PolskaDoll
12 Jul 2007
Life / Famous Polish people (that we have actually heard of) [231]
Does there need to be anyone else?
marie curie.
Does there need to be anyone else?
PolskaDoll
22 Jul 2007
UK, Ireland / Warning to British people visiting Poland!! Don't get drunk and smash the place up! [447]
True Justyna! There are elements in every society that will let them down. The Brits abroad have a reputation which is unfortunate. No one ever hears about the thousands of Brits who go abroad every year and never cause any trouble and who are mortified by the behaviour of a small minority.
our people don't always behave nicely when they drink alot.
True Justyna! There are elements in every society that will let them down. The Brits abroad have a reputation which is unfortunate. No one ever hears about the thousands of Brits who go abroad every year and never cause any trouble and who are mortified by the behaviour of a small minority.
PolskaDoll
22 Jul 2007
UK, Ireland / Warning to British people visiting Poland!! Don't get drunk and smash the place up! [447]
Is that serious?
The biggest alcohol fuelled fight I ever saw was in Nepal when two rival bunches of Sherpas got drunk and all hell broke loose.
Is that serious?
PolskaDoll
22 Jul 2007
UK, Ireland / Warning to British people visiting Poland!! Don't get drunk and smash the place up! [447]
Absolute rubbish Ola and you know it. Why post crap like that?
BTW All Poles especially restaurants/pubs owners think exactly the same about british tourists in Poland.
Absolute rubbish Ola and you know it. Why post crap like that?
PolskaDoll
23 Jul 2007
Language / Is the term 'Polak' derogatory?? [254]
I've often wondered about this. I would assume, following the rule that made "Paki" offensive, that "Scot" or "Jock" will become offensive and therefore not "PC". I know people who find "Jock" an offensive term towards Scottish people but I do not think this is offensive. Its actually Scottish for "John" so probably is on the same line as Polak at the moment.
It's just like with the word Paki.
I've often wondered about this. I would assume, following the rule that made "Paki" offensive, that "Scot" or "Jock" will become offensive and therefore not "PC". I know people who find "Jock" an offensive term towards Scottish people but I do not think this is offensive. Its actually Scottish for "John" so probably is on the same line as Polak at the moment.
PolskaDoll
23 Jul 2007
Language / Is the term 'Polak' derogatory?? [254]
It most certainly would be a pity. Luckily, at the moment it seems to a proud word used by Scots - "I am a Scot". but I have heard "Scot" used in a derogatory way - sad, but true.
It would be a pity if the word Scot would also become an offensive word
It most certainly would be a pity. Luckily, at the moment it seems to a proud word used by Scots - "I am a Scot". but I have heard "Scot" used in a derogatory way - sad, but true.
PolskaDoll
7 Aug 2007
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Very, very true.
This is not exclusive to Poland - try getting on a bus in Edinburgh during the rush hour...if you're not fast then you're trampled underfoot... :-)
Besides the cultural differences, people are people.
Very, very true.
rude in Poland is while in line/queue people like to get in front of you.
This is not exclusive to Poland - try getting on a bus in Edinburgh during the rush hour...if you're not fast then you're trampled underfoot... :-)
PolskaDoll
9 Aug 2007
UK, Ireland / Warning to British people visiting Poland!! Don't get drunk and smash the place up! [447]
Very true Daffy!
You never get a news report that says something like "One hundred thousand Brits behaved themselves abroad this week".
Same goes for a Saturday night out clubbing - people only noticed the w**kers who get absolutely bladdered and then started fighting with anything and its shadow.
it is the well behaved, civil majority go unnoticed and an ignorant few are causing trouble.
Very true Daffy!
You never get a news report that says something like "One hundred thousand Brits behaved themselves abroad this week".
Same goes for a Saturday night out clubbing - people only noticed the w**kers who get absolutely bladdered and then started fighting with anything and its shadow.
PolskaDoll
13 Sep 2007
Language / Nice Polish phrases to say to men [76]
What, like Pig or Goat???
Haha - I'm only joking ;)
Well, really you should want to know what to say to your Polish man. After all, what you say to one man, you might not feel you'd say to another depending on the way you feel about him.
So is there a few particular phrases you want translated?
My gf likes to call me animal names :)
What, like Pig or Goat???
Haha - I'm only joking ;)
can anyone suggest some nice phrases to say to men and what they mean in english? thanks
Well, really you should want to know what to say to your Polish man. After all, what you say to one man, you might not feel you'd say to another depending on the way you feel about him.
So is there a few particular phrases you want translated?
PolskaDoll
11 Oct 2007
PolskaDoll
11 Oct 2007
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Quite possibly.
I blush at the very thought of them :)
A word seeking world domination?
Quite possibly.
My favourite rude polish word
I blush at the very thought of them :)
PolskaDoll
11 Oct 2007
PolskaDoll
11 Oct 2007
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
Not really. I was jesting. But a Polish male friend has taught me 3 sentences recently and then I discovered all 3 were rude. He's a really good teacher though so I picked them up quickly. I'm pretty wary when he teaches me anything now...even though he insists that was just a joke...some joke :)
why? it makes you uncomfortable?
Not really. I was jesting. But a Polish male friend has taught me 3 sentences recently and then I discovered all 3 were rude. He's a really good teacher though so I picked them up quickly. I'm pretty wary when he teaches me anything now...even though he insists that was just a joke...some joke :)
PolskaDoll
27 Oct 2007
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27 Oct 2007
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27 Oct 2007
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27 Oct 2007
PolskaDoll
13 Nov 2007
Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]
Not only a Polish superstition. I have friends who say "Hello Mr Magpie" to a single magpie. A pair is considered OK.
always salute a magpie
Not only a Polish superstition. I have friends who say "Hello Mr Magpie" to a single magpie. A pair is considered OK.
PolskaDoll
13 Nov 2007
Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]
:) The full saying! I can never remember it. Only ever get to "four for a boy".
Maybe I'll start greeting Mr Magpie... :)
BubbaWoo
:) The full saying! I can never remember it. Only ever get to "four for a boy".
Maybe I'll start greeting Mr Magpie... :)
PolskaDoll
13 Nov 2007
Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]
I should remember it now :)
Kiss and wish is used for sneezing more I thought:
one's a wish,
two's a kiss,
three's a disappointment
there's more after that but can't remember...
i get remember upto #7
I should remember it now :)
had a feeling there was more to it :-)
Kiss and wish is used for sneezing more I thought:
one's a wish,
two's a kiss,
three's a disappointment
there's more after that but can't remember...
PolskaDoll
13 Nov 2007
Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]
could be regional I suppose. Definitely something I grew up with :)
never come across that before
could be regional I suppose. Definitely something I grew up with :)
PolskaDoll
10 Mar 2008
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
I'll never get this "miserable" thing. It's an unnatural thing to walk about with a big grin on your face so therefore most people will not be smiling when you see them, particularly if they are alone.
I'll never get this "miserable" thing. It's an unnatural thing to walk about with a big grin on your face so therefore most people will not be smiling when you see them, particularly if they are alone.
PolskaDoll
4 Apr 2008
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
So how angry would you have to be to call someone a beetroot? :D
B - burak - literally 'beetroot', but here = eejit
So how angry would you have to be to call someone a beetroot? :D
PolskaDoll
22 Jun 2008
Travel / Collection of dress codes in Poland - what to wear? [96]
LC, wear what you'll be comfortable in. The gloves are an option because if you feel overdressed you can remove them. The fascinator, only wear if you'll be happy with it.
Neither would I worry about that. As I said, only wear what makes you feel comfortable and are happy with. You'll look great and most important - have fun :)
LC, wear what you'll be comfortable in. The gloves are an option because if you feel overdressed you can remove them. The fascinator, only wear if you'll be happy with it.
I shouldn,t worry too much about looking too different from the Polish women
Neither would I worry about that. As I said, only wear what makes you feel comfortable and are happy with. You'll look great and most important - have fun :)
PolskaDoll
28 Jun 2008
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28 Jun 2008
PolskaDoll
26 Sep 2008
Life / Famous / Iconic Polish Women [48]
Helena Rubinstein, cosmetics, born in Krakow and eventually became Elizabeth Arden's biggest rival. She made millions and her cosmetics are still a world best seller.
HR Cosmetics
helenarubinstein.com/_int/_en/index.aspx?p=/whatsnew#/whatsnew
Sorry I don't know too much more about her off the top of my head. If you google her there will be plenty about her. :)
Helena Rubinstein, cosmetics, born in Krakow and eventually became Elizabeth Arden's biggest rival. She made millions and her cosmetics are still a world best seller.
HR Cosmetics
helenarubinstein.com/_int/_en/index.aspx?p=/whatsnew#/whatsnew
Sorry I don't know too much more about her off the top of my head. If you google her there will be plenty about her. :)
PolskaDoll
26 Sep 2008
Life / Famous / Iconic Polish Women [48]
I wonder if you can still get that perfume.
I kind of thought you were after something like that but I can't think of anyone at the moment. Helena sprang into mind when I read "famous" and of course "iconic" made me think of Marie Curie but I see Grzegorz already posted a link about her. :)
I wonder if you can still get that perfume.
But there but have been women who fort for the resistence who are a house hold name in Poland.
I kind of thought you were after something like that but I can't think of anyone at the moment. Helena sprang into mind when I read "famous" and of course "iconic" made me think of Marie Curie but I see Grzegorz already posted a link about her. :)
PolskaDoll
8 Oct 2008
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
How did you get out?!
I doubt you actually "hate" them. Hate is a very strong emotion and I seriously doubt you feel that at all for Poland or for Polish people. Hate is reserved for dictators and murderers and rapists (for example).
You may dislike Polish people and you may even dislike an entire nation but perhaps you'd like to provide an in depth reasoning as to why? Never mind saying they are toilet cleaners or any of that other nonsense you come out with. If you have a legitimate dislike of all things Polish then please explain it fully, without swearing, without silly pictures and without blaming them for all that is wrong with this country (actually it's the government that's wrong with this country and not the people living here).
noimmigration
How did you get out?!
I hate the polish because they are beneath me. I hate poland because polish culture is inferior to western culture.
I doubt you actually "hate" them. Hate is a very strong emotion and I seriously doubt you feel that at all for Poland or for Polish people. Hate is reserved for dictators and murderers and rapists (for example).
You may dislike Polish people and you may even dislike an entire nation but perhaps you'd like to provide an in depth reasoning as to why? Never mind saying they are toilet cleaners or any of that other nonsense you come out with. If you have a legitimate dislike of all things Polish then please explain it fully, without swearing, without silly pictures and without blaming them for all that is wrong with this country (actually it's the government that's wrong with this country and not the people living here).
PolskaDoll
7 Nov 2008
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
It's the old story. If they owe you money you'll wait forever and a day for it, if you owe them money however, they want it pronto. I had a bill of £9 once which I forgot to pay. The first letter I received from them about it was a notification that their lawyers had been notified and they intended to take me to court. Scare tactics. I called them up and told them they'd given me the best laugh of that week. I told them to add it onto the next bill, which they did and it was duly paid.
A few months later and the same company over charged me and then owed me something like £20. I told them and they said they would recredit my account...waited and waited and nothing. So I sent them a letter saying my lawyer had been notified and I intended to take them to court...never got a reply but I did get that £20 credited to my account within days.
It's the old story. If they owe you money you'll wait forever and a day for it, if you owe them money however, they want it pronto. I had a bill of £9 once which I forgot to pay. The first letter I received from them about it was a notification that their lawyers had been notified and they intended to take me to court. Scare tactics. I called them up and told them they'd given me the best laugh of that week. I told them to add it onto the next bill, which they did and it was duly paid.
A few months later and the same company over charged me and then owed me something like £20. I told them and they said they would recredit my account...waited and waited and nothing. So I sent them a letter saying my lawyer had been notified and I intended to take them to court...never got a reply but I did get that £20 credited to my account within days.