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Enemies, Strangers, Friends. Poles and Germans. [82]
I think that the word "Strangers" best describes interpersonal German-Polish contacts. First, there is a real language barrier on the other hand, on the German side, there is an absolute lack of interest in Polish culture. For example, I cross the border in Świnoujście several times a year by car. Just across the border is the so-called (by the Germans) Polenmarkt. 90% of German "tourists" limit their stay in Świnoujście to this "Polenmarkt". They buy cigarettes and other products there, which they would buy cheaper and better if they traveled a few kilometers further into the city. Then they go to a restaurant in the "Polenmarkt", refuel at a gas station near the border and return to Germany. Absolute lack of interest in foreign (Polish) culture, etc. Only about 10% of German tourists dare to go further into the city, which is much more attractive than the tin booths at the "Polenmarkt". Real shame.
