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mrsn   
17 Jan 2011
Travel / American woman visiting Poland in March/April [15]

Hello, I am a 30ish black american woman who is going to visit Poland around.

March/April. I have read other forums, websites, spoken to others about my visit. I am going to visit Katowice and Sadow close to Lubliniec. The racism as well as how things are has it pros and cons so I will see when I get there. Just wanted to know what should I expect? I am used to the glares, stares, attitudes just the same as when I have visited any other country. I am used to the usual attention as if being an attraction at a circus or exhibit (LOL) that is nothing new. I also have been warned stay away from the small towns and rural areas. Any suggestions and advice would be great. SN: If I like, I might think about moving there. Thanks in advance.
mrsn   
17 Jan 2011
Travel / American woman visiting Poland in March/April [15]

Olaf- yes it was Polish forums and other Polish people. Also Googled "Racism in Poland" pretty shocked at what to find but oh well it is always different for some than others. I don't treat myself as a circus exhibit but that what it reminds me of. Thank you though.

BBman-I am doing exactly that visiting friends. I was told about Sadów being a village. I speak to them every weekend to every other weekend. I have heard about that too (make sure you let them know you`re from the US not Africa - I think they`ll like you more that way). I do plan to have fun a lot of fun. Thank you.
mrsn   
20 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Name Your Poison: How a Banned Polish Vodka Buffaloed Its Way Into the U.S. [15]

That's why I get the urge to mow the lawn when I drink this stuff!!!!

LOL TOO FUNNY.

And that is how it shall be drink! It's called "szarlotka" (apple pie).

Well thank you no one ever told me that. :( I like this "szarlotka" (apple pie). I like it, like it, like it!!!!
mrsn   
23 Jan 2011
Travel / American woman visiting Poland in March/April [15]

Everything has it pros and cons.

Racism itself does not (in my opinion) have a pro whatsoever.

I was including racism as well as how things are. Since I have never been there. I have to take what all here and others I have spoken too are saying and be optimist until I have had the oppurtunity to experience Poland myself.
mrsn   
18 Feb 2011
Travel / American woman visiting Poland in March/April [15]

Sojourn
Thank you.

13 more days before I am off on a jetplane going to another country (POLAND) can't wait. I am actually excited. Thank you all whom have sent messages, given advice of some places to go and visit.
mrsn   
19 Apr 2011
Life / Im a Black American Moving to Poland. Worried about adaptation. [47]

nitajez
Congradulations on your decision and move. For I will be doing the same soon myself. My husband and I have been married for 4years together for 6. I just came from Poland visiting the family and it is very different. They live in a village but came from a big city. I would recommend you visiting first. But life is life and sometimes we can't do what we wan only what we must. It is a big change and I completely understand you being nervous.
mrsn   
18 May 2011
Life / Im a Black American Moving to Poland. Worried about adaptation. [47]

Don't expect the same treatment as in the U.S. People will look at you like you are an alien, and your husband will probably be either made fun of or questioned for dating/marrying a black girl and why he couldn't find a Polish girl. In smaller cities and towns I would be more worried about violence then in bigger cities, but even in bigger cities it can still happen.

That is true no matter were you go when you are in an interracial relationship. We still get it in the States. I have had the pleasure of visting Poland this year and enjoyed it a great deal. You get more looks, stares and glares in the villages by most but some will treat you a normal human being. The cities are just like any other. My husband has been questioned about our relationship from friends, family and just Polish people in general. For the most part not all of his family seemed to care some friends but they have treated me with open arms and treat me as I have been in the family forever. On the other hand they are very mindful to watch others as and when are all out together as well. I am back in the states now and will make another trip either this summer or fall. So far things have been fine.