Love / What to Get my Polish Guy for Valentines Day. [77]


For what it's worth, I hope you don't.


Just remember the good things, and be grateful for those moments, forget the bad stuff and dare to dream about tomorrow. I know, it sounds dramatic and slightly poetic but I really mean it. (I mean having something to live for makes all the difference!) You should do all the things you like for a change, and spend some quality time with your girlfriends. Maybe you'll even bump into someone who will make you happier than you were, you never know.

:)

Life / You are Polish if... [433]

More like public entertainment or something.

;)

Love / They seem nice, but could Polish girls be "gold diggers"? [196]


I feel the same way. I've worked with some really hard working girls from Poland, and I know one who even showed up at work when she really should've stayed in bed. She was really sick that day, but she was afraid she would lose her job. I basically had to drag her home, and I made sure that she didn't. I never came across a girl who was so fragile who showed so much character. She had a very big mouth too! (Which I like.)

:)

Love / They seem nice, but could Polish girls be "gold diggers"? [196]


I do understand, don't you think that's probably why I'm discussing it?

;)


So you're saying that a woman who's doing well for herself - in this day and age of equality - can't be with a guy who's doing not so well for himself? I mean, can't women secure themselves these days? Just as much as guys can? No offense, but your way of thinking is traditional for a woman, and you seem to apply the same logic, even when it's obvious that times are changing. I mean, the more women reach higher positions, the more guys will be left out for these positions. (Which in itself isn't a bad thing!)

Maybe this'll explain it better? We have fifty job offers. We have fifty guys, and we have fifty girls applying for these jobs. All these guys and girls have the same qualifications. I'm sure you can do the math as to how this affects the traditional role-pattern? So are the twenty five guys and girls who will not succeed at securing this job automatically losers? Or even stupid? I beg to differ.


I just want people to be aware of the fact that being single or not can really make a world of difference for younger people these days. Just a decade ago it was doable to develop yourself on your own, all by yourself, but today it's a lot more difficult to survive on a minimum wage, especially when you're single. (It's the same for both men and women ofcourse!)


They'll probably learn when they're older, but in most cases, they'll end up alone when their sugar daddy finds a younger girl to play with. (I understand women well enough to know that the competition can be killing sometimes!)

;)

Love / They seem nice, but could Polish girls be "gold diggers"? [196]


I understand to a certain extent, but who says that someone who doesn't appear to have a future, won't have a future tomorrow? It all starts with having character, and the will to work for it. I really think that sometimes, some guys could really use a hand, and who knows they might even surprise you under slightly different circumstances. I guess I mean to say that some guys might actually do much better under a bit of a woman's influence. I'm not saying we can't do it alone though! It'll just take longer without a partner. Sort of like how some girls will be able to get an education because their boyfriends pay for their appartment, and stuff like that.. (Sharing the rent might also make a HUGE difference!) It's easy to call someone a loser on the forehand, but I think both men and women know that this world isn't always fair for everyone. It's not always the guy's own fault, that's all I'm saying.

I don't think gold diggers are clever though. I mean, one day you'll wake up, realizing time has passed, and that you've spent most of your time with someone you didn't really like, and then you'll realize that you've never shared a real connection with anyone. It can be a cold world without love you know.. (Regrets can really be a bítch sometimes!)

:)

Life / You are Polish if... [433]

I actually know the train waits for me. They even get on the microphone for me if I leave my ticket somewhere.

;)

Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]

Magda, Magda, Magda! She still wins.:)

Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]

I'd say she wins.)

News / Should 16-year-olds in Poland vote? [58]


I really think wisdom comes with experience. You should also keep in mind that some people have been through a lot on a very young age, so you shouldn't underestimate people simply because they're a few years younger.


I agree.

News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]


Yes, let's stone everyone who doesn't believe in Jesus to death, that will ensure intellectual progression!

;)

News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]


I think everyone already knows that there are no two people who think and talk or even behave the exact same way. (Isn't the whole idea of conformism laughable if you think about it?)


I'm sure Sweden has its problems aswell, but I agree. I advise people to study their own history before they tell everyone their nation has always been Christian, because most people in Europe have never really accepted Christianity as their way of life, and I guess they never really did. I guess I would like to break the silence for the Polish people who feel the same way, because I'm absolutely certain there are many people who do feel the same way..

You're completely free to believe what you want to believe in ofcourse, just keep in mind that I'm also free to believe in what I want.

:)

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]


Just spend three weeks in my country. I think some Polish people can be a bit socially clumsy from time to time, but I find them rather cute and innocent compared to Dutch people in general.

;)

Work / Typical rate for 1-on-1 English lessons in Poland (Krakow)? [37]


Good to see you have a sense of humour man! I have no idea, but you should definitely charge whatever someone else is charging for the same services. Maybe you could google and check out what prices the competition has to offer? That should give you a reasonable indication.

:)

Work / Typical rate for 1-on-1 English lessons in Poland (Krakow)? [37]


Absolutely. If that doesn't work and you get *really* desperate, you can always ask strangers on an internet forum what to charge for your private lessons.

;P

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]


I would hardly call them rude.

;)

Life / COMBATING "POLACK" JOKES [460]


Hey, the exact same thing goes for the Belgium jokes about the Dutch, and still I can laugh about them. If you can't laugh about it, then maybe you should learn to shrug it off, because some people just aren't going to change. Oh, and ofcourse some people actually think they're funny sometimes..

:)

Life / Giving tips in Poland [235]


I'd give a small tip for lousy service, and give a handsome tip for really good service.

:)

News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]

Well, if this keeps up, I would!

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Life / COMBATING "POLACK" JOKES [460]

You shouldn't take jokes seriously, that's why they're called jokes.

Most jokes about the Polish were also made up by the Polish themselves, so I don't really see what the big problem is here? You should hear some Belgium jokes about the Dutch, I can laugh about those!

I've heard a few Polish jokes from some of my Polish colleagues aswell, and I can honestly tell you that I've never even heard a Polish joke before they told me!

Don't worry, you should laugh about it.

*shrugs*

:)

Feedback / I suggest changes on PF (number of views, post rewards, smilies, avatars) [18]

This is actually the first time I wholeheartedly agree with everything you've said in one posting! I would definitely donate if these things were going to happen, but ofcourse it's completely up to the Administrator.

:)

Love / What to Get my Polish Guy for Valentines Day. [77]

Hey, you know you're welcome! I just hope you know you're not the only one, and it's not exactly the end of the world is it? Have you been to a doctor to talk about your concerns? You shouldn't worry about diseases you might not have..

*hugs*

:)

News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]


I'm not denying this, and like it or not, you're actually illustrating my point. My whole point is that people are people, wether they call themselves Christians or Muslims doesn't change anything. That's the actual point I'm trying to make here. I'm not singling out one particular religion.


Nice try, but I do accept people who have a belief. Because a belief is personal. You're allowed to believe, and you're allowed to talk about it. I simply oppose the religious aspect, which is basically a form of fascism. I don't think it's a complete mystery to most people that religion imposes its ideas on people. Often the church convinces the community, and then uses the community to pressure people to believe in their ways.

I don't pressure anyone. I simply speak my mind, and I discuss these things in all honesty, and I'm also more than honest enough about my own shortcomings. I don't claim to have all the answers, I don't claim to know it all. Do you see the difference between having faith, and having a religion? I accept everyone.


I'm as tolerant as a human being can be. I will never judge anyone, but religious people? They call everyone who doesn't see it their way a devil worshipper, a servant of Satan, corrupted, evil, wrong or sinful. Should I promote such tolerance? How about Gays or Lesbians? They are human beings too! Or how about people who like sex with a lot of people? Does the church accept or even tolerate those people? I'm tolerant, and that's why I oppose religion. I don't oppose people who have faith in something, and I don't stigmatize people for having a personal belief. I oppose fascism, collective thinking, mass-hysteria and the social stigmatizing of innocent people.

It's interesting you didn't quote anything from my other posting though, because you can clearly read there how I feel about having faith, and I know what unconditional love really means. I hope you understand that in my personal conviction, there's a huge difference between religion and belief. Belief should be something personal. Belief should be about tolerating, accepting and forgiving. Belief should be about understanding our own human nature, instead of condemning and judging ourselves.

You could do some research for yourself, and look it up in the Nag Hammadi.. You can find a quote there, from early Christian texts, which reads: There is no sin. Do you know who supposedly said that? Jesus supposedly said that. (I say supposedly, because I don't know, because I was born in 1980, and not in the year 0. I wasn't there. I don't know. God never told me anything either.) I prefer to keep things simple and down to earth, which is exactly why I don't claim to have the absolute truth.

:)

UK, Ireland / Time for the Poles from the UK to go home [437]


You should speak for yourself. I'm sure there are many people in the UK who do not hate anyone. If you don't want to make yourself look like a complete hypocrit, then you should also be able to state that you should hate certain people in your own government aswell, and ofcourse all the English voters and English employers who wholeheartedly wanted these immigrants, because of the cheap labour. It's easy to blame people, and as you can see, it's easy for me too!

You're allowed to have an opinion, and you're allowed to express your concerns, but you shouldn't hate people simply because they wanted a job. I agree with you that the whole idea behind mass immigration has failed, but I don't hate the Polish people, or anyone else for wanting a job. I understand people who want a job. I'm basically saying that everyone should place the blame where it belongs, if we truly wish to solve all the problems.

:)

News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]


In a lot of cases this is very true, even I am still signed up as a Protestant, but I can assure you my ideas have next to nothing in common with religion. I did some weird things in a period of intense confusion, but after this period, it all started to make perfect sense to me.


Undoubtedly. All I will say is that if only a few people could muster up enough courage to go their own way, more and more will follow. Just look at Holland, we were a very religious nation (Seemingly!) only two and a half decades ago. Most of our churches are empty these days, and most of our people find truth in philosophy, science, simple facts of life, logical reasoning and common sense.

Most people treat eachother with respect for eachother's individuality now, and we don't have all those religious problems anymore. (All the bickering between Protestants and Catholics for example.) A lot of our older folks are still trying to impose their beliefs on us, but our younger generations aren't having it. Most of just want to be free people, and treat eachother as free people. I guess that's why we're so concerned about the wave of Muslim immigrants, because we know what their ideology represents. (Intolerance.)


I see your point, and I'm sure many others do, albeit silently in some cases, so don't worry yourself about that. I'm sure some people would find your way of wording insulting, but then again, most of those people who would take offense, would probably find everything you say insulting, simply because it's not what they wanted to read.

I think people who are afraid need other people who feel afraid to feel better. Maybe a shared burden is half the burden, as they say. I'd like to help people who are afraid of the unknown, so I'm not going to show them any misplaced hatred or even treat them with anger, but I will keep speaking my mind in all honesty.

I'm open to the idea of a God, but I really don't believe he/she/it wrote the Bible, or even told people how to live their lives. I know we all have our own free will as individuals, and we all have our own ideas and feelings, and I believe we do for a reason. If God is unconditional love, then no one should have to be afraid, because all will be forgiven. (If there's anything wrong with anything we choose to do in the first place!)

We have laws, and we have human rights. Live and let live?

:)

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [437]


Not entirely, no. I wouldn't vieuw any woman as a piece of meat, but ofcourse there are women who choose to sell themselves. I fail to see how rape comes into this. If you would talk about women trafficking and the exploiting of women who live in poverty, then I'd say you're absolutely right.


You have a point, but it's not like every woman would agree with you. Oh, and vieuwing a woman as a piece of meat would be inhumane indeed. She's a human being with feelings and emotions, just like yourself, but maybe you'll understand when you're raising your own little lady one day. (You never know!)


I understand you completely, but it's not like I'm expecting anything to change soon. I can only hope that one day the people who call themselves liberals will understand that it's in their best interest to treat people fairly. I'd almost call it a law of nature, because it's a very simple, yet universal truth. You reap what you sow.

For the ones who still don't understand; If you want people to respect you, you should treat them with respect. You can't expect people to respect you when you're talking about solidarity, respect in society and all that charity-talk about reducing poverty, when all you have to offer is lip-service.

I gave up on politics, but I will keep talking about simple values. It doesn't matter if you're left or right wing, or a centrist, because we're all human beings, and we all want a decent life for ourselves.

:)

Work / Job salary comparison in UK and Poland and other European countries [6]


You have a point if you're talking about migration, but if you plan to work abroad on a temporary basis you might benefit from such differences.


Oh, but it's not always a bad thing to be thirty five and unmarried you know. I know a thirty nine year old guy who has had four marriages, and five children with three different women. He always has problems with money because of his situation, and he earns twice as much as I do.

I'm careless, don't have *that* much stress so I'm reasonably happy. So it's not about where you're going, it's about how you're doing.

;)

Love / My Polish GF and her Polish GF both dress in matching clothing when they go out. [12]


Why don't you ask your girlfriend? How are we supposed to know why they wear what they wear?


Not really, no.


I guess that would make you twelve indeed.

:)

Love / How do Polish boys feel about foreign girls? [163]


I would agree with you if we were talking about murder, physical abuse, domestic violence and rape.


I don't think it's a complete mystery to most adults that almost everyone has the potential to do some damage under certain circumstances. I could understand a person who steals out of hunger. I could understand a person who protects him or herself. I could understand a prostitute who has mouths to feed.

I don't understand why some people get socially stigmatized for a few screw ups that most of us made, or could've made under the same circumstances. Things like losing your job, losing your partner, cheating, lying, or even punching the dickhead who keeps insulting you for no good reason. I guess that's what I mean.

:)

Love / Do Polish women have bad tempers? [49]


Well, eyes express a lot of feelings, and that's why they're beautiful. I give up, everything about a girl is beautiful..

:)

*drools*

Love / How do Polish boys feel about foreign girls? [163]


Yes. Simple and honest. We don't have to pretend we're still living in the Victorian age, because that's the only reason some people are afraid to be honest. Why should we want to make everything so complicated?

We're all different, there's no shame in that. There's no need to generalise, and there certainly is no need to place the blame. (The famous pot and the kettle story.) I'm all for etiquette and friendliness, and I've always liked watching discussions between people who are able to make their point and bring everything with a certain flair..

But on the other hand, I think we all need to vent sometimes, and I know I'm not unique! It would be nice if that wouldn't be taken too seriously all the time. Just because I'm mad about something, doesn't mean I'll be mad for eighty years. When I insult someone, it doesn't mean I can't say sorry, or admit that I was wrong.

Forgive and forget. Live and let live. Boys will be boys, and girls will be girls. Variety is the spice of life. Simplicity is the key.

I like these kind of phrases. People should keep in mind we all make mistakes, and that we all learn from our mistakes, if only we could admit this without recieving such a harsh treatment for admitting those. I mean, isn't that a sign of honesty then? I think it's a pity how harsh some people judge others, because if we wouldn't it would really make a difference.

:)