Travel / What should I wear in winter in Poland? [29]

Wear a smile, it might not help you, but it will certainly make others feel a lot warmer. haha.

Life / Do expats living in Poland speak Polish? [233]

For Poland to go forward in the european and world markets, it must respect that English is, has been, and will be the most common recognized, used language world-wide. I believe the Polish government has addressed this by adding the English language into its curriculum. So lets face it, English is the no.1 international language in the world and it wont be long before all the Polish people are speaking English, as is the rest of the modern world. So I agree with Fuzzywickets, that the Polish language is of absolutely no use outside of Poland, as is German to Germany, French to France etc., But on the other hand, I would agree that it is civil and courteous when in a foreign country, to at least try and integrate with the locals. Good morning, thank-you, please, what a nice day, all go a long way in whichever country you are in.

Life / Awkward Polish dinner party conversations with 'patriots' ... [25]

When asked a question involving comparisons, the simple reply is to say " I,d rather not comment on that subject, so as not to cause offense ", and stick to it.

I have found that the Poles usually don,t pursue the topic as they don,t like being offended.
You can see this time and time again on this forum.

Life / Are Poles winter lovers? [63]

It creates a beautiful picture, but also many hardships.

News / 2009 Quality of Life Index: Poland behind Czech, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia.. [52]

"2009 Quality of Life Index: Poland behind Czech, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia.."

Not surprising !

Still too much bureaucracy.

Disregard for law and order.

Poor infrastructure.

Incompetent users in I.T.

Percentage of poverty undisclosed.

Politically manipulated economy.

Believe me, many people are living below the bread-line.
You need to travel around to get the bigger picture.

UK, Ireland / Sad life of a Polish migrant in the UK. Ch. 5 - Racism [259]


Couldn,t agree more !

Think about your statement Krysia, and then tell us what opportunities Poland has given any minority of migrants. Exactly ! ..... I dont see any foreigners in Poland holding high positions.

They work on markets, clean toilets etc.

And I have heard on many occasions Poles telling these people " if you dont like it, you know what you can do ". So you see, Poles and Brits are alike.

What do you expect ? The UK did not want the influx of Poles it got, they did not invite or have job offers for Polish people ( who couldn,t even speak the language ).

Admit it, your people invaded western europe seeking pastures green, thinking the world owed them.

Well, wake up, because anything anybody,s got in the west, they had to work bloody damned hard to get it. ( and in their own country )

UK, Ireland / Poles leave Britain to return to Poland [89]


BrutalButcher

Read the quote. I,m not really taking the mickey how he writes, but what he writes, "English pigs" is a bit below the belt.

UK, Ireland / Poles leave Britain to return to Poland [89]


Biggest under-statement of the year. Where did you get your information from ?

UK, Ireland / Poles leave Britain to return to Poland [89]


Have you ever been to Britain, if so, I think you should have spotted many different cultures.

You simply cannot tar everyone with the same brush. All countries have faults, even mine and yours. No ones perfect ( except God ).

So personal issues should be just that....... personal.

Pick on Gordon Brown for example ( an individual ), not the English nation.

Love / I love my Polish girl! Wanted to share my story. [55]

[/b]Pre-Nuptial Agreement[b]

This should keep your family happy. might also be a blessing for you ( pessimistic ).

Good luck anyway.

Love / English boyfriend coming to visit me in Poland [55]

I think you should take Polish culture into account, and realize it would be unethical to invite someone you have only known a short time to stay over in your family home, ( skeletons in the cupboard ). Your parents will be uneasy, even if they don,t show it.

I vote hotel, you will both have a better time and some private space for each other. You can then introduce him to your parents without any panic or stress.

A small price to pay, to start you off on the right road.

Love / English boyfriend coming to visit me in Poland [55]

I would be embarrassed having to do a number two, in a confined space with the future in-laws sitting in the next room.

Never mind the noisy farts, the after smell has got to be most daunting.

"OPEN THE WINDOWS MA".

Travel / Driving to Poland from Ireland end of jan, Need Advice [26]

youtube.com/watch?v=mkleAMR3IyI&feature=related

This is the safest way to travel in winter. No doubt, the best advice your gonna get.

UK, Ireland / The Irish, the biggest tax evaders ever [21]

The Irish, the biggest tax evaders ever

Notice any similarities ?

Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]

Too many English words in the Polish language!

The more, the merrier ! ............. much needed for progress.

Real Estate / Building a house in Poland need advice from anyone that has built [100]

Just about sums up the Polak.
Stubborn, knows best and can totally cock up everything at someones expense.
I have over 30 years experience of the building industry, but they still know better than me.
Native English speaker, but they claim they can speak better than me.
I simply give up when it comes to Poles ( you can,t educate pork ).

Food / Polish Pizza !! The best in the world? [329]


Latest reports from Manchester, suggest that the men in white coats turned up and took danielle away, never to be seen or heard on PF again.

Thank God.

Real Estate / Building a house in Poland need advice from anyone that has built [100]


No doubt related to the wife.

Food / Traditional and lesser known foods of Poland [21]


Otherwise known as a " pork chop ".


Made with kasza ? ......... " buckwheat ".
Kaszanka = " Black-pudding ".


Smoked sausage.


Thats special ! Courdon bleu ?


I heard " Castle Dracula ", down south, do a good deal on the stuff.

Food / Traditional and lesser known foods of Poland [21]

Dont be silly, it was well marinated in BLOOD.

Love / How to please Polish women? [216]

Unfortunately it takes a long time for Polish females to mature into womanhood.
Therefore to please a Polish female, lets say from the ages 16 - 50yrs old, I suggest buy them something in line with a lolli-pop.
For the older more mature Polish woman, I,m sure a bunch of flowers would suffice.

History / Yalta Conference and Poland [78]

Douglas MacArthur

Ask yourselves who stopped this great man, who was in the position to eradicate the world of communism.

Think how different the world would have been.

No " cold war " etc.

Evil forces at work ?

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

The modern generation of Polish people are unfortunately rude and without manners.

My personal opinion and I don,t care if it offends anyone.

*waiting for the knives*

" Et tu Bruti " ?

History / My wonderful boyfriend returned to Poland. Any famous Pole that visits Africa? [25]


This is most likely the guy, but where do you intend buying his book ?

Take frd,s advice and possibly get Michael Palin,s " Around the world in 80 days ".
( book or dvd ).

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


Not so, I speak of the majority.

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

I take it that you are a much traveled person then ?

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


I,m not talking about " young people ". I said " modern generation ", and we my friend, fall into that category.

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

Torq

I am neither a liar or a fight picker, but I too am a well traveled person. I like to put issues across honestly and without bias.

If you also post by these principles, then I accept your opinion, and we beg to differ.
( stalemate )
But I think I detect a little bias on your part ?

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

Yeh, thanks, good-night, til the next time.

News / Poland's Economy Is No Joke [63]

Why is it then, that a day does not go by and all you hear in the Polish news, is that schools, hospitals and other public services are strapped for cash ?

People not having been paid for 6 months, or even up to a year.

Yes, MANY people are starving and suffering to make ends meet, just for the sake of a government creating a FALSE economy.

Great economy is that.

Watch this space.......... all good things come to an end.