News / Barbara Piasecka Johnson, Maid Who Married Multimillionaire, Dies at 76 [57]


is that what you took as a point of my post??
I was showing that some men are gold-diggers as well, Polish was incidental.
Rybnik got it.
:)

News / Barbara Piasecka Johnson, Maid Who Married Multimillionaire, Dies at 76 [57]

That reminded me of another amusing side to that story that I had a dubious pleasure to witness; the zeal with which a horde of eligible men, notably Polish men, pursued the widow and her money..

Life / Why foreigners in Poland do not respect Poland's culture and traditions? [68]

Nobody ever rolled their eyes at me after I told them I was Polish.
As for the jokes, I usually tell them I've heard that joke and it was Italian.

Study / My experience in Poland (Poznan) as a student who recently moved from Syria [117]

Good thread, Dany.
Don't get bogged down by posters with their own agenda.
You have more readers here because of your fresh perspective on Poland.
Keep it going!

Life / Why foreigners in Poland do not respect Poland's culture and traditions? [68]

Again, your source of information is biased, or you hang around really stupid people. Most Americans are well aware of foreigners' contributions. They are also fiercely proud of their origins, (well, maybe not all Poles), and they covet European design, Asian food, Spanish dance, etc, etc..

The only thing they're sure they are best at, is making war. And there, they're right.

Life / Why foreigners in Poland do not respect Poland's culture and traditions? [68]


you should change the source of your information, so you won't sound so ignorant.

Work / 3500 PLN gross - not happy with my salary (working in Warsaw for an international company) [55]

Unfortunately, one of the fastest way to get a big raise is to hop to another job. Start looking.

News / Have You heard about legalizing 12-hour working day in Poland? [38]

I would not worry too much about the 12-hour shifts; there are many jobs in US with 12 hour shifts: nurses, policemen, warehouse, security, deckhands, some manufacturing...

Many prefer to work longer hours to have extra days off.
It's the changes to the 40 hour week that you should watch out for.

USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]

I live in Florida, it's not so much the heat but the high humidity that makes this place unbearable in the summer.
I would move to California if I was not so scared of earthquakes and if I could afford a house with a decent yard within walking distance to the beach.

Love / ARE POLISH GIRLS GOLD-DIGGERS? [359]

"master".. I'm curious about your name. What are you a master of?

Travel / Going to Pomorskie, Kwidzyn from gdansk by train [10]


seriously??
google 24 hour clock, you'll need it in Poland - it makes am or pm designations unnecessary.

Life / The changing RCC habits of Poles [70]


Here is our loophole! No, I am not aware if its seriousness. :)

Life / The changing RCC habits of Poles [70]

Polonius3
'kay, then.. is extramarital sex or masturbation a mortal sin?

Life / The changing RCC habits of Poles [70]


well, then, here is your answer Harry, as to why the communion participation went up so much.


That would be great, Polonius, if RCC gave better indication what a "mortal" sin is.

Life / The changing RCC habits of Poles [70]


Could be that some the faithful today do not know that they have to go to confession before they take the communion?
Or, maybe, the church attendance today is more for the "show" than the "spiritual growth"?

Love / Goal of young Polish girls [9]

If you're serious, save up some money and go visit Poland. You cannot figure out what this relationship is unless you meet face to face.

But don't mess up whatever plans you had for your future. There are great many differences between individual Polish girls, but very few will go for a guy without any "prospects".

Food / The first cheese was made in Poland? [8]

B1tch and whine, b1tch and whine you all!

News / Tomasevski makes an idiot out of himself yet again [28]

I could not figure out what the banner says.. Utewski??
Litewski! Needs a bigger space between L and i.

And people, it was a soccer match; last place anyone should expect political correctness. As usual, media makes the world go 'round..

Life / The annual national pilgtrimage in Poland - all roads lead to Częstochowa [28]

All I have for you two then is a sad little head shake I reserve for logically impaired, such as believers in astrology, alien abductions, etc.

Life / The annual national pilgtrimage in Poland - all roads lead to Częstochowa [28]

if you believe that your God will cure you because you went to a hill and gave some offerings, then by all means, travel on. Doing it on your knees helps, they say.

But there is a part of the country, with hearts just as Polish, that is trying to dig itself out of centuries of omens, miracles and superstitions.

Life / The annual national pilgtrimage in Poland - all roads lead to Częstochowa [28]


I do hope that Polish heart is not determined by believing that we can get cured at Jasna Gora.. That would be such a giant step backwards.

Life / Przystanek Jezus to the rescue [47]


You think that is the function of music, or arts in general?

Life / Przystanek Jezus to the rescue [47]

actually, I think Polonius is right here. Rock is supposed to be rebellious, anarchic and flaunt ethical norms.
That's how we exorcise our demons so we can go to work on corporate Monday mornings. Works better than a prayer.

Life / Przystanek Jezus to the rescue [47]

Music is a great way to connect with our innermost feelings, release our frustrations, mellow out.. etc etc. Nothing compares to seeing a great song performed live. Trying to alter or enhance perception, even just with little alcohol (although they say weed is much more effective), is an ancient tradition. ;)

But there are many people who get overly influenced by music, where it eventually encompassed them and becomes a lifestyle. For those, by all means, Przystanek Jesus is a great idea!

News / Demolish Poland's Palace of Culture? [55]

There are great many historical buildings, monuments, pyramids and walls that were built during the time of oppression. If we destroyed all the reminders of the bad times, we'd have no history left to see.

News / Demolish Poland's Palace of Culture? [55]

If you're going to keep any monuments to the communist era (and I think we should), I think pekin is a excellent one to keep.

It has an interesting architecture, it is being utilized, and there are sufficient numbers of skyscrapers all around to pay homage to the current era already.

Off-Topic / After spending another 3-months in Europe [5]

Now I have to go to Berlin. I want to avoid summer, so it's either fall or spring..

Love / I love a Polish girl, but I don't want her to drink [37]

That's one thing I must admit; religions are good for keeping people from drinking, or helping them recover. But I must confess (to my own peril here), that I have a hard time trusting people that I never saw drinking. I think that's the best way to flush out a psychopath. ;)

Love / My Polish wife went out the other night and didnt come home till the next day [22]

Judging from master's body of work, I think he's in a relationship from hell.

Master, no doubt you love her, but are you sure she loves you?