Seanus
3 Jul 2009
Seanus
3 Jul 2009
Seanus
3 Jul 2009
Seanus
3 Jul 2009
Life / Poles are not racist [873]
The views expressed may not be those of Poles, bear that in mind. It's not the way it's painted, let me tell you that much.
The views expressed may not be those of Poles, bear that in mind. It's not the way it's painted, let me tell you that much.
Seanus
2 Jul 2009
Life / Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland [66]
That's what is called Krakovian snobbery. Go and show her a photo of that place where Wisła Kraków and Cracovia fans live side-by-side and let her revise her definition of sophisticated. I remember watching it from a documentary done by that Hammers fan from England.
The question is, is it illegal? If not, is it reasonable? I'd say it's fine
That's what is called Krakovian snobbery. Go and show her a photo of that place where Wisła Kraków and Cracovia fans live side-by-side and let her revise her definition of sophisticated. I remember watching it from a documentary done by that Hammers fan from England.
The question is, is it illegal? If not, is it reasonable? I'd say it's fine
Seanus
2 Jul 2009
Life / Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland [66]
Let's face it, grilling is more of an American phenomenon than anywhere else. Yes, it can be seen in Asia and Europe but to a lesser extent. So, introduce them to American ways of grilling.
Let's face it, grilling is more of an American phenomenon than anywhere else. Yes, it can be seen in Asia and Europe but to a lesser extent. So, introduce them to American ways of grilling.
Seanus
2 Jul 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
However, many men don't operate that way and just get on with life.
However, many men don't operate that way and just get on with life.
Seanus
1 Jul 2009
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
They say those words to one another. I think there is a societal expectation that people won't be overly nice but that's in most places. Nobody wants to be naive or another person's fool.
Many Poles have told me that they are, as a nation, rude. However, many really aren't. A lot of people put a brave face on the adverse conditions they work under. There are some complaints but they are often made with a smile by younger people.
I don't think many Brits should be so quick to call them rude when they have a lot to answer for too.
They say those words to one another. I think there is a societal expectation that people won't be overly nice but that's in most places. Nobody wants to be naive or another person's fool.
Many Poles have told me that they are, as a nation, rude. However, many really aren't. A lot of people put a brave face on the adverse conditions they work under. There are some complaints but they are often made with a smile by younger people.
I don't think many Brits should be so quick to call them rude when they have a lot to answer for too.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Or Mighty White :) I prefer British bread, maybe it's because I'm used to it.
Or Mighty White :) I prefer British bread, maybe it's because I'm used to it.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
The slices are too small, hmm...not the slices in the middle. At the end of the loaf, yes. You can always cut your own, Wrocław.
The slices are too small, hmm...not the slices in the middle. At the end of the loaf, yes. You can always cut your own, Wrocław.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
I mean, it's much more than edible but not the best I've tasted. It's a matter of preference.
I like the ones which you have to cut yourself.
I mean, it's much more than edible but not the best I've tasted. It's a matter of preference.
I like the ones which you have to cut yourself.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Polish bread is not perfect if I, and others, can find faults with it ;)
Polish bread is not perfect if I, and others, can find faults with it ;)
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Great source :) I like those ones too :) Having honey added is often a good thing as it gives the bread a better texture. Polish bread is just too dry.
Great source :) I like those ones too :) Having honey added is often a good thing as it gives the bread a better texture. Polish bread is just too dry.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
That's quite likely, Pol3. The bread certainly appeared to be darker.
That's quite likely, Pol3. The bread certainly appeared to be darker.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Aha, gotcha! Even butteries come in 2 types. The crispy ones are legendary with some butter and the puffy ones with cheese spread :)
They pile on the pounds quickly tho.
Aha, gotcha! Even butteries come in 2 types. The crispy ones are legendary with some butter and the puffy ones with cheese spread :)
They pile on the pounds quickly tho.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Morning rolls, I think I know what you mean. Soft and good for ham with mayo?
Tattie scones are legendary. Polish bread rolls are great but they go hard quite quickly. I have to buy them in the morning as they are only good for throwing in the oven when I buy them in the evening.
Morning rolls, I think I know what you mean. Soft and good for ham with mayo?
Tattie scones are legendary. Polish bread rolls are great but they go hard quite quickly. I have to buy them in the morning as they are only good for throwing in the oven when I buy them in the evening.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
You pay for quality, that's true. Poland has good bread rolls. Well, in Silesia anyway. They are flaky and filling. I fancy a buttery now (rowie).
Och, laddie, butteries (morning rolls) are legendary up north. Standard rolls (baps, lol) are great for cheese&ham sarnies.
You pay for quality, that's true. Poland has good bread rolls. Well, in Silesia anyway. They are flaky and filling. I fancy a buttery now (rowie).
Och, laddie, butteries (morning rolls) are legendary up north. Standard rolls (baps, lol) are great for cheese&ham sarnies.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
See, the Scots see it well. We prefer practicality over, 'oh, our bread is the best in the world' crap. Besides, Warburton and Hovis are healthy enough. More damage comes from pesticides and insects getting at fruit and veg than a few preservatives.
We also have specialist bakers, funnily enough.
See, the Scots see it well. We prefer practicality over, 'oh, our bread is the best in the world' crap. Besides, Warburton and Hovis are healthy enough. More damage comes from pesticides and insects getting at fruit and veg than a few preservatives.
We also have specialist bakers, funnily enough.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Still, old Poles can be very demanding and are accustomed to commie ways. The idea that 'oh, I'm paying for something' is still foremost in the minds of many. They seem to think that the mere tendering of gold (złoty) guarantees them things of the highest quality. When you come to expect sth, and the quality dwindles, they will voice their dissent.
The Polish voice is never too far away when it comes to outlining where sth is wrong :)
Still, old Poles can be very demanding and are accustomed to commie ways. The idea that 'oh, I'm paying for something' is still foremost in the minds of many. They seem to think that the mere tendering of gold (złoty) guarantees them things of the highest quality. When you come to expect sth, and the quality dwindles, they will voice their dissent.
The Polish voice is never too far away when it comes to outlining where sth is wrong :)
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Exactly, Wrocław. In the commie era, it was something like rationing where you only received the staples that they gave you. Now you have a wider selection to cover numerous tastes.
I'm glad that I can buy Schulstad and US Tost. If I buy it on Wednesday, the day of delivery, I am assured that I will have sth like 9 days in which to eat it. The other Polish stuff is fine for families but not for individuals who don't eat bread that often.
Exactly, Wrocław. In the commie era, it was something like rationing where you only received the staples that they gave you. Now you have a wider selection to cover numerous tastes.
I'm glad that I can buy Schulstad and US Tost. If I buy it on Wednesday, the day of delivery, I am assured that I will have sth like 9 days in which to eat it. The other Polish stuff is fine for families but not for individuals who don't eat bread that often.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
Schulstad, yeah, I eat that stuff as well as US Tost. It lasts longer than most Polish bread which gets dry and yucky quickly.
Business is business, Pol3, hard to get around that.
Some bakers don't even protect their bread. I remember coming back from the gym to buy a loaf in a specialist baker called Topowska. As soon as I saw the various wasps clinging to it, I decided against it. Bread is designed to be fresh, not with wasps and flies buzzing around and dropping on it.
Schulstad, yeah, I eat that stuff as well as US Tost. It lasts longer than most Polish bread which gets dry and yucky quickly.
Business is business, Pol3, hard to get around that.
Some bakers don't even protect their bread. I remember coming back from the gym to buy a loaf in a specialist baker called Topowska. As soon as I saw the various wasps clinging to it, I decided against it. Bread is designed to be fresh, not with wasps and flies buzzing around and dropping on it.
Seanus
28 Jun 2009
Food / BREAD IN POLAND IS DETERIORATING [90]
For starters, Pol3, you don't even live in Poland so how do you know? You make it sound like a fact.
Let me comment on what I can.
To my knowledge, most bread doesn't have any enhancers or preservatives. You can tell as it goes stale very quickly. I always buy a half loaf as a result. Flavour and nutrition is very evident in some loaves here, especially the cut-your-own types.
There are still family bakeries with years of tradition.
I don't think the Germans have much of a say here.
Passing fads? This is a mainstay. It's called variety, Pol3. I was told by my student, and I agree with him, that bread must remain accessible to the masses. You cannot hike up the prices beyond reasonableness. Many families here budget so it's important.
Bread is not a high-profit industry like many others. It just doesn't generate the same turnover levels or revenue.
For starters, Pol3, you don't even live in Poland so how do you know? You make it sound like a fact.
Let me comment on what I can.
To my knowledge, most bread doesn't have any enhancers or preservatives. You can tell as it goes stale very quickly. I always buy a half loaf as a result. Flavour and nutrition is very evident in some loaves here, especially the cut-your-own types.
There are still family bakeries with years of tradition.
I don't think the Germans have much of a say here.
Passing fads? This is a mainstay. It's called variety, Pol3. I was told by my student, and I agree with him, that bread must remain accessible to the masses. You cannot hike up the prices beyond reasonableness. Many families here budget so it's important.
Bread is not a high-profit industry like many others. It just doesn't generate the same turnover levels or revenue.
Seanus
25 Jun 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
Well, there is a general perception difference between men and women. I didn't deny that, ceteris paribus, the slimmer one will get the job. Men operate that way, they prefer sth easy on the eye.
Still, we've been through this. PP ducked key questions that I put to her.
Well, there is a general perception difference between men and women. I didn't deny that, ceteris paribus, the slimmer one will get the job. Men operate that way, they prefer sth easy on the eye.
Still, we've been through this. PP ducked key questions that I put to her.
Seanus
25 Jun 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
Eloquently put by Wrocław. Polish women are headstrong generally, they want careers and power.
PP, it is more desirable to be beautiful than ugly, yes, but people work with what they have to the best that they can.
Variety is the spice of life and many have commented that the pretty faces of Polish women are just not enough to hide the lack of personality and other negative traits. They go far in their own minds but don't make the grade in the minds of others.
Live and let live, PP. Nevermind the 'better' stuff.
Eloquently put by Wrocław. Polish women are headstrong generally, they want careers and power.
PP, it is more desirable to be beautiful than ugly, yes, but people work with what they have to the best that they can.
Variety is the spice of life and many have commented that the pretty faces of Polish women are just not enough to hide the lack of personality and other negative traits. They go far in their own minds but don't make the grade in the minds of others.
Live and let live, PP. Nevermind the 'better' stuff.
Seanus
25 Jun 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
Let me get you in on sth, Frank is a joker too. It's one guy's opinion. OK, let me take your logic. Poles are decidedly on the pretty side, live here and you'd see that. So, why the lack of success, ambition and drive? Many hibernate in winter, I rarely saw a pretty girl the whole time, they all come out in summer.
Many wannabe princesses and careerists falling by the wayside because there are not enough jobs for them.
Let me get you in on sth, Frank is a joker too. It's one guy's opinion. OK, let me take your logic. Poles are decidedly on the pretty side, live here and you'd see that. So, why the lack of success, ambition and drive? Many hibernate in winter, I rarely saw a pretty girl the whole time, they all come out in summer.
Many wannabe princesses and careerists falling by the wayside because there are not enough jobs for them.
Seanus
25 Jun 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
She seems to think that America somehow fits the Polish model. There are many in business here who are successful but not lookers. So, PP, let's here the realities of Polish life and your justification for many not being achievers when they look good.
Well, PP, you are worse than a politician. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it's about the tenth time I've said that. PGTX said that it's a BS thread. I don't agree simply. So get over it and deal with the direction YOU were moving the thread in.
It goes much deeper than looks.
She seems to think that America somehow fits the Polish model. There are many in business here who are successful but not lookers. So, PP, let's here the realities of Polish life and your justification for many not being achievers when they look good.
Well, PP, you are worse than a politician. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it's about the tenth time I've said that. PGTX said that it's a BS thread. I don't agree simply. So get over it and deal with the direction YOU were moving the thread in.
It goes much deeper than looks.
Seanus
25 Jun 2009
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
Wow, what a cop out answer. Still ducking the central themes. The point is, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some, Polish women take it. For others, no way.
We are discussing it, you are just whipping out general stuff. I'm getting into the specifics of Polish life and you appear to be inept.
Wow, what a cop out answer. Still ducking the central themes. The point is, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For some, Polish women take it. For others, no way.
We are discussing it, you are just whipping out general stuff. I'm getting into the specifics of Polish life and you appear to be inept.