Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]

I don't think polish people drink any MORE than other nationalities. They however drink different: mostly on the weekends and to get drunk. I work in American corporate environment and sometimes we go out for drinks. Well, they drink like fish and get pretty loud. In general, most Americans have a drink or two (maybe more) just about everyday. Especially the older ones living alone.

Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]

Geeez, people - chill out. There is no need for anger or insults. Just have your opinions and move on.
...Polish woman or Russian...or German, or English, or Italian - just a matter of taste in looks. All of us end up in the bedroom and in the kitchen anyway!!! And it is fun to be there. Smile. Laugh. Love. :)

Language / Polish or any Slavic language key to any other Slavic languages? [126]

I think it is true for most languages. If you speak Italian you are more likely to understand Spanish, if you are polish you will understand more Slavic languages. Most of them anyway. If you are from the Anglo-Germanic brood, you should pick up words accordingly.

See the ugly words above? I understand them even tough the last time I had a homework in Russian was in the 70-s.

Language / Polish or any Slavic language key to any other Slavic languages? [126]

Some words might be similar in spelling. Example?

My Mexican friend gave me a letter to read. I read the words as I would read them in Polish. Most of the words I read sounded like a Mexican would pronounce them. I did not recognize most the words, but I was saying them correct. How about that?

Language / Polish or any Slavic language key to any other Slavic languages? [126]

The same in Italian for curva. :)

How about "prezydent" and 'el presidente". Anybody can understand this one. :)
I thought that "que" would sound more like 'ke' not "co" (tzo)? Do you know Spanish?

Language / Polish or any Slavic language key to any other Slavic languages? [126]

When I was learning English, many words in the dictionary sounded similar, but they were pronounced different. I had French in high school in Poland, so it seemed like the same word could be pronounced different in Polish, then in French and English.

I guess, after centuries of mixing we are a one, big, happy family who sometimes have strong disagreements, but love each other nonetheless.

A lot of words are borrowed from other languages. Everybody in the world seems to know "OK" even tough it is not a part of any language, but English.

Language / Are the languages of Russian and Polish similar at all? [94]


I know it's far, but the only ones that offered polish language lessons are city colleges in Chicago, Wright College for one. Give them a call, they might know more.

Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]

The Dove brand works for men too, you know... :)

Love / Polish girls attitudes towards sex. [568]

And...that's why we all wear diamond rings (big ones mind you), we drive the most expensive cars and live in expensive suites paid for by johns (instead of cleaning them), we all wear mink furs and we don't really have to work for a living. :)

Love / Polish girls attitudes towards sex. [568]


and what would be wrong with that? They may learn to ask for help in cooking and cleaning instead of thinking that's just their job at home. I still see a lot of married polish women who never have time for themselves. They are expected to bring income and take care of the house as well.

I commend the husbands who do help, but many don't.

Life / Do Polish People steal a lot? [330]

Babylon, there are lots of people like your father in the US. Personally, I can't imagine a life in a foreign country without the language, but it can be done. There are polish employers, doctors, dentists, all types of polish stores, restaurants, travel agencies...you name it.

One can live quite comfortably in their own polish world in the middle of a huge, English speaking city... :)

Love / 6 months with my Polish girlfriend and I still don't understand her.. [208]


Sorry Sparky, but maybe she is just not into you and you're wasting your time...

Language / Caring/loving words in Polish? [90]

moj najdrozszy, moj ukochany, kochanie moje, kotus, koteczek, misiaczek, tylko ty misiaczku, moje szczescie :)

Language / Caring/loving words in Polish? [90]

Te two first ones - my dearest, my beloved,
kotus, koteczek come from a cat - meaning warm and cuddly,
misiaczek is a teddy bear like, only you my teddy bear, again something loved, cherished...
moje szczescie - my happiness.

I can add "tygrysik" as baby tiger...:) and, which man does not want to be called a tiger!

I know it may sound odd in english, but no polish men would mind any of the words.

Language / Caring/loving words in Polish? [90]

You would say Skarbie. Moj drogi is always nice. :)

Love / Is Indian/Polish relationship possible? [370]

I see many and know a couple of American men with Asian women. I'm yet to see one with an Indian woman. However, Indian men are often seen with white women.

I work with a very cute Indian girl of 27 - born and raised in the US almost "throwing" herself at young men the office. No takers so far...

Life / What I miss and don't miss about Poland [64]


Ha, ha, ha - well put Wroclaw :) I'm sure you don't need to have an alarm clock in the morning!
I wish I could have one in my yard...The last time I went to Poland I taped a rooster crowing and every time I watch the tape it just makes me smile.

Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]


Whoa! Were you foaming from your mouth typing it? So, after you wipe off the spit from you keyboard call the therapist. You are one angry person and your post is really trollish.

Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]

Drinking it accepted as a way of socializing nowadays. Unfortunately, some people tend to socialize this way too often. At some point, the person may drink at home alone or look for a company at the neighborhood bar. That's all it takes. A "drinking gene" or not.

My father was also drinking - a lot. I should be having the "drinking gene", but I don't think I do. And, I'm never afraid to have a drink when I go to a party.

The 'drinking gene" is just an easy excuse for many and a valid one for a small percentage of true alcoholics.

Life / ways to block someone on gadu gadu [20]

Just click on" Kontakty" and then "zablokuj kontakt". That's it.

Life / Favourite Polish movies? [107]

I am so behind. I only saw Vinci. It was OK. I made a note of the movies mentioned and rent them. See what i'm "missing' :)

There was a polish movie festival in Chicago last November and I went to see one movie. I don't remember the title, but it was a "mafia" movie. IT WAS HORRIBLE! Sorry.

I did not want to see any other one after that.

News / Polish Immigrants Leave America for Europe [210]


Agree.
The ones who are, or are working at it to become professional, they would never leave.

Life / Is the word "Polack"rascist? [185]

My Italian friend calls me jokingly at times "Polack' and I tell her she is such a 'wop'. I call my German friend a 'bucket head" as she calls me 'Polack" sometimes and we both have a good laugh. I never been referred to as "Polack" by my American friends, they seem to be more careful in name calling...

However, ethnic people themselves have no problem laughing at each other old stereotypes.

Life / Is the word "Polack"rascist? [185]


hey, I like past too! Not as much as my italian friend, but toss it with shrimp and garlic, sprinkle with Romano cheese and I have a fiesta. BTW, I hope the garlic may offset the addling of my brain :)

Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]


So, maybe you should move out of the unattractive polish neighborhood and found another one? It would give you a better perspective on other nationalities. I bet you'd say the same about them after another 28 years. :)

History / Norman Davies - the Brit who loves Poland and becomes one of Us [250]


I think he went to build a suicide bomb in the basement. :)

News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]

I was asked by a college girl in Chicago if I came from Poland on the train. :)

Life / Is the word "Polack"rascist? [185]

daffy, it's a popular one in the US (Dictionary.com)

wop /wɒp/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[wop] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. an Italian or a person of Italian descent.

Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]


Thanks LS.
It's the fond memories of our childhood that keep us going throughout life.

USA, Canada / Where can i find Spirytus Rektyfikowany in the USA? [77]

I'm not familiar with this remedy, but you can buy Spirytus at any Polish Deli, which sells imported liquors. Just don't drink it straight :)