Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [200]

I use Pole because saying "polish people" is too long. Its like calling Blacks in the states "African Americans". I wouldn't expect someone to call me a Scottish person or an American when they can just say Yank or Mick (or sh*thead).

That being said, I was told that "pollack" just means male Pole and I use it extensively. Is someone playing a mean joke on me?

Life / Why there is always around a horrible smell of sweat in Poland [188]

I haven't noticed it here...and I've spent plenty of time with villagers.