Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]

I have never really followed it from your point of view but I think it is history now....I don't remember from my lifespan ever hearing anything anti Jewish in Catholic church. Maybe Jews similar Polish like to feel sorry for themselves. I think it causes bitterness and so much negativity.

I don't know maybe I live in UK which is not very religious and rather cynical country so i got more cynical now....If someone tried to tell here about Jews killing Christ they would laugh and say that Christ is some imaginary figure which never existed. ha, ha sad but at least not much antisemitism here.

Just changing subject but similar thing just as example.I know it is on smaller scale.
I recently read some article about Catholic church in East Anglia /Norfolk in UK (area where i live). It was permanently ( with some breaks when King/Queen was Catholic) prosecuted for centuries. Lots people were killed, many moved to France. And now - some catholic churches are back but lots are taken over by Church of England which is nearly 'dead' and changed to coffee shops. When you think about it...but as for today both religion exists in peace next to each other.

Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]

But I live in XX-XXI century not XIII- life has moved on ......I wonder is it in Jewish culture to bring you up as permanent victims of something?

Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]


I think that behind your 'politeness' you are patronizing twat.

O yes...cry, cry everyone hates Jews we are victims.........O everyone i so sorry for you .... you have clearly too much time in your hand that you study bible so much.

Please focus on the thread

Travel / Poland - never again [593]


Is it so great in USA?....it says about life-threatening illness or injury....You just did not feel very well in Poland....and had enough energy to argue about payment....it could be indigestion or hangover not life threatening illness.

According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), any person who goes to an emergency room must be stabilized and treated for life-threatening illness or injury, regardless of their ability to pay. Hospitals are required to provide "emergency medical treatment" which is lifesaving treatment and/or stabilization, and provide treatment for women in "active labor" (water has broken).

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]


I guess in your opinion the best would be if people in Poland just spoke English.

For me it is pointless hearing 'keep in touch' 'How are you' .....which means really nothing.

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

@majkel

Czy chcialbys wode czy kawe?-

Polish person would rather says 'Zrobic ci cos do picia'? ( to friend, family member)

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

Ha,ha exactly 'Towarzyszu' ...or in the form like 'Wy Kowalski'- I remember from old films.

In general- every country has its cultural/language rules and it is a bit stupid coming and criticising them. I would advise some tolerance and flexibility.

Travel / Poland - never again [593]

@Rich Mazur

Hospitals always ask for cash up-front? So what if someone is hit by car and is unconscious? Do emergency services check his pockets if he has enough cash before trying to save him?

I don't think so. It is the same like in USA.

They ask up front for some tests, doctor examinations ....just like any private services do.

Travel / Poland - never again [593]

For me it is amazing how selective power of observation some people have. I live in UK , I have visited USA for 6 weeks and I am Polish....and I am not astonished by customer service in UK or USA. Shops and restaurants full of kids working there to earn extra money.They did not bring me to my knees with quality of their service. Some will do with elocution lessons as they don't speak by just mumble.

In general there are better and worse things in any country but saying all is bad in Poland is just stupid.

Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]

@Dirk diggler

I must admit you are right. English are quite liberal but in any coffee shops ( especially near train stations) toilets are closed and they give you key if you have receipt. Otherwise...don't know about homeless but all druggies !!!

Travel / Poland - never again [593]

As someone mentioned above- It is American forum and free speech is allowed.....but it is not criticising one bad service it is comparing and SAYING THAT EVERYTHING IS BETTER IN USA so people are allowed not to agree with him.

Like : Graffiti is better in USA because it shows are of activity for different gangs and in Poland it is just random hooligans activity. Subject to debate....Some animals sign their territory by peeing so for me it is sort of jungle rules not civilised country.

Travel / Poland - never again [593]


To be fair contrary to some people on this forum you are not rude but.....you started this thread wrong way. It would be better perceived if you said 'After so many years I came back and...I did not like this...this....but with this I was positively surprised'.

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]


Word 'Poland' in this sentence you can replace with any other country. If you visit any country you look around and behave the way not to offend people.

Last weekend I met Polish guy and he was saying to our friends 'You know in Poland in shops we have small plate for coins on the counter in the shop....here in UK I put coins on the counter and shop assistant looked offended' - exactly. Here it is sort of sign of anger in Poland it is just normal behaviour.

Classifieds / Flat for sell, near Alchemia/OBC Gdańsk 5.5-6 yield [10]

@rafalr

On google map Krynicka does not look very appealing. I don't know much about Gdansk prices but it seems bit expensive...

Travel / Starbucks in Poland? [149]


USA superiority again ?

Love / What do Polish guys think of Asian girls? [50]

They have high pitched squeaky voices :-).

USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]

@TheOther

'sterilize people'

It sound harsh and drastic and never will happen but....for some people (irrelevant legal/illegal emigrants, locals) it is their choice of life. Have lots children and live on benefits.

Travel / Poland - never again [593]

@Dirk diggler

Ha, ha I am Polish and I forgot that UB turned into SB- These services are always in action....no vacuum :-)

Travel / Poland - never again [593]

Leaving Poland by finishing University you would be about 24- it is adult person with shaped personality. Even spending years and years in USA you would remember polish language, culture.....probably mix with Polonia in USA...maybe follow news in Poland.

The problem is people on this forum sense very quickly 'faked persona' it is not as easy task as you thought.

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]

@Lindusapoland

I assume you mean 180 pounds so its about 90kg- it is quite much for 5ft 3 in. I am hardly convinced that you hardly eat and still keep this weight. Or....as I am aware there are weight problems with some thyroid ( or any others) conditions. I suggest doing some tests to check it.

USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]


I did not say it I said 'some people do it on purpose' and I think that only cutting benefits to max 2-3 children could resolve it. Unfortunately Europe is much more generous with tax payers money than USA.

Travel / Poland - never again [593]

Everyone did - just making the point trolling is not so easy as it seems....

USA, Canada / Why do Americans (and Canadians) hate Polish people? [226]


Too big risk that it will be weirdo and they will never get rid of him :-)

USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]

How many Mormons do live in USA...?

Life / I'm British in Poland and I think that it's time to go back to the UK! [240]

Ha,ha it was very caring of you to remember about sandwiches for English...at least they will not be hungry :-)

USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]


so it is about 2 % - It is not much really.Mainly in Utah ? I watched once programme about Mormons in America. Family - one man few women lots kids. They bought some metal containers for children to sleep in. Mad.

Travel / Poland - never again [593]


It is very unusual- There are polish clubs, communities in every bigger town in UK. I guess he cut himself off completely from polish roots. There is some true that your first language can get rusty if you don't use it.

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


We are still slimmer but for the last few times when I visited Poland I noticed that people are getting fatter. I don't think its breakfast in McDonald :-) but I think its less exercise ( everyone drives) more processed food.

@johnny reb


?????- I don't think so. You still struggle to find many 'obese' women in Poland in USA there are thousands of them.

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


I don't think they are .....I vaguely remember that most European countries were against them lately.

When you talk about gluten free, healthy lifestyle, gym, running.....I am afraid it is all about social class and money. I guess gluten free food is not so cheap either. So rich people are slim and healthy but poor just getting fat on cheap food.

There is also something more- I remember when I was in USA - lots food seemed to me to be very sweet...I remember yogurts -they were sweeter than in Europe. I guess people are just used to it and don't see difference.

News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]

@Rich Mazur

and.... there were special shops for police, UB and other apparatchiks with all goods and commoners were treated like cattle fighting for some meat scraps in shops.

If you were not member of PZPR you could not have been promoted ....

It is true about education- it was free and for everyone. It is harder in capitalistic countries.