chichimera
4 Feb 2011
Food / The most typical ingredient used in Polish cuisine [28]
sure. modern poles prefer jack daniels :)
Not so much nowadays.
sure. modern poles prefer jack daniels :)
chichimera
5 Feb 2011
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
That's my vote as well. Although you can never tell 100% - I remember I was once showing photos from Poland to my mates in England. One English girl asked: 'And who's that?' I said: 'My brother' (100% Polish btw) and she exclaimed: 'God, he looks so much like an English bloke!'
I'll go with Celtic or Anglo
That's my vote as well. Although you can never tell 100% - I remember I was once showing photos from Poland to my mates in England. One English girl asked: 'And who's that?' I said: 'My brother' (100% Polish btw) and she exclaimed: 'God, he looks so much like an English bloke!'
chichimera
5 Feb 2011
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
heh, right, my brother had the haircut when he was mistaken for an Englishman :))
If you have Telly Savalas haircut you can really be everything
heh, right, my brother had the haircut when he was mistaken for an Englishman :))
chichimera
5 Feb 2011
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
LOL. that might be due to the fact that we find male ugliness quite sexy
That I don't know, but as a teenager I used to be madly in love with the guys from the Kelly Family. I liked the ugliest one best though :)
lol
Polish men are ugliest in Europe
LOL. that might be due to the fact that we find male ugliness quite sexy
There are a lot of good looking Irishmen.
That I don't know, but as a teenager I used to be madly in love with the guys from the Kelly Family. I liked the ugliest one best though :)
Polish and Irish drink a lot.
lol
wow 8)
chichimera
5 Feb 2011
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
oh, there is, there is.
luckily, taste for beauty varies wonderfully among people
Nothing sexy about an ugly person
oh, there is, there is.
luckily, taste for beauty varies wonderfully among people
chichimera
6 Feb 2011
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
@PennBoy: thanks for the photo! the look is ever so well spotted here :)
I wonder if any of you would get this right:
dodona.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=guess&action=print&thread=6272
I've mistaken almost everybody: took the Serbian look for Polish, and Polish for French (funny thing, I'm Polish and if I am ever mistaken for anyone it's always for French - what the Polish and the French can have in common?)
@PennBoy: thanks for the photo! the look is ever so well spotted here :)
I wonder if any of you would get this right:
dodona.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=guess&action=print&thread=6272
I've mistaken almost everybody: took the Serbian look for Polish, and Polish for French (funny thing, I'm Polish and if I am ever mistaken for anyone it's always for French - what the Polish and the French can have in common?)
chichimera
6 Feb 2011
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
I haven't been in England long enough to acquire the sarcastic way of seeing the world. I am rarely sarcastic.
I didn't ask for your sarcasm.
I haven't been in England long enough to acquire the sarcastic way of seeing the world. I am rarely sarcastic.
chichimera
7 Feb 2011
Life / Rate Poland (Life Quality / Culture and People / Food): 1-10! [232]
how would you explain the radiant smile of the African people then? I know Africans who speak about their sorrows with the everlasting smile on their faces. We are not separate from the world which surrounds us - if the sky smiles at you, you smile back :)
The only reason they are not so willing to smile is that they have to many things to worry and most of these things are connected with money
how would you explain the radiant smile of the African people then? I know Africans who speak about their sorrows with the everlasting smile on their faces. We are not separate from the world which surrounds us - if the sky smiles at you, you smile back :)
chichimera
7 Feb 2011
Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]
Yes. And that's most appealing beauty I could think of, although grossly underestimated nowadays
Ever heard of beauty of behaviours?
Yes. And that's most appealing beauty I could think of, although grossly underestimated nowadays
chichimera
7 Feb 2011
Life / Rate Poland (Life Quality / Culture and People / Food): 1-10! [232]
True. But don't you think that the culture of achievenments may stem from the fact that mere living under the European sky is not so fulfilling as it is under the sun of Africa. We are more prone to worry on a weekend at home when it's raining outside that during a weekend at the seaside. We want to achieve when we are not satisfied. the culture of ambitions and goals comes from deep discontent
They do not have some expectation as Europeans, our culture is about achievements, their about living
True. But don't you think that the culture of achievenments may stem from the fact that mere living under the European sky is not so fulfilling as it is under the sun of Africa. We are more prone to worry on a weekend at home when it's raining outside that during a weekend at the seaside. We want to achieve when we are not satisfied. the culture of ambitions and goals comes from deep discontent
chichimera
7 Feb 2011
Life / Rate Poland (Life Quality / Culture and People / Food): 1-10! [232]
grubas has got my point.
If they still can smile, their sorrows can't be that bad.
he is laughing even when he's in troubles where I would be pissed.
grubas has got my point.
chichimera
7 Feb 2011
Life / Poetry and Poets of Poland [58]
I like Zbigniew Herbert's poetry a lot. It seems to be quite Polish in its heroic hopeless faith in certain values :) But my favourite of all times is Bolesław Leśmian. Unfortunately I've come across only a very few translations - maybe due to the fact that the sound of words plays an important part, or maybe because he created a large number of his own words, not easily translated to other languages? But I find that obsessive relation between the sound and the meaning most fascinating and unique.
I like Zbigniew Herbert's poetry a lot. It seems to be quite Polish in its heroic hopeless faith in certain values :) But my favourite of all times is Bolesław Leśmian. Unfortunately I've come across only a very few translations - maybe due to the fact that the sound of words plays an important part, or maybe because he created a large number of his own words, not easily translated to other languages? But I find that obsessive relation between the sound and the meaning most fascinating and unique.
chichimera
7 Feb 2011
Life / Rate Poland (Life Quality / Culture and People / Food): 1-10! [232]
No, I'm talking about Africans living in the UK - and not only about the black ones, the white Africans have similar ability to smile when others (Polish, British, and other people of the North) wouldn't even think of smiling.
If you are talking about Africans living in Poland
No, I'm talking about Africans living in the UK - and not only about the black ones, the white Africans have similar ability to smile when others (Polish, British, and other people of the North) wouldn't even think of smiling.
chichimera
8 Feb 2011
Language / Special Polish Prayers / (Funeral too) that stand out [12]
to be honest I can't think of anything originally Polish that would be "outstanding" :) but it got me intrigued - I will be thinking of it, maybe something will eventually come to my mind. I have read some very beautiful old Irish religious poems - but I guess it's not what you're looking for
to be honest I can't think of anything originally Polish that would be "outstanding" :) but it got me intrigued - I will be thinking of it, maybe something will eventually come to my mind. I have read some very beautiful old Irish religious poems - but I guess it's not what you're looking for
chichimera
9 Feb 2011
Life / Getting pretty tired of the postal service here in Poland [58]
Well, I can understand fully the reasons why you're angry. Unfortunately I've got bad news - whenever my family sends anything to me or I send anything to Poland we always pay for the registered postage :( otherwise it's likely that it will get lost :(( you may try a different post office - in case if the source of the problem is in your local one. Making a complaint is worth trying - it's a business matter for you after all. If I were you I would camplain to the post office manager - if he/she is a decent person they may really try to do something about it.
I know this probably comes off as an angry thread
Well, I can understand fully the reasons why you're angry. Unfortunately I've got bad news - whenever my family sends anything to me or I send anything to Poland we always pay for the registered postage :( otherwise it's likely that it will get lost :(( you may try a different post office - in case if the source of the problem is in your local one. Making a complaint is worth trying - it's a business matter for you after all. If I were you I would camplain to the post office manager - if he/she is a decent person they may really try to do something about it.
chichimera
9 Feb 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
Most of all I'm proud of the language because I know that generations of Poles risked their lives and personal freedom to maintain it. I laugh when someone tells me: don't speak Polish - I think: Who are you to tell me to not use the language that was paid for with blood?
That was the most pompous part :)
Apart from that I am proud of my nation's defiant rebelliousness against authorities. I am glad that Polish journalists and the pepole of media still have a bit of a sense of mission. No matter how aggressive a propaganda is, Polish journalists will still say what they think of it and more importantly - they will still think
I am proud that Polish people have a sense of honour and that they believe in not informing on others, and in the case when they do inform, they will at least try to keep it secret, because they realise it is an absolute disgrace.
I am proud because in Poland we still appreciate the taste of freedom. Unlike many western cultures where people live in psychological cages and stay totally unware of it.
There are a few other things as well, but these are the ones which come to mind first
If you are Polish, are you proud, and if so -- what of?
Most of all I'm proud of the language because I know that generations of Poles risked their lives and personal freedom to maintain it. I laugh when someone tells me: don't speak Polish - I think: Who are you to tell me to not use the language that was paid for with blood?
That was the most pompous part :)
Apart from that I am proud of my nation's defiant rebelliousness against authorities. I am glad that Polish journalists and the pepole of media still have a bit of a sense of mission. No matter how aggressive a propaganda is, Polish journalists will still say what they think of it and more importantly - they will still think
I am proud that Polish people have a sense of honour and that they believe in not informing on others, and in the case when they do inform, they will at least try to keep it secret, because they realise it is an absolute disgrace.
I am proud because in Poland we still appreciate the taste of freedom. Unlike many western cultures where people live in psychological cages and stay totally unware of it.
There are a few other things as well, but these are the ones which come to mind first
chichimera
9 Feb 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
I'm glad to know your opinion, yet I think I have lived amongst Poles long enough to know what I'm talking about.
you should really take a closer look at the British media. Here not only the concept of independent media, but even the concept of professional journalism hardly exists
I wasn't talking about reporting a crime, but about reporting on your coleagues, workmates etc. If you have a sense of honour you should have the guts to speak to the colleague first, if you don't have the guts to speak to them, then you should shut up. Beacuse running to any sort of authority and reporting on your colleague's faults is what kids at school do, not grown-up men.
Obviously I am aware that it takes all sorts in any nation. I simply answered the thread, but you are perfectly free not to share my pride
What rebelliousness?
I'm glad to know your opinion, yet I think I have lived amongst Poles long enough to know what I'm talking about.
the concept of "independent media" really doesn't exist here
you should really take a closer look at the British media. Here not only the concept of independent media, but even the concept of professional journalism hardly exists
what's disgraceful about reporting illegal behaviour
I wasn't talking about reporting a crime, but about reporting on your coleagues, workmates etc. If you have a sense of honour you should have the guts to speak to the colleague first, if you don't have the guts to speak to them, then you should shut up. Beacuse running to any sort of authority and reporting on your colleague's faults is what kids at school do, not grown-up men.
Obviously I am aware that it takes all sorts in any nation. I simply answered the thread, but you are perfectly free not to share my pride
chichimera
11 Feb 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
true. I think this is the difficult part in patriotism generally - to stay away from trying to prove that one's nation is superior to the others. Patriotism is often poisoned by BNP/Młodzież Wszechpolska way of thinking.
Personally, I am convinced that it is possible to be proud of one's country and still stay respectful towards other countries. I have met people from all over the world and I love it when they tell me what they are proud of - and I think it's because I love my country in a positive way so I can relate to and understand what they feel when they talk about their national pride
It's like with personal relationships - we can choose the option of envying and hating others or we can choose the option of appreciation and learn from them. And the latter is much more beneficial for everyone :)
I just don't get you, why do you have to start off with xenophobic slurs
true. I think this is the difficult part in patriotism generally - to stay away from trying to prove that one's nation is superior to the others. Patriotism is often poisoned by BNP/Młodzież Wszechpolska way of thinking.
Personally, I am convinced that it is possible to be proud of one's country and still stay respectful towards other countries. I have met people from all over the world and I love it when they tell me what they are proud of - and I think it's because I love my country in a positive way so I can relate to and understand what they feel when they talk about their national pride
It's like with personal relationships - we can choose the option of envying and hating others or we can choose the option of appreciation and learn from them. And the latter is much more beneficial for everyone :)
chichimera
11 Feb 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
A fight for territory is not quite the same as colonialism (often combined with extermination of the natives)
You are an idiot, a prickly one too, not least because Poland is as guilty of colonialism as their neighbours.
A fight for territory is not quite the same as colonialism (often combined with extermination of the natives)
chichimera
11 Feb 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
You must have studied history from books made in the Third Reich
More a missed opportunity or a lack of ambition. Poland had neither.
You must have studied history from books made in the Third Reich
chichimera
11 Feb 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
According to your logic the American Indians are guilty of extermination of Europeans and Black Africans are guilty of making the white people slaves because sure they WOULD HAVE done it if they'd had the opportunity
I'm sure they didn't tell you we lack ambition ;)
They are 'guilty' of the sort of imperial colonialism carried out by the partitioning powers
According to your logic the American Indians are guilty of extermination of Europeans and Black Africans are guilty of making the white people slaves because sure they WOULD HAVE done it if they'd had the opportunity
from Poles themselves
I'm sure they didn't tell you we lack ambition ;)
chichimera
11 Feb 2011
Life / Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? [370]
Of course yes! If I'd been born to A.Hitler's family with A.Hitler's genes and experiences it is out of doubt I would have been Adolf Hitler. Yet we don't judge people (nations) for what they'd have done. Poland did not have colonies and whether it would've had or wouldn't have had them is a pointless discussion. The fact that Poland was expansive and during some periods the Polish teritory was larger than it is now does not equal colonialism.
Well yes
Of course yes! If I'd been born to A.Hitler's family with A.Hitler's genes and experiences it is out of doubt I would have been Adolf Hitler. Yet we don't judge people (nations) for what they'd have done. Poland did not have colonies and whether it would've had or wouldn't have had them is a pointless discussion. The fact that Poland was expansive and during some periods the Polish teritory was larger than it is now does not equal colonialism.
chichimera
22 Mar 2011
History / How much Poles trust to France? [93]
yeah, right. Do you think that because of that Poles today are obliged to trust Sarkozy?
those damned french gave them a partial independence in 1812,basterds! gave shelter to Polish exiles,what froggy twats eh!
yeah, right. Do you think that because of that Poles today are obliged to trust Sarkozy?
chichimera
15 Apr 2011
Life / How is red hair viewed in Poland [37]
That must have been the bad influence of Anne of Green Gables :)
When I was a child, it was my fondest wish to have really, really red hair :-)
That must have been the bad influence of Anne of Green Gables :)
chichimera
16 Apr 2011
Life / Cannabis / Weed in Poland... How much does marijuana cost per gram and how easy is to get it? [355]
lol :) Sure, they will know. But will they tell him?
lol :) Sure, they will know. But will they tell him?
chichimera
18 Apr 2011
Love / Do Polish Women age well? [153]
That's a lie
That's a lieWe do that because we feel better with it. We feel better when we get the attention. We need the attention because we are vain...
not for our vanity
That's a lie
not to seek any male attention.
That's a lieWe do that because we feel better with it. We feel better when we get the attention. We need the attention because we are vain...
chichimera
18 Apr 2011
Love / Do Polish Women age well? [153]
No, I meant the attention of men. But the attention of women is also a target, just in a different way.
The same applies to women. If they don't get the lesson - maybe they simply enjoy the complications of life :)
Attention from other women
No, I meant the attention of men. But the attention of women is also a target, just in a different way.
Men do get involved with wrong women so frequently and rarely get a lesson
The same applies to women. If they don't get the lesson - maybe they simply enjoy the complications of life :)
chichimera
18 Apr 2011
Life / Polish folk-themed pop music? [30]
You are wrong :) I've witnessed plenty of Polish patriotic pride
Relaaax.. I find the tone quite amusing
I know what you mean. Our folk music is sharper, not so easy to fuse with pop sounds. Not only Slavic but all southerners in the world have the special talent for music. I believe, it's the good supply of vitamin D during prenatal life and early childhood
But our pop folk is pretty nice as well. Let's take that Janosik from Zakopane :)
I my be wrong, but I just don't feel that much pride in Polishness and spontaneous, heartfelt patriotic ardour amongst Poles
You are wrong :) I've witnessed plenty of Polish patriotic pride
I hate your patronising tone.
Relaaax.. I find the tone quite amusing
I still think that the southern branch of Slavonic folk music is much more "malleable"
I know what you mean. Our folk music is sharper, not so easy to fuse with pop sounds. Not only Slavic but all southerners in the world have the special talent for music. I believe, it's the good supply of vitamin D during prenatal life and early childhood
But our pop folk is pretty nice as well. Let's take that Janosik from Zakopane :)
chichimera
19 Apr 2011
News / If Russia liberate Scotland, what would happen with Polish workers in Britain? [59]
LOL
The only problem is - we don't have kilts... :(
it would be like a scene from Braveheart, Poles and Scots lifting their kilts up showing their backside to the Russians
LOL
The only problem is - we don't have kilts... :(
chichimera
21 Apr 2011
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1400]
me too!!!!
Recently I was reading a Chmielewska's book and the people in the book were cooking/eating bób all the time.. :(
ah, how i miss bób
me too!!!!
Recently I was reading a Chmielewska's book and the people in the book were cooking/eating bób all the time.. :(