Life / Gifts from Poland (I'm returning to my country after a year in Poland) [36]

Merged: Unique to or representative gifts from Poland?

I'm putting together my Christmas package to Canada this week-end and I was wondering what I could include that is unique to or representative of Poland (short of wrapping up my MIL I have no ideas). The gifts are mostly for children and I think it's ridiculous for me to run out to Toys'r'us and ship something half way around the world that they can get around the corner. Any suggestions?

Life / Gifts from Poland (I'm returning to my country after a year in Poland) [36]

Ok, thanks I'll take a look

Love / Questions about Polish Men - flirting, cheating, liking? [44]

I think that there is definitely different values here. I used to teach a lot of men at one company, it was a very male dominated industry. I was there for 5 years. In that time I was propositioned by two married men, neither even hid the fact that they were married. As well, they would tell me that escorts were hired for their corporate social functions because there weren't that many women who would be attending. These women were hired as "hostesses" but really their function was to dance, flirt, and if they wanted to make some extra cash they could go back to the hotel room with the men. From the stories that I heard after the parties, there were married men who were partaking. When I asked about this most men seemed to think that it was okay and normal, just a little bit of harmless fun.

This kind of thing happens the world over I'm sure, what shocked me really was how indiscreet the men were about it, there seemed to be no secrecy or shame. From which I drew the conclusion that perhaps there is a different code in Poland for what is acceptable when one is in a relationship.

I must say though that there were other men who were great, treated me with a lot of respect, didn't flirt or try to make me feel as though I were just a woman, as some had. So I guess the other posters are correct, men are men, some are good, some are bad.

Love / Questions about Polish Men - flirting, cheating, liking? [44]

Ironside. "Those women that are happy with Polish men have no time nor need to post about them on PF. My wife think that this site is a waste of time and I should stay away from it. :)"

That is strange logic. Does it go both ways and we are to assume that you are not happily married because you have so much time to be here? Strangely I am happy with my Polish man and yet I somehow managed to unchain myself from the kitchen long enough to post here. But my bigos is burning and I've gotta run.

Love / Questions about Polish Men - flirting, cheating, liking? [44]

It's called sarcasm, darling.

Love / Questions about Polish Men - flirting, cheating, liking? [44]

I'm sorry I don't know what classing overkill means but I do not have a chip on my shoulder. You made a strange remark about how women who are happy with their Polish men wouldn't have time or need to be on the forum. I thought that was a rather ignorant statement and wanted to call your attention to it. I did so in a sarcastic manner to emphasize your seemingly backward statement. A woman can have an opinion without "having a chip on their shoulder.

Love / Questions about Polish Men - flirting, cheating, liking? [44]

Still really don't know what you are getting at. The strange comment I was referring to had nothing to do with a smile or wink. And just because you say something is so does not make it so. But if you are the type that needs to be right and it will get you off my case then fine. You are right and I am wrong. I know nothing of what I say even if it was first hand experience. I also have a huge chip on my shoulder, for what I haven't a clue but it must be true because you say so. I bow to your superiority in all matters now. Insert emoticons all over to denote the facetiousness.

Travel / Bieszczady or Zakopane? [23]

Merged: Winter Break in Bieszczady- Advice Please

I'm going to be taking my son to Bieszczady over Feria (2 weeks from now) and I'm looking for advice on what to do. As it stands right now there is no snow so I am looking for alternatives to skiing. Can anyone suggest some easy and safe walking trails? Where I might find somewhere to ice skate? And if there will be snow, where can I go for cross country skiing? Also if you know of any other interesting attractions in the region I'd love to know about them. We will be staying in Polanczyk but we have a car so mobility isn't an issue.

Travel / Where do Polish people fly to for beach vacations in the winter? [34]

If you can wait until the May1st and 3rd holiday you could try Croatia. This is a very popular destination for Polish people.