Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


Yes, when my parents ate it and tried to feed it to me when a small boy, I was ready to puke at the very sight. But after decades, we usually tend to recreate our parents` ways and so did I. I like it because I have a sweet tooth.


Yes, I should have been more exact. It is a Krakow dish. Even more exactly, from one district only. :):) Another riddle. I am obsessed. :)

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]


Yes, let`s help Chemikiem because this slang can be difficult indeed. It is one of hundreds expressions which mean completely drunk. Its obscurity comes from the fact that a German made fighter plane became associated with heavy drinking.

This one is ironic:I can see a forest of arms/hands.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Exactly, That is why I decided to limit my daily intake of pork from 1 kg to 0.5 kg. :)

Doug, you mentioned fish dishes in Poland and Britain before. What do you think of this? It is Christmas sweet carp, Lesser Poland delicacy: :):)

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Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


Quite possible, but remember Poles seldom buy and cook beef today, probably for financial reasons, it is much more expensive than pork, let alone chicken. But it is not a problem as I add so many spices and other stuff that I can hardly detect any flavour.

I think the main fun in eating it is not flavour but an exciting feeling of relishing on our primordial heritage.:)


Certain Polish guy`s video about the worst British food mentions bread. I always laugh when I watch it because , well , see for yourself. Crazy and exaggerated but funny comments nevertheless.

youtube.com/watch?v=wxrxwSCB31U


Actually, the true tatar should be shredded, not minced. But nobody has time for it today. As for eggs (YOLKS only), they vanish in the mass of meat because the whole stuff is mixed thoroughly.

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]

I won`t wait for the 17th September 1939 anniversary of the Soviet invasion in fear of forgetting about this quote:

Soviet Foreign and Prime Minister Molotov said:

It became apparent that all that was needed was an initial attack of the German Army and, after that, the attack of the Soviet [Army]; in order to leave nothing of [Poland,] this monstrous bastard of the Treaty of Versailles ...

17september1939.com/

Genealogy / Which Polish first names are considered unpopular / obsolete in Poland? [124]

My best friend`s name is Janusz. I pity him. We never talk about the negative connotations his first name evokes, but I know he isn`t happy about it.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Dear guys, I don`t want to discourage you but this thread is not for recommending eateries in Great Britain or comparing prices. We should talk about Polish dishes and recipes.

This one is better
https://polishforums.com/food/poland-known-cheap-66755/

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Yes, I know it is considered a tasty snack to go with vodka but I always prefered beer.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

If they served full eggs, I agree - I would also throw up. :):)

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Wow, once this was my fav thread - Polish food is my hobby.

I looked through all pages here - the vast majority of old posters are gone, only jon357 and rozumiemnic are still with us.

That is why I think we can start anew. Even if we discuss sth again, it shouldn`t be a problem.

Most of the first 9 pages have been deprived of their photo links, but photos have stayed in posts from page 10 plus.

We never talked about raw beef tatar steak here. It has been mentioned by Rich in another thread.

https://polishforums.com/travel/poland-photo-riddles-25380/66/#msg1675257


I wouldn`t be able to eat it every day because I usually make a 2 pounder with double add-ons of everything around it.

What do you think of it? Doesn`t it look tasty? .

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Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Yes, although this being taken advantage of is practiced much later than one showed compassion. So, you are entitled to deal roughly with sb but let him/her off the hook and later they lash back at you with all their might.

blasted like a Messershmitt

Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]


Yes, exactly, we have come back to our previous discussion about performance related pay.
https://polishforums.com/study/poland-various-education-school-issues-84668/#msg1681392

But, as I don`t fear being asessed as the one of poor performance, I can still face a little challenge. Teachers of the world: India, Nigeria, Argentina, the USA, Russia - unite and come here to stand up to me in a fair international competition for a better teacher. :):)

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]


No, the problem is you have been consistently lying as it was pointed to you many times in other threads. :):)

You know next to nothing not only about real Poland but also about Polonia, hence that famous slip up of yours in the first posts in this thread when you placed rabbies and Zionists at the tables of Polonia charity event. Lies intermingled with ignorance. :)

hahaha Thanks, I still have fun whenever I imagine the situation. Tell it to Am Polonia and they will tear you apart alive. :):)

Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]


Their means teachers` or students`?, because you are ambiguous.


I have nothing against. Let the free market decide - if a better teacher replaces a bad one, it is OK. I can take this challenge and have always done so - I have never felt bothered by the arrival of non-Polish teachers at the schools where I worked.

Besides, why Marxist creed? I suppose similar regulations of teachers` duties are in most civilised countries.


Yes, we should thank PiS for that mess. New curricula for high school have just appeared, the requirements are one level higher than before, those neobolsheviks really think that students have become smarter under their rule? :)

Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]

Teacher`s career is divided into 4 levels of promotion: trainee, nominated, contract, certified. The whole path takes about 15 years.

Teachers take an oath when they become nominated. It takes place in the local council or town hall.

The Teacher`s Charter states among others:

Teachers should educate and raise the youth in accordance with the love of the Motherland, the abidance with the Constitution, the atmosphere of freedom of conscience and respect for every person.

Teachers should develop in students moral and civil values in accordance with the ideas of democracy, peace and friendship between people of different nationalities, races and beliefs.

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Life / Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories [692]


Today, when I see those pics, I can`t believe everything looks so different now. The vegetation in the front and side garden have been replanted.and they have grown a lot, the house has been replastered and repainted.


Not only that. Also, 3 giant walnut trees next to the house. I have always had a weakness for walnuts, they are my fav autumn produce. When we had eventually bought that farm ,the first trees which I ordered for the orchard were 12 walnuts.

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Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

No, I said "has to" :) I wasn`t stammering on to :).

Hint - the soft heart part involves the context of mercy.

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]

Still communist times:
Cardinal Wyszyński, the one who successfully defended the Church against communist pressure, commented on Polish resistance to becoming Soviet like: You will never win Poles` approval using a threat. Use heart, instead. Of course, communists were not able to follow that advice, that is why they lost.:)

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Oops, completely different one. Sorry, it is my mistake - replace must with has to to make the tone tougher.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Yes, big shot, but not only with a lot of money, also power. But as they usually go together, no point adding it, after all.

What does it mean: if one has a soft heart, they must have a tough ass. )::)

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]

Ordinary soldiers and some low rank officers were decent guys, just average Poles (compulsory service at the time). It was those top shots in the headquarters who ordered to mercilessly crush down the opposition, even shooting at them. They didn`t fear Poles` or West`s hostile reaction to their dirty deeds. The only thing they feared were Soviets who might have them deposed from their posts within hours if they hadn`t carried out Kremlin`s orders. And the order was clear - put a stop to the Solidarity disease which could spread all over Eastern block. .

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Double goatseye! :)

When discussing certain phrases with students, we always try to trace their origin. E..g, window=wind eye. That goat`s corner probably meant the enclosure where goats were kept, with only one exit.

Who is a fat fish? .

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]


Yes, this or still another thing - communists deliberately decided to reject everything what Second Republic was built on because they were trying to construct a completely new system. Bełza`s poem had been very popular before the war so it was to be forgotten in new times. However, communists came to reason and after the stalinist period, the poem was restored. I learnt it at school in the second half of 20th century.

Talking about communism - two other famous quotes from the period:
Let`s talk like a Pole with a Pole - Lech Wałęsa commented on his negotiations with the communist government in 1980 about creating Solidarity..

During first Solidarity of 1981, monuments to massacred workers were erected in various places in Poland. The motto at the time was: Never let a Pole shoot at another Pole again. The motto was soon broken during martial law.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

All our female forum members, you know who, are the persons who allow nobody to blow into their kasha/porridge/cereal. :)

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]


Please, don`t take me yet, I still would like to post a few interesting things in the forum. :)

E..g, Władysław Bełza wrote this patriotic poem for kids in pre-war times. It is commonly believed pre WW2, but no, WW1.

Boy`s version
Who are you?
A Polish child. (or lad)
What's your emblem?
The eagle in white.

I just learnt from this PL wiki that communists banned it in 1950s. Unbelievable.

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katechizm_polskiego_dziecka

There is a version for girls, too. Sorry, no rhyme.

Who are you?
A Polish girl.
What`s your emblem?
White lily.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]


Yes. :):) I recalled another saying from my uni times which comments on the person doing it: he/she is talking to the tigers. :):)


Loaded? with dough, of course. :)


Yes! I am not sure about all consuming, but if it means that sb has had enough and reacted in a certain way, after a long period of enduring a situation, then it is the right meaning.

To drive sb into a goat`s corner.

Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]


I sometimes joke to my fellow PE teachers that compared to us, "real combat" teachers, they just lazy around - throw a ball and tell students: Here, have a little game and then sit on that wooden gym bench and relax. They always get a little annoyed hearing it. But that`s banter because I can see they work really hard and care about their job So, delph, your school must be unlucky as far as PE staff is concerned.


This suggestion seems reasonable, indeed.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]


Yes, exactly. :)

Sb gave me the idea and I have to write it before I forget: To let out a peacock.

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]


No, if you look through the whole thread again, you will see it is not true.

OK, here`s sth to flatter your hurt ego :)

Norman Davies, a British Polish historian, once said in an interview there was a British saying in the past: When you go to the jungle, take a Polish person with you. I don`t want to write a Pole so that it won` t sound ambiguous.

History / Unforgettable quotes about Poland and Poles from Polish and world`s history and culture [99]

Ok, you are unusually brilliant today, so I won`t object anymore. Let it be. :)
and good night to all..