News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]

@pawian
But you're taking an EU view of the situation.
Many people in their own countries can't comprehend why their own nations problems are not being addressed before other nations problems.
And it is a legitmate argument.
Why give money to beggars when your own children are starving?

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]

For Poland, The EU has mainly been pro's, as it is for most of the poorer European countries.
For the wealthier states, it has mainly been negatives.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Not sure about every 7 years, but certainly, your tastes do change from a very early age.
I love things now that I used to hate and vice versa.
As a side note, Brazilian BBQ restaurants do some great cuts of meat, chicken livers and hearts are amongst them.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Nothing wrong with chicken livers.
Very tasty and probably quite healthy too.

News / Petition for War Crimes Reparations for Poland [126]

We all know who owned the beach......just as they do now......The Germans.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Every plate looks delicious Pawian.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


I am sad to hear that you suffered bowel cancer Doug,one of my uncles had it,he too ate a lot of cured meats.

But I and many people I know have eaten it almost daily with no ill effect.
Whilst I am sure the stats are right, if we did everything the doctors tell us, life would be very boring....
We all gotta go one day...the best thing is to do everything you want in moderation, I am sure that a contended life increases longevity.

Are you aware that lung cancer amongst non smokers is on the increase?
Sometimes, doing all the right things doesn't save you.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

The sausage, onion and bread look great!
Shame about the pineapple........should be an ogorki.....

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


I have never heard of or even tasted Russian mustard.
So you may be right.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


That would have been fierce!!!!
Chillies are of course the hottest,but English mustard is even stronger than Dijon.....and add the Polish horseradish and next day is mainly spent in the bathroom.... LOL!!!

News / Poland hopes to attract hard-working, trouble-free immigarnts - Ukrainian, Belarusians and Vietnamese [139]


I only employ one Brit out of 34 employees,he is very good but in general, Brits are unemployable.


I don't employ any Jews, but have many Jewish customers, and yes, they can be quit difficult......

News / Poland hopes to attract hard-working, trouble-free immigarnts - Ukrainian, Belarusians and Vietnamese [139]

Strange.I am an employer too and apart from a couple of bad eggs,The Poles have been pretty good.
I prefer Slowaks though.
My biggest problems have come from Brazilians/Portuguese and Indians.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


I think that one bottle between two is more than enough......and I enjoy a drink.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


Totally agree......two?
Is three too much?

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


Tough,I've been there,done that,many of us here probably have,you just have to bite the bullet and get over it in the hope that it will all work out.It did for me and I am sure it did for many others.

Just giving up is pathetic.


I can't speak for The States,but no excuse in The UK.

the topic supposed to be about Poland

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


You're right Roz,but they all lead back to stupidity.
Even poverty is no excuse,you can eat very healthily on a low budget.
Most food that is good for you is cheap.


But it's not.

The lack of exercise is a huge problem,I agree.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]


Mate,you really do not want to know.........

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


This is starting to happen in the UK too now.
Where America leads Britain follows....
There is no excuse for it except stupidity.

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

Nah,lots of Indians..... :-)

Law / Weapons laws in Poland. Carrying a concealed handgun? [918]

Exactly,so I think the consensus is that we don't need more gun availability in Europe.
But if I was living in The USA or central or south america,I might have a different point of view.

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]

Why does the conversation have to stick so rigidly to the title?
That is not how normal conversation flows,quite often normal conversation flies off in other tangents.
What is wrong with that?

Law / Weapons laws in Poland. Carrying a concealed handgun? [918]


I think you're right and that fear,at least at the moment,does not exist in Europe.
Americans just don't seem to be able to grasp that.And I say that as someone who is really fond of the many Americans I know.


Yeah,Poles kill more people with cars than with guns..... :-(

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


Try "Flan" in France.......

Law / Weapons laws in Poland. Carrying a concealed handgun? [918]

This is true.
I don't understand the American obsession with guns.
Maybe it is partly because their society is so violent compared to Europe.
Having said that,the recent rise in knife crime in The UK is a concern.
You don't need a gun to kill.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


It is,but not really to my taste,if my memory serves me correctly,Mum used to serve it up with raw onion rings.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


Me too,it tastes of smelly old rivers......my family were more into pickled herring,which I didn't particularly like either,but at least it smelt of the sea.... :-)

Law / Weapons laws in Poland. Carrying a concealed handgun? [918]


Problem is Rich that it does need translation.
We in The UK unfortunately or fortunately,depending on your point of view,cannot access guns as easily as you can in The USA.
So that sound actually means nothing to us......just sounds like someone is emptying their dustbin.....

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

I have no problem with Flaki,though obviously I understand those who do.......gotta agree with you on the eels though.......yuk!

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

They have,in summer I used to leave our kitchen door open to let cool air in at night.
One night I heard someone come in and just thought it was my daughters boyfriend letting himself in.
I went to the kitchen to greet him and saw a hooded yob escaping.My son and I gave chase,nearly got him but he got away.

A couple of years later we found out it was a guy my daughter had known years ago,because he approached her and apologized.
He was a petty drug dealer and was being chased by The Police and saw our house as somewhere to hide.
It transpired that The Police caught him and he did time.
I lock that door now.......

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

I have lived all my life in London and never been burgled.
Had a window smashed and stereo stolen out of my car once,but that was it.