Sidliste_Chodov
14 Sep 2011
Travel / Cheapest eating places in Warsaw? [27]
Aww, bless.
You'll learn, eventually ;)
Thanks for all the replies. You all are so friendly and nice.
Aww, bless.
You'll learn, eventually ;)
Sidliste_Chodov
14 Sep 2011
Travel / Cheapest eating places in Warsaw? [27]
He lives in one of those "gated communities" by the river :D
I know, I laugh as well :)
How can anyone live in SE18 and be stuck up?
He lives in one of those "gated communities" by the river :D
I know, I laugh as well :)
Sidliste_Chodov
14 Sep 2011
Work / How is the living standard in Poznan? Does 5200 PLN enough for a decent living? [32]
Well, I suppose if she doesn't get enough, she can always dress up like some blachara and get a part in some dodgy local hip-hop video or something lol
I just don't believe that any Polish business would give you that sort of money given your experience/qualifications.
Well, I suppose if she doesn't get enough, she can always dress up like some blachara and get a part in some dodgy local hip-hop video or something lol
Sidliste_Chodov
14 Sep 2011
Life / Articles of Jamie Stokes concerning an ex-pats life in Poland [10]
:)
He forgot about the distant cousin, Fritz - he generally preferred to live away from the rest of the family, but occasionally decided to impose upon the Lech family home, but was forcibly expelled eventually ;) However, he was well-liked, as he invented the motor car, and this led the Lech family to invent Polish car crime :)
Plenty of hyperbole in writing over here. You should read some of those old "Boy's Own"- era rugby stories, where each scrum is not just a set-piece, but a miniature re-enactment of the battles of Omdurnan or Spioenkop, and each "drop-goal" is not just a winning kick, but a bouncing bomb flying down the Ruhr.
Mind you, Welsh rugby stories were even better - mixing sex, rugby and mining. All that "... and as Gareth clings to the ball like he holds Myfanwy's heaving bosom behind the Welfare, and dives to score the winning try to a roar which resembles so many roof-falls at the coal face" stuff. haha
One of the first Polish humans was a guy named Lech, who invented beer. He had a brother called Russ, who invented alcoholism, and another brother called Czech, who invented talking like a five year old and putting jam on everything—they were an influential family.
:)
He forgot about the distant cousin, Fritz - he generally preferred to live away from the rest of the family, but occasionally decided to impose upon the Lech family home, but was forcibly expelled eventually ;) However, he was well-liked, as he invented the motor car, and this led the Lech family to invent Polish car crime :)
This characterization of Englishmen seems rather hyperbolic to me. If we look at this forum we see that there are indeed several anti-intellectual British posters, but others here seem quite bright and open to continental notions of appropriate discussion topics. This Jamie Stokes does England a disservice by claiming it is a nation of yokels.
Plenty of hyperbole in writing over here. You should read some of those old "Boy's Own"- era rugby stories, where each scrum is not just a set-piece, but a miniature re-enactment of the battles of Omdurnan or Spioenkop, and each "drop-goal" is not just a winning kick, but a bouncing bomb flying down the Ruhr.
Mind you, Welsh rugby stories were even better - mixing sex, rugby and mining. All that "... and as Gareth clings to the ball like he holds Myfanwy's heaving bosom behind the Welfare, and dives to score the winning try to a roar which resembles so many roof-falls at the coal face" stuff. haha
Sidliste_Chodov
14 Sep 2011
Travel / Cheapest eating places in Warsaw? [27]
Much better than that American rubbish, certainly :) Whenever I'm in Shepherd's Bush I just have to go to Cooke's :)
Much better than that American rubbish, certainly :) Whenever I'm in Shepherd's Bush I just have to go to Cooke's :)
Sidliste_Chodov
14 Sep 2011
Work / Advice on Teaching English in Poland [709]
I'm not going to judge your English, but...
If your English is really so minimal, how do you know what an "uneducated English accent" is?
If you've lived in Poland all your life, and your English is (as you admit yourself) "minimal", there's no way that you could tell the difference between an "underclass/council estate" accent, and a standard "local accent". Having a local accent doesn't make you uneducated; it's more to do with the amount and type of slang/dialect used, and how poor the grammar is.
Or do you really mean that the teacher dressed like a "wieśniak" or "dresiarstwo", and that makes him "sound uneducated"?
Firstly my English is minimal, so do not judge it.
I'm not going to judge your English, but...
with an uneducated English accents
If your English is really so minimal, how do you know what an "uneducated English accent" is?
If you've lived in Poland all your life, and your English is (as you admit yourself) "minimal", there's no way that you could tell the difference between an "underclass/council estate" accent, and a standard "local accent". Having a local accent doesn't make you uneducated; it's more to do with the amount and type of slang/dialect used, and how poor the grammar is.
Or do you really mean that the teacher dressed like a "wieśniak" or "dresiarstwo", and that makes him "sound uneducated"?
Sidliste_Chodov
14 Sep 2011
Travel / Cheapest eating places in Warsaw? [27]
We have "pie & mash" shops in London, which are similar in many ways, but with a somewhat limited menu (pie, mash, eels, and not a lot else really lol), but they serve their purpose. Cheaper than McDonald's or KFC and a lot more filling.
We have "pie & mash" shops in London, which are similar in many ways, but with a somewhat limited menu (pie, mash, eels, and not a lot else really lol), but they serve their purpose. Cheaper than McDonald's or KFC and a lot more filling.
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / We live in the UK; my husband is not legal in England [47]
My dad "invaded" this country long before that, and he was always legal, frajerze.
7.5 years ago then,before the Polish Invasion of 2004
My dad "invaded" this country long before that, and he was always legal, frajerze.
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / We live in the UK; my husband is not legal in England [47]
I'm no Russell Grant, but I can confidently predict that you're not exactly going to have a long and popular stay on PF. I must be psychic... :p
I'm no Russell Grant, but I can confidently predict that you're not exactly going to have a long and popular stay on PF. I must be psychic... :p
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
Work / How is the living standard in Poznan? Does 5200 PLN enough for a decent living? [32]
I'm not an English teacher, or any kind of teacher for that matter. But I was always near the top of the class in English, and I'm from a multilingual, non-British family. I wouldn't claim to have perfect English, though.
You clearly haven't been in Warsaw for very long if you don't realise that Poles are notorious for correcting even the slightest grammatical mistakes!
Some of us were educated before the "liberal" dumbing-down of UK education took place, so it's hardly surprising that we pick up on these errors. I left school at 16, went to college not university (well, not until much later anyway) yet a *graduate* has poorer English than I have - especially as the media keeps telling us that people like me (from families where English is not the first language) are held back in education, and particularly in English!
It's not "internet talk" - many of the posters here use internet language, yet their posts still make sense. If it was someone who admitted that they came from an Asian village I wouldn't have commented on their English (mistakes would be expected), but someone who claims to have graduated from a UK university??
They do, but she must want to live in Poland for some bizarre reason. Each to their own though! lol
It is internet talk, I find it so anal that you english teachers, feel it necessary to bring up - grammar, spelling mistakes when someone is asking questions on this forum.
I'm not an English teacher, or any kind of teacher for that matter. But I was always near the top of the class in English, and I'm from a multilingual, non-British family. I wouldn't claim to have perfect English, though.
You clearly haven't been in Warsaw for very long if you don't realise that Poles are notorious for correcting even the slightest grammatical mistakes!
Some of us were educated before the "liberal" dumbing-down of UK education took place, so it's hardly surprising that we pick up on these errors. I left school at 16, went to college not university (well, not until much later anyway) yet a *graduate* has poorer English than I have - especially as the media keeps telling us that people like me (from families where English is not the first language) are held back in education, and particularly in English!
It's not "internet talk" - many of the posters here use internet language, yet their posts still make sense. If it was someone who admitted that they came from an Asian village I wouldn't have commented on their English (mistakes would be expected), but someone who claims to have graduated from a UK university??
Doesnt even Mcdonalds pay better in UK?
They do, but she must want to live in Poland for some bizarre reason. Each to their own though! lol
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
Work / How is the living standard in Poznan? Does 5200 PLN enough for a decent living? [32]
It doesn't bother us. It's more that we find it rather worrying that someone can graduate from an English university, yet make more than ten mistakes in a post as short as your first one.
In response to your question: it's more than the UK minimum wage, yet many people in Poland earn half of that. You'll be better off than you would have been while working in a shop in the UK.
Recent uni graduate from England
feel really sorry if my english bothers anyone of you:(
It doesn't bother us. It's more that we find it rather worrying that someone can graduate from an English university, yet make more than ten mistakes in a post as short as your first one.
In response to your question: it's more than the UK minimum wage, yet many people in Poland earn half of that. You'll be better off than you would have been while working in a shop in the UK.
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
Food / POLISH RECIPES! [287]
It's not a coleslaw thread though, lol.
It's the Jewish version of a Polish soup, zupa szczawiowa.
I live within a few minutes walk of half a dozen Polish businesses, and twice as many Jewish stores. For some reason, certain Polish foods aren't that easily available in the Polish shops (I'm sure that some of them are just a front for some "other" kind of business hehe, since when did Poles just live on packet soups and cakes anyway? lol) so I get the rest of my "Polish" food from the Jewish stores. It's not as good as my mum used to make, but it will do; it's not something I eat every week anyway.
I make most of my own food, but a few Polish dishes aren't worth the effort, as the ready-made or packet version can be as good, and sometimes just as cheap. This is one of them ;)
Indeed. I use a packet version for my placki/latkes; as you say, it's less work. The best brands also have a flavour which is very close to the real thing. I would never buy "instant" English food, but for some reason, Polish/Jewish packet foods have really nice flavours. Telma Krupnik is better than my mum's! lol
Not sure what the soup has to do with Coleslaw
It's not a coleslaw thread though, lol.
but it doesn't seem to be very Polish as a brand or as a name.
It's the Jewish version of a Polish soup, zupa szczawiowa.
I live within a few minutes walk of half a dozen Polish businesses, and twice as many Jewish stores. For some reason, certain Polish foods aren't that easily available in the Polish shops (I'm sure that some of them are just a front for some "other" kind of business hehe, since when did Poles just live on packet soups and cakes anyway? lol) so I get the rest of my "Polish" food from the Jewish stores. It's not as good as my mum used to make, but it will do; it's not something I eat every week anyway.
I make most of my own food, but a few Polish dishes aren't worth the effort, as the ready-made or packet version can be as good, and sometimes just as cheap. This is one of them ;)
Manischewitz food products are sold in the Kosher section of local Stater Bros. Markets. Their potato pancake packages sure save time in the kitchen. Also beats having to peel those starchy potatoes.
Indeed. I use a packet version for my placki/latkes; as you say, it's less work. The best brands also have a flavour which is very close to the real thing. I would never buy "instant" English food, but for some reason, Polish/Jewish packet foods have really nice flavours. Telma Krupnik is better than my mum's! lol
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
Work / Most Attractive Maid? Is a picture required with some job applications in Poland? [8]
I bet that Asik's well fit but she's not a mod haha
I bet that Asik's well fit but she's not a mod haha
Sidliste_Chodov
13 Sep 2011
Sidliste_Chodov
12 Sep 2011
Food / POLISH RECIPES! [287]
My point exactly, lol.
Polish shops near me never seem to have this soup; fortunately, there are plenty of shops locally which do :)
I heard Polish people call it Kolesław :)
My point exactly, lol.
Polish shops near me never seem to have this soup; fortunately, there are plenty of shops locally which do :)
Sidliste_Chodov
12 Sep 2011
Love / Help - evil Polish girl after my partner. [39]
^^^^
This.
OP: There are legal issues here, yet you're posting details (and your location/occupation) on a public forum?? Either get real, or stop trolling.
I don't think you should be publicising other people's private affairs to this extent as you could easily be identified. This is certainly not anyone on PF's business. Are you a "friend" of the family or acting in a "professional" capacity? Besides, nationality is immaterial in this,you have no excues for using this forum for this.
^^^^
This.
OP: There are legal issues here, yet you're posting details (and your location/occupation) on a public forum?? Either get real, or stop trolling.
Sidliste_Chodov
12 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / Any Polish looking for work in Birmingham UK? [17]
Ouch :)
Cruel, but fair. ;)
Another job which Birmingham (and Bradford) Asians won't do: Motor Insurance Enforcement Officer. lol
Ouch :)
Cruel, but fair. ;)
Another job which Birmingham (and Bradford) Asians won't do: Motor Insurance Enforcement Officer. lol
Sidliste_Chodov
12 Sep 2011
Sidliste_Chodov
12 Sep 2011
UK, Ireland / Any Polish looking for work in Birmingham UK? [17]
This thread is nearly a year old, guys... lol.
However, considering what Birmingham is like, I wonder if this was an advert for "jobs which blacks and Asians won't do"? lol
This thread is nearly a year old, guys... lol.
However, considering what Birmingham is like, I wonder if this was an advert for "jobs which blacks and Asians won't do"? lol
Sidliste_Chodov
12 Sep 2011
History / How do Poles feel about 10th anniversary of 9/11 [40]
This ^^^
There are probably fewer than 600 people in the world with my surname, yet someone with that surname died in the Twin Towers. It's unlikely, but it's certainly possible (due to the rarity of our name) that we could even have been distant relatives. That really brought it home to us, and made it even more personal than hearing that (tq Wroclaw) six Polish nationals died in the disaster.
I can say we all felt like Americans then - completely shocked.
This ^^^
There are probably fewer than 600 people in the world with my surname, yet someone with that surname died in the Twin Towers. It's unlikely, but it's certainly possible (due to the rarity of our name) that we could even have been distant relatives. That really brought it home to us, and made it even more personal than hearing that (tq Wroclaw) six Polish nationals died in the disaster.
Sidliste_Chodov
12 Sep 2011
Study / Swedish folks in Poland! (I want to apply for university and live in Poland) [21]
In many ways, things aren't that great in the UK these days, either. We simply have too many universities these days, churning out people with useless degrees, or degrees which will be laughed at by future employers. This is mostly happening for political reasons, beyond the scope of this reply, lol. I studied law at a fairly well-known university; we were told early into the course to "...count yourselves lucky that you didn't get in at ********* University, because you would have NO chance of getting into the law if you did your degree there - you would be laughed at". Sadly, the lecturer also added "...fortunately we have a better reputation here. But if you think that you will be able to compete with graduates from the top universities, especially those who 'know the right people', then forget it".
Re: the "cheating" described above. This is something which has been mentioned by many Polish-educated people I have spoken to over the years. Additionally, I used to date someone for quite some time, who allegedly "graduated" in Poland and worked in the same profession as I do. Due to the utterly ridiculous questions she once asked me, I was convinced that (a) she cheated in her exams or (b) she had paid someone for a false registration document. There's no way that someone with her supposed education/experience would have asked those questions.
Anyone considering cheating in UK universities these days needs their head seeing to, especially as electronic anti-plagiarism methods are being used. The consequences just aren't worth the risk of being caught (not that I could ever consider cheating even if they still checked assignments by hand lol, but you know what I mean ;) ).
In many ways, things aren't that great in the UK these days, either. We simply have too many universities these days, churning out people with useless degrees, or degrees which will be laughed at by future employers. This is mostly happening for political reasons, beyond the scope of this reply, lol. I studied law at a fairly well-known university; we were told early into the course to "...count yourselves lucky that you didn't get in at ********* University, because you would have NO chance of getting into the law if you did your degree there - you would be laughed at". Sadly, the lecturer also added "...fortunately we have a better reputation here. But if you think that you will be able to compete with graduates from the top universities, especially those who 'know the right people', then forget it".
Re: the "cheating" described above. This is something which has been mentioned by many Polish-educated people I have spoken to over the years. Additionally, I used to date someone for quite some time, who allegedly "graduated" in Poland and worked in the same profession as I do. Due to the utterly ridiculous questions she once asked me, I was convinced that (a) she cheated in her exams or (b) she had paid someone for a false registration document. There's no way that someone with her supposed education/experience would have asked those questions.
Anyone considering cheating in UK universities these days needs their head seeing to, especially as electronic anti-plagiarism methods are being used. The consequences just aren't worth the risk of being caught (not that I could ever consider cheating even if they still checked assignments by hand lol, but you know what I mean ;) ).
Sidliste_Chodov
10 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
hahahahaha!!!!!!!!! Oh, that would be great - I know just the person to run it as well! lol
oh that's the best place Sid, especially if you sit facing the door and get to watch all the horrified French and Americans etc running away screaming. Now a POlish place based on the genius of Wonkey's could do REALLY well, some hard faced Babcias as waitresses, generous plates of pierogi and rosoł, banged down angrily....what do you think?
hahahahaha!!!!!!!!! Oh, that would be great - I know just the person to run it as well! lol
Sidliste_Chodov
9 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
LOL, it's true - they even make conversation sometimes these days - they used to be like Chinese robots before haha.
It was mostly "DOWNSTAIRS!!" when I was still married, though; we mostly ended up in the basement with the waterfall lol, now I get stuck with all the sad single people ordering single-plate meals on the ground floor... haha.
LOL, it's true - they even make conversation sometimes these days - they used to be like Chinese robots before haha.
It was mostly "DOWNSTAIRS!!" when I was still married, though; we mostly ended up in the basement with the waterfall lol, now I get stuck with all the sad single people ordering single-plate meals on the ground floor... haha.
Sidliste_Chodov
9 Sep 2011
Food / Classic Polish Cooking (book) [9]
If it's a Pol-Am cook book, it's probably full of recipes like "how to make a 'Polish Dog' ", lol
If it's a Pol-Am cook book, it's probably full of recipes like "how to make a 'Polish Dog' ", lol
Sidliste_Chodov
9 Sep 2011
Law / Why is US $ getting so high or Polish zloty falling? [60]
It was 4,78 PLN only a few days ago! :0
It might actually be worth visiting Poland again soon, if this carries on. :)
PLN's 4.99 against the GBP today, it was 4.45 a few weeks ago, this swing is massive. Ive never seen it move so quickly in one direction.
It was 4,78 PLN only a few days ago! :0
It might actually be worth visiting Poland again soon, if this carries on. :)
Sidliste_Chodov
9 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
:)
It's smartened up a bit (note: only a bit ;) ) and the service isn't anywhere near as rude as it was in the 90s, but you will still see people (mostly fat Americans) walk out when the waiter walks up to the table 5 seconds after they've sat down and they shout "yes, order!" lol.
Food hasn't changed, it's still cheaper than a lot of takeaways, and having spent a fair bit of time in HK, it's pretty authentic as well. Love the place, but I don't go into the West End that much these days. But when I do, I would never go anywhere else.
Though it's nothing compared to a Lebanese place in Paddington I once took an ex to - OK so they did warn us that we would only have a limited time, or we may need to move. But right on the dot, when that time was reached, the waiters came out of nowhere and picked up ALL our food, drinks, candles, and tablecloths (everything! even our phones! lol) and moved us to another table, just to make room for a larger group who had booked a table by the wall! I do LMAO when I look back at that now :)
edit: just to stop some faceless you-know-who coming along with the patronising red font message :p most of the Polish restaurants in London aren't much better when it comes to service (except that place in Goldhawk Road, forget what it's called, but it was nice back in the day, i.e. late 90s (too hot inside though).
:)
It's smartened up a bit (note: only a bit ;) ) and the service isn't anywhere near as rude as it was in the 90s, but you will still see people (mostly fat Americans) walk out when the waiter walks up to the table 5 seconds after they've sat down and they shout "yes, order!" lol.
Food hasn't changed, it's still cheaper than a lot of takeaways, and having spent a fair bit of time in HK, it's pretty authentic as well. Love the place, but I don't go into the West End that much these days. But when I do, I would never go anywhere else.
Though it's nothing compared to a Lebanese place in Paddington I once took an ex to - OK so they did warn us that we would only have a limited time, or we may need to move. But right on the dot, when that time was reached, the waiters came out of nowhere and picked up ALL our food, drinks, candles, and tablecloths (everything! even our phones! lol) and moved us to another table, just to make room for a larger group who had booked a table by the wall! I do LMAO when I look back at that now :)
edit: just to stop some faceless you-know-who coming along with the patronising red font message :p most of the Polish restaurants in London aren't much better when it comes to service (except that place in Goldhawk Road, forget what it's called, but it was nice back in the day, i.e. late 90s (too hot inside though).
Sidliste_Chodov
9 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
I've been going to the Wong Kei for 21 years but I wouldn't take a date there, lol :)
My mum won't go anywhere else when she's in town; I've tried taking her to "better" places, but she always says "take me to that place where they shout at you" LOL :)
I've been going to the Wong Kei for 21 years but I wouldn't take a date there, lol :)
My mum won't go anywhere else when she's in town; I've tried taking her to "better" places, but she always says "take me to that place where they shout at you" LOL :)
Sidliste_Chodov
9 Sep 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
Hehe, not offended; I once made some for Polish food for English friends and they said "why do you lot like eating stock?" LMAO. They had a point! :)
Likewise, I agree - but bland isn't always bad. Sometimes I want something a little plainer. I cook a variety of food, with ingredients from Polish, Italian, Caribbean, Chinese, English and Indian cuisines. But sometimes just a few plain unspiced papads, or a few cheese and potato pierogi, are all that's needed ;)
Not aimed at me I know, but tbh the food in Hong Kong is similar-tasting to what we would find in "Cantonese" restaurants here - don't expect Szechuan spiciness unless you look for it - the difference is, you wouldn't be able to ask for "chicken and intestine combination rice" over here, like I once had in a backstreet restaurant in Wan Chai LOL.
Talking of soup though, Polish chicken soup, sorry no offence but it really is the most bland and pointless thing I've ever tasted.
Hehe, not offended; I once made some for Polish food for English friends and they said "why do you lot like eating stock?" LMAO. They had a point! :)
Anyway, don't mean to complain about Polish food - I'm OK with it usually but I still maintain that it is pretty bland. Many non-Polish PFers seems to agree - can we all be so wrong?
Likewise, I agree - but bland isn't always bad. Sometimes I want something a little plainer. I cook a variety of food, with ingredients from Polish, Italian, Caribbean, Chinese, English and Indian cuisines. But sometimes just a few plain unspiced papads, or a few cheese and potato pierogi, are all that's needed ;)
Well, not China if that's what you're saying.
Not aimed at me I know, but tbh the food in Hong Kong is similar-tasting to what we would find in "Cantonese" restaurants here - don't expect Szechuan spiciness unless you look for it - the difference is, you wouldn't be able to ask for "chicken and intestine combination rice" over here, like I once had in a backstreet restaurant in Wan Chai LOL.
Sidliste_Chodov
9 Sep 2011
Language / Indian-Polish Accent. :P [26]
Very good, and a big improvement on the first video. I've met a lot of British-born Poles with MUCH worse pronunciation than yours. Come to think of it... the drunks outside Warszawa Centralna are more difficult to understand, and you don't swear as much as they do, lol ;)
If you find that you struggle to pronounce "przepraszam", you could just use "sorry" instead - like everyone on Polish TV these days, haha ;)
Very good, and a big improvement on the first video. I've met a lot of British-born Poles with MUCH worse pronunciation than yours. Come to think of it... the drunks outside Warszawa Centralna are more difficult to understand, and you don't swear as much as they do, lol ;)
If you find that you struggle to pronounce "przepraszam", you could just use "sorry" instead - like everyone on Polish TV these days, haha ;)