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pawian   
19 Jul 2020
USA, Canada / Polish people in LA / California [28]

hostile and active discrimination against Polish identity in America

Their story is another tragic but unexpected example of diversity being a delusion.

Does it mean the arrival of immigrant Poles to the USA contributed/added to diversity on American soil which later turned out a delusion? Funny view I must say. hahaha
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Law / Asylum laws in Poland [41]

It would be interesting to know the details of this incident.

Yes, as always, this initial info is scant. Let`s wait for the Dutch institutions` reaction now. Actually, the parents kidnapped their own son. hahaha
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Food / Origin of the pierogi [127]

As societies diversify all the things you take for granted today eventually become nothing more than nostalgic memories.

Hmm, it is a very pessimistic view but is it based on rational premises or is just a product of your rich imagination? Show me an example of such a traditional thing which was first bastardised after the introduction of diversity anywhere you know of and then vanished out of sight, out of mind.

Exactly, no need to import excess labor from all over the world

Don`t worry. If they want to keep their positions in food service industry, they will surely learn from their Polish workmates how to make original Polish pierogis.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Law / Asylum laws in Poland [41]

Social workers acted on neighbours` calls who alarmed that the child seemed neglected. Parents claim it was his autism.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Love / The Pole -- a mummy's boy? [10]

To me, that sounds less like him being a mommy's boy than him being gay.

He got married last year. And before that relationship, he had been involved in a few affairs with female celebrities. Read Pomponik or Pudelek about it.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Language / Polish opinions on foreign languages? [54]

If you go for a beer, there's clear resentment towards you (assumption being that you're Polish)

Yes, possible, I suppose it is the heritage of communist times when East Germans were envious of liberties which Poles could enjoy while they themselves had to live under a stalinist regime practically till 1989.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1050]

I'm afraid kontra is not used like that in Polish.

How about short for kontraktor - contractor? The note concerns construction issues.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Food / Origin of the pierogi [127]

The important question is when does the noble pierogi stop being pierogi?

Never! You will always find places which offer delicious original pierogis straight from your grandma`s kitchen. Also, you can make your own according to old recipes - who forbids you?

The answer is when diversity is championed as a strength

Yes, it is a great strength coz people have a choice - some choose original pierogis while other their exotic variations - Mexican pierogis, Indian pierogis etc etc. Diversity make life more colourful and interesting. Why do you reject it?
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Law / Asylum laws in Poland [41]

Poland is a country where the parents of disabled kids are left with very little support.

Better little support with your kid at home than full support and your kid in foster family. Besides, the man is an IT specialist, the woman a laywer. They won`t need so much support.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Law / Termination of permament or contract work contract in Poland [35]

Yes, there can be dozens of reasons. It is the boss`s decision and only he/she knows why.

,giving 3 months notice period +3 months compensation

That`s very generous coz it is Europe. Go to work in the States and you will see the difference. hahaha
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Work / Medical jobs in Poland? [12]

Also are aptekars (pharmacists) wanted and paid well?

Yes, visiting a pharmacy yesterday, in a small town , I saw an advertisement looking for pharmacists. Paid decently but much less than doctors.

Everything is more interesting to me than an office job.

I prefectly understand you., If I had to work in an office, I would die of depressive boredom after 1 month. That is why I became a teacher - you can`t imagine how amusing it is. hahaha

Hey, why don`t you become a teacher? Firstly, take and pass a state exam to get a certificate allowing you to teach in primary school. Then, when you finish language studies, find employment in high schools.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
History / Piłsudski, like Hitler and Stalin (according to some Lithuanians) [144]

Lithuanians have all the reason to be negative towards Piłsudski,

Yes, after all, he organised the fake Żelichowski`s mutiny which seized Wilno region for Poland.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%BBeligowski%27s_Mutiny

Piłsudski had no other choice and did it in a clever way. If I was Lithuanian, I wouldn`t like Piłsudski, either. hahahaha

Polish Chief of State Józef Piłsudski surreptitiously ordered Żeligowski to carry out the operation, and revealed the truth several years later. The area was formally annexed by Poland in 1922 and internationally recognized as Polish territory in 1923. Nevertheless, Lithuania continued to claim the Vilnius region.[1][2]
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]

my disciples? what disciples?

OK, so let`s cut out any disciples and the question is: Will you spread the good word about the convention which doesn`t contain any mention of gay marriages? ?
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Off-Topic / What languages do you know? [51]

Currently Learning: Polish

Good luck. We need such intelligent people in Poland. Come, settle, get married or bring your wife and have as many equally intelligent kids as possible.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Polonia / India - review this country (as a Pole) [21]

what ya'll think about India? what do poles think?

It is a big exotic country which can offer a visitor exciting experiences.

i mean like do they discriminate people on basis of skin color

In big cities, generally no. In the countryside and small towns, possible.

or do they like the Indian culture

Yes, they think it is fascinating coz it`s so exotic and unusual.

We need more Indians in Poland coz the ones who are already here are cultured, hard working, amiable, well educated immigrants.

Better food than Russia.

Curry!!! My fav spice, I add it to everything.
pawian   
19 Jul 2020
Law / Are foreigners allowed to open a company in Poland ? [15]

It won`t take a few minutes, though.

Use these sites for information:

justaskpoland.com/register-company-poland-ceidg/
biznes.gov.pl/en/firma/doing-business-in-poland
polandemirates.com/starting-and-running-a-business-by-a-foreigner-in-poland/

and there are many more.

PS.You have been helped by a kind Polish teacher.
pawian   
18 Jul 2020
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]

and yes I haven't found anything about same sex couples

That`s good. Will you spread the good word about the convention among your disciples now? ?
pawian   
18 Jul 2020
Law / Asylum laws in Poland [41]

Poland is ready to offer asylum to parents from Western European countries whose kids were seperated from them by social workers.

The latest case is a couple who has just requested an asylum in Poland after fleeing with their autistic son from the Netherlands. They had been seperated for months.

rmf24.pl/fakty/polska/news-7-letni-martin-ma-autyzm-rodzina-uciekla-z-holandii-i-stara-,nId,4616750
pawian   
18 Jul 2020
Life / What does it mean when a Pole winks at you? [7]

You answer is illogical. It suggests the OP is delusional about being winked at. In this way you refuse to acknowledge that the act of winking takes place .

Hmm, are you sure???
pawian   
18 Jul 2020
Language / Polish opinions on foreign languages? [54]

And to be fair I've known some East Germans who were perfectly fine people.

Of course. Bratwurst Boy is East German.

One coworker went to Germany recently and she told how ppl there greeted her on the street

Did she look like a refugee?
pawian   
18 Jul 2020
Work / Medical jobs in Poland? [12]

Are there any jobs wanted in Poland?

All occupations you mentioned are in high demand in Poland except for physiotherapists. Their education is the easiest (though not the shortest) of all so there are many of them. Dentists are little money machines, like everywhere.
pawian   
18 Jul 2020
Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1050]

I don't know how klinkier translates into English

It is easy - Polish word comes from English clinker brick, used as pavement stones..