Life / How can I convert Zloty to Indian rupee / transfer money from Poland to India? [23]


No. They're a large company. They give you a quote based on the spot rate at the time and you either accept it or don't.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


I doubt there have been that number in all of history.


Yes, some tragedies.And there are those who would gladly repeat it all.


You missed out the reasons Prof. Davies gives for them being targetted after the war to carry out various roles.

Life / How can I convert Zloty to Indian rupee / transfer money from Poland to India? [23]


No, but I use one of their competitors, WorldFirst and so far am happy with them. They're a reputable company, as are Transfer Wise.


I'm sure he does and transfer wire didn't bring anything up on google, however the OP should check carefully, just in case.

Life / Are there any prescriptions / medications for adult ADHD in Poland? [12]


An old thread, however the US Embasy might be able to help him.

Travel / How to make a reservation for clubs in Warsaw on Saturday nights [5]

Most people phone ahead, although some places only do reservations for a group. Be aware though that sometimes bouncers say you need a reservation in order to solicit a bribe.

Real Estate / How do I rent a flat in Poland? [44]


And the rest. It ll depends on what the OP wants I suppose but worth remembering that anywhere with good transport links is at a premium, as are 1 or 2 room flats that aren't too small.

Gumtree is a good place to look.

Real Estate / Can foreigner buy apartment in Warsaw, Poland? [39]

No, no problem buying a flat however forget about getting credit within Poland for it.

History / Polish mathematicians who solved the Enigma machine [86]

Why would a film about Alan Turing's life be used to propagate information about the history of other countries?

A bit like saying that when the Americans made the Ron Burgundy film they should have constantly reminded viewers that television was invented by a Scotsman...

Law / USD shooting up so high for PLN [76]

As an exporter, an overstrong PLN would be a disaster for Poland. An overly weak PLN also causes issues with imported raw materials. The government acknowledges this.


tradingfloor.com/posts/poland-ends-easing-cycle-with-deeper-than-expected-rate-cut-3859188

Law / USD shooting up so high for PLN [76]

Very good for some of us at the moment - the dollar was far lower than it should have been.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]


Almost certainly Jan Biniewicz


Spelt Kazimierz


A tiny village. The records would be in the nearest larger town. Which Pomarzanki is it? There are several
Note to Mods: maybe pop this in a separate thread?

Work / NIP 7 Polish tax registration form translated to English [7]

Yes, it needs to be in Polish. You could find an English-speaking bookkeeper (some posters here may use one) who can help you with it.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]


It doesn't help to confuse rudeness with formality. In shops, offices etc people in PL think they won't be taken seriously if they come across as informal and cordial. Germans can be much the same. To people from some parts of the world that can come across as rudeness.

Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [279]


Some people prefer that - it's their life. A friend in PL who's recently joined the Gmina Zydowska went to visit, said it was interesting enough but wouldnt want to live there and takes his holidays in Egypt. He's Polish through and through.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]

Not really, though it could have been one of the more creative surnames given to Jewish people in Warsaw by ETA Hoffmann. As names can change over time, and just as the word Friday has an etymology, so does Piątek. That name could also have referred to five something (brothers, houses, hectares, whatever) and ended up as Piątek with time. It may also have been a variant of Piatka (a Czech and Slovak surname).

I knew a very nice lady in Poland called that (who ran a well-known childrens' charity), now sadly recently dead. She wasn't Jewish, however I've no idea if any of her forebears were.

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [239]


Actually, you brought up the issue, and very far from being the first time.


There was a fairly well-publicised legal case about it recently. I assume you keep up with current affairs and read Polish language media since you're so interested in Poland.


13 mentions of that word in one post. Must be a record.



Weird.

As I say, I invite you to come and see for yourself, assuming you can get a visa.

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [239]

Actually MW, it was you who first raised that group of people (the butt of many a joke in Poland even today). Interesting that you don't deny that you've never visited Poland, despite posting so aggressively about the place and people. I invite you to come, and yes, you may well hear ethnic jokes - I'll happily translate them into English for you.

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [239]

What's with the capitals? Online that's the equivalent of shouting. And by the way, the particular German political regime that you tastelessly mention (telling people jokes while they're being killed indeed!) ended 70 years ago.

Those examples of TV shows don't actually talk much about Poland or its inhabitants (and you do seem to mention Poland a lot and frankly give a very bad impression despite never having been to PL). I wonder if you'd be interested in visiting so you can hear (assuming you can understand Polish) the types of jokes that Poles tell about other nationalities including, yes, the Germans.

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [239]


It's entirely an American thing as far as I can see - I've certainly never heard one in the UK. Some of the Irish jokes that were well enough known are also told in Poland about other groups.

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [239]

Quite. Roz's summary, "sound unhinged" does fit very well - especially after that post about the Nazis.

Interesting how someone who has never been to Poland should describe others as having an anti-Polish agenda. Pure paranoia and very unhealthy too. And what's with the Jewish thing?

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [239]

Obviously you're entitled to your opinion, however it just isn't true. Those joke have been around for a long time and Poles tell them about others too. I don't suppose you'd appreciate that, not having been to PL, however we do hear them often.

But hey, stick to your


however weird and creepy that sounds.

And no, there are no 'links' about telling jokes to murder victims - in fact the internet didn't exist in those days. I can pop to the Kolporter and mail you a current joke book though...

Life / In need of good Polish jokes about Polish culture, people, etc [239]

The origin of such jokes is far older. They exist in most European countries about various groups. Poles are not exempt from criticism since these same jokes exist in Poland about other groups of people.

Real Estate / Getin Noble Bank / Dombank - it is possible to cancel mortgage agreement in CHF? [41]

I agree. These were risky financial instruments on a par with derivative trading. If the OP is interested in taking part in a class action I wish him luck. Not so much on behalf of the buy-to-letters getting risky mortgages on real estate they want to make a profit on, but for those ordinary homeowners who were seduced by mortgage brokers wanting their commission and bank sales staff with targets.

The Financial Times called the Polish Swiss Franc Mortgage Fiasco an "act of collective insanity". It may be possible to force the banks to do something, especially if there's a political will to do so, however going through the courts in Poland always takes a long, long time. I do wish the OP well though.

Food / Where can I buy lamb in Poland? [89]

Carrefour at Arcadia have lamb now however the quality isn't great and the price is high. Ok once in a while.

Flying back from the UK with a suitcase full of meat for your freezer (it doesn't go off in that short time) is another possibility.

Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]

Some do some don't. The number of dishes varies and tends to be a family thing.

Language / Busha and JaJa [140]

Wulkan, what you say is interesting. It probably isn't American slang any more than words like "gotten" are slang. "Gotten" is used over there, was current in England During a period when people were emigrating to the U.S. and is not used now. This 'busha' thing (busia would be better really) probably comes from babusia. Not used so much now, but perhaps curret in parts of Poland at the time of mass emigration and still used as a family word by some Americans whose ancestors were Polish.

But yes, I've never, ever heard it used in Polish.

News / Surprising ranking of Polish supermarkets (Biedronka expensive?) Living expenses in Poland. [35]

It generally is cheaper. That article compares prices of a specific basket of shopping which most people simply do not buy.

Travel / Being Transgender and visiting Wroclaw [467]


Probably because people don't carry placards to tell you about their life history

Food / Polish bacon doesn't fry up? [70]

Bacon often is a smoked meat. You can get smoked or cured.

Travel / Being Transgender and visiting Wroclaw [467]


Her sister won't be the only transgender person out and about in Wrocław. There are more than you think in Poland and I don't foresee any problem.