Off-Topic / Are Polish Christians here? [134]

I'm not against the concept of church, even though it is not a part of the Bible.
Every religion needs some sort of organisation.
Churches at their best, do much for communities.
There are those whose beliefs are not strong, but being part of a congregation gives order to life and keeps people together.
But, on the other hand, it can be devisive.
I prefer to believe in what I believe in and leave being part of the community (at whatever level) to the secular world.

Off-Topic / Are Polish Christians here? [134]

There are very few Christians who adhere to what the Bible says.
If you were to follow everything, there would be no priests and church hierarchy.
There would be no shaving of beards or eating of shellfish and so on.
Some things would be better, some things would be worse.
Beards don't suit me and I like eating little sea creatures.
I do believe in love your neighbour, and that you shouldn't steal or kill.

Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

Everyone smiles when they see a donkey because donkeys are cool.
That includes Polish people.

Off-Topic / Are Polish Christians here? [134]

You have to sin in order to confess.
If you have nothing to confess,
you're obviously not trying.

- A non-Catholic

Life / Poles are not racist [873]


One of the very best. Whether it's good or bad, you'll probably find it in London.

Life / Poles are not racist [873]


Not everyone is a saint. There are good and bad people of all colours, shapes, sizes and persuasions. Two wrongs don't make a right.

If an individual does wrong, you blame the individual, not everyone who has the same colour eyes or the same shoe size.

Life / Poles are not racist [873]

There does seem to be more racism from Polish people. Maybe this is partly because of the lack of ethnic diversity in Poland and much distrust of their two biggest neighbours. I met some otherwise nice people in Poland, but their opinions about black people set them back some way in my opinion. They had never met any black people in their lives.

Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [450]

If your nose is too small, you'll have difficulty wearing glasses - an essential for making yourself look more intelligent than you really are.

Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [450]

big nose - big handkerchief

Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [450]

What's creepier?
A naturally big hooter - the sort just made for detecting the different notes of fine wines and cheeses,
or a strangely, sinisterly small snifffer that looks like it couldn't spot a gas-leak?

My nose is medium-sized and therefore detects the aromas of quality cheeses, yet is also slightly sinister.

I've just realised how different a story my avatar tells!
Pass the wine!

Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

I have declared my flat (and garden) to be an independent state.
In my country, everyone smiles big, cheeky, genuine smiles!

Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

I've seen Polish people smiling, and even laughing and joking both in Poland, the UK and some points in between.
I'm English and in nearly 31 years, I've spent less than 3 months abroad. I smile frequently.
I've never seen a Russian smile, but I have not observed many.

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


All sounds a bit clinical.

Every language has it's 'ouch' words.
Some involve swearing, some don't.

If sex wasn't a taboo subject at the time, there would have been no sexual swear-words.
Maybe some form of blasphemy could have formed the basis of swearing.
(There may have been more than enough gods to choose from.)
Maybe PIE *au- was really quite rude and offensive in its day.

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


Like when there was a road in 13th century Oxford called 'Gropec*** Lane'.

Any Polish examples that have survived the bowdlerisation of history writers?

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


They have a long and interesting history,
but proto-Indo-Europeans must have needed to shout something
when they stubbed their toe or caught their finger on a *sk(h)woj-

Food / What exactly is Polish Bread? [77]


I think I'd have to substitute that for real potato somehow.

If it comes in a packet, the chances of me eating it are very low.

Food / What exactly is Polish Bread? [77]

Thanks, Krzystof.

I think you have given me the answer I was looking for.

I realised there wouldn't only be one 'Polish Bread' but a variety.
Pure rye bread is really a different thing. I'll occasionally get a German Pumpernickel (Devil's Fart!).
But I am quite tempted with wheat-rye mix. I'll be trying it later in the week.

Food / What exactly is Polish Bread? [77]

I'm firing up the old bread machine within the next hour.


I'll put some of these in.


Not so sure. I could try just a sprinkle.


No rye flour here, so a blend of unbleached white and wholemeal.

Seriously though, folks, just one recipe would be nice!

Food / What exactly is Polish Bread? [77]

The greatest thing since sliced bread?

Answer: bread you have to slice yourself.

I much prefer traditional or hand-made bread.
Most of the bread in the UK is made using the Chorleywood Method.
It is low in nutrition, cheap and tasteless.

Is real bread making a return in Poland?
When I visited this year, we didn't have sliced bread, and it was quite good but not the best bread ever -
a good, honest, every-day bread.

Food / What exactly is Polish Bread? [77]

There are shops in the UK selling Polish bread, but all the Polish people I've met say it's not REAL Polish bread like the stuff back home!

I've got some kielbasa in the fridge, I need to make some more bread, so I thought it would be best to make something appropraite.

(I also have some Polish beer left).


Okay, so if I said my perference is for brown bread,
can anyone provide a recipe (even just a trustworthy link to one on the web)?

With seeds or without?

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


Psia krew!

Why they picked on dogs rather than cats is beyond me!

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


I never knew there were so many Polish words for different numbers of stars in a row.

Let's find out if 'felch' makes it past the automatic electronic hand of censorship.

History / What do Poles think about Turks? [761]

Oh, he's gone!

History / What do Poles think about Turks? [761]

mmmm kebab!


That's sexually repressed cultures for you!

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]

I think one or two of my teachers may have used the English equivalent(s) after some of my exams.

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


I realised it had an f- word in there and somehow meant madman/nutter/mentalist!

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]

Thanks. We've said 'po jebane' quite a lot, usually referring to my fellow non-Poles.

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


I've told him before that some things are small!
:->

Glowa, while you're here, I never got an answer to this one!


If you don't mind!

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


I've got a workmate I'm going to insult tomorrow, and I have to get it right!