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Lodz_The_Boat   
29 Aug 2012
History / What do Poles owe to Czechs? [87]

We owe nothing more to Chechs than what we owe to any other nation. Chechs owe many things from Poland too.... infact we all are in equal terms.
Lodz_The_Boat   
1 Dec 2011
Off-Topic / What languages do you know? [51]

I tried it but later found it complicated ... gave up. I know some words though, but I'm lost half my vocabulary with time ...lolz.
Lodz_The_Boat   
30 Nov 2011
Off-Topic / What languages do you know? [51]

Fluent: Polish, Russian, English
Conversational to Intermediate: Korean, French
Lodz_The_Boat   
31 Jul 2011
Life / Rate Poland (Life Quality / Culture and People / Food): 1-10! [232]

Polish grannies compared to Korean grannies are angels.

I know both the kinds, and I can say that neither are devils ... they are human beings, and it depends where you come from to have people who behave more responsibly.
Lodz_The_Boat   
13 Jun 2011
Life / Why Do You Love Poland? [907]

I was in Warsaw

Southern you are too fast man! Too fast :D ... haha

Its amazing...

I attribute largely to immigration

While watching Heroes and went on the browse, and look what I found southern ol' warhorse!

mi5not9to5.tumblr.com/post/860651976/olga-sosnovska-and-her-husband-sendhil-ramamurthy

:-O
Lodz_The_Boat   
13 Jun 2011
Life / Why Do You Love Poland? [907]

This here is an evidence.

Southern's evidence does show how much anything remains relevant to the real Poland, and how things slant towards the "imaginary" Poland :)
Lodz_The_Boat   
7 Jun 2011
Love / Polish girls and traditions (esp. between mother in laws and daughter in laws) [45]

Thanks for the update Neharika.

Thank you for your wonderful messages.

I gotta say ... :D ... its been one of the best moderated threads so far.

I and my husband will be visiting Poland next year spring when I will meet her side of the family.

welcome...

I must say the way you described your daughter in law, it does seem like she is from a very respectable background. But even better, it seems she is a great girl and by being herself she really did uphold the grace of Poland. I'm quite proud of her ...

Lovely piece of writing ... :)
Lodz_The_Boat   
17 May 2011
Life / New Polish generation prefers black culture? [145]

what's the point of the dish?

Poland has a rich culture.

Anyways, I thought you were Indian so I said Naamaste :) ... but I think I know that Sasrikaal is a form of "Hello" in your language too. Regional "Hello"? I know less, but I read some books and have some good Indian friends who now are very much Polish with families here. We studied in University together... it is a nice experience. Also, I have Kashmir, Bangladesh and Egyptian friends if we talk of East (although Egypt is rather South).

Again, back to the point. It is nice to have a little of many cultures, but the mainstream is Polish Culture in Poland. Although if you think of it, in a world increasingly turning into a global village, cultural barriers are fast becoming vague, and people are coming together through exchange of information and emotions. It is a nice thing, but the eventual Global Culture if there ever will be, must be something acceptable to all and not just a group of people.

In any condition, the so called "Thuggy, Gangsta etc" thing should probably not last. Instead, there are nice African values which can surely be discovered if it is studied deeply.
Lodz_The_Boat   
17 May 2011
Life / New Polish generation prefers black culture? [145]

I am Punjabi... Sikh... of the Jatt caste

Naamaste ... :) :D ...

I have a friend who matches the same description. Wonder what you name is :). You come from Poland?

Anyways, as I mentioned, it is not THE LIFESTYLE of new generation Poles, you have been misinformed, or someone misrepresented Poland to you.
Lodz_The_Boat   
17 May 2011
Life / New Polish generation prefers black culture? [145]

quite offensive

How did I offend you? Why do you think I preach complete liberalism? Did I ever mention such a thing?

I believe in balance, and balance is better than any ism.

I am not interested to please all with my words, as long as they are consistent and according to my beliefs ... if ofcourse there is a reasonable opinion against it, I would like to pay attention to it. However, the black gangsta culture, or the thuggy thing is not at all to be followed or appreciated.

I do not thing all or most of the new generation of Poles like such stuff. There are other forms of music which have great acceptance among the people ... ofcourse this form of music with the author talks about it also listened, but to think that this is the TOP OF THE CHOICE would be silly.
Lodz_The_Boat   
17 May 2011
Life / New Polish generation prefers black culture? [145]

It,s a world thing not just Polish

No it is not a world thing. There are many other music which can be very interesting. I for one like Persian classical, as well as Indian Sufi ... and also American Jazz ... also Spanish Influences into music.

As for the "Black Culture" ... I think it would not be a correct statement, due to so many blacks into an entire separate continent of Africa (Central and South), and then Americas ... all have variations in their culture. I feel that the GANGSTA and the THUGGY or other forms of various names have a very negative image. No person with a decent mind, a good education and a healthy family structure would be attracted to such stuff. Among these people I would also include dignified and educated black folks.

Although I am not the man to really be able to say when it comes exclusively to blacks, because I never had the opportunity to know a black person up close or befriend that well ... but I have faith that not all can be into this Hip-Hop, thuggy, gangsta kind of thing. But as I said, through the media we know that most seem to be on this track.

Hence, whether they are into it or not, many aimless Polish youth with broken families, lack of values, or disinterested in education can follow such things. They may create a lot of noise, but the do not represent the whole of Polish New Generation in any which ever way you can think of.
Lodz_The_Boat   
16 May 2011
Life / New Polish generation prefers black culture? [145]

If you mean the "Ghetto" and the "Gangsta" ... then I don't think that most of the Polish New Generation prefer it. There are derailed, and mostly disinterested in education youth who would be into it. But this is not a healthy thing.

I pity this culture, and those blacks who are not a part of it are labelled for it in a very unfortunate manner.

Although it does seem that a huge part of the black population are a part of it.

It is not a good culture.
Lodz_The_Boat   
10 May 2011
Life / Why Poles have so pro-emigration attitude? [92]

It is a global trend ... everyone is emigrating, and if you say the Americans and UK people (or western world) is not, then I would say that they miss the fun.

However I do agree that now Poland needs Poles more than ever to develop, but even then I am pro freedom of choosing to emigrate, and I am also pro those who choose to immigrate to my country. So here you go ... its fare all around.
Lodz_The_Boat   
10 May 2011
Life / Poles and their listening skills [22]

No truth in this. I must write because this is a very grave stereotyping of my nation, and due to which I come into the picture.

We Poles have had some very great thinkers among us, for many political reasons we have not been publicized as much as the germans or russians, but Poland have its gems.

Sometimes we can analyze information quicker perhaps? ... thats why no need to say "I must think over it" ... Why must I waste time when I know the answer? No need to keep anyone guessing. However, if the question requires thought, then thought will surely come into play. I don't think there is any human nation who just doesn't "think" at all on some stuffs. However, not all the things which one person things of as a very critical matter can be thought the same by the person sitting across.

There are all kinds of people in Poland. We end up meeting or communicating those who have most in common with our way of life ... that is because they come across us in positions or places where we are found, and that happens due to some common ways. If one tries to change their minds and personalities, they would meet different people. There are worlds within this world, and everyone lives in their own world and meets its residents mostly. Others are almost aliens, who may at most come across, or might walk on the save pavement, but it doesn't mean that they are a part of your world.

Lets not stereotype ... and when "not all" comes, then it becomes "some people" ... not Poles in general. Can be a german or a russian or an irish or even someone from timbuktoo or china or india or korea!
Lodz_The_Boat   
15 Apr 2011
Love / Do Polish Women age well? [153]

It makes him as old as he wants to imagine himself. Obsessed ppl ...

Infact aging depends on how you maintain yourself, stress levels, diet etc ... its nothing to be generalized like that. People just age ... you need to look beyond the body if you really want to appreciate someone in any whichever way ...
Lodz_The_Boat   
15 Apr 2011
Love / Simon Mol - would he have been so "successful" in other countries than Poland? [121]

Ur an idiot Midas. All your answers were given, but still you dont see them as answers because you want something that you can agree on. Something that is according to what YOU want to hear ... but truth is not so sweet.

Polish and many Eastern European mother do a great job. If you have no faith in their job, then go ahead separate ways. No one wants you, and no one could give a damn to what you feel like for them.

Why are you so concerned, or rather obsessed?

People do not go to college to become nuns, and being decent and focused is not being nun, but being normal. College is a place to study and become interactive. However you wouldn't know ...
Lodz_The_Boat   
12 Apr 2011
Love / Simon Mol - would he have been so "successful" in other countries than Poland? [121]

He's really kind to you. :)

What do you mean?

I don't shy away when I have something in reply. He is a person devoid of logic and reason. She only twists and distorts words. I have given him a reply ... after that its just the way threads in PF run... drifting... lol

Why should I without a reason?

Because some people like my language ... think that they can try their luck with a Polish girl. Maybe having an illusion with model pics and hollywood! ... so many factors.

The evidence is around there just take a look and open your eyes.

No sir, I am not interested to go brothels with my "open eyes".

aka prostitutes

I never denied there are many of then in Poland ... and even more in Ukraine :). Sometimes I wonder why the Ukrainians don't stay in their country? ... But then I guess I must continue to feel they have a decent right as human beings to select a home anywhere :) ... but I hope they show respect to their new home :).

I also have a degree in women and gender studies and sociology

A piece of paper is not the story of man!

that was her work and she had to deal with such people

Again ... what do you mean by "such people"? ... All Poles are prostitutes you mean? :) ... you are a paranoid person. THIS THREAD SCREAMS AT POLES IN GENERAL, AND THE AUTHOR IS A PARANOID INCITER AGAINST POLISH WOMEN AGGREGATE!!.

however there are different tastes and different approaches/experiences such as this one:)

I have mentioned ... all are free... and should respect each other's freedom ... also, cannot harm the atmosphere of the overall society in which all sub cultures must be allowed to live in a healthy way.

then he will never go back

Your perception about men are distorted ... I must say that, perhaps more after you returned from your CANADA...

I am happily married and content to the core. My family life is pleasant ... I am thankful to the superior power. I have decent business going on and I have ample opportunity to have a constructive life. All these favors I am grateful for, and I try to give back to community time to time.

Anyways ... don't assume too much on me. Spare me your so-called intellectual skills.

but this time I will

These days you agree with him a lot. Congratulations! :)
Lodz_The_Boat   
12 Apr 2011
Love / Simon Mol - would he have been so "successful" in other countries than Poland? [121]

including you:)

You are confident in knowing things from a "sex educator" who happens to be your student. Being all knowing in sex is not often the correct assumption.

For me, sex is empty without love, and love is empty without a promise ... and the promise comes empty without a sense of responsibility between partners. If this means I lack the knowledge how other mechanisms work, I must say that the very fact that I know that other mechanisms exist is a knowledge but which I do not want to expand or dwell in. It is not my business of obsession or of any interest to me. However, to color the whole nation or humanity in a single framework or to replace emotions with scientific logic will obviously resented.

People should stick to being respectful of others, and thus sometimes the proper use of languages will always be important. So that each sub culture can enjoy its lifestyle and image ... it is always healthy to do so. Ofcourse everyone is free, and this freedom should be respected on every level.
Lodz_The_Boat   
12 Apr 2011
Love / Simon Mol - would he have been so "successful" in other countries than Poland? [121]

Polish men write even worse about polish women if you read forums in polish.In fact they are more enraged because it affects their image as nation.Foreigners usually complain about the same thing for different reasons.

I read everything in here. I can tell you that you have least idea about Polish men and Polish women. I need to reassert here that people who are disrespectful will always be obsessed with the gloomy part of life, and those who write in Polish are not necessarily Polish.

I need to confirm that this site is nothing more than a good opportunity to write in English, and to thus sharpen the communication ... and that too in Polish context.

This thread is a nonsense.
Lodz_The_Boat   
12 Apr 2011
Love / Simon Mol - would he have been so "successful" in other countries than Poland? [121]

SOME PEOPLE here are coloring all men either as pervert or as opposing the respect of women.

I would like to enlighten them that in their efforts, they themselves degrade women. No matter of which culture, country or ethnicity ... women have to be given equal respect and benefit of doubt to their own self will.

Yes there are the slutty women, and so are there slutty men. But if someone opens the eyes, then will be able to see that there are dignified and patient women just as there are MEN! Can wait for that special person STILL, and there is no shame of incapability in it. It is a personal choice, a mark of values.

Whether it be Eastern women or Western women ... it is their choice. Yes some cultures are repressive, but I do not think that a certain class of women can really ever get repressed. Yes, the poor in any land are always going to be victims of every form of repression... but I don't think the same is applicable to the rich.

In any ways, Europe is a much different society, and here comes many women and men from East. They carry their culture SOMETIMES and I respect that. Why not? ... but I respect more when they integrate, and they should ofcourse integrate with respectful people with values. THERE ARE MANY SUCH RESPECTFUL MEN AND WOMEN WITH VALUES IN EUROPE.

I resist the concept that NO ONE IN EUROPE OR POLAND have the high moral standards. We do have, and we just don't come to the streets with it. Yes, we should make ourselves known, but I guess it will happen gradually when we MUST to resist the labeling of our whole society and all subcultures by disrespectful perverts to be a social catastrophe, a brothel ... DISGUSTING!

I resent... Midas and his likes! All the people in this thread, I wonder how many were Polish entirely. Well I was asked by this person, and I have replied! ... JUST WATCH HOW HE ANSWERS ... he will evade major points and distort my response to make it look something different. He always does that.

I have no interest to enforce anymore to anyone. WHOEVER HAVE EYES AND ANY INTELLIGENCE, READ WHAT I WROTE AND CONSIDER IT ... YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE NO MEN AND WOMEN IN POLAND WHO HAVE DIGNITY AND WHO STILL WAIT FOR THEIR RIGHT ONE...OR WHO DO NOT LIVE ONLY FOR MONEY? OR WHO HAVE A BETTER SOUL?

If you think that ... please do not consider yourself as a FRIEND OF POLAND ... but rather a stray rock ... nothing else.
Lodz_The_Boat   
11 Apr 2011
Love / Simon Mol - would he have been so "successful" in other countries than Poland? [121]

So You're basically saying that most Dutch, English, German, American women wouldn't laugh the guy out of their bed

I think what he is saying (which an obsessed person like you cannot understand) is that THERE ARE SUCH WOMEN anywhere in the world. Perhaps more in UK even! ... Ofcourse. I was reading a thread in PF few days ago where the British girl complains about her boyfriend being more careful in chosing a bride, and leaving her out (and claiming herself to be greatly experienced in bed) for a better choice! Infact, I didn't say anything there ... but here I would like to EXCLAIM that any Polish man (not the ones you meet, the day laborers) with a good background and dynasty would always like to choose a better person for their life. Someone who respects herself in words and deed, and thus also would respect him and his honor!

So ... there you go! British women too. Infact British women of good educated backgrounds. While the Poles you often come across are the ones which are more needy. Those who are from broken homes too.

Lodz_the_Boats contribution because he got so miffed in another topic.

Remember Midas, Poland is not the kind of community you dwell in. We have various family structures and sub cultures in Poland. When you say "Polish girls" it unjustly colors everyone in the same light. I have family, we are Polish. I have friends with dignity, my attitude was shaped in a way that I chose people with whom I was comfortable, and I used to be (and still am) comfortable with people who have some kind of relevance with my (our) lifestyle. I would like to assert here, that WE ARE MANY MANY TOO MANY! ... We ourselves do not find interest or anything to do with the kind of women who you are influenced by. DOES IT RING BELL? ... I hope it does. My offense comes when you mark it all by saying "POLISH WOMEN" ... why don't you call them the needy, loose, useless, stray women who might wear expensive clothes or try to look very independent, but are internally distorted and deformed. You cannot relate such people with a particular nation, but you can say that you met such people from a country who came to your jobs or somehow related to it (which deals with very "manual" things).

Even manuals have very good dignity. But they are the unfortunate victims of the dirty reputation created by some ambitious unfortunates, who no matter what they say, are the curse on themselves and those who they come across.

Women and Men, who do not know how to carry themselves ... or how to BEHAVE, how to judge and move forward in life with ethics, decency and efficiency ... are not worth being obsessed about with any intense feelings (hatred or love).

"third worlders"

In my view Midas, no one is a third worlder. No Midas, the Children of Israel were not slaves, but Children of Israel - God's people. They were mislabeled, mistreated ... everything was flawed and later which was corrected.

You cannot divide people with religion, color, economy of culture (which is fast overlapping and taking the shape of a universal culture). People, humans, are one ... and the evolution is there ... it is shaping ... and it will bring about solace ... with its own beauty which today is not clear ... perhaps just like it would not have been clear to the caveman that without thick skin how he would survive.

MIDAS ... I had no experience with a black person. I confess, my experiences are limited to STUDENTS with good reputable backgrounds (generally from East, and I once was very interested in Eastern cultures and values ... although not so much into research now), and whose manners suggested so aswell. I have friends who married into such men and I reiterated that they are not only happy, but prosperous and even examples of good marriages. I once posted some links of such a couple who took the time to try and teach each other language through youtube, but I suppose this forum have too many morons due to which I put it off.

You need to know WHO YOU ARE TALKING WITH ... WHO YOU SHOULD BEFRIEND ... Shape your own values, maintain your lifestyle and not become intimidated ... then life will show you better than what you currently keep observing.

I HAVE NOTICED THAT YOU ONLY QUOTE CONVENIENT PORTIONS AND TRY TO DISTORT MY COMMUNICATION INTO SOMETHING WHICH SOUNDS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT I SAID. You believe in creating stereotypes. You believe in dwelling in the trash, of which I know, but I avoid and travel through the gardens which also exist - like a sane and normal human being with fresh and positive tastes. That is how we are different ...

READ COMPLETELY ... if necessary twice ... understand, don't just ARGUE...

(continued)
Yet I did not interact with some people from East again when I were in University. I still do not have Turkish friends so close to remain in contact (although I am sure some are good, but I did not meet, or saw from distance just the sleazy ones) ... and the Hispanic or the Egyptian (although I had a friend, but he went another part of Poland and since that no contact).

Thus it comes down to being "selective", having a developed sense of judgment. Acting on refined impulses, evolved through upbringing. One must consider "who" is that person ... "what" is the nature. The "ambition" ... and the character of the work and surrounding. All the external factors create a sub culture, which sometimes are very deviated from the main culture or completely different from many of the prominent sub cultures of a nation.