Genealogy / Polish looks? [1410]


there is as there is a German look and many others. I am able to recognize a foreigner almost right away in Szczecin by the way they carry themselves. It is a combination of things including living in a different society, wearing different clothes, making different money, being relaxed and comfortable with themselves, and being a tourist. I am also able to recognize a Polish person when abroad; physical features and different behavior.

News / Goodbye Rzeczpospolita, Goodbye Uwazam Rze! Killed by Tusk. [25]


on rather crappy journalism.

UK, Ireland / English/British rudeness - what do Polish people think about it? [161]

Kondzior, when are you going to visit Germany? First it was Canada with no culture at all, then the Brits, who are rude, what is next? I can't wait for the next chapter: the world according to Kondzior;).

Read the rules of conduct before you enter the country next time;)

Life / The "I am never wrong" phenom - is it the Polish thing? [63]


I can only compare Canada to Poland, so it is def more common in Poland then it would be in Canada. Two different societies and I am surprised that you have just noticed it. Maybe you have earlier, but it didn't bother you.

It drives me NUTS!!!!! I have many examples, so I don't know where to start. it is a VERY immature bahavior and it is common, because people can get away with it. Simple. I lost a couple of long time friends, because of such immature behavior- I just couldn't deal with such immature people:D.


I agree with it. I am at the point that I really don't care if it is because of religion, communism and so on. I really don't buy it since Poles abroad behave way nicer!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)

News / Let's protest censorship in Poland's mainstream media! [90]

well, maybe that was his final test to pass;). I don't consider it a job, but an isolation from reality.

News / Let's protest censorship in Poland's mainstream media! [90]


nah. He is finished. Many lie, but this was a very serious lie. He is not the only one fired. 4 more people or so.

News / Let's protest censorship in Poland's mainstream media! [90]

good riddence.

Classifieds / Random Classifieds Ads Poland [261]

Hi. I will email you on monday.

Work / How much to pay a housekeeper in Warsaw? [23]

well, I am lazy and I hate cleaning.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1400]

yah, so you say;)

Love / Dating a Polish man - how to impress his mother? [51]

don't let anybody intimidate you, because in the long run you will regret it. Some Polish people might make you feel that way, but don't succumb to that. Canadians are nice, but the excuse the we are all people pleasers and doormats is not really true. Being polite and assertive go together. Just be yourself and think twice about marrying a man who has such traditional values, which by the sound of it are not congruent with yours. Good luck:D. Don't try to fit in too much, because they will play you like a violin;).

Life / What are the best cars to buy in Poland? [40]

and whose attention are you trying to get? Anyways, if you really want attention paint yourself in British racing red and walk around the city, that should do the trick;)

News / Der Spiegel: "Poles are now the masters of Europe" [49]

Poland is a great success in terms of the ongoing changes, however EU countries are in trouble and many other former Eastern European countries have not succeeded as much as Poland has.

In such a company Poland is a success indeed. One has to be realistic and see that it is not all that great for the average Joe.

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

people bumping into me when walking on the street
no eye contact
poor listening skills;)

UK, Ireland / There's not a lot wrong with Poles in the UK. There's just too many of them. [72]

@oxon
I feel for you. Their behavior is so offensive.

News / Polish final report on Smoleńsk aircrash [859]


yah, a theory. Have you seen the NIK report re: the flight to Smolensk?

Also, why did they allow the airplane with the journalists to land?

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


why thank you. I was not sweating. I was talking on topic:)


no need to be patronizing, unless you cannot help it.


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History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


the video has NO Jewish narrative, but a Polish one.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


no, it isn't. Look harder.


you are welcome:)


see, it is not gone. You are speculating again.


ha, ha. You are worst the Cejrowski dude. I guess most I don't have to ask you anymore questions on that subject.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


please stick to the discussion and try to avoid personal remarks. Looks like you have nothing to say or comment about anymore in this thread then.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


of course he didn't. If you read the OP's post you would notice that he provided a link to Jedwabne similar cases, which (just o refresh your memory) were the cases of killing Jewish population by the Polish local population.

I have watched the video, have you?

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


yes. I was curious why Poles in comparison to other nations blame many things on Jews- I was really curious.


no.


yes. I am being honest with you.


no


not sheep. A minority living in Poland. The Other. Different.


how would I know. You need to ask the Jews - the only problem is: the Jews don't exist. People of Jewish descent do. Just like people living in Poland do exist, but they are not all the same.


that is a speculation on your part. You simply don't know. How does one measure the tribal consciousness anyways?

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


and you are accusing me of lack of debating skills? phew.........

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


are you going to comment on the rest of my reply or you are ignoring it on purpose?

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


I have never said that I was, but I cannot believe that Jews were so bad and Poles were the angels. I know quite many Jews and there were nothing but great. My best profs at uni were Jews. I have come to contact with many Jews. I even took a course at uni about Jewish stereotypes in European literature, so yes, I can say that I spent some time to think the Polish anti- semitism through.

You, one the other hand present the same excuses for Poles being so negative towards the Jews. I have seen it written many times, like a mantra, repeated by many people- thankfully a minority. They repeat the same things and don't even make an effort to come up with something new. So it MUST be true. Even a lie repeated many times becomes the truths.

What I think about Jews is this: a perfect scapegoat for some groups.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]

perception vs the truth. Perception of some Poles. I have relatives too who knew Jews during that time and obviously I must have been raised in a Jewish friendly home, because I have never heard anything negative about Jews. Can you explain that?

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


OK. Jews were just better in business then Poles because often times they had to support themselves through centuries of migration by doing business. There was NO competition. Jews were better businessmen and often still are. I can say it because I have worked with both and Jews are probably twice as hardworking as Poles. Fact. So to say the least the envy was often unfounded.


true. Every nationality behaves like that. See Scots, Irish, etc and many other groups eg. political groups in Poland at the moment.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


well, so you are prejudiced, not me then. That is OK with me. At least it is in the open now, but that is really your problem.

What I find confusing is your way of expressing yourself.


whatever makes you happy G.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


are you paranoid? I have never met you.


what does your comment have to do with? I am lost. Most of them are glupio - madre comments. That is what I think.

History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]


then you are only trolling. It is good to have believes in you case, but that doesn't change facts about what happened to Jews in Poland.


as I said. Your moral compass is way off. Your general mumbling does not make anything clear.