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Feniks   
29 Mar 2024
Language / Dupa - what a beautiful Polish word [103]

grown ass means you have become very big-headed after gaining self confidence and the feeling of importance which you lacked before.

OK, I get that from the mechanic situation. I was getting confused with trying to link Ivan Denisovich with prehistoric cavemen. Lol. Fed up with asses now!
Feniks   
29 Mar 2024
Language / Dupa - what a beautiful Polish word [103]

I sort of know what you're trying to get at but I can't put it into words. The guy has all the knowledge and Mark has now outlived his usefulness I'm finding the clues too confusing.
Feniks   
29 Mar 2024
Life / Neoliberalism and family formation in Poland [100]

you have some narrow minded views,

Tunnel vision in my opinion. I'm getting fed up with hearing from many of the men on here how if women don't have those traditional views they must be career hungry leftists who will end up alone full of regrets. One extreme to the other. If women want to be stay at home mothers and are in the position to do so, that's fine, but many women want a little more out of life and why shouldn't they have careers too. Men just don't like the fact that the status quo has shifted.
Feniks   
28 Mar 2024
Language / Dupa - what a beautiful Polish word [103]

The one about an enlarged ass is still pending...

Probably still not right but someone has become tougher, harder, stronger?
Feniks   
28 Mar 2024
Language / Dupa - what a beautiful Polish word [103]

what is the reason for that first reason?

Greed or lack of self-control?

to break sth on the edge of the ass

Saying that something is no good for anything, useless, a waste of time?
Feniks   
24 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]

I went to Poland twice in the last 7 years and it was "ty" no mater who was in front of me -

It might not matter so much to younger people but with older people it's showing a lack of respect. Clearly, you don't care if you come across as rude. Ryszard wie lepiej!
Feniks   
23 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]

Poles should join the civilized nations that know how to use "ty" without causing heads to explode.

I would hardly call the US 'civilised'. It's the land of fruit and nutcases. Unless you take a trip to Poland you'll never have to address any Poles anyway, so why are you whining?

Because you are scared.

I know your mentality and that fear of being reported

More arrogance!!

I don't tend to engage with strangers because I've got better things to do with my time. Get this through your thick head. If I want company, I'll go with a friend for coffee. If I'm on my own having coffee it's because I like it that way. I don't want somebody asking me to join them. Make of that what you want but you're talking out of your arse.
Feniks   
23 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Someone fitting closely to another like a patch to a piece of clothing. :):):

OK, now I get it.

pollinate or zapylać meant rush, hurry, speed etc when I was a boy a few decades ago.

I'm not sure how.....

Why bikers?

They wear embroidered patches on their leather jackets, often it's the name of the club they belong to e.g Hells Angels MC
Feniks   
23 Mar 2024
Life / Polish film and serial riddles [137]

you have still remembered this thread and riddle!

I liked this thread. You need to contribute to it more :)

The series was titled Circulation System.

Wiem. Układ krążenia :)
Feniks   
23 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]

In the US, we speak freely - especially to strangers. In Europe, you don't because you are either bootlickers or afraid.

Once again that arrogance is on display. You just don't get that Europe is not the US. We are more reserved and we like our privacy.

Memo to Poles: Drop that crap and say: Czy ty... Not: Czy Pan..

So Poles should change their form of address just to suit you? Tosser.
Feniks   
22 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]

Because they are afraid.

Or just maybe they don't see the point in having a mindless conversation with a total stranger.

You can ask a guy sitting at the next table sipping coffee or beer if he would like to join you.

Why? I would find that intrusive.

Did you just call me "dear"? I really like it. Can I call you sweetie? She gave me a big smile.

Bizarre.

Americans are special and in a very good way.

That is their problem. The arrogance of thinking they are better than anybody else.
Feniks   
21 Mar 2024
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

were you aware of that meaning or you had to check it in a dicktionary?? I

Of course I was aware of the meaning! That's what I meant in post 1548, but I presumed you hadn't understood what I meant as you asked " What is a joke?" You could also say, " You're having me on". It means the same thing.
Feniks   
21 Mar 2024
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]

but among 'their own people' they have no inhibitions.

In my opinion they are just more reserved with strangers or people they don't know. I would rather that than fake smiles and have a nice day crap. Personally, I think Poland Expat is just another troll on a rant.