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Have many Poles had enough of one another? [198]
It is based on observation. How else do you make judgements and form opinions, DE, with your eyes closed? Funny that my students agree with me and they have lived here all their lives. You are one of those who defend Poland come what may/no matter what types that is way out of touch with the reality on the ground. I thought you wanted to learn about arts and philosophy, not everyday life in shops. You've already admitted I'm not lying so you're clinging onto your defensive ways and there is no other explanation.
Where did I use the word 'hate'? Besides, I'm asking the question which isn't even leading. A leading question is 'many Poles have had enough of one another, right?'. Discuss. However, it's not that way. If you don't like the topic, take a hike. You know peoples' opinions by asking and they are free to share their experiences or withhold them. Wrocław contributed and that was good as he knows Polish and British culture well. He had no qualms about coming forward.
I have already said that people will be as people will be and that's their prerogative. I'm not into marketing/PR, sales or any other overtly opinion shaping profession. Teaching, as I see it as a facilitator, is about sharing ideas and not forcing people to produce anything or do anything on the spot. I really don't have a problem with people in the shops, I just see that many Poles look well and truly bored of one another. So they are creepy, I can cope with that. It's an observation, not a criticism.
You will be suspended for provocation and leading the thread off-topic. By all means learn but stay away from threads you can't contribute to.
As I've said in many places on PF, I have a very positive impression of some Poles and a negative one about others and I could say the same for Scotland or any other country you care to mention. People are people and I'm discussing one aspect here.
Wp, please don't assume. I have high costs (ZUS, accountant, tax and internet) and my salary is not high from my job. I am one of the last people in the world to be materialistic. In fact, I have actively spoken out against it. I said it just the other day to the poster called pawian. Without my private students, I'd lead quite a meagre existence. I am eternally grateful to them and I've said it many times before. I don't have my own car, I don't drink much beer at all and I don't have a house but a modest flat. Modesty is a virtue! I'm happy with my lot :) They don't view me as rich as I don't discuss my income with them, simple. Besides, I live in a medium-sized city, not a small town. Over 200,000 people here.
Back to the thread, the atmos was better today because of the sun. That's what I put it down to anyway. Fewer people looking bored with each other. The weather plays its part for sure.
DE, I really feel this is one of my stronger threads and I encourage you to share your observations about social interaction here. The vibe is often good and attitudes are relaxed. I was thinking more about administrative centres so feel free to discuss your experiences of Polish urzędy :) Pewnie byłeś kiedyś w urzędym skarbowym czy w urzędach w ogóle.
