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Posts by aphrodisiac  

Joined: 15 Apr 2009 / Female ♀ 		Last Post: 4 Sep 2013
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aphrodisiac   
27 Nov 2012
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

I hardly post here at all anymore.

that might be the reason, but the latest poster have no sense of humor whatsoever;(
aphrodisiac   
27 Nov 2012
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

mostly what PF has become.

......and we used to have fun:D
aphrodisiac   
27 Nov 2012
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

fight, fight, fight- this is all I am gonna say about PF these days.
aphrodisiac   
23 Nov 2012
News / Pokłosie - should the film have received funding from Polish state coffers? [37]

You are sly but it is old news. Ukrainian trait I would say.

there is nothing sly about paying taxes in Poland Irons. Look the meaning of the word up again and it may pointing to you;).

Back on topic: it seems to be money well spent, since the movie has restarted a discussion about how some Poles have a problem with remembering the darker parts of themselves.
aphrodisiac   
22 Nov 2012
News / Pokłosie - should the film have received funding from Polish state coffers? [37]

I would rather see that money spend on some movie about Wolyn massacre

why not, I don't have a problem with that. After all I am paying taxes in Poland and you don't, do you?

tell me aphro are Ukies still see themselves as victims?)

you have to ask the Ukies, whoever they are. I don't claim to speak on behalf of all Ukrainians:D.

Yep, and as a Polish tax-payer, I'm happy that some of the money I pay went on this film.

Me too:D
aphrodisiac   
22 Nov 2012
Life / Age chauvinism in Poland regarding young people [17]

Somehow I feel that people in other countries are more prone to teach respect by giving respect and support to their children and young people in general.

sounds true to me and a good observation on your part, but it is not limited to young people only. Generally mutual respect is on the low side in Poland in my opinion in comparison to other countries. Simple luck of manners doesn't help either.

You should change the thread subject because it doesn't make sense as it is!
Kids know ***** and that is a general true! The qestion you should ask - are they wise up when they get older? A: Some do and some don't!

here is one example, although Irons does not reside in Poland.

Sweetie, here is my advice, say things in a clear and simple way that make sense, and older people will respect that.

another proof of such behaviour, yet both of the posters are low on respect in general:D. Not sure what the reason is, but I suspect the good old self esteem has something to do with it.
aphrodisiac   
22 Nov 2012
News / Pokłosie - should the film have received funding from Polish state coffers? [37]

Should the Polish tax payer fund a film project of this type, which goes over the top in blackening Poland's international image?

yes, I rather have the money spend on such film, then on some useless stuff the Polish administration spends it on. There is a LOT of public money wasted as you well know. I think it is time the uncover the truth about some parts of Polish history, especially the parts, which are shameful. This film is part of that process, not about all Poles.
aphrodisiac   
19 Nov 2012
UK, Ireland / English/British rudeness - what do Polish people think about it? [108]

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;)
aphrodisiac   
12 Nov 2012
Life / The "I am never wrong" phenom - is it the Polish thing? [63]

Anyway- is this a Polish thing?

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 think it's a sign of a manipulative personality.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!;)
aphrodisiac   
8 Nov 2012
UK, Ireland / Canada targets UK Poles to fill labour shortage [19]

but welfare income in Canada is below the poverty line- so you don't really get to do much but exist.

very true, not room to abuse the system really.
aphrodisiac   
6 Nov 2012
News / Let's protest censorship in Poland's mainstream media! [90]

he'll skulk off the radar for a while, come back in a year or two and write a book about the whole event and doubtlessly all the sheeple will buy his nonsense book and make him a rich man.

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.
aphrodisiac   
6 Nov 2012
Life / Abrupt Poles explained ! [51]

Maybe some Poles are just rude and it comes out in the intonation;).

Simple lack of manners shows in the intonation.
aphrodisiac   
5 Nov 2012
Po polsku / Czy ktoś pamięta ORMO? [22]

Jezeli fakt nadania mu rangi wiceministra w rządzie PiS świadczy o czymkolwiek - to chyba tylko o tym, ze PiS nie jest aż tak bardzo antyczerwony jak to z perspektywy USA może się wydawać.

no:D.
aphrodisiac   
5 Nov 2012
Po polsku / Czy ktoś pamięta ORMO? [22]

Nie nadaje się do życia w świecie tuskowego cynizmu i obłudy.

Mysle, ze jeden jest drugiego warty;). Jaki wrog, taki przeciwnik.
aphrodisiac   
5 Nov 2012
Life / Abrupt Poles explained ! [51]

I can only point you to The Economist, which originally ran the guide in their print edition. Referenced here:

thanks:D
aphrodisiac   
5 Nov 2012
Po polsku / Czy ktoś pamięta ORMO? [22]

o którym tu na PF polityczni przeciwnicy PO w ogóle nie chcą wspominać, gdyż zbyt zaburzałoby to im ich czarno-białe widzenie świata, w którym Jarosław Kaczyński jest rycerzem jadącym na białym koniu niemalże niedotykającym ziemi

badzo dobrze ujete.
aphrodisiac   
5 Nov 2012
Life / Abrupt Poles explained ! [51]

This is less about Polish directness and more about British waffling, which is famous around Europe. This guide is based on an observation originally made by the Dutch contingency within the corridors of the European Union in Brussels:

Can you post a link to that, please?
aphrodisiac   
5 Nov 2012
UK, Ireland / Canada targets UK Poles to fill labour shortage [19]

That chap Kenney seems like a bit of a snake.

not difficult to foresee.

Had to come home after paying a fortune in visa fees, accommodation, flights and what not. They were on the radio crying about it a few weeks ago.

that is my point. The Canadian Immigration still paints the country as if it was an easy buck, but it never has been and it never will. unfortunately one cannot see it from across the pond;D. The should update their poaching tactics;).

It is common to bring the the foreign doctors to Canada and leave them alone driving taxis, even though they were allowed in because of their education- so Canadians like their taxi drivers well educated I presume;). On the serious note, I think that many people have been cheated, because of the Canadian propaganda. Shame.
aphrodisiac   
5 Nov 2012
UK, Ireland / Canada targets UK Poles to fill labour shortage [19]

better economy

probably true

better social mobility

How does one measure that? I really doubt it.

a lower cost of living than the UK

that is probably true, BUT it it way further then the UK.

hopes that Polish migrants from Britain will be easier to integrate than people coming directly from Poland because they already speak English

so Canada will save on schooling those immigrants. Smart.

We do have a shortage of labour ...

good point, yet the Canadian government wants immigrants to sustain the growth of population as well. Who is going to pay your retirement when you grow old, eh? Not the people on welfare. ;)

The UK is way more interesting then Canada:D.. Going to Canada would be like immigrating to the UK from 50- 100 years ago to a degree;)
aphrodisiac   
31 Oct 2012
Work / Strange Polish school inspection regime [3]

Not unimportant matters obviously, but not as important as: Did the students learn anything in the lesson, and if so what?

I understand what you are talking about. At the private school last year ( I don't work there any more) I was inspected by a similar person, who happened to be a member of the stuff (metodyk). Such methods are outdated and they contribute nothing to improving the learning process. From what I understand, such inspectors are there to make sure the teacher has a whip. I am not fond of such methods, so I am no longer working there. The funniest comment I heard was: is that how you pronounce that word in Canada? lol I don't have to mention that she was not interested if students learnt anything.

Oh,besides. It is a good job post;).
aphrodisiac   
30 Oct 2012
News / Kudos to RCC for turning Poland into a laughingstock... again. [38]

On another note, a quick question to those who live in Poland.

pretty much. I read comments from Poles to that article yesterday and they're pretty much agreeing with you, so not to worry. Poles are not that naive.