Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]

751 is a super post by dnz. As applied to the majority of instances, I couldn't have put it better. He hit the nail right on the head!!

PGTX also made a really valid point.

I like to see the good sides of people and, in real life, rarely say a bad word about anyone but some women here could make a sauna freeze in an instant!!

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

Hehehe, classic! It's quite embarrassing. I'm from an open family and if they say 'good day', they mean it!!

Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]

Well, they were 3 Polish shots, i.e 120-150ml's for 3. So, feeling ok. I got a good night's sleep so that helps :)

Early start tomorrow so none of that tonight.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

What do you mean no sense of customer service? I find it very funny when Polish people say farewell and are looking in the opposite direction. Do widzenia is often like, 'yeah, about time, pi*s off would ye!'.

Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]

Probably Pan Tadeusz but Żołądkowa Bitter Herbs is really good. I've had 3 shots of it tonight and it's medicinal.

Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [574]

I study Polish in Serbia, I was in Krakow last year. Nice. Language is a very meaningful connection.

Work / Questions about teaching in Elblag or Opole? [23]

Exactly, I can get there in 50 mins. It's about 70 from Opole.

Work / Questions about teaching in Elblag or Opole? [23]

Opole is rather small but a great student city. It is home to Itaka so any trips that you take abroad through them will have their buses located there.

I had to travel up there from Gliwice, only 1 hour, to get the coach to the Balkans.

It's a good place to cycle around.

Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]

There is a large variety of looks in Polish guys. Anyway, this is about Polish women

Language / Interesting Polish tongue twister. [69]

It's not that hard, that one :)

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

It is hard to say. Some act on their racism. OK, it's not like in the US where you enter a project. You are likely to get beaten there as they are more territorial. My American friends have told me all about it.

Poland is safer but you are definitely more at risk than I would be. Warsaw has its fair share of skinheads.

Generally though, you can expect some looks but people to leave you alone.

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

You live in Cyprus but are from Africa, right? You should be able to rent an apartment but getting a Polish person to help you would be very useful. Many African students study medicine here and they seem to be fine.

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

You just got unlucky, that could easily have happened in the UK. My condolences for that, nobody should encounter such morons. Go to Glasgow and you will meet knives in many places.

As Krysia said, they tend to redress the balance when drunk but you just have to stay out of their way.

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

Now that would be pushing it? ;) In the UK, you can expect a fight or 10 every Saturday night. Maybe I live in a tame part of Poland :)

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

Hmm...I see your point but there is more racial tension in the UK. You can't deny that. I feel safer in Poland than I did in the UK. Scottish guys are forever fighting after beer. I guess the English are just as bad. The Welsh and NI are hardnuts too.

I haven't seen too much trouble here. I guess if you are in some bad parts of Warsaw, then maybe.

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

If not respect, then left alone. The drink thing is universal. They even fight one another this way. However, I'd say Poland is a fair bit safer than the UK.

Love / What do Polish girls think about dating Asian guys? [134]

Yeah, exactly. Smash and grabs are quite common I've heard. Get just close enough to tap into the bank account, transfer the funds, and the only date that becomes symbolic is the date of fleeing :(

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]

Kurwa nie wiesz? ;) ;)

Plenty clubbers use this nonsense when tanked up.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

It comes from a lack of education and stereotypes, Yoshi. Some here have studied Japanese and have made a good fist of it. It's rude to throw out stereotypes of which you know little about in reality.

They are quite big on the skośny oczy here, or slanted eyes. It's big in the West in general. Quite sad really!

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

So are many cheats and thieves, Torq ;)

Nothing quite like politicians though, they are a breed unto themselves. (esp British ones)

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

Generally true but many Scots are just as upfront. Quite a few Poles I've met are quiet and shy so it really depends.

There are rude people everywhere too.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

I'm aware of the cultural sensitivities here. I was responsible for showing new teachers round and giving them hints and tips and warning them of a faux-pas or 5.

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

True enough. I would see the point in a hate thread on Scotland but I wouldn't like it. Hate is just too strong a word and encourages venting.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

The conditions are pretty bad though. Remember to separate theory from reality.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

Sorry, that was a tongue-in-cheek post. The Poles have little digs at the Scots so it works two ways. There is, in the main, a healthy respect between our 2 peoples.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

It would seem to be common amongst some. I can only imagine how car crash claims are for insurance companies ;) ;)

If the evidence fails them, go to plan B or C:

B) What political party do you vote for?

C) What's your favourite vodka?

We always look for similarities in life and British judges are just as bad. I've heard some clangers about their decisions.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

Mine or theirs? LOL Nah, there wasn't any height to speak of :)

16 times? I heard it was 18 ;) ;)

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

A woman in ZUS was a little rude today. My fiancee was handling the matter and I decided to slowly walk to the window. She told me that I wasn't allowed to do this and had to sit down. Wow, you have no freedom to walk to a window? Amazing!

News / Is NORD STREAM dangerous for Poland's natural enviroment? [540]

I think lesser is talking to himself here, with Crow throwing in some ideas ;) ;)

News / Is NORD STREAM dangerous for Poland's natural enviroment? [540]

Indians and gas may mean trouble too ;) Those darned curries :)

Anyway, back to NORD STREAM. The case-law I read showed that the main players would fall short of EU environmental standards.