Work / English qualifications to start Teaching English In Poland. Is degree of some sort needed? [123]

I was actually using English as in the class not the language. So I stand by the fact that I did English in school.

But that's good to know. Plus I will be teaching in UK English. Not because I think American English is inferior, rather that I have been brought up and educated in UK English and so that is the language I speak.

Is there lots of specialised language schools or is it best actually going to schools and asking there?

Work / English qualifications to start Teaching English In Poland. Is degree of some sort needed? [123]


I realise what I type on here will be more along the lines of slang as it is how I speak in everyday conversation and, as such, forms what I type on a forum. I know how to read, write and speak in proper English if I have to (legal letters, speaking competitions, debates, etc). However, in general everyday conversation I speak in my West End Glasgow twang.

Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [199]


Actually we just get "Scot" most of the time. The English call us Jock a lot which annoys the tits off us.

Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [199]

I have never been called a sweatz (mz kezboard hates me since i changed the lazout). Jock is bloodz annozing though.

Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [199]

marvellous, thanks very much :)

Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [142]

I am confused. I read on a website that as a UK National I can work and live here as long as I like. Do I need this Karta Pobytu? I know I need to get my NIP and PESEL (in 3 months) numbers. Also is there any lovely chap or chapette on here that wouldn't mind giving me a wee help with some of the forms. If so please send me a PM.

Life / Reasons for moving to Poland [291]

I moved here for love...(which makes me one of 50%) which didn't work out. But in exchange I fell in love with the place. It was a struggle at first but now I am getting to grips with life in Poland and really appreciating the country. People are always happy to help out. The country is beautiful to look at. Fair enough the wages leave a lot to be desired with the cost of living going up so quickly, but that's life. Oh, and the girls are marvellous.

I currently have no want to go home. For all those who haven't been and want to come then just do it!

UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]


Actually the law about letting people use the toilet in Scotland is quite a recent law. It came into effect with the various other rambling rights laws a few years ago.

Luckily it doesn't happen very often.

Love / My boyfriend is on a Polish dating site [158]


Hmmm, not sure that is true. I went out with a girl once who owned up to getting drunk one night and having a one night stand with some stranger. Now that was hurtful and I was raging...but hey, she made a mistake, admitted it and was sorry. The mental imagary was pretty bad for a few weeks but it died down and we were quite happy for a while. Just grew apart and are still friends.

However when I found that my current ex had met someone on a night out, kissed him, texted him and attended a few other parties with him while still my girlfriend I was heartbroken. She sat there and, as if it was an excuse, said "But I never slept with him". The fact that she had feelings for this person and was actually conciously making desicions to be with him and text him while in a relation was a lot more hurtful than someone being stupid and having a one night stand where it's just sex.

Love / My boyfriend is on a Polish dating site [158]

I haven't to be honest. I have become a typical bartender, just like I was before her. Flirtatious but never involved with anyone. She still texts and it hurts. There is nothing to cure that except copious amounts of vodka and lots of pretending.

The only reason I am still here is in the off chance she will change her mind...i have given myself until February. Then it's off to Norway with friends to earn a fortune...and then spend it all on stupid things.

I love/hate women...see if they could be gorgeous and not insane...that would be awesome!

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

I don't teach, but back on topic...

I wouldn't say I hated anything about Poland. However there are things that get frustrating. Wages not being in line with cost of living and communication being the two that have eventually driven me to book my flights home. That is more my fault for sticking with what I know rather than move into teaching...which would have been a better option (or better paid at least).

Love / Do Polish Women age well? [153]

I must say I noticed this myself. I had come to the conclusion that either women don't age well here...or they age so well that they all still look like they are in their 20s.

However you don't see all that many milfs over here...i am not complaining...just an observation.

Love / Do Polish Women age well? [153]

I am going out on a total guess here and am probably totally wrong but I think there could be a cultural thing in it as well.

Polish women seem to marry a lot younger than most girls I know back home, and with there being a strong religious feeling in the country divorce would be a no-no i am guessing. So could this lead to women sort of letting themselves go after marrying and having kids? Also on the flip side, if women are not married by 40+ (my flatmate is only 30 and is moaning that she will never find a husband at her age) maybe they give up unto a life of spinsterdom.

That's my 3 cents.
*awaits angry polish people moaning about me stereotyping them*

Life / WHY ARE POLISH CALENDARS SKEWED? [42]

I always think of Monday as the beginning of the week. But I have had calendars in the past that have started on a Sunday. I don't think it's a particular rule, just horses for courses.

Life / Tips on tipping in Poland [45]


That would suggest to me that your friend is rather tight fisted. I have never been anywhere in Krakow where service is included and they have lied on the receipt. As for working in a restaurant, people do expect tips. Wages for waiting staff are around 6pln per hour and they make up the rest in tips.

As such I have always left a tip in restaurants. Taxis are extorsionate so I don't tip them. I tip the hairdresser but just to round it, same with the pizza guy.


For this situation, just say clearly how much you want the total to be...that's how most polish people did it with me.

Life / Tips on tipping in Poland [45]

It does defeat the purpose. Technically the tip is a gift, it is not part of the bill it is basically you giving money to a person to say thank you for the service. Therefore the company has no real right to take it off you. However I know Wetherspoons suppliment their wage bill with any tips left on credit cards and the staff don't get a tip as such from it. So if you are drinking in an establishment like that it's best to tip in cash.

Love / POLISH WOMEN ARE PROMISCUOUS? DISCUSS. [153]

I have actually found girls in Poland, and Polish girls I have worked with in the UK to be quite conservative. But then I am comparing them to the orange hordes that parade themselves in miniscule, ill-fitting clothes every saturday night in Glasgow so I have a tainted view.

News / Topless sunbathers acquitted in Szczecin, Poland [128]


Let's be honest...when I go to the beach in Scotland (I can't imagine ireland being much different) I amn't thinking about being topless...it's more sweaters and jackets!

Love / Polish girls, how are they when they are in love? [86]

I think you will find that this woman is a boot. You need to get her tae f***. She is using you as an ego boost. She wants to know that she is hot enough to have you if she wants and by texting her you are confirming this.

If she is sitting about kissing other guys then she's not really very interested in you is she?

I know it's hard to take, and I didn't listen when people told me the same. But I finally followed my friends advice and it was the best thing i ever did. So I will dispense this advice now:


This is actually quite customised to me, but if you change the name and maybe one or two details it pretty much sums up what you need to hear.

Good luck with it all mate.

Language / Instruction how to install Polish diacritic letters on your computer [30]

I have the polish diacritic letters installed on my computer. But can't remember how I did it. I am using Vista as is my friend who's computer I am trying to fix.

We have gone through the control panel method, but I vaguely remember when I did it that I installed a "language pack" or something like that. Will I need to do this for them?

I just can't remember how I did it, it seemed really easy last time though.

Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]


Excuse me, but we are much better at stabbing people in Glasgow!

Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]


As was said by Frankie Boyle:

"Look at the queen, a german, married to a greek...she must have an arse like a broken catflap"

So in summary, Germans love anal sex and Greeks invented gayness.

I honestly don't know where the Scottish being thrifty stereotype started...I have always found scottish people to be very generous...except people from Fife.

Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]

I noticed that the Polish guys I worked with loved the Norwegian girls we got in and the fact that they were big spenders.

Italians are disliked by the hospitality trade the world over (outside of Italy) because they are generally very arrogant, demanding, rude and never tip. I work with an Italian scottish family and they refuse to serve in the restaurant when Italians are in because they are worse with Italians.

Language / "Poles" or "Polish people" - which is better to use? [199]

I agree, although I think Jock is really quite a soft derogatory term. I amn't too bothered by it. I would prefer something else but hey, who cares. I think people are just too PC in the UK.

Love / How to show a polish Guy I like him [56]

Just do the same thing as you would with anyone else. Flirtation first, if that doesn't work then be more direct. My ex tried flirting with me and it didn't work and she had to literally invite me to join her in bed one night before i realised she was interested.

Love / How to show a polish Guy I like him [56]

Yeah, i'm not so good with women. I am not good with subtle hints.

Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]


and stupid :P

as for the invented gayness thing that was a quote from Father Ted...i couldn't find a youtube link for it though

Genealogy / Popular Polish First Names? [152]


I liked Jan too, hated being called Jacek though for some reason.

Genealogy / Are all Poles blue eyed and blonde? [451]

I have hazel eyes according to that :)