Atch
5 Jul 2023
Life / Lost my Polish driving license. Can I get one from abroad? [5]
No. You have to apply in Poland.
No. You have to apply in Poland.
Atch
4 Jul 2023
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1049]
Hope the OP comes back to thank you. You are a good soul Maf :)
Hope the OP comes back to thank you. You are a good soul Maf :)
Atch
4 Jul 2023
Travel / The tick in Poland are very dangerous is it true? [27]
And now you have the same effect on us :)
Are you related to the Beverley Hillbillies? I was bitten, dear child, bitten.
You're most welcome. Don't worry darling, you'll be fine. but if you will be in Katowice during the winter, take note that the air pollution there is quite high from November to February. Polish cities have a higher level of air pollution than average for Europe.
cold sweat, and non stop nausea.
And now you have the same effect on us :)
I got bit
Are you related to the Beverley Hillbillies? I was bitten, dear child, bitten.
thank you , you are very kind
You're most welcome. Don't worry darling, you'll be fine. but if you will be in Katowice during the winter, take note that the air pollution there is quite high from November to February. Polish cities have a higher level of air pollution than average for Europe.
Atch
2 Jul 2023
Travel / The tick in Poland are very dangerous is it true? [27]
@susa82, I was bitten by a tick about three weeks ago and I'm still alive :)) If you get bitten the important thing is to remove it as soon as possible. I just used antiseptic gel on the place where I was bitten in case of infection and that was all. It was a bit red and itchy for a week or so afterwards. I was in the countryside when this happened but I've lived in Warsaw for eight years, regularly going to parks and the Botanic Gardens and have only been bitten by mosquitos up till now.
A good natural tick repellent is citronella oil. Use about 9 drops in 100ml of a base oil such as rapeseed or sunflower. It's also great against mosquitos. The only time I've been bitten is when I didn't use it. There are many natural oils that ticks don't like the smell of.
farmersalmanac.com/7-natural-tick-remedies-work-27452
@susa82, I was bitten by a tick about three weeks ago and I'm still alive :)) If you get bitten the important thing is to remove it as soon as possible. I just used antiseptic gel on the place where I was bitten in case of infection and that was all. It was a bit red and itchy for a week or so afterwards. I was in the countryside when this happened but I've lived in Warsaw for eight years, regularly going to parks and the Botanic Gardens and have only been bitten by mosquitos up till now.
A good natural tick repellent is citronella oil. Use about 9 drops in 100ml of a base oil such as rapeseed or sunflower. It's also great against mosquitos. The only time I've been bitten is when I didn't use it. There are many natural oils that ticks don't like the smell of.
farmersalmanac.com/7-natural-tick-remedies-work-27452
Atch
2 Jul 2023
Study / Jagiellonian vs University of Wrocław for a master's degree in English? [15]
Yeah, agree. I know a Polish guy who was doing English in Poznan university a couple of years ago. He was very fluent and had a perfectly nice, intelligible accent but he was told he had to have RP. Of course no instruction was provided in acquiring this accent. They were given an audio dictionary with British pronunciation (not exactly RP either, more general south east England) and left to their own devices, then scolded when the accent didn't come up to scratch.
The universities mentioned by the OP both give instruction through Polish, or at least they say they do.
the 'wrong' accent.
Yeah, agree. I know a Polish guy who was doing English in Poznan university a couple of years ago. He was very fluent and had a perfectly nice, intelligible accent but he was told he had to have RP. Of course no instruction was provided in acquiring this accent. They were given an audio dictionary with British pronunciation (not exactly RP either, more general south east England) and left to their own devices, then scolded when the accent didn't come up to scratch.
Depends on the university.
The universities mentioned by the OP both give instruction through Polish, or at least they say they do.
Atch
2 Jul 2023
Study / Jagiellonian vs University of Wrocław for a master's degree in English? [15]
If English is your first language it seems odd that you want to do an English masters in Poland especially as instruction is through the Polish language. Have you done your Bachelors already? If you want an English masters it would be better to study in a country where English is the native language, unless you want to teach English in the Polish education system. I believe the masters in Poland would qualify you to do that if you also have full proficiency in Polish.
Have you looked at the syllabus offered by each university?
If English is your first language it seems odd that you want to do an English masters in Poland especially as instruction is through the Polish language. Have you done your Bachelors already? If you want an English masters it would be better to study in a country where English is the native language, unless you want to teach English in the Polish education system. I believe the masters in Poland would qualify you to do that if you also have full proficiency in Polish.
Have you looked at the syllabus offered by each university?
Atch
29 Jun 2023
Travel / ZAPROSZENIE? (visiting our Polish friend this summer) [8]
Anyway the post is 13 years old.
,since when Aussies need invitation???
my mate who'll be travelling with us (not aussie citizen yet)
Anyway the post is 13 years old.
Atch
26 Jun 2023
Life / What gifts to take? Presents customs in Poland. [173]
A very famous Scotch whiskey. Nice. In Ireland I used to get the odd bottle of wine but that was usually at Christmas. The parents (mostly the mothers) paid attention to the teachers' tastes, appearance etc. and tried to pick something they might like. Over the years I got some nice jewellery, scarves, lots of scented candles, perfume and homemade goodies like cookies and cakes :) I also got a truly hideous vase which I kept in the classroom on top of the piano.
only one whisky called Glenfiddich.
A very famous Scotch whiskey. Nice. In Ireland I used to get the odd bottle of wine but that was usually at Christmas. The parents (mostly the mothers) paid attention to the teachers' tastes, appearance etc. and tried to pick something they might like. Over the years I got some nice jewellery, scarves, lots of scented candles, perfume and homemade goodies like cookies and cakes :) I also got a truly hideous vase which I kept in the classroom on top of the piano.
Atch
24 Jun 2023
Love / Cheating from spouses. Is cheating very common in Poland ? [116]
I know what you mean. Sometimes enthusiasm, coming from a man, can seem like aggression. The problem is that Polish culture is quite formal, when you don't know somebody well. You can be seen as odd or eccentric if you don't conform to expected, rather bland norms. Balls to the lot of them, I say!
I am simply passionate! It's just too much to most people
I know what you mean. Sometimes enthusiasm, coming from a man, can seem like aggression. The problem is that Polish culture is quite formal, when you don't know somebody well. You can be seen as odd or eccentric if you don't conform to expected, rather bland norms. Balls to the lot of them, I say!
Atch
24 Jun 2023
Love / Cheating from spouses. Is cheating very common in Poland ? [116]
He could always try the matchmaking in Lisdoonvarna. It's worked for many a couple.
matchmakerireland.com/about
"The streets ring out with music and song, buzzing with dance, the craic and love for life. Bars and pubs headline some of the top names in country music, and from dance floor to cosy table, the little town of Lisdoonvarna in the west of Ireland is full of the promise and passion of 'meeting your match'. This is the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival - the biggest event of its kind in Europe and part of the rich tradition of rural Ireland. A chance to gather and celebrate life, love, good music and great times! "
@ Kashub, would you consider going to the Festival? Maybe not this year but what about next year? Write to Willie in the meantime and let him know you're on the lookout for a match as we'd say in Ireland. Willie the Matchmaker will find you a nice Catholic girl.
williedaly.com/
seems like an arranged marriage work well.
He could always try the matchmaking in Lisdoonvarna. It's worked for many a couple.
matchmakerireland.com/about
"The streets ring out with music and song, buzzing with dance, the craic and love for life. Bars and pubs headline some of the top names in country music, and from dance floor to cosy table, the little town of Lisdoonvarna in the west of Ireland is full of the promise and passion of 'meeting your match'. This is the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival - the biggest event of its kind in Europe and part of the rich tradition of rural Ireland. A chance to gather and celebrate life, love, good music and great times! "
@ Kashub, would you consider going to the Festival? Maybe not this year but what about next year? Write to Willie in the meantime and let him know you're on the lookout for a match as we'd say in Ireland. Willie the Matchmaker will find you a nice Catholic girl.
williedaly.com/
Atch
22 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things We Love [330]
People here either seem to be one extreme or the other which reflects real life. You're either a reader or you're not.
You are on the wrong forum.
People here either seem to be one extreme or the other which reflects real life. You're either a reader or you're not.
Atch
22 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things We Love [330]
Oh God, I hate that! One mans' meat is another man's poison as they say.
Now, that's interesting, seeing as you live in the UK. Which ones? Flavour, brands? I quite like Walkers cheese and onion. In Ireland I would eat Tayto (we invented flavoured crisps you know!). In Poland I can get Walkers at Dealz. If I can't get to Dealz for some reason I'll buy Lays either the cheese or the green onion ones. Can't understand why they don't do cheese AND onion!
I love sitting outside on a warm sunny day with people around.
Oh God, I hate that! One mans' meat is another man's poison as they say.
Crisps
Now, that's interesting, seeing as you live in the UK. Which ones? Flavour, brands? I quite like Walkers cheese and onion. In Ireland I would eat Tayto (we invented flavoured crisps you know!). In Poland I can get Walkers at Dealz. If I can't get to Dealz for some reason I'll buy Lays either the cheese or the green onion ones. Can't understand why they don't do cheese AND onion!
Atch
22 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things We Love [330]
Come to Ireland.
glendaloughhermitage.ie/
People that know how to enjoy a meal in silence
Come to Ireland.
glendaloughhermitage.ie/
Atch
22 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things We Love [330]
It's one of those 'I told you so' moments Alien. I predicted that interest would be limited. I'll come to the rescue:
Polish Easter. Here is a pic of my own table as I was laying it, couldn't get white eggs :(
23 posts in "Things we Love" and 275 posts in "Things we hate".
It's one of those 'I told you so' moments Alien. I predicted that interest would be limited. I'll come to the rescue:
Polish Easter. Here is a pic of my own table as I was laying it, couldn't get white eggs :(
EASTERSMALL.jpg
Atch
21 Jun 2023
News / Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 [933]
Same sex marriage in Ireland required a change to the constitution as did the abortion law. That's why we had the referendums. Unlike Poland, the constitution of Ireland cannot be changed without public referendum.
They're not. You need to do some research on referendums.
gay marriage in ireland.
the gay marriage question in poland referendum is pretty specific ie change of constitution, as is the abortion question.
Same sex marriage in Ireland required a change to the constitution as did the abortion law. That's why we had the referendums. Unlike Poland, the constitution of Ireland cannot be changed without public referendum.
the others are specific.
They're not. You need to do some research on referendums.
Atch
21 Jun 2023
News / Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 [933]
You can't put such vague, general questions to the public in a referendum because the answer forms the basis for changing the law. That's the whole purpose of a referendum, to give the people power and control over policy making. So what actually happens is that there is a national debate first in which a proposed new law is mooted. Wording is decided for the basis of that law or amendment to the existing law (in Ireland nowadays the people decide it through a Citizens' Assembly) and this is put to the public in the referendum to which they answer yes or no, depending on whether they agree with the proposal.
If you ask a general question such as your examples, that would actually give the government more power rather than giving the people more power, because it allows the government to create any new laws and policies in those areas that they desire, claiming they have been given the mandate to do so by the public. That's not good.
r i reckon PiS should do a couple of questions in the referendum along with the election.
You can't put such vague, general questions to the public in a referendum because the answer forms the basis for changing the law. That's the whole purpose of a referendum, to give the people power and control over policy making. So what actually happens is that there is a national debate first in which a proposed new law is mooted. Wording is decided for the basis of that law or amendment to the existing law (in Ireland nowadays the people decide it through a Citizens' Assembly) and this is put to the public in the referendum to which they answer yes or no, depending on whether they agree with the proposal.
If you ask a general question such as your examples, that would actually give the government more power rather than giving the people more power, because it allows the government to create any new laws and policies in those areas that they desire, claiming they have been given the mandate to do so by the public. That's not good.
Atch
20 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
Not so. The man who was arrested for calling the police chief a coward and alleging that he was corrupt later took a case challenging the law and lost. A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling rejecting the man's claims that the law violated his First Amendment rights and the law remains unchanged.
Anyway we clearly agree that under US law there is such a thing as defamation of character which means that you cannot make a defamatory statement about another person without consequences, regardless of your free speech rights. This is usually the case in developed nations. Why do you think that is?
In the 12 states where this insane English relic is still on the books, it will take just one case to remove it.
Not so. The man who was arrested for calling the police chief a coward and alleging that he was corrupt later took a case challenging the law and lost. A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling rejecting the man's claims that the law violated his First Amendment rights and the law remains unchanged.
Anyway we clearly agree that under US law there is such a thing as defamation of character which means that you cannot make a defamatory statement about another person without consequences, regardless of your free speech rights. This is usually the case in developed nations. Why do you think that is?
Atch
20 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
And what about the other twelve?
Once again, you've shown yourself to be either a liar or a fool. You made three statements, all of which were false.
Please explain how you can go to jail in the USA for calling somebody a coward despite your right to 'free' speech.
The criminal defamation laws in 38 states and territories
And what about the other twelve?
Once again, you've shown yourself to be either a liar or a fool. You made three statements, all of which were false.
Please explain how you can go to jail in the USA for calling somebody a coward despite your right to 'free' speech.
Atch
19 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
"Cases still arise under state criminal libel laws. In 2002, a jury convicted an editor and publisher of a small free monthly paper and website in Kansas of criminal defamation after they printed that a mayor and her husband, a judge, did not live in the county where they hold office. The pair appealed their fine and probation, but were turned down."
In the same year a sixteen year old was arrested and charged after he published on a website that his school principal was the "town drunk" and having an affair with the secretary.
And coming a bit more up to date in 2021 a man was jailed for calling his police chief a "coward" on Facebook.
Tell me more about free speech in the USA.
. No crime, though,
"Cases still arise under state criminal libel laws. In 2002, a jury convicted an editor and publisher of a small free monthly paper and website in Kansas of criminal defamation after they printed that a mayor and her husband, a judge, did not live in the county where they hold office. The pair appealed their fine and probation, but were turned down."
you never end up dealing with the police when you libel someone.
In the same year a sixteen year old was arrested and charged after he published on a website that his school principal was the "town drunk" and having an affair with the secretary.
In the US, you NEVER, EVER go to prison for libel.
And coming a bit more up to date in 2021 a man was jailed for calling his police chief a "coward" on Facebook.
Tell me more about free speech in the USA.
Atch
19 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
Actually there are. You don't know your own laws - but that wasn't the purpose of my question. I was trying to have a discussion and as you have a real problem with that, I was using baby steps to help you. All I wanted was what you yourself would call a simple yes or no.
Question : Do you have defamation laws in the USA?
Answer : Yes.
Now, let's move on.
Whether they are civil or criminal, would you agree that there are potential legal consequences for saying something defamatory about another person in the USA?
There are no laws, federal or state, to make these a crime
Actually there are. You don't know your own laws - but that wasn't the purpose of my question. I was trying to have a discussion and as you have a real problem with that, I was using baby steps to help you. All I wanted was what you yourself would call a simple yes or no.
Question : Do you have defamation laws in the USA?
Answer : Yes.
Now, let's move on.
Whether they are civil or criminal, would you agree that there are potential legal consequences for saying something defamatory about another person in the USA?
Atch
19 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
I think we can agree that 'free speech' means the right to express one's opinions freely both in private and public, in speech or print.
Can we also agree that laws of defamation, slander and libel exist in the USA?
the absence of the 1st Amendment
I think we can agree that 'free speech' means the right to express one's opinions freely both in private and public, in speech or print.
Can we also agree that laws of defamation, slander and libel exist in the USA?
Atch
19 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
Novi, I don't believe you're Polish because if you were you wouldn't keep referring to 'Europe' as if it were one country. The law in this respect is different in all European countries. In Ireland, which you asked about originally, we have no Holocaust denial law and expressing the opinion that Holocaust figures are exaggerated is not a crime.
Novi, I don't believe you're Polish because if you were you wouldn't keep referring to 'Europe' as if it were one country. The law in this respect is different in all European countries. In Ireland, which you asked about originally, we have no Holocaust denial law and expressing the opinion that Holocaust figures are exaggerated is not a crime.
Atch
19 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
Nonsense. If you were interested in having a genuine discussion about anything it would be wiser to choose somebody with a modicum of intelligence but you don't really want a discussion so my brains are not a reason to choose me.
No.
That's closer to the mark.
There are so few here with brains so I chose you.
Nonsense. If you were interested in having a genuine discussion about anything it would be wiser to choose somebody with a modicum of intelligence but you don't really want a discussion so my brains are not a reason to choose me.
If A says something hateful and B hurts C, is A guilty of "incitement to hatred"?
No.
hey, B go hurt C
That's closer to the mark.
Atch
19 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
I don't know why you're asking me. Just because I'm Irish? Btw I dislike the term 'hate speech'. It's an Americanism. Americans always seek to simplify everything and stick labels on it. We don't need new terminology to describe human behaviour that's been around since we stood upright.
I don't know why you're asking me. Just because I'm Irish? Btw I dislike the term 'hate speech'. It's an Americanism. Americans always seek to simplify everything and stick labels on it. We don't need new terminology to describe human behaviour that's been around since we stood upright.
Atch
19 Jun 2023
Off-Topic / Things People Say in Ireland - Even though Novichok thinks they can't. [66]
I only counted one.
I counted 4 insults
I only counted one.
Atch
18 Jun 2023
Law / Lost/Stolen Number Plate [17]
You must not drive it without plates. The licensing authority can issue temporary plates which you can use for up to 30 days while you wait for the replacement plates to be issued.
You must not drive it without plates. The licensing authority can issue temporary plates which you can use for up to 30 days while you wait for the replacement plates to be issued.
Atch
16 Jun 2023
Life / Do colored immigrants in Poland function better than in Western countries? [291]
Well the Russians did demonstrate on national television how easy it would be to wipe us off the face of the earth with a nuke, so that should please you :) I suggest you visit and enjoy a holiday on our beautiful coastline before it's too late ;)
If the land of the bog-trotters was wiped out by a tsunami
Well the Russians did demonstrate on national television how easy it would be to wipe us off the face of the earth with a nuke, so that should please you :) I suggest you visit and enjoy a holiday on our beautiful coastline before it's too late ;)
Atch
15 Jun 2023
Life / Do colored immigrants in Poland function better than in Western countries? [291]
I think we can agree that religion has always been used as a weapon and instrument of power by certain elements and such people, regardless of denomination, are all as bad as each other when push comes to shove.
the Spanish Inquisition.
I think we can agree that religion has always been used as a weapon and instrument of power by certain elements and such people, regardless of denomination, are all as bad as each other when push comes to shove.
Atch
15 Jun 2023
Life / Do colored immigrants in Poland function better than in Western countries? [291]
Add to the list holding public office, attending university, teaching, owning land, bringing religious items from Rome into the country, publishing or selling Catholic works. And of course it was forbidden for priests to say Mass or for people to attend mass. People gathered in the open air at what became known as Mass Rocks, a stone, frequently a flat one that could be used as an altar and where it was possible to flee and get the priest to a place of safety in the event of being discovered. Fr. Mac Aidghalle was murdered while saying mass at a mass rock that still stands on Slieve Gullion, in County Armagh. The perpetrators were a company of redcoats (English soldiers) under the command of what known as 'a priest hunter'.
Bear in mind too that the Penal Laws were only the latest in a long line of persecutions of Irish Catholics and Catholic priests dating back to the 1500s.
Here's some nice reading for you:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Catholic_Martyrs
Yes, but diplomacy is not a Polish strength. They're very good at both taking and giving offence. Some of the posts in this thread are a perfect example of that.
Do you mean the partitions? I'd be more upset about being stitched up like a kipper after World War Two.
First time hearing about it
Add to the list holding public office, attending university, teaching, owning land, bringing religious items from Rome into the country, publishing or selling Catholic works. And of course it was forbidden for priests to say Mass or for people to attend mass. People gathered in the open air at what became known as Mass Rocks, a stone, frequently a flat one that could be used as an altar and where it was possible to flee and get the priest to a place of safety in the event of being discovered. Fr. Mac Aidghalle was murdered while saying mass at a mass rock that still stands on Slieve Gullion, in County Armagh. The perpetrators were a company of redcoats (English soldiers) under the command of what known as 'a priest hunter'.
Bear in mind too that the Penal Laws were only the latest in a long line of persecutions of Irish Catholics and Catholic priests dating back to the 1500s.
Here's some nice reading for you:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Catholic_Martyrs
its their job to network and then build alliances to get the result Poland wants.
Yes, but diplomacy is not a Polish strength. They're very good at both taking and giving offence. Some of the posts in this thread are a perfect example of that.
the great powers of Europe that silently accepted the banishment of Poland from the theatre of Europe,
Do you mean the partitions? I'd be more upset about being stitched up like a kipper after World War Two.
Atch
15 Jun 2023
Life / Do colored immigrants in Poland function better than in Western countries? [291]
You need to read some Irish history. Heard of the Penal Laws?
Very few European Christians have much "moral" high ground towards any Pole.
You need to read some Irish history. Heard of the Penal Laws?