Wroclaw
23 Oct 2006
Wroclaw
23 Oct 2006
Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [200]
This is a strange one. I use the term Poles on this web-site because other Polish people use it. But I never use it at other times. I usually use "Polish people". In light of what I have just said on another thread I'll use "Polish People" from now on.
This is a strange one. I use the term Poles on this web-site because other Polish people use it. But I never use it at other times. I usually use "Polish people". In light of what I have just said on another thread I'll use "Polish People" from now on.
Wroclaw
23 Oct 2006
Wroclaw
23 Oct 2006
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
The term Paki has always been an offensive term, even though it is a short form of Pakistani. It singles out a people who are of a different colour and tradition. It [Paki] refers to a group who can easily be identified and blamed when everything is not right in normal [white] society. The term Paki is almost always followed by a negative comment and it is this that makes it offensive. The negative term of Paki came about when Pakistanis emigrated to the UK in their thousands back in the 60s. The equivalent nowadays would be Poles moving to the UK en-masse and all the abuse they get. Sooner or later a term will be invented to define, in a negative way, these Poles. It might be the word Pole.
The term Paki has always been an offensive term, even though it is a short form of Pakistani. It singles out a people who are of a different colour and tradition. It [Paki] refers to a group who can easily be identified and blamed when everything is not right in normal [white] society. The term Paki is almost always followed by a negative comment and it is this that makes it offensive. The negative term of Paki came about when Pakistanis emigrated to the UK in their thousands back in the 60s. The equivalent nowadays would be Poles moving to the UK en-masse and all the abuse they get. Sooner or later a term will be invented to define, in a negative way, these Poles. It might be the word Pole.
Wroclaw
21 Oct 2006
Genealogy / Online access to public / parish records search in Poland? [20]
Not that I know of. That's why genealogists have so many problems.
Not that I know of. That's why genealogists have so many problems.
Wroclaw
1 Oct 2006
Life / Barking Dogs in Poland [62]
To deal with a dog and not have the Police after you: use a water pistol.
Or spray it with your least favorite deoderant.
To deal with a dog and not have the Police after you: use a water pistol.
Or spray it with your least favorite deoderant.
Wroclaw
23 Sep 2006
Law / Hiring a Polish Worker - Pros and Cons [107]
James4u,
Anyone who turns to the BNP [in my opinion] is certainly misguided. I think the next government in the UK will be Conservative as they are the only viable opposition. Voters may choose the BNP in [some] local elections but that's about as far as it will go.
I don't think that places like Bradford will vote in the BNP.
James4u,
Anyone who turns to the BNP [in my opinion] is certainly misguided. I think the next government in the UK will be Conservative as they are the only viable opposition. Voters may choose the BNP in [some] local elections but that's about as far as it will go.
I don't think that places like Bradford will vote in the BNP.
Wroclaw
23 Sep 2006
Law / Hiring a Polish Worker - Pros and Cons [107]
James4u,
Voting won't change the view of business, which is more output for less wages. It's about profit. So, you might be better off arguing your case with your boss. But I'm sure you already know what he is going to say.
There is another side to this. We can stay here where costs are lower and watch as all the business comes to us. I for one don't mind if, for example, car production moves to Poland.
Be careful what you wish.
James4u,
Voting won't change the view of business, which is more output for less wages. It's about profit. So, you might be better off arguing your case with your boss. But I'm sure you already know what he is going to say.
There is another side to this. We can stay here where costs are lower and watch as all the business comes to us. I for one don't mind if, for example, car production moves to Poland.
Be careful what you wish.
Wroclaw
17 Sep 2006
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
plg,
I was just trying to make more sense of it. I wouldn't speak like that. And yes.
plg,
I was just trying to make more sense of it. I wouldn't speak like that. And yes.
Wroclaw
17 Sep 2006
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
For 'comma' use adjective.
Like: The weather is fu**ing beautiful today.
For 'comma' use adjective.
Like: The weather is fu**ing beautiful today.
Wroclaw
16 Sep 2006
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
I don't know which is worse. Your attitude to Poland or the fact that you think Bjork can sing.
I don't know which is worse. Your attitude to Poland or the fact that you think Bjork can sing.
Wroclaw
15 Sep 2006
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
AntiMonoPolo#1,
I don't usually resort to this: You are so full of shite.
AntiMonoPolo#1,
I don't usually resort to this: You are so full of shite.
Wroclaw
29 Apr 2006
Genealogy / Looking for relatives.... Chodacka, Chodacki [9]
If you are looking for people in the UK. Try: Rootschat.
If you are looking for people in other areas. Try: Rootsweb.
If these people are still living and male or unmarried. Try the phone directory.
If you are looking for people in the UK. Try: Rootschat.
If you are looking for people in other areas. Try: Rootsweb.
If these people are still living and male or unmarried. Try the phone directory.
Wroclaw
4 Apr 2006
Love / Girl from Poland - how to bring her back [36]
To the Guest who would like to know about their roots in Wroclaw.
If you are really interested in learning and want to find out about your roots, please go to the Genealogy Board and post some details. Then I might be able to help.
Wroclaw.
To the Guest who would like to know about their roots in Wroclaw.
If you are really interested in learning and want to find out about your roots, please go to the Genealogy Board and post some details. Then I might be able to help.
Wroclaw.