Dysonz
21 Mar 2010
Life / Are foreigners welcome in Poland? [267]
I have driven through (and consequently stayed in) Poland many times; seldom have I encountered any hostility. Yes, in villages, understanding of English is minimal and outsiders can be viewed with suspicion - but what do you expect?
I stopped by the roadside near Białystok to buy some honey and a few groceries from an old couple on my way back last time. Communication was minimal but we got by with my dreadful Russian and a lot of sign language. We all ended up laughing........
I have found Poles in Poland to be mostly helpful and hospitable. But then again, I have found Poles in England to be mostly OK too. Maybe you get back what you put out?
Please let me know what you think and if you have experienced any hostility due to you being a foreigner.
I have driven through (and consequently stayed in) Poland many times; seldom have I encountered any hostility. Yes, in villages, understanding of English is minimal and outsiders can be viewed with suspicion - but what do you expect?
I stopped by the roadside near Białystok to buy some honey and a few groceries from an old couple on my way back last time. Communication was minimal but we got by with my dreadful Russian and a lot of sign language. We all ended up laughing........
I have found Poles in Poland to be mostly helpful and hospitable. But then again, I have found Poles in England to be mostly OK too. Maybe you get back what you put out?