn't believe I was a virgin, and the second girl didn't believe it either..


Buy a dog?


Well, a Scottish accent *can* be potentially sexy if done right, so maybe it's not *that* weird!

;)

Love / Polish girlfriends testing guys with "Are you Angry with me" texts [59]


You call a few silly texts a mindgame over there? Wow. (I need to spend some time in Poland and fast!!)

xD

Amateurs.

Study / Is Poland a good place to study for Black Africans? [90]


Just as good as it would be for anyone else to study. (I don't know about going out or dating though!)

;)

Love / Polish girlfriends testing guys with "Are you Angry with me" texts [59]


''Enjoy yourself baby girl..''


''Why? You think I should be?''


''Nah, you should call me Mr. Crazy-about-you!''


''Hey, don't worry about it? If I ever *was* angry with you sweetheart, it probably wouldn't last for much longer than a second anyway! (Because you're too damn cute?)''


I'm not saying it's any good, because if she insists it *obviously* won't matter how good you think you are. (Sad but true!)


If you feel like she's seriously doing you wrong then you should ignore until she calls or texts you back, and *if* she doesn't, you should probably ignore her for life.

;)

Australia / Secret gems (Good places to have a beer) in Melbourne Australia [20]


Yeah, but what makes a local a local? I mean, if you live there you're a local, right?


Try purple, blue or pink hair, colourful clothing, piercings, and butterfly tattoos! (Or someone who's wearing All Stars!)


Haha! (I should've seen that one coming!) Hmm.. Bermuda shorts and Birkenstocks anyone?

xD


Well, I'm just operating on sheer intuïtion here, but I really don't think you could ever go wrong with a name like The Drunken Poet!


I guess you're *still* pretty lucky then, because I would *definitely* classify my weekends as only so short..


Looks like someone will have to learn some Dutch!


I guess ''maak je borst maar nat'' would be a Dutch expression.

*wets his chest*

;)

Australia / Secret gems (Good places to have a beer) in Melbourne Australia [20]


Hmm.. I don't think I'd ever see the difference between locals and newcomers in a city of nearly four million people? I'm sure Melbourne has locals though! I just think I'd roam the city for a while and just follow the creative people..

Hey, how could I ever forget about skirts?

;)


Well, I *obviously* can't tell you much about Melbourne, but I *can* bump your thread and hope you'll get some more answers!


Who knows.. I think we're all dying to hear about his funny barsongs?


Note to self: She's just playing hard to get.

;P

Travel / Help! Want to take the train from Warsaw to Amsterdam! [7]


Nope, but I *did* take the train from Amsterdam to Warszawa once. (Does that count?)


Very stiff legs. Didn't sleep too much. (I'd recommend an airticket!)

;)

Australia / Secret gems (Good places to have a beer) in Melbourne Australia [20]

How about pretending to be Ms. Happy Go Lucky for a while? I'm pretty positive you'll stumble across some nice places - totally by chance - if you just tighten your sneakers and go for a stroll? I mean, sometimes, there just are *some* things that you just have to experience for yourself to find out which place floats your boat? (Or your barrel!)


Hmm.. The Drunken Poet. I kinda like the sound of that! (So is this where all the Poets, Hip-Hoppers and Rappers get drunk?)


Any special reasons in particular as to why you prefer these places? (The music? The atmosphere? The drinks? The bartenders? The waitresses?)


So who's the lucky bastard? (I think I'm tempted to steal you from this guy!)

;)

News / What Poland can't do right [113]

Agree. (I also like the Olives from Corfu!)

:)

News / What Poland can't do right [113]


Actually both.

;)


Aha! Oui! Très bien!

xD


Seriously? So how much would a good recipe of yellow cheese be worth to you guys? (I swear I can smell some kind of opportunity here!)


Hey, I'm a sophisticated foreigner, so I actually know my Feta! I know a store owned by a Greek, and he imports it straight from Greece. (Not the cow milk variety either!) His daughter probably convinced me to buy it there.

;)

News / What Poland can't do right [113]


I honestly wouldn't know about Polish goat cheese, but I do think the Greek have a monopoly on Feta already?

:)

News / What Poland can't do right [113]


Of course they can! They just need to know how.

;)

Love / Do some Polish women prefer older men for money? [57]


Yeah, but I'm sure you've noticed how he mentioned the word 'most' in his opening.

;)

Love / Do some Polish women prefer older men for money? [57]


Forget about money for a moment. Forget about yourself for a moment. Don't show them *you* are worth it, but show them *they* are worth it. Don't show them how awesome *you* are, but show them how awesome *they* are.

;)

More hints will cost you.

Love / Polish girls' attitude towards different kinds of sex [88]


Poor, poor guys!

xD

Love / Your Thoughts about 20 Year Age Difference Between Men & Women in Poland? [74]


I don't believe such age differences should be a problem when you're dating or looking for something more casual, and I really don't think age differences of about ten years should cause much problems in more serious or long-term relationships either. But twenty four years? It's pretty obvious that you'll still be in the middle of your life when you're about thirty six. He'll be sixty then. I think you should seriously ask yourself if that's what you *really* want.


I don't see many men raise teenagers in their early sixties, do you? I mean, if you're going to have a child with him this or next year, or even later, then that child will be fourteen when he's sixty one, sixty two or sixty three. (And he talks about more kids?) He shouldn't be too selfish and think about *your* future as well, because you already *have* three kids of your own. Hey, it's not *my* life, but I wouldn't go along with this plan if I were you. I guess it would be different if he accepted the fact that you already have three children of your own, but then again who am I to tell you what will or won't work out for you guys? Just saying that a bigger age difference in a relationship is one thing, but when kids are involved you *should* give it more thought.

:S

Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]


I can't speak for other people, but I would *definitely* tell you everything I've said to your face, just like I'm doing here. And just because some people are a bit rude sometimes, doesn't necessarily mean they're always hateful or trying to hurt people! (As if Polish people never use the word Kurwa or similar expressions?)


Thank you so much!

;D


And there's nothing wrong with that request, but some people here immediately start to equate our use of language with friendliness. Sure, wether it's always classy or tactful or not is debatable, but surely we don't have to act like Queen Victoria all the time? I do agree with the fact that such language isn't at all desirable when someone's asking a nice and polite question, but I really don't see any harm in a couple of jokes between a few regulars who are known for being a little rough around the edges..

''Hey *******, can you hand me that screwdriver for a second?'' ''Sure dickhead, there you go.'' ''Thanks, prick.'' ''I've heard that dizzy employer of yours fired you, but I might know of a couple of addresses for you if you like.'' ''Okay.'' ''So do you need a job ********' ''Yeah I do, you talking ash-tray, thanks a lot!'' ''Hey, no problem, pancake.''

That's how I grew up.

;)

Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]


I think so too, but there *are* some positive sides to this medium as well.


In some ways it does, and in other ways it doesn't. I would prefer to meet and socialize with people in a more physical way too, but maybe you'd understand me a little if you lived where I live. A very small town in a rural area, where most younger people - especially from my generation - have left. I'm pretty much occupied with a study as well, so I don't have *that* much money or time to go out as much as I would like to. I agree with you in some ways, but I suppose I understand the other side of the story as well?


Ever heard of macho talk? It's probably nothing more than just that? Hey, I don't know about where you live, but boys will always be boys.. Over here, the bored ones are *always* bluffing to make themselves look a little bigger, and in the bars here? There's usually a lot of fighting going on here, and I think that's bullshit too! I would probably prefer a dancing course with someone.

:)

But yeah, go ahead and call me nuts.

;P

Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]


And you think that the people around you *always* tell you *everything* they have on their mind? That they never pretend to be someone they're not? That they never conform to certain norms because they worry about what their neighbours *might* say about them? Or that people at a house party never act a little crazy? Or in the bar? Whatever!

Most of us are just people on the internet, and yes, there are always a few nutters among us, some positively nuts, others negatively nuts, or just nut-nuts. But seriously, if we were *all* unbalanced and nuts for frequenting a forum, then *every* person on Facebook, Hyves or any other social networking site is nuts too! Dude, we have a lot of nutters on this planet!

:O


Have a little faith in people?


I think most people here are only blowing off steam every once in a while, or acting a bit funny when they wish to take their minds off of their dull office jobs! (Gee, I don't know, but they almost seem like normal people?)

;)


Well, I'm positively nuts most of the time, very rarely negatively nuts, but usually I'm *almost* normal! (Whatever the hell ''normal'' is supposed to mean!)

xD

Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]


It does come across like that a little.


Definitely a laugh, new insights for sure, and yeah, even friendship. Oh, and of course some people just like an interesting discussion, a good talk or even a bit of an intellectual challenge every once in a while, and maybe they couldn't find that much at home or at the bar! (And maybe some people are just a little shy in real life!) Maybe, maybe, maybe! Who knows what all of our reasons could be? But to say we're all unbalanced people just because we happen to frequent a forum seems a little rash..

;)


I know a Polish guy who used to read this forum, and he found a job in Holland because I pointed him to a job agency. (He did the rest on his own.) Do you know that guy is now a good friend of mine? Hey, it's a small world sometimes!

So maybe I could rephrase that question: What do you lose?

:)


Have you ever been to a house party in Amsterdam on a Friday night?


I just meant to reassure you, that's all. (Call it a friendly gesture, even when it's unnecessary.) Oh, and even if you did, I really wouldn't care about that, simply because *I* know who I am. I think you shouldn't take *everything* people say on the internet too serious, because I'm willing to bet that half of the people you view as nuts here, really aren't *that* bad in real life. I think a few people here are pretty nuts myself, especially some of the more bigoted ones, and some of the racists here. But 20%? Not really!

:D

Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]


I disagree, because there are many character traits, circumstances and factors which can contribute to a less active life or a less active social life. Some people are studying and need more time for themselves, others actually make a more conscious decision to avoid the tumult outside because they've left their teenage years well behind them. Some people spend their time on the internet when others would watch television. So that doesn't always have to mean that those people who spend more time on the internet than others would, are somehow less balanced individuals. (Relax, because I'm not taking offense to your words!) Just saying some people like to take it easier than others..

:)

Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]


I didn't take anything off-topic, I merely expanded on your reply to Lodz_The_Boat. (Unless you think you were being off-topic!) Just ignore me if you don't like it, because this *is* pointless. Doesn't help you, doesn't help me, doesn't help the forum. So how about have a beer and reply to something you *do* like?

;)


Aren't we all foreigners to each other?


Which doesn't matter anyway, if we consider some could be expats, tourists, have Polish ancestors or are somehow interested.


I really don't think such a small number of people could ever reflect the culture of a whole nation, no matter which country they're coming from. I think most people are aware of that, so I wouldn't worry too much about the reputation of your country because of *one* internet forum, which doesn't even use the Polish language as its main language.


Just as much truth as you wish to read into it.


I like learning Polish, so it would be nice not to get shot just because I'm a foreigner who has his own opinions. It's not like the British or the Polish have a monopoly on topics here, and like I've said, you can also learn a lot about a country just by small talk and socializing a little. I don't understand members like George either. Why should I hide the fact I'm Dutch? Or not be here? Because this is a Polish forum? No it's not. It's an internet forum about Poland. If you can get more Polish people to post here then that would be great, but don't expect all the foreigners to leave. Because those foreigners are the reason you've made a site about Poland. (In English!)

:)

Am I wrong?

Feedback / A Personal Request to all PF members [119]

We're actually still on-topic, because this topic covers the behavior of the members on PF, which could include everything from being friendly to giving advice to being a bunch of pricks. (Or keeping threads on topic!)

:)

Life / Girls in Poland shaving side of head!? [30]

Not really. (I have one.) It feels a little like something on or in your skin is going from hot to cold and you feel a bit of a burning sensation. (And it bleeds a little!) It didn't feel like getting kicked at all to me?

:)

Life / Girls in Poland shaving side of head!? [30]

Do you *know* how painful that is? I know a girl who has roses tattooed above her shaved..

;P

I'm pretending to be clueless today, sorry!

Language / So why did you give up learning Polish? [105]


Not quite. Sometimes I give up, but I always pick it up again! (I'll simply refuse to admit I'm not smart enough to learn it!)

;)

Life / Girls in Poland shaving side of head!? [30]

We *really* don't! (We need long braids and flowers in your hair!)

;)

Edit: Or roses on your lingerie.

Life / Girls in Poland shaving side of head!? [30]

Old news! (How about purple or blue hair?)

;P

Life / Girls in Poland shaving side of head!? [30]

We used to have that ''Gabber'' look in Holland back in '94, which looked pretty similar to these hairstyles, with the difference being that they shaved themselves bald underneath. (I still think it made girls look horrible!) This doesn't look *too* bad though, although I have to say I'd prefer long, natural hair on a girl..

:)