UK, Ireland / Poles revealed to harbour deep hatred against Anglos when they speak in their own language [62]



Seems like you don't follow current affairs too closely.


Agreed.


A lot of legal arguments and political discussion about whether or not they actually can trigger that at all, and even if they can, on what basis.

Travel / £1 - 4.73 Polish Zloty [7]


Yes. It will affect a lot of families here who depend on someone sending back as much of their wage as they can.

News / Corporate-linked EC attacks Poland's retail tax; govt suspends collection [74]


Very good news in fact. I suspect they'll have to do a lot of backing down, as last time.

UK, Ireland / Poles revealed to harbour deep hatred against Anglos when they speak in their own language [62]


Probably afterwards.


No. The vote was close, the terms of any exit were not set out and Britain is a parliamentary democracy. There's also the issue of who could/couldn't vote as well as a clear will in Scotland/NI to remain.

It also looks like many of the people who voted for Brexit now regret it.

UK, Ireland / Poles revealed to harbour deep hatred against Anglos when they speak in their own language [62]

There's still a lot to decide and of course a parliamentary vote - the next election will be the real decider. For Poles in the UK (and Brits in Poland) there is quite a lot to think about.

The thread title is a real mess; there is no 'deep hatred' at all.

UK, Ireland / Poles revealed to harbour deep hatred against Anglos when they speak in their own language [62]


Way too early to say what could happen.

UK, Ireland / Poles revealed to harbour deep hatred against Anglos when they speak in their own language [62]


Plenty of us have, and this is only likely to increase.


Exactly. It's 60 million people, most of whom did not vote to leave the EU (which is what this silly thread is about).

UK, Ireland / Poles revealed to harbour deep hatred against Anglos when they speak in their own language [62]


Yes it is. Many of us have no problem with this.

Travel / Gdańsk- where to stay in the centre? [12]

Agreed. Try the Grand Guesthouse on ul. Długa. They're available through booking and are OK.

UK, Ireland / Why English do not like Polish? [417]


Don't be so daft Ironside. That comment is stupid and bizarre even by your 'standards'.


There you go again, deliberately getting the wrong end of the stick.

Fortunately Agnieszka and Angelika Mut have been convicted, and frankly got off very likely.

UK, Ireland / How might Britain`s withdrawal from EU affect Poles there and here? [474]

We don't actually know anything about the religious affiliations of any of those concerned, nor do we know the skin colour of the victims. Don't jump to conclusions.

Good that the perpetrators were punished though; hate crime must never be ignored.

UK, Ireland / Why English do not like Polish? [417]


Most don't. The same sort of people who are xenophobic there are the same sort of people who are xenophobic here in Poland. Haters will hate, that's hard to stop.

UK, Ireland / Why English do not like Polish? [417]


No, I-S, Britain got a million Poles in a short time. If a million people came from one far away country to Poland there would be blood on the streets.


Rubbish. It was a hate crime and your view of young women in Poland is very out of touch - when did you last life here? 20 or 30 years ago.

Travel / New Year's Eve 2017 in Poland [5]

For parties,I suppose you'd need to know the host - not sure someone would mention their party on YouTube, that could risk gatecrashers.

There are plenty of commercial things though however you'll need to reserve early rather than on the night. Most of the big Warsaw nightclubs have websites (though to me the music is all electronic; very few live bands).

If you want live bands, there's always a big outdoor event in the city centre.

Travel / New Year's Eve 2017 in Poland [5]


You mean actual parties or nightclubs that charge money? Or a traditional Polish Bal Sylwestrowy?

UK, Ireland / Why English do not like Polish? [417]

Looks like it can go both ways:


mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/polish-sisters-screamed-poland-rule-9043894

To be fair, a lot of the Poles who get the most criticism in the U.K. for not engaging in the community, generally scuzzy behaviour etc aren't the people that Poland would choose to be their ambassadors. Basically younger people with less education, a lower sense of community in general and little sophistication. Not all are like that - huge numbers aren't, but the people who stand out are the ones that get noticed.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]


Are any of those Poles you mention sports administrators?

Life / Average Food Bill in Poland - Family of 4 [7]


I agree with that as a base figure. It's possible to spend less (many have to) and it's possible to spend much more. It all depends on how many basics you buy and how many extras.

I would guess that our two person household spends around 400zl max. per week. For that price we don't buy much processed food (we make our own bread and cheese, don't buy cakes, biscuits or much ready made) but we do buy good coffee beans and some alcohol which drives the bill up. We also eat out sometimes which keeps the bill lower.

If you entertain guests, the costs will be higher.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]


Any specific examples of those in sports administration?

No, just your fantasy.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]

You're seriously pretending to compare sports administrators with those two? That's feeble even by your abysmally weak standards...

Btw, only one of them was executed.....

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]


Oh, the irony...


Nonsense. Ability is everything and political affiliation is nothing.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]

Don't be daft. A sports administrator is exactly that: a sports administrator. Not a politician.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]

That makes no sense and has nothing to do with sport.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]


There you go again.

A very negative view and not one that anyone psychologically healthy would recognise.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]


I doubt any of Poland's sports leaders hold Communist views and if any do, I doubt it would impact on their role.

News / Poland's ex-commies to be weeded out of sporting community and law enforcement [32]


Why on earth would you want to politicise sport?

Travel / Airline tickets from LOT... changing flights. [29]

Maria, have a look at momondo.com and especially have a look at flights via Madrid. Also have a look at the Emirates website - there are sometimes bargains.

Since your grandmother is elderly, always let the airline know, they will often take great care of elderly passengers and sometimes give upgrades. LOT Polish airlines are good at taking care of older people visiting Poland.

Plus, if there's a long layover, think about paying for a lounge. They're usually about $50 and are really worth it on a long journey.

I wish you good luck finding a flight.

Just a quickly Maria, if you use momondo, play about with the possibilities, routes etc. Also don't just look at return flights, look at two separate one way flights. I have to fly a lot and have had some good bargains here.

Also have a look at this. I've never used it myself so can't either recommend it or not recommend it however I've heard it's good and people I trust have used it. These are people who work for airlines, travel agents etc who help people find the very best and cheapest routes for a small fee: flightfox.com/about

Law / How will the Zloty be against the British Pound over the next 6-12 Months [45]

Basically people betting against the pound due to the Brexit vote and the premier's comments about it in the light of weak political opposition. Right now it could go either way, however the pound is unlikely to fall beyond a certain level. Probably...

Law / How will the Zloty be against the British Pound over the next 6-12 Months [45]


It is possible though it may rebound. Right now the situation is too unstable for any speculation to be anything other than a gamble. Better to invest safely and sweat out the crisis.

Genealogy / The village of Surazkowo in Poland (Chomczyk, Czaban, Sawicki) [20]


There's a Gorton in Manchester, UK. Is that the place you mean? I know it well. Famous for two former residents called Ian and Myra, a pair I'm glad to have never met. Otherwise, it's a once pleasant housing project which is going to the dogs a bit.

About Surazkowo, I'll be near there very soon. If you want, I can take some photos and post them - might be worth a look