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Posts by warsawmole  

Joined: 26 May 2010 / Male ♂
Last Post: 2 Oct 2010
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From: Warsaw
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Interests: Digging holes, annoying rabbits

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warsawmole   
26 May 2010
Life / Are foreigners welcome in Poland? [267]

My experience of living in Warsaw for 9 months has been that I have been made very welcome and have found the Polish to be a very friendly race. I guess that I might have had a different experience if I had been unfriendly towards them!

I've never had any problems in Poland and feel very safe when out and about - Compared to the UK (my home town is Liverpool) - it's positively placid - OK - a few drunks - but if Carlsberg did drunks....

I know what you mean. A agree and share in your enthusiasm. What makes Warsaw more placid than Liverpool for you?

In liverpool, when I am out, I am always looking over my shoulder for trouble, and it's never far away!

In Warsaw, even though folks are drunk, it feels safer! It's like no-one is trying to prove a point - do you know what I mean? I just enjoy myself more.

The other thing is the Guys! In the UK, guys don't show any respect towards you when you are with your woman, they still eye her up! WTF!

As much as I might find a woman attractive, if she's with a guy, I don't eyeball her - it's just manners!

As far as race is concerned, I find the population of Warsaw to be cosmopolitan, a bit like London!

it's the kind of place where everyone is welcome. Obviously, that does not apply to all parts of town!
warsawmole   
1 Oct 2010
Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]

Merged:Bank Account without Polish residency and NIP

When I came to Poland 12 months ago I was led to believe that you could not open a bank account unless you were a resident and you had a NIP.

Have since learnt that is boll**ks.

I went to WBK last week and opened a PLN account and Euro account no problems without being a resident, the whole process took just 15 mins! Comes with full internet access and helpful English speaking staff.

Well chuffed, now I will only pay 3 PLN to make a withdrawal instead of 3 Euros!