Seanus
13 Jan 2008
Seanus
11 Jan 2008
Seanus
4 Jan 2008
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
That'd be spiritus, not vodka. Vodka here is the same, strength-wise, 40%. Germany will have a fair bit of Polish vodka. Stripping and running around the place can happen through beer, believe me, I've seen people do it
That'd be spiritus, not vodka. Vodka here is the same, strength-wise, 40%. Germany will have a fair bit of Polish vodka. Stripping and running around the place can happen through beer, believe me, I've seen people do it
Seanus
4 Jan 2008
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
The best vodka is probably Chopin vodka although I personally recommend Pan Tadeusz. It depends on where u r based on England but it should be quite easy to get ur hands on
The best vodka is probably Chopin vodka although I personally recommend Pan Tadeusz. It depends on where u r based on England but it should be quite easy to get ur hands on
Seanus
4 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
It is strange that a lot of Poles confess to being racist, of their own admission. As I said b4, it stems from the older generation.
It is strange that a lot of Poles confess to being racist, of their own admission. As I said b4, it stems from the older generation.
Seanus
3 Jan 2008
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Gnoju is a classic swear word. Skurwesen is very strong. Pierdolnienta also
Gnoju is a classic swear word. Skurwesen is very strong. Pierdolnienta also
Seanus
3 Jan 2008
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
The geographical centre of Europe is Ukraine. What? Prague is close to the centre of Europe but I'd say a central European country geographically
The geographical centre of Europe is Ukraine. What? Prague is close to the centre of Europe but I'd say a central European country geographically
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
It's often older people who are racist in many countries. Japan, China, America, Britain, u name it. Poles are no exceptions here. Xenophobia is not new here
It's often older people who are racist in many countries. Japan, China, America, Britain, u name it. Poles are no exceptions here. Xenophobia is not new here
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
I knew a guy who was brown and gay and he had a hard time of it, or maybe difficult time of it is the better way to put it, hehehe. I do detect an undercurrent of racism here I have to say
I knew a guy who was brown and gay and he had a hard time of it, or maybe difficult time of it is the better way to put it, hehehe. I do detect an undercurrent of racism here I have to say
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
That was a bit strong noimmigration but u will certainly elicit some heated responses.
That was a bit strong noimmigration but u will certainly elicit some heated responses.
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
I don't make judgements until I at least know a good part of the issue at hand. I guess they are decent. It's good that they are not treated like the Burakamin are by Japanese people, i.e a piece of trash. Did u know that Poles name a cake 'mużyn'? That could be interpreted as being racist in a petty way. I have found some Poles to be quite racist as I've overheard their mutterings in Polish and they didn't know that I could understand it to quite a high level.
I don't make judgements until I at least know a good part of the issue at hand. I guess they are decent. It's good that they are not treated like the Burakamin are by Japanese people, i.e a piece of trash. Did u know that Poles name a cake 'mużyn'? That could be interpreted as being racist in a petty way. I have found some Poles to be quite racist as I've overheard their mutterings in Polish and they didn't know that I could understand it to quite a high level.
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
What about these Tatars? I've lived here for over 3 years but u never hear of them. They get no media coverage or have much influence on anything by the seems of it
What about these Tatars? I've lived here for over 3 years but u never hear of them. They get no media coverage or have much influence on anything by the seems of it
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
If the Brits were so tolerant, they'd accept the influx of foreigners
If the Brits were so tolerant, they'd accept the influx of foreigners
Seanus
2 Jan 2008
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
The Poles do have many racists as they are quite a pure nation that has never entertained immigration on a large scale. There is a large following of NS music with all the Hitler salutes that go with it. The average Pole knows better than to be racist for no reason tho
The Poles do have many racists as they are quite a pure nation that has never entertained immigration on a large scale. There is a large following of NS music with all the Hitler salutes that go with it. The average Pole knows better than to be racist for no reason tho
Seanus
30 Dec 2007
Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [450]
Something comical to lighten things up. Kichol (pronouned keyhole) is the Polish for big nose. I had to teach the word keyhole in class and all my students found it hilarious.
Something comical to lighten things up. Kichol (pronouned keyhole) is the Polish for big nose. I had to teach the word keyhole in class and all my students found it hilarious.
Seanus
30 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
Yeah, the press in the UK and US have so many spin doctors. The point of an interview is to get info from the person without putting ur own slant on it and not ask leading questions.
Yeah, the press in the UK and US have so many spin doctors. The point of an interview is to get info from the person without putting ur own slant on it and not ask leading questions.
Seanus
30 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
Y aye, the canny lad has a point. Poland is one of those countries where u discover more about reality when u come here and talk to the people. World war eleven hasn't taken place, hehehe, that was quite funny
Y aye, the canny lad has a point. Poland is one of those countries where u discover more about reality when u come here and talk to the people. World war eleven hasn't taken place, hehehe, that was quite funny
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
Scandinavian good food would be? hehehe
Scandinavian good food would be? hehehe
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
Pan Tadeusz is nice and mellow. It has a Lithuanian connection I've heard but it's a Polish vodka
Pan Tadeusz is nice and mellow. It has a Lithuanian connection I've heard but it's a Polish vodka
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
Cheap flights are making things easy for sure
Cheap flights are making things easy for sure
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
More Brits want to come across and try the good food, ogle at the sexy women and see some beautiful nature
More Brits want to come across and try the good food, ogle at the sexy women and see some beautiful nature
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
Eastern European may drum up images of poor people but it is something different. The current European climate is towards harmonisation so why make divisions like west/central/east? It may just serve to show extended participation in a collective European agenda
Eastern European may drum up images of poor people but it is something different. The current European climate is towards harmonisation so why make divisions like west/central/east? It may just serve to show extended participation in a collective European agenda
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
You have a point noimmigration about sectarianism. But Scotland isn't NI. How do u know what these people really believe? Have u interviewed them?
You have a point noimmigration about sectarianism. But Scotland isn't NI. How do u know what these people really believe? Have u interviewed them?
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
U don't have to be a church-goer to be religious. Where did u pull 10% from? Those people who go shopping on a Sunday or do sth with their families instead of going to church still believe in God. Bibles are allowed in households u know!?
U don't have to be a church-goer to be religious. Where did u pull 10% from? Those people who go shopping on a Sunday or do sth with their families instead of going to church still believe in God. Bibles are allowed in households u know!?
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
Poland is more liberal in the sense that fewer and fewer people are practising Catholics. After the death of JPII, the numbers have steadily declined. Scotland is very religious too, Catholics AND Protestants. What about the Anglican church?
Poland is more liberal in the sense that fewer and fewer people are practising Catholics. After the death of JPII, the numbers have steadily declined. Scotland is very religious too, Catholics AND Protestants. What about the Anglican church?
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
I agree with southern, Bulgarians and Romanians are more Balkan. OK, they were poor but so are African countries, that doesn't make then Eastern European. Lithuania and Latvia are classic Eastern European countries, even Azerbaijan/Kazakstan etc
I agree with southern, Bulgarians and Romanians are more Balkan. OK, they were poor but so are African countries, that doesn't make then Eastern European. Lithuania and Latvia are classic Eastern European countries, even Azerbaijan/Kazakstan etc
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
If u want to be sure noimmigration, do a contrastive study between Poland and Ukraine. Few, if any, would doubt that Ukraine is an Eastern European country. If u can convince PF members that Poland is distinct in the ways u outlined then u have a good case
If u want to be sure noimmigration, do a contrastive study between Poland and Ukraine. Few, if any, would doubt that Ukraine is an Eastern European country. If u can convince PF members that Poland is distinct in the ways u outlined then u have a good case
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
I said that the Poles have potential, not that they surpass the UK and Ireland in the field of agriculture. It's a crying shame that the Poles pay their farmers peanuts unlike us in the UK and Ireland. They are so poor in places near Roztocze, offering their ware for heavily discounted prices.
I said that the Poles have potential, not that they surpass the UK and Ireland in the field of agriculture. It's a crying shame that the Poles pay their farmers peanuts unlike us in the UK and Ireland. They are so poor in places near Roztocze, offering their ware for heavily discounted prices.
Seanus
29 Dec 2007
History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]
Poles have great potential in the area of agriculture. They'd have flourished under the finer parts of the CAP. Nabiał/dairy here in Poland is fantastic and I say that as a Scot, so it's high praise for them. Andrzej Lepper didn't get a chance to raise their case. This is one of Poland's trump cards as a 'European' country
Poles have great potential in the area of agriculture. They'd have flourished under the finer parts of the CAP. Nabiał/dairy here in Poland is fantastic and I say that as a Scot, so it's high praise for them. Andrzej Lepper didn't get a chance to raise their case. This is one of Poland's trump cards as a 'European' country