Eurola
13 Mar 2010
Eurola
6 Mar 2010
Food / Do you call it kiszka or kaszanka? [55]
on/ona kicha - he sneezes
krupniok - kaszanka made with kasza perlowa (pearl barley) - delicious. Mostly delicacy of southern Poland. It tastes great grilled. You should try it people.
kicha
on/ona kicha - he sneezes
krupniok - kaszanka made with kasza perlowa (pearl barley) - delicious. Mostly delicacy of southern Poland. It tastes great grilled. You should try it people.
Eurola
27 Feb 2010
Life / Giving tips in Poland [235]
Actually, think a little here. If there were no wait stuff - there would be no fine restaurants or simple diners. Where would you take your hot date then? What makes you think that restaurant people are a bunch of whiny tools? Most of the people I worked with long, long time ago were college/university students (including me). One of my former coworkers became a known lawyer in Chicago... the rest of us got good jobs after finishing studies. There was also an opera singer waiting on tables between shows...and singing when she had a 5 min. to spare.. Your attitude toward your server may influence the service you get too..sometimes it's not all about the money. After a while you tend to smell an as*hole from a distance.
Restaurant people are a bunch of whiny tools often...but then that's why they work there usually...they can't get a decent job where they don't have to whine about tips.
Actually, think a little here. If there were no wait stuff - there would be no fine restaurants or simple diners. Where would you take your hot date then? What makes you think that restaurant people are a bunch of whiny tools? Most of the people I worked with long, long time ago were college/university students (including me). One of my former coworkers became a known lawyer in Chicago... the rest of us got good jobs after finishing studies. There was also an opera singer waiting on tables between shows...and singing when she had a 5 min. to spare.. Your attitude toward your server may influence the service you get too..sometimes it's not all about the money. After a while you tend to smell an as*hole from a distance.
Eurola
27 Feb 2010
Life / Giving tips in Poland [235]
Unfortunately, there are customers who do not tip well, simply because they are cheap or do not understand how the restaurant business works. They would leave 10% or less even if the waitress would do a dance on her eye lashes and on top of her prompt and attentive service. Maybe that's what f stops is trying to say. I remember from my humble past some customers that none of us wanted to wait on, we rotated them ( the hostess would help), so we don't 'waste' our table on them. Yet, they were educated and prominent people.
Needles to say, we hated them! :)
Also, don't EVER sent your plate back to the kitchen twice.
Unfortunately, there are customers who do not tip well, simply because they are cheap or do not understand how the restaurant business works. They would leave 10% or less even if the waitress would do a dance on her eye lashes and on top of her prompt and attentive service. Maybe that's what f stops is trying to say. I remember from my humble past some customers that none of us wanted to wait on, we rotated them ( the hostess would help), so we don't 'waste' our table on them. Yet, they were educated and prominent people.
Needles to say, we hated them! :)
Also, don't EVER sent your plate back to the kitchen twice.
Eurola
27 Feb 2010
Life / Giving tips in Poland [235]
No. The normal public sees tips as a reward for a service received. Bad service smaller payment, excellent service - a great reward. The general public is highly aware how the restaurant system works. Only a few little and cheap people here and there are not.That's when they get a flat tire on way back from a restaurant..hehehe.
The normal public sees tips as rewards for service.
No. The normal public sees tips as a reward for a service received. Bad service smaller payment, excellent service - a great reward. The general public is highly aware how the restaurant system works. Only a few little and cheap people here and there are not.That's when they get a flat tire on way back from a restaurant..hehehe.
Eurola
27 Feb 2010
Life / Giving tips in Poland [235]
Yes, that it. That was the good part of it. Now I can't shake off my work issues until I go to bed! lol.
once my shift was done, I was free. I didn't take my work home
Yes, that it. That was the good part of it. Now I can't shake off my work issues until I go to bed! lol.
Eurola
27 Feb 2010
Life / Giving tips in Poland [235]
I presume that most of the waiting stuff in Poland and in Europe is on salary. It is not so in the USA. Therefore, your tip is the waiter's salary they need for their rent, college tuition or food, whatever. I don't know who came up with this type of system, but that's what it is. Basically, the waitress (waiter) are simply sales people who sell food. It is their job to sell drinks,appetizers, more expensive entries, desserts and do it pretty well with a charming smile. The nicer and better they are, the higher their salary is. Working at a fine restaurant (a high end steak house)can mean 40K + a year - easily. Unfortunately, you have no evenings for yourself nor holidays. It sucks and you have no life. I know, I've done it in the past. Luckily, it was a couple of decades ago and I would not want to do it now, good money or not.
It may have changed, but we paid 15% on our credit card charges tips only and did not have to declare cash tips. YPEEE. Nowadays, 20% is the norm. If you can not afford to pay for the service, just pick some junk food to go or cook your darn food at home.
I presume that most of the waiting stuff in Poland and in Europe is on salary. It is not so in the USA. Therefore, your tip is the waiter's salary they need for their rent, college tuition or food, whatever. I don't know who came up with this type of system, but that's what it is. Basically, the waitress (waiter) are simply sales people who sell food. It is their job to sell drinks,appetizers, more expensive entries, desserts and do it pretty well with a charming smile. The nicer and better they are, the higher their salary is. Working at a fine restaurant (a high end steak house)can mean 40K + a year - easily. Unfortunately, you have no evenings for yourself nor holidays. It sucks and you have no life. I know, I've done it in the past. Luckily, it was a couple of decades ago and I would not want to do it now, good money or not.
It may have changed, but we paid 15% on our credit card charges tips only and did not have to declare cash tips. YPEEE. Nowadays, 20% is the norm. If you can not afford to pay for the service, just pick some junk food to go or cook your darn food at home.
Eurola
23 Jan 2010
Language / A few words -"widzisz" and "mokro"... Curious about usage [11]
Hungry, it's chilly and my home is far away.
A sad statement sometimes said in a desperate situation - even if you are home..
It may apply to many people nowadays.
Hungry, it's chilly and my home is far away.
A sad statement sometimes said in a desperate situation - even if you are home..
It may apply to many people nowadays.
Eurola
29 Nov 2009
Love / Do Polish Women age well? [153]
My impression is that Asian/oriental women age pretty well. I'm not good in telling ages, but I'm really lost with oriental women. I can never guess their age.
I don't think polish women age badly. As said above, work, family chores, smoking, drinking etc has a big effect on aging. Having so called good genes helps a lot too, no matter what your life style is.
American women age pretty good, regardless of their stressful life style, junk food etc.
Some of my cousins in Poland in their 30's or 40's look pretty chick, and some pretty worn out..it's the attitude as well. Oh, well sooner or later we all end up in the same place...just don't worry about it. Live your life the best you can.
My impression is that Asian/oriental women age pretty well. I'm not good in telling ages, but I'm really lost with oriental women. I can never guess their age.
I don't think polish women age badly. As said above, work, family chores, smoking, drinking etc has a big effect on aging. Having so called good genes helps a lot too, no matter what your life style is.
American women age pretty good, regardless of their stressful life style, junk food etc.
Some of my cousins in Poland in their 30's or 40's look pretty chick, and some pretty worn out..it's the attitude as well. Oh, well sooner or later we all end up in the same place...just don't worry about it. Live your life the best you can.
Eurola
28 Nov 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
I have to agree, they are not. I visited Poland twice during the last 5 years and I still don't know how a kebab tastes, because I was always too full from a home cooked meal to try one! Forget about any trip to a restaurant.. :(
I have to agree, they are not. I visited Poland twice during the last 5 years and I still don't know how a kebab tastes, because I was always too full from a home cooked meal to try one! Forget about any trip to a restaurant.. :(
Eurola
28 Nov 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
I agree with the outrageous prices in Poland. Who are the consumers? The locals can't afford them on their 1500-2500 salary. I don't get it. Yet, somehow, the merchandise is disappearing off the shelves like magic.
Poland may have some things to catch up with, maybe they still don't have too many of fancy restaurants, but it certainly has plenty more than a "Bar Mleczny" on every other corner like in the past. Boy, I could kill for a dozen of pierogi leniwe on my plate from the Bar Mleczny now!
I agree with the outrageous prices in Poland. Who are the consumers? The locals can't afford them on their 1500-2500 salary. I don't get it. Yet, somehow, the merchandise is disappearing off the shelves like magic.
Poland may have some things to catch up with, maybe they still don't have too many of fancy restaurants, but it certainly has plenty more than a "Bar Mleczny" on every other corner like in the past. Boy, I could kill for a dozen of pierogi leniwe on my plate from the Bar Mleczny now!
Eurola
26 Nov 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
LOL. What a good idea!
I heard about a lady in Belgium who got so sick of it in her street that she bought some little Belgian flags, on cocktail sticks, and stuck one into each turd. Within a day her street was clean and the neighbours started to be more careful.
LOL. What a good idea!
Eurola
10 Oct 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
Not really. It's quite a common behavior at any office in the USA. :) In any country, I shall add.
Don't trash people behind their back! This seams to be a polish
national sport.
national sport.
Not really. It's quite a common behavior at any office in the USA. :) In any country, I shall add.
Eurola
21 Sep 2009
Language / Polish slang phrases - most popular. [606]
Huzia na Józia
used when people gang up against one person (it happens on PF quite often)
Huzia na Józia
used when people gang up against one person (it happens on PF quite often)
Eurola
19 Sep 2009
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
It comes from the ugly word "niedojebany". Jebac = fuck, but uglier.
It means that the conception "f**k was not 'finished' completely, the result..a retard.
When you say about someone: he/she is 'niedojebany' it means they are not all there.
"nydoyeb"
It comes from the ugly word "niedojebany". Jebac = fuck, but uglier.
It means that the conception "f**k was not 'finished' completely, the result..a retard.
When you say about someone: he/she is 'niedojebany' it means they are not all there.
Eurola
19 Sep 2009
News / Do Poles in Poland really feel betrayed because there won't be any US Shield? [288]
It is true that many Poles, especially in the past two, three decades overstayed their visa. Because they got the visa first to enter the country, and did not go back in time - it ended on the record. Most people from other countries don't do that.
I can see the reason for The USA to restrict visas. I have no problem with that.
I had two visitors from Poland this year, they got their visa with no problem and they went back in time. Theirs - was a true tourist visa.
On the other hand..heck, Mexicans stay here illegally, but they never got a visa to enter the country to begin with, did they? lol.
Many, if not most people in Poland were opposed to the shield, so it should not be a big deal. The media is making it bigger than it is. Frankly, Poland is in the EU..why should she be afraid of Russian invasion? What kind of Union would allow for their member to be attacked? It's like looking at your family member being attacked by some deranged person and doing nothing. Is that how the EU works?
So, if a missile would hit one of the states here, let's Pennsylvania, the rest will do nothing?
I really don't get the EU bsh*t..
It is true that many Poles, especially in the past two, three decades overstayed their visa. Because they got the visa first to enter the country, and did not go back in time - it ended on the record. Most people from other countries don't do that.
I can see the reason for The USA to restrict visas. I have no problem with that.
I had two visitors from Poland this year, they got their visa with no problem and they went back in time. Theirs - was a true tourist visa.
On the other hand..heck, Mexicans stay here illegally, but they never got a visa to enter the country to begin with, did they? lol.
Many, if not most people in Poland were opposed to the shield, so it should not be a big deal. The media is making it bigger than it is. Frankly, Poland is in the EU..why should she be afraid of Russian invasion? What kind of Union would allow for their member to be attacked? It's like looking at your family member being attacked by some deranged person and doing nothing. Is that how the EU works?
So, if a missile would hit one of the states here, let's Pennsylvania, the rest will do nothing?
I really don't get the EU bsh*t..
Eurola
6 Sep 2009
Work / Are there any Americans teachers left in Poland? [38]
Gosh, what a simple minded and limited understanding of the USA...a result current European media brainwash. lol.
Must everyone love the walmart / tacco bell lifestyle of the usa?
Gosh, what a simple minded and limited understanding of the USA...a result current European media brainwash. lol.
Eurola
6 Sep 2009
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Swearing, when used in moderation, spices up any language. It would be pretty boring without some good, dirty swear words said at the right time! :)
Swearing, when used in moderation, spices up any language. It would be pretty boring without some good, dirty swear words said at the right time! :)
Eurola
2 Sep 2009
Polonia / POLES vs BULGARIANS [160]
Bulgaria was the one of the poorest in the "old' communist block. I think your roommate has has some kind of complex and he is not able to accept the reality that life moved on. Perhaps his parents are still in the "communist era" times and that's what he knows. It does not matter if his is in Canada or Bulgaria. It's sad when a 37 yrs old man still does not get it.
Bulgaria was the one of the poorest in the "old' communist block. I think your roommate has has some kind of complex and he is not able to accept the reality that life moved on. Perhaps his parents are still in the "communist era" times and that's what he knows. It does not matter if his is in Canada or Bulgaria. It's sad when a 37 yrs old man still does not get it.
Eurola
28 Aug 2009
Eurola
28 Aug 2009
Eurola
6 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Pierogi Festivals across the States [17]
whitingindiana.com/events_pierogi_festival.php
It's over. Need to wait 'til next year. darn.
whitingindiana.com/events_pierogi_festival.php
It's over. Need to wait 'til next year. darn.
Eurola
11 Jul 2009
USA, Canada / American Polish Festivals Information [20]
How about Taste of Polonia in Chicago? I'm not sure of the date, but the event takes place over the Labor Day weekend.
BTW, I listened to your songs, pretty impressive...
How about Taste of Polonia in Chicago? I'm not sure of the date, but the event takes place over the Labor Day weekend.
BTW, I listened to your songs, pretty impressive...
Eurola
27 Jun 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
Like a boyfriend or a husband? I would not want to butcher my face for anybody.
Women should stop being so vain.
Like a boyfriend or a husband? I would not want to butcher my face for anybody.
Women should stop being so vain.
Eurola
20 Jun 2009
USA, Canada / The history of Polish mafia in Chicago, Illinois [51]
Bugs Moran? I'd believe more if his name was Bogdan Moranski :)
Yeah, the Irish tried hard to be a part of the Italian mafia, a few polish too...but none really succeeded.
Bugs Moran? I'd believe more if his name was Bogdan Moranski :)
Yeah, the Irish tried hard to be a part of the Italian mafia, a few polish too...but none really succeeded.
Eurola
20 Jun 2009
USA, Canada / The history of Polish mafia in Chicago, Illinois [51]
Mafia is all alive and well in Chicago. There is always "somebody" paying "somebody" for "something". A couple of decades ago I worked at a Sicilian Restaurant. There were "paisanos" coming from a "hometown", dressed in suits and ties, limited English, but oh Boy the owners were on their toes! Yes, there are still here...
The 'polish mafia" is peanuts comparing to the Italian (of course), Russian or Chinese ones...just a few losers trying to be "soldiers". I never heard of polish mafia "boss"...name one if you dare.
Mafia is all alive and well in Chicago. There is always "somebody" paying "somebody" for "something". A couple of decades ago I worked at a Sicilian Restaurant. There were "paisanos" coming from a "hometown", dressed in suits and ties, limited English, but oh Boy the owners were on their toes! Yes, there are still here...
The 'polish mafia" is peanuts comparing to the Italian (of course), Russian or Chinese ones...just a few losers trying to be "soldiers". I never heard of polish mafia "boss"...name one if you dare.
Eurola
7 Jun 2009
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
Nope. There is plenty of it in the West now and it is coming to America. The only difference is that Poland was forced into communism with Russian tanks, the West embraces it little by little without even realizing it.
Is communism actually over?
Nope. There is plenty of it in the West now and it is coming to America. The only difference is that Poland was forced into communism with Russian tanks, the West embraces it little by little without even realizing it.
Eurola
7 Jun 2009
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]
Thanks pawian, you really dedicated some time to post all of it.
We celebrated in Chicago with concert in Millennium Park. ABC Channel 7 covered the story.
abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=6839269
Thanks pawian, you really dedicated some time to post all of it.
We celebrated in Chicago with concert in Millennium Park. ABC Channel 7 covered the story.
abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=6839269
Eurola
18 Apr 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
I don't think anybody should hate a country they choose to live in. I've never seen a foreigner chained and forced to live in a country they wanted to leave...the way back is always open.
I don't think anybody should hate a country they choose to live in. I've never seen a foreigner chained and forced to live in a country they wanted to leave...the way back is always open.
Eurola
9 Apr 2009
Life / The Pole is happy when someone else cries... [75]
You're right, Poland speaks its own language, just like many other countries in the world, but you can "hear" polish language spoken in many part of the world. I have a slim chance to hear Italian or French on the coast of Oregon or hiking in Colorado, but I did hear polish... :) in many unexpected places
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I agree, Poles are not so affluent as Americans or some other some part of Europe dwellers, but only because the opportunities were not there. It is changing.
There is plenty of competition between Poles in regards to 'material' possessions", but I can see it in every nation. However, in a time of real need, you'll be helped by a polish neighbor more than any other.
you have not managed to spread your Language and culture around the world
You're right, Poland speaks its own language, just like many other countries in the world, but you can "hear" polish language spoken in many part of the world. I have a slim chance to hear Italian or French on the coast of Oregon or hiking in Colorado, but I did hear polish... :) in many unexpected places
.
I agree, Poles are not so affluent as Americans or some other some part of Europe dwellers, but only because the opportunities were not there. It is changing.
There is plenty of competition between Poles in regards to 'material' possessions", but I can see it in every nation. However, in a time of real need, you'll be helped by a polish neighbor more than any other.