UK, Ireland / Are Poles in UK really that big of a deal? [112]

Please post a few links to quality press and not sh*t stirrers, grubas. Where is this hatred? I'm not saying you are wrong as I don't read the British press but hatred is a strong word.

youtube.com/watch?v=oVP0RRvl2WE
part 1 of a 7-part documentary on Poles living in the UK. Some Brits sneer and that's just their way. It's worth taking an hour or so out of your day to watch the above in its entirety.

UK, Ireland / Are Poles in UK really that big of a deal? [112]

The golden rule is to take people as you find them, regardless of their nationality. My only real comment would be that some Poles might appear to be like pack animals to Brits. However, we should appreciate their unity as some lone wolves are just nasty. As long as they recognise their guest status as I do here then all should be well.

UK, Ireland / Are Poles in UK really that big of a deal? [112]

Please stick to Poles, not Eastern Europeans, grubas ;) Thanks!

Life / IS Poland in danger of becoming the next multi cultural sink hole? [201]

Unless Poland creates more global businesses, MC won't become a reality. There are some Japanese and Portuguese here due to the economic zones but, asides from them, foreigners don't tend to be seen around these parts.

Love / Goal: Meet a nice Polish girl! [60]

The second goal? To get away from her ASAP ;)

Off-Topic / How do Polish people operate? what makes them tick? [103]

Yes but the focus is on Poland. Yet another reason why you can't say 'My Polacy, My Polacy' all the time, though :)

UK, Ireland / Are Polish people importing a new wave of ancient racism into the UK? [402]

I have to be sure when dealing with Americans ;) ;)

It's a hard thing to prove, right enough, and I wouldn't even want to. My point was that many Poles are appalled at the racism of their peers. Not my words, theirs!

Off-Topic / How do Polish people operate? what makes them tick? [103]

Quite a few Poles have shown me one thing in particular. That they get a rise out of trying to be right when they are blatantly wrong. They often forget their own argument in the process. It's the OTT assertion of being right that is ultimately their downfall as it's a stubborn thing. Rather than calmly and rationally reflect, there are those that fly off the handle and lock horns.

APU, I'm talking about select Poles that exhibit this. Quite a lot will show it if you give them the chance. However, I know many that don't launch into a full-scale battle and take it easy.

UK, Ireland / Are Polish people importing a new wave of ancient racism into the UK? [402]

2 American Poles commenting on a distant land again. Poland is in Europe, btw. Europe is not a country. Many Poles claim their fellow Poles are racist, many.

News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]

I wasn't thinking about it, Monia. It was just an observation. Statistics are on your side, though.

News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]

Some students would probably do better sitting in a toilet and reading books. Some of these students are awful. The questions are simple and in their own language yet they come up short.

News / Visegrad Battle Group under the command of Poland [261]

Nukes count as a clincher ;)

Economic alliance? Oh, ok

Love / Do Polish men like to sleep with other men? [79]

Is that fanny in the British or American meaning, Patty? ;)

News / Visegrad Battle Group under the command of Poland [261]

Nobody from that region can tame 2 nuclear powers and Germany, rock. Come on ;)

News / Visegrad Battle Group under the command of Poland [261]

Well, what is the sense in such an alliance?

Love / Do Polish men like to sleep with other men? [79]

Acting like a queen is frowned upon here so that's out. However, I had a couple of foreigners in mind so they acted as they wanted. Well, mens' instinct isn't as good as that of women here so....;)

News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]

We all know that most British people don't give a hang for any language other than English. I like to be the exception to the rule.

youtube.com/watch?v=DqVpIhnIFkE
here's another. There are literally hours of this MaturatoBzdura footage.

You'd be surprised, Monia. English has major stock amongst the educated here.

News / Visegrad Battle Group under the command of Poland [261]

I don't think many Serbians think that way, rock. They will never forget the late 14th century battle.

Poland needs to command sth :)

News / Dumbing-down in Polish schools and the Matura [185]

Based on this series, the Matura needs to be dumbed down. I wanted to create a new thread based on this but I forgot so here it is.

youtube.com/watch?v=nacDRRIqd1U
One of many interesting parts documenting the recollection of Poles regarding English acquired. Marek Konrad's Dzień Świra also has an excellent learning tool.

Please feel free to watch the MaturatoBzdura series as it really gives insights into how some have learned or not as the case may be.

News / Visegrad Battle Group under the command of Poland [261]

I think it's fairly clear that Serbian forces committed genocide there but I don't see incontrovertible evidence. The logic is there as they wanted to restore the town to being Serbian.

Anyway, does this Visegrad group have a remit?

Off-Topic / Humiliated by landlord. Why women are so cruel? [27]

I think cristiano is having a laugh here. Some Irish can be hard-nosed bast*rds but that sounds odd. Stand up to her. You are not Bill Gates and she should realise that.

Genealogy / Looking for information on Bonk family that settled in Washington County, Illinois [8]

Oh, that's very far back to go, SS. Two of my students are called Bonk. One is Sabina and the other, Maria. I hope that helps :)

Pol3, not true. They are pure Poles with no American lineage and they write it 'Bonk'.

News / Failures of Poland and Tusk`s government [191]

The main failure? Not to live up to all the slogans and pledges he bandied about in summer 2007. He has been the avoider of blunders and little more. Not lowering excise duty has been foolish.

youtube.com/watch?v=4Rj2AtKwtuM
Farage talks about Greece and Tusk sits idly on, looking rather lost.

Work / Moving to Poland: is 100 000 PLN good for a start? [12]

100,000PLN is awful. That's only 3 years earnings for most people ;) ;)

Life / How Safe Are the Polish Cities? [179]

What's it to you how safe they are, Havok? Some parts are safe and some aren't in most big cities around the world, maybe with the exception of Japan. Poland fits the standard model.

Life / How Safe Are the Polish Cities? [179]

Offering to be the guinea pig, Havok? Thieves don't exist here, of course.

Life / IS Poland in danger of becoming the next multi cultural sink hole? [201]

Very good points, WB. I wonder how much wealth more Polish people will see as opposed to payouts abroad and new immigrants coming in and sending money home.

Life / IS Poland in danger of becoming the next multi cultural sink hole? [201]

The faces are as dour as they come for the most part. It takes forever and some people don't have the time to be messed around by old ditherers that make turtles look fast.

Perhaps you are calling the wrong lines ;)

Life / IS Poland in danger of becoming the next multi cultural sink hole? [201]

Much has to do with history and generations. It has been a long time since Indians, Africans, Chinese and Pakistanis settled in the UK. Poland will never get near that level of successive generations. Poland is hardly the best country in the world to attract true entrepreneurs.

Love / Do Polish men like to sleep with other men? [79]

Hague, it's not easy being gay in Poland at all. I've known gay men here who had awful problems with their attitude. My point was that they will take their chances in discreet ways. One guy today said hello in a very gay way and he looks at me differently. I just ignore it but am civil to him as he works at a local store.