UK, Ireland / Is moving to UK now a good idea? - antipolish prejudice of the Brits [231]

This thread is not about Jews or shale gas. There are already threads about these subjects. Please keep to the topic of the thread.

UK, Ireland / Polish woman caught up in London riots [20]

This thread is about a Polish woman caught up in the London riots. Please keep to the topic, there is already a thread where you can post about other nationalities caught up in the riots if you wish.

UK, Ireland / Cultural misunderstandings - Polish and English [26]

That may be a slightly different, but certainly you'd get an smile if you made eye contact. In smaller towns and villages it would be unusual if two people didn't say "hello" when passing on the street, even if they were strangers.

Perhaps you could explain, why this would not be so common in Poland?

UK, Ireland / Cultural misunderstandings - Polish and English [26]


Yes it's true. Ireland is probably the most friendly country in the UK, I of course mean the whole island of Ireland.

Food / Where can you buy a crockpot aka slow cooker, in Krakow? [38]

crikey, they're not cheap, are they? Ive seen microwaves at half the price of these;)

Language / Double meanings, Polish slang and embarrassment [49]


It's called "assimilation". When a voiced and unvoiced consonant meet in the middle of a word, or between words it undergoes assimilation. This is because our vocal cords cannot constantly switch to different vibrations.

Language / Double meanings, Polish slang and embarrassment [49]


Can you hear any difference in the words Bóg, Bug and buk?

UK, Ireland / Is UK the new cradle of antipolonism? [161]


Don't be too hard on yourself mate :)

Seriously though, can you give some examples as to where you've seen this?

Travel / Krakow for a middle-aged couple: sightseeing, places to eat, shopping [10]

Have a look at these threads about Krakow, and hopefully you will find some information that you're looking for. Search for: krakow or cracow.

History / What was it like in 1989+ in Poland when the Soviet house of cards fell? [237]

Maaarysia, post #5

great review and an excellent post.

Law / Help with getting an address in Poland to open a Polish bank account [6]


I didn't say that your post was a scam, just pointing out that this might be the reason for

Law / Help with getting an address in Poland to open a Polish bank account [6]

I expect people are more aware of scams in Europe. Are you traveling with friends? You are the second new poster today, from that part of Asia that you're passing through.

News / POLISH COPS TO BREATHALISE CANOE USERS.... [30]


Anyone over the "limit" endangering others lives, is indeed an idiot. I assume there will be a breathalyser if in doubt?

News / POLISH COPS TO BREATHALISE CANOE USERS.... [30]


According to the article, the bill hasn't been passed yet.


Absolutely! The 2500 zl fine is small compered to how much it will cost the rescue services to retrieve some drunk from a kayak not to mention endangering their lives.

Life / How could things have gone so wrong (Poland church dress code) [195]


well said! I think this is the best answer so far.

Language / Dreamglade-lipro Polish language-learning blog [8]


I see Pani Maria changed gender half way through the first dialog, which might explain why she was in a hurry to get away:)

Nice idea though and I wish you well with it. Maybe you should get your girlfriend to check each new part for errors.

Life / Did you already bless your Święconka? [31]


Not according to this:
bbc.co.uk/news/world-13114124

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


Was there anything else with that helmet? I think the owner may have thrown his toys out of his pram a couple of weeks ago:)

USA, Canada / Travelling to Poland from the U.S. on a expired Passport [43]

I have seen this also a couple of times at my local airport over the years. In my opinion the OP is taking a big chance with an expired passport. At the end of the day the personal at the check in will have the final say, and in this day and age with much security, it doesn't look too good.

USA, Canada / Travelling to Poland from the U.S. on a expired Passport [43]

Now I'm wondering why he couldn't just use his residency one , as it would just be for a trip? :)

USA, Canada / Travelling to Poland from the U.S. on a expired Passport [43]


That's what I was wondering. Would an airline let him leave a Country without one?

UK, Ireland / Poles in Ireland by Peadar de Burca. They "turned their backs on a country that gave them" [195]


lovefooty.net/northern-ireland-vs-poland-highlights-video-world-cup-qualifier-highlights/


Population of Poland

June 2010 estimate 38,192,000

Population of Ireland

Population 6,197,100

Not a level playing field ;)

UK, Ireland / How ENGLISH has been affected by POLISH [73]

Maybe you might find something in these threads here and here

Language / Pronunciation of ę and ą? [4]


Have you tried these great videos here They are not quite what you asked for, but might help.

Love / Why does my Polish boyfriend keep telling his mum our private business everytime we have words? [49]


Is this a new boyfriend? I noticed that you dumped someone just before Christmas. here

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

dreadful and disappointing, still there are bigger fish to fry in the near future:)

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


If only we had him now:)

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


In case you haven't noticed this is in the off topic forum, so chill out.

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]


Your'e not really Jermain Defoe, are you Barney?

Life / I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish [205]


This is true, and mostly likely at weekends when attacks are fueled by alcohol.