10iwonka10
25 Mar 2019
10iwonka10
25 Mar 2019
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [998]
Ha,ha I don't think it is true and....with world nowadays obsessed with PC you could upset other religions or atheists....
I have just read your exchange of opinions about too many exams in Poland and Mafketis ideas of one-to-one tutoring. From my observations standard schools in UK are overcrowded and not always so good but ....as it is class society in private schools and good universities ( Cambridge, Oxford...) education is superb.
Also- just my personal experience- all these exams which I took in Poland ( grammar school- technical University) helped me to work and learn quickly when under pressure.
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Ha,ha I don't think it is true and....with world nowadays obsessed with PC you could upset other religions or atheists....
I have just read your exchange of opinions about too many exams in Poland and Mafketis ideas of one-to-one tutoring. From my observations standard schools in UK are overcrowded and not always so good but ....as it is class society in private schools and good universities ( Cambridge, Oxford...) education is superb.
Also- just my personal experience- all these exams which I took in Poland ( grammar school- technical University) helped me to work and learn quickly when under pressure.
10iwonka10
21 Mar 2019
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [998]
Not quite- people with more drive, ambitions left - maybe changed profession or moved to leach in private school. Dead wood is left and wants more money.
Not quite- people with more drive, ambitions left - maybe changed profession or moved to leach in private school. Dead wood is left and wants more money.
10iwonka10
19 Mar 2019
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [998]
Good luck with it - It can be shock to their system to move from 20 to 40 hours a week plus no school holidays just normal standard holidays as for everyone.
Teachers have had enough and they are voting with their feet
Good luck with it - It can be shock to their system to move from 20 to 40 hours a week plus no school holidays just normal standard holidays as for everyone.
10iwonka10
30 May 2018
Australia / Mail problem- Poland to Australia, delivery time frame [40]
If by air there is usually 'air mail' stamp on envelope.
If by air there is usually 'air mail' stamp on envelope.
10iwonka10
29 May 2018
Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]
These changes with obesity are slow and it is hard to notice if you live in Poland. There are much more fat people in Poland now comparing to 10 years ago. I think food habits changed and people drive everywhere instead of walking or biking.
I think I'm changing my mind about Polish people.
These changes with obesity are slow and it is hard to notice if you live in Poland. There are much more fat people in Poland now comparing to 10 years ago. I think food habits changed and people drive everywhere instead of walking or biking.
10iwonka10
24 May 2018
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
@Rich Mazur
and.... there were special shops for police, UB and other apparatchiks with all goods and commoners were treated like cattle fighting for some meat scraps in shops.
If you were not member of PZPR you could not have been promoted ....
It is true about education- it was free and for everyone. It is harder in capitalistic countries.
@Rich Mazur
and.... there were special shops for police, UB and other apparatchiks with all goods and commoners were treated like cattle fighting for some meat scraps in shops.
If you were not member of PZPR you could not have been promoted ....
It is true about education- it was free and for everyone. It is harder in capitalistic countries.
10iwonka10
24 May 2018
Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]
I don't think they are .....I vaguely remember that most European countries were against them lately.
When you talk about gluten free, healthy lifestyle, gym, running.....I am afraid it is all about social class and money. I guess gluten free food is not so cheap either. So rich people are slim and healthy but poor just getting fat on cheap food.
There is also something more- I remember when I was in USA - lots food seemed to me to be very sweet...I remember yogurts -they were sweeter than in Europe. I guess people are just used to it and don't see difference.
I don't know if Poland allows GMO's to be used
I don't think they are .....I vaguely remember that most European countries were against them lately.
When you talk about gluten free, healthy lifestyle, gym, running.....I am afraid it is all about social class and money. I guess gluten free food is not so cheap either. So rich people are slim and healthy but poor just getting fat on cheap food.
There is also something more- I remember when I was in USA - lots food seemed to me to be very sweet...I remember yogurts -they were sweeter than in Europe. I guess people are just used to it and don't see difference.
10iwonka10
24 May 2018
Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]
We are still slimmer but for the last few times when I visited Poland I noticed that people are getting fatter. I don't think its breakfast in McDonald :-) but I think its less exercise ( everyone drives) more processed food.
@johnny reb
?????- I don't think so. You still struggle to find many 'obese' women in Poland in USA there are thousands of them.
Probably the reason we're slimmer than Americans.
We are still slimmer but for the last few times when I visited Poland I noticed that people are getting fatter. I don't think its breakfast in McDonald :-) but I think its less exercise ( everyone drives) more processed food.
@johnny reb
Just the men
?????- I don't think so. You still struggle to find many 'obese' women in Poland in USA there are thousands of them.
10iwonka10
23 May 2018
Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]
@Lindusapoland
I assume you mean 180 pounds so its about 90kg- it is quite much for 5ft 3 in. I am hardly convinced that you hardly eat and still keep this weight. Or....as I am aware there are weight problems with some thyroid ( or any others) conditions. I suggest doing some tests to check it.
@Lindusapoland
I assume you mean 180 pounds so its about 90kg- it is quite much for 5ft 3 in. I am hardly convinced that you hardly eat and still keep this weight. Or....as I am aware there are weight problems with some thyroid ( or any others) conditions. I suggest doing some tests to check it.
10iwonka10
30 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
I think that behind your 'politeness' you are patronizing twat.
O yes...cry, cry everyone hates Jews we are victims.........O everyone i so sorry for you .... you have clearly too much time in your hand that you study bible so much.
Please focus on the thread
it's time to take off the rose-colored glasses there, sweetie pie and take a look at the real world around you!
I think that behind your 'politeness' you are patronizing twat.
O yes...cry, cry everyone hates Jews we are victims.........O everyone i so sorry for you .... you have clearly too much time in your hand that you study bible so much.
Please focus on the thread
10iwonka10
25 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
But I live in XX-XXI century not XIII- life has moved on ......I wonder is it in Jewish culture to bring you up as permanent victims of something?
But I live in XX-XXI century not XIII- life has moved on ......I wonder is it in Jewish culture to bring you up as permanent victims of something?
10iwonka10
25 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
I have never really followed it from your point of view but I think it is history now....I don't remember from my lifespan ever hearing anything anti Jewish in Catholic church. Maybe Jews similar Polish like to feel sorry for themselves. I think it causes bitterness and so much negativity.
I don't know maybe I live in UK which is not very religious and rather cynical country so i got more cynical now....If someone tried to tell here about Jews killing Christ they would laugh and say that Christ is some imaginary figure which never existed. ha, ha sad but at least not much antisemitism here.
Just changing subject but similar thing just as example.I know it is on smaller scale.
I recently read some article about Catholic church in East Anglia /Norfolk in UK (area where i live). It was permanently ( with some breaks when King/Queen was Catholic) prosecuted for centuries. Lots people were killed, many moved to France. And now - some catholic churches are back but lots are taken over by Church of England which is nearly 'dead' and changed to coffee shops. When you think about it...but as for today both religion exists in peace next to each other.
I have never really followed it from your point of view but I think it is history now....I don't remember from my lifespan ever hearing anything anti Jewish in Catholic church. Maybe Jews similar Polish like to feel sorry for themselves. I think it causes bitterness and so much negativity.
I don't know maybe I live in UK which is not very religious and rather cynical country so i got more cynical now....If someone tried to tell here about Jews killing Christ they would laugh and say that Christ is some imaginary figure which never existed. ha, ha sad but at least not much antisemitism here.
Just changing subject but similar thing just as example.I know it is on smaller scale.
I recently read some article about Catholic church in East Anglia /Norfolk in UK (area where i live). It was permanently ( with some breaks when King/Queen was Catholic) prosecuted for centuries. Lots people were killed, many moved to France. And now - some catholic churches are back but lots are taken over by Church of England which is nearly 'dead' and changed to coffee shops. When you think about it...but as for today both religion exists in peace next to each other.
10iwonka10
25 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
What propagation by church ? - In film and book 'quo vadis Domine'- it clearly shows that Romans did it.....and it is propagated by church.
What propagation by church ? - In film and book 'quo vadis Domine'- it clearly shows that Romans did it.....and it is propagated by church.
10iwonka10
19 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
Ha- I think there is one thing that Jewish and Polish have in common- we like to feel as a 'victims' of the world :-)
Talking about Polaphobes... I vaguely remember was it few months ago...some Rabbi in New York organising some hateful march in front of Polish embassy....
Ha- I think there is one thing that Jewish and Polish have in common- we like to feel as a 'victims' of the world :-)
Talking about Polaphobes... I vaguely remember was it few months ago...some Rabbi in New York organising some hateful march in front of Polish embassy....
10iwonka10
18 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
That is why I always preferred living in bigger cities.If I was to live in one of these little villages I would feel like ,buried alive'!!!!
Anyway I plan to visit Krakow next year during Jewish festival and these restaurants on Kazimierz serve very good food :-)
That is why I always preferred living in bigger cities.If I was to live in one of these little villages I would feel like ,buried alive'!!!!
Anyway I plan to visit Krakow next year during Jewish festival and these restaurants on Kazimierz serve very good food :-)
10iwonka10
18 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
Remember- life in little villages is dull like dishwater water so looking at someone who is different is quite a bit entertainment.:-) they would look at anyone different.
while traveling through Polish villages might well yield stares, occasional cat calls or unwanted and self-conscious staring!
Remember- life in little villages is dull like dishwater water so looking at someone who is different is quite a bit entertainment.:-) they would look at anyone different.
10iwonka10
18 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
I think that as dolnaslask said it is different generation.I think lots of older people could have not so good memories about Jews action too ( joining UB special services in 50 -ies which tormented and broke lots people.)
The latter I have on good authority from Polish Jews returning to their parents' villages during the late '80's, early '90's, and being identifiably Jewish, had less than positive experiences:-)
I think that as dolnaslask said it is different generation.I think lots of older people could have not so good memories about Jews action too ( joining UB special services in 50 -ies which tormented and broke lots people.)
10iwonka10
18 Jul 2016
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
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I don't think that it is the case. I was born and educated in Krakow and unfortunately I don't live there now but we have Jewish culture festival in Krakow, there is small Jewish community which is settled very well , Kazimierz has changed from rundown area to pleasant ,booming district....In general I was brought up in quite positive attitude to Jewish culture but since I emigrated my feeling cooled down. I think there is quite strong anti polish feeling among some Jews in America which is quite sad.
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As far as racisim in Poland, I feel once again that a random, identifiable Jew would be at far greater risk than a black woman, as the latter is not seen as a threat to take over Polish society.
I don't think that it is the case. I was born and educated in Krakow and unfortunately I don't live there now but we have Jewish culture festival in Krakow, there is small Jewish community which is settled very well , Kazimierz has changed from rundown area to pleasant ,booming district....In general I was brought up in quite positive attitude to Jewish culture but since I emigrated my feeling cooled down. I think there is quite strong anti polish feeling among some Jews in America which is quite sad.
10iwonka10
4 Jul 2016
Language / Harmless old-fashioned Polish swear words/phrases [159]
kurtka na wacie
kurde, kurcze,
A krakowskie- idze, idze bajoku.
kurtka na wacie
kurde, kurcze,
A krakowskie- idze, idze bajoku.
10iwonka10
30 Aug 2014
History / Whom do the people in Poland hate more: Germans or Russians? [869]
I assume this post is a sarcastic joke.
I assume this post is a sarcastic joke.
10iwonka10
26 Aug 2014
Love / Am I The Only One Who Doesn't Find Polish Women Attractive? [93]
Wulkan,
It is nothing to do with ego. It is just completely idiotic ,narrow minded writing.People who write these kind of opinions have clearly hurt ego.
It is as if someone said- All British women are fat ,plain with rabbit teeth- is it true? I think your wife is British.....
Wulkan,
It is nothing to do with ego. It is just completely idiotic ,narrow minded writing.People who write these kind of opinions have clearly hurt ego.
It is as if someone said- All British women are fat ,plain with rabbit teeth- is it true? I think your wife is British.....
10iwonka10
26 Aug 2014
Love / Am I The Only One Who Doesn't Find Polish Women Attractive? [93]
'I was born in Poland but.....' another frustrated I guess with big nose and big ego rejected by some polish woman :-)
'I was born in Poland but.....' another frustrated I guess with big nose and big ego rejected by some polish woman :-)
10iwonka10
16 Aug 2014
Love / Am I The Only One Who Doesn't Find Polish Women Attractive? [93]
I partly understand what you mean but it is harsh just to blame polish women. I think that problem is deeper it is cultural one.
My husband is English and to be fair I find British men more attractive than Polish ones. In Poland it is often like in Italy men are a 'mummy boys' first looked after by mum then by wife. In England young people move out early ,share houses ,get more independent.
About women- It depends where they live- in small town/villages it is so big pressure to get married ( not get left on the shelf!!!) so they they don't always have chance to think about education,independence . Unless...they start university, move to bigger town ,get some independence.....
I appreciate that you promote Polish man with Polish woman relationships but in my case it's just not going to happen
I partly understand what you mean but it is harsh just to blame polish women. I think that problem is deeper it is cultural one.
My husband is English and to be fair I find British men more attractive than Polish ones. In Poland it is often like in Italy men are a 'mummy boys' first looked after by mum then by wife. In England young people move out early ,share houses ,get more independent.
About women- It depends where they live- in small town/villages it is so big pressure to get married ( not get left on the shelf!!!) so they they don't always have chance to think about education,independence . Unless...they start university, move to bigger town ,get some independence.....
10iwonka10
15 Aug 2014
Love / Am I The Only One Who Doesn't Find Polish Women Attractive? [93]
Wulkan,
Your stereotyping is just painful- I only guess that you were rejected by some polish girl and it hurt !!!!
i think that all is about class- there are pretty, ambitious, clever, witty polish girl and the same about british ones.Again you can find chavs in Poland and England.
In same way with modern era, globalisation, EU there are probably less cultural differences now than 50 years ago.
Wulkan,
Your stereotyping is just painful- I only guess that you were rejected by some polish girl and it hurt !!!!
i think that all is about class- there are pretty, ambitious, clever, witty polish girl and the same about british ones.Again you can find chavs in Poland and England.
In same way with modern era, globalisation, EU there are probably less cultural differences now than 50 years ago.
10iwonka10
25 Jul 2014
Love / Woman 28 single, too late for a relationship with a Polish man? [67]
I think it is slowly changing now and age moves up- especially in bigger towns.
But that is true- it is pressure of becoming' old spinster'- awful impression.:-(
I think it is slowly changing now and age moves up- especially in bigger towns.
But that is true- it is pressure of becoming' old spinster'- awful impression.:-(
10iwonka10
22 Jul 2014
Love / Am I The Only One Who Doesn't Find Polish Women Attractive? [93]
Polish women are Slavic like Czech, Slovakian,Croatian,Serbian....I wouldn't say we are just so much different or unusual like with third eye or something:-)
Polish women are Slavic like Czech, Slovakian,Croatian,Serbian....I wouldn't say we are just so much different or unusual like with third eye or something:-)
10iwonka10
16 Jun 2014
Language / Terms of endearment in Polish [222]
You can but I would be careful as it has some connotation with being fat or chubby :-)
You can but I would be careful as it has some connotation with being fat or chubby :-)
10iwonka10
15 Jun 2014
UK, Ireland / Prices of Clothes in Poland and England [35]
Ha,ha I nearly forgot about it- Yes second shops are quite good in Poland especially if you know when new delivery is.
The only thing with me that I wouldn't buy second -hand items like shoes,bells,handbags - as someone was wearing them before and you can't wash them. I don't mind clothes which you can properly wash and they are fresh.
Ha,ha I nearly forgot about it- Yes second shops are quite good in Poland especially if you know when new delivery is.
The only thing with me that I wouldn't buy second -hand items like shoes,bells,handbags - as someone was wearing them before and you can't wash them. I don't mind clothes which you can properly wash and they are fresh.
10iwonka10
28 Apr 2014
Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]
To be honest the way how it goes this district will create slowly itself.
But that is what we need - Years of Communism killed any variety in Poland.
It is sad to say but yes, I think that there are more work opportunities in Warsaw.
To be honest the way how it goes this district will create slowly itself.
But that is what we need - Years of Communism killed any variety in Poland.
It is sad to say but yes, I think that there are more work opportunities in Warsaw.