USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

Though there are similarities, Mexican and Polish cultures are very different and the story of Mexican and Polish immigration to the US is even more different.

Life / Polish people are the most ignorant people in the world! [335]

Sounds like paranoia from one side and religious exhibitionism from the other. This woman shouldn't get worked up about other people's religions and this young man (and I'd bet money that he's young) should know that the rules for prayer are different while travelling.

Love / English Men vs Polish Men [207]

In Poland they aren't especially tall. I'm exactly 6' and in a crowd see mostly the tops of heads.

Language / Polish was chosen the HARDEST LANGUAGE in the world to learn... :D [1558]

Crikey, that website keeps coming back like a bad penny. It was made by an American guy called mark who used to post here (people sometimes accuse Milky of being him, though I'm reliably informed they are different people) who despite living in PL for ages, has never quite managed to speak the language (or find a job). The website is about selling flashcards. I wonder if people buy them?

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


A so-called 'no gun zone' sounds pretty damn useless if some guy can just go next door and get one. Unless you're suggesting schoolteachers etc should be armed!


They find them easily enough due to the prevalence of guns in that country.


Surreal, isn't it. They get upset if they hear the word c unt on TV, have counties where alcohol is banned but they can pop to a 'gun fair', buy a lethal weapon and blow each others brains out.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


Yeah, maybe all those mass shootings are just pretend.

Travel / Hard Candy - Krakow, Poland - reviews? [131]

The interesting thing is that the place is still open. Who are they paying?

Genealogy / Bernatowicz surname? (I am starting to wonder if anyone in my family was American?) [85]


Plenty of Czech people have names that sound a bit German. Poles too.

Genealogy / Bernatowicz surname? (I am starting to wonder if anyone in my family was American?) [85]

Remember it isn't as simple as that. The borders changed many times. People (sometimes whole families, sometimes just one guy) moved from place to place, sometimes names changed.

Your surname is certainly Polish since it ends in -wicz, however it possibly has a German connection. The reason for that may well be lost to history.

Law / Old Polish money banknotes - what's their value today? [415]


Are they old or new zloty? Who is the face on them - is it a king?

Too late to edit.

If they have a picture of King Zygmunt I Stary on (see below), 1200 zloty is just short of 250 quid - you'll get a bit more than 200 at Thomas Cook If they have a picture of a man with a suit and moustache, as Harry says you can make a stripper temporarily happy (unless she's Polish).

Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [146]

For the same reason the UK doesn't dish out citizenship to every Aussie or American called Smith or Jones. They have citizenship elsewhere and Poland is a country rather than an ethnic heimat.

Real Estate / Apartment rental in Poland: Termination of the agreement before the date [27]

It isn't that cold, however if the guy's nesh about low temperatures he should just get a heater.

Cheaper than moving apartment and far cheaper than getting a lawyer.

I just read the guy's second post. There is a heater in the bathroom. It would be sensible to figure out how it works (perhaps ask a friend, perhaps check on the internet).


Any judge would **** themself laughing given that the bathroom does have a heater but the guy never switched it on.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


I wouldn't trust them - the murder and robbery rates, far lower in jurisdictions where dangerous weapons are controlled, say it all.


The high level of Tea Party-esque debate.

This is good - much better than some of the NRA crap that's been polluting this site:
tufts.edu/alumni/magazine/fall2013/features/up-in-arms.html

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


Oddly enough, we don't. Perhaps that's something to do with the far lower gun crime rates. That and the free healthcare.

As the poster above says - if you don't like the way we do things here, Lotnisko Okęcie and a flight out of Europe is but a cab ride away.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


Like far lower gun crime and a far lower murder rate.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


It's the cretins who use them that are the problem. Fortunately in Europe their access is severely restricted - and gun crime is low.

And the paranoid inadequates who believe in 'staged shootings'.

Law / Advice needed on access rights and alimony payments regarding my Polish daughter [28]


I doubt it. They will consider the welfare of your child above everything.




Get one and get one fast. Get the best you can afford.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


Paranoia.

Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]


They're still OK but I've noticed a drop in standards over the years. Where low-cost airlines go, others follow.

Turkish Airlines (not so great in Business Class but otherwise good - excellent lounges, always on time) would be ideal.

"Noise survey of 50 carriers landing at Heathrow finds Polish airline is the loudest"


dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2488104/Polish-planes-loudest-Noise-survey-50-carriers-landing-Heathrow-finds-nations-LOT-airline-noisiest.html

It seems to be all about the age of their fleet.

Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]


I usually find Lufthansa cheaper than LOT too. Air Berlin are cheaper still.

Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]

"My checked in luggage was robbed while it was checked in with LOT. What worse can happen !!!! I have complained and no one gets back"

They stole a valuable thing from my partner's luggage last month.

No coincidence that the baggage handlers drive Mercedes.

Life / Halloween vs All Saints' Day in Poland [48]


Fitting beautifully with Samhain/Dziady and of course no coincidence ;-)

Life / Halloween vs All Saints' Day in Poland [48]


All Souls' Day is stil in the religious calendar. For some reason people confuse the 2 days.

A lot better nowadays that the pretend 'saints' festival has been eclipsed by something more traditional.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]


Just old-fashioned.

There are threads already on this.

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


No. In fact it's rarely used like that. Mostly just a general expletive, sometimes adjectivaly as an intensifier, as an adverb, or even (in this case perhaps) an expression of relief or pleasure.

Language / Should I learn Polish or she learn English? [83]


Where?


No such thing.


Only if he wants her to **** herself laughing

Language / Should I learn Polish or she learn English? [83]

He would however have to learn Polish - far less useful for them since they live in England and much more important (and easier) to do things one at a time.

Plus language learning can be stressful - better he supports his lady.

Language / Should I learn Polish or she learn English? [83]


One step at a time!!


WTF?

Language / Should I learn Polish or she learn English? [83]


That's not at all surprising - totally normal. Good that she can follow the gist of a programme.


Yes, though the more strategies she uses the better.

Law / Where to obtain license plate in Poland? How long it takes? [24]


Yes, providing you keep the car roadworthy and insured you can have whatever decorations you like.

I'm not sure how popular they are in RSA, but in Poland they're very very rare though becoming a little more popular.