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Posts by szarlotka  

Joined: 20 Feb 2007 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 20 Oct 2017
Threads: Total: 8 / Live: 1 / Archived: 7
Posts: Total: 2,206 / Live: 789 / Archived: 1,417 		From: UK
Speaks Polish?: Nie
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szarlotka   
5 Apr 2007
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

Most Poles look like they in bad mood or the girls have periods.

Like I said elsewhere on this Forum, smiling and pleasantries are used differently in central and eastern Europe. At first it's a bit disconcerting but you get used to it. When the smiles do come they are just great. Stop moaning, I would love to be back out there.
szarlotka   
27 Mar 2007
Love / English Men vs Polish Men [207]

I feel the need to defend my fellow countrymen.

Thanks Sapphire. I am too much of a gentleman to argue with ladies in public and would have been unable to defend myself and other Brit blokes:)
szarlotka   
26 Mar 2007
Travel / Just back from Krakow [120]

what Prague is becoming.

has become unfortunately
szarlotka   
26 Mar 2007
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

The influance of eating pierogies on weight gain among internationl investors in Poland in the the 90's.

If it involves practical research then I vote for this one:)
szarlotka   
26 Mar 2007
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

darn, if Grzegorz is in charge I will never get in

You've got a much better chance than me M:)

Having been away for a few days I get the distinct impression that every discussion is being recycled. I am tempted to start a new thread. Options include:

1) Existentialism. As a reaction against more traditional philosophies, such as rationalism and empiricism, does it provide a realistic alternative.

2) Was Wanda Rutkiewicz the greatest advertisement ever for the Polish people?

3) I once fell madly in love with a Polish girl but she had an Iron Curtain for a chastity belt.

:) :) :)
szarlotka   
26 Mar 2007
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

I didn't know there was one

There is now and Grzegorz is in charge of it. Therefore I intend to be extra nice to both him (cos I'd like to be allowed back occasionally) and all the other Polish residents (because I am a very, very nice person).
szarlotka   
19 Mar 2007
Life / Mothers day in Poland [19]

For the first time ever I deliberately didn't pester the boys to remind them about Mother's Day. The eldest one sent flowers via teleflora from Canada, the middle one sent a card and some music from Uni and followed it up with a call once he got up from his St Pat's Day revelries and the youngest one made breakfast in bed for his Mum. I was dumbfounded but very proud of them.

No doubt the begging letters will follow but for now, good on 'em.
szarlotka   
19 Mar 2007
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]

Polish women are **** ugly - the danes are the most beautiful by 100%

Yeh the Danes are Great - woof

Oh sorry, I'm generalising. No one else is here is guilty of that now are they?
szarlotka   
13 Mar 2007
Life / Why Do You Love Poland? [907]

All this talk today of people going off to Poland has unsettled me. I don't get the chance to go back very often these days and I feel pig sick jealous. Was planning to spend the main family holiday there this year but that has now been replaced by a flight in the other direction to visit number one son. Anyway, to Daffy & Aga76 and anybody else planning a trip in the near future - enjoy!
szarlotka   
5 Mar 2007
Law / Hiring a Polish Worker - Pros and Cons [107]

I love the way people come to London and the South East and assume that that is Britain

Or go to Paris and assume it is France. or go to NY and assume it is the USA :)

Da :)
szarlotka   
5 Mar 2007
Law / Hiring a Polish Worker - Pros and Cons [107]

And I am not taking about the poorer parts of the UK. We lived in a very affluent area, and between my spouse

Ah, now I understand. Please excuse my (typically) flippant English comments. In the South of England in particular there is little community spirit. It has a reputation for being very reserved and outwardly unfriendly. Cliques are prevalent and outsiders are outsiders. The more affluent the area the worse it can be. It's not unknown for neighbours never to have spoken after years of living next door to each other. Yep it sucks in that respect.

On the other hand I lived in San Jose, CA for a couple of years and I found the friendliness to be a bit too shallow and superficial! Over compensation if you like. :)

I couldn't wait to leave there but that was just my opinion.

Anyway, all the best to you.
szarlotka   
3 Mar 2007
Law / Hiring a Polish Worker - Pros and Cons [107]

fek off back to your own country seems most apt in this instance...

It would appear that he has already. Probably out on parole
szarlotka   
3 Mar 2007
Law / Hiring a Polish Worker - Pros and Cons [107]

Living in the UK was like HELL on earth. The only people who can appreciate the uk are the Brits and refugees from africa or asia. NOBODY ELSE!

Why was ii so bad? There are some pretty poor parts to live in admittedly but then that is true of all the countries I have lived and worked in (more than your 8 by a long way). I'm not being defensive, just intigued by the experiences you had that have promoted such a violent dislike for my country
szarlotka   
3 Mar 2007
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]

Not all people in the Uk are bastards

Ahh. Your soft side is showing. Personally, I believe my life is enriched by knowing that at least a tiny fraction of my country were actually born in wedlock and that fact is recognised by you.