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grubas   
18 Sep 2013
UK, Ireland / Learning Polish - Polish shops in England? [34]

I guess it's changed a lot since I lived there, then :) Although, I lived in Arizona - two worlds from Chicago.

I don't think so.It's commonly used on the East Coast, where I lived for longer than I live in Chi, too.

In the UK, it's quite uncommon to hear on the streets. In fact, I'd go a step further and say it's often used in an unpleasant manner.

Strange.I better take some English classes before I go to UK (if I ever go, that is) because it seems I may be up to some culture shock.So what do you say in the UK when you see that a guy just dropped his wallet and is walking away?In the US you say "Sir..." and when he turns around "...you dropped your wallet.".Or a guy held door for you?"Thank you Sir".In most bussineses you are automatically "Sir".Do you have light bulbs?","Yes sir,we do.".Most kids and college students will address you "Sir".Soldiers and Police too.

I agree he was mean and this can break your day or at least part of it.It's hard for me to say that but people and services in Poland are in general pretty rude.I don't see what's the problem with being nice.Just nice,you don't have be exceptional like a dude from some store in ME who was yelling to me "How you doing today,man?!" with a big, friendly smile on his face, across a fairly large store.I still remember him after 10 years.It doesn't cost a penny to be nice and people like nice guys.

Back to the topic,in his defence I can say that he was a lowly paid employee,possibly having bad day.
grubas   
17 Sep 2013
UK, Ireland / Daniel Pelka murder: Polish mother and stepfather face life sentences [96]

Because in very large part they've got hardly any money, not enough staff and surprisingly few legal powers.

Excuses,excuses.Mail Online says this boy was scavenging for food scraps in trash bins!FFS,even I,not being trained or anything would show some interest.Ok,his mother lied about his eating disorder but I don't believe that CPS couldn't request his medical history or even order medical examination .Nobody cared because he was Polish.
grubas   
17 Sep 2013
UK, Ireland / Daniel Pelka murder: Polish mother and stepfather face life sentences [96]

Do you mean child protection services?

Yes.The British equivalent of it.

Anyway, Grubas, I seem to remember you praising that turd Rutkowski for abducting a child who was in the care of social services due to abusive parents.

You cannot compare both cases as in case of Daniel P. signs of abuse/mistreatment were (should be) obvious.In the other case not so much.

After reading more about the case in today's Mail Online it is clear to me that nothing was done because Daniel P. was,well,just a little Polack.

It also seems that Poland's and UK's agencies have much in common as nobody is being held responsible.Pretty shocking if you consider UK a "civilized" country.
grubas   
17 Sep 2013
UK, Ireland / Daniel Pelka murder: Polish mother and stepfather face life sentences [96]

oh right so the psycho stepfather and sick mother were not responsible for this, Britain was? I see.

Are you trying to argue that British CPS (whatever you call it there) did not totally fail?Who would expect it,right?Afterall police was called to their place only almost 30 times (according to today's GW) due to domestic violence.

this is something i have noticed time and again, even heard it said. 'not my fault, I am Polish'

I have noticed something different "I can't be/do wrong I am BRITISH".You people suffer from superiority complex.

Yes, it is definitely all the British fault.

No sane person would say that but the fact is that BRITISH services totally failed this kid.
grubas   
11 Sep 2013
UK, Ireland / Learning Polish - Polish shops in England? [34]

I think that's a bit dramatic

Not only that but also untrue.It,s not like you address Pan/Pani everybody every time.

In fact, the majority of people, when stopping me on the street, address me as 'ty' and they are not necessarily older (though I've been called Pan by many old folks, which sounds odd)

You must be a young person.It may sound odd for someone not familiar with customs (I am saying customs because there is not any written rule regarding Pan/Pani,though as a rule you can't go wrong with pan/i).To give you an example lets say I am 23 years old,talking to another 23 y/o in some formal situation (like office,store, etc)I would address him per Pan.But talking to the same man in some informal situation I would address him per ty.Now lets say I am 40.I would address another 40 y/o (as well as 23 y/o) per Pan in both formal and informal situations.Women, I always address per Pani regardless their (and my) age.

Few days ago in Chicago I was approached by a Polish middle age women per ty and to me it sounded awkward (crude?).I immidiatelly thought she had bad manners.With that being said, as a foreigner you will be given some slack and nobody will assault you just for addressing him per ty.Though, it is possible that he may not like it. I don't feel like writing a lot,basically you would have spend some time among Poles to get a grasp on customs.
grubas   
23 May 2013
News / First Face Transplant in US led by Polish Surgeon [10]

The title is fine.It was the first LIFE SAVING face transplant.Btw,the first face transplant in the US was performed by a team of surgeons led by Polish born and educated dr Maria Siemionow.
grubas   
20 May 2013
Language / Six questions about Polish Vocative Case [14]

Jakub - Kubuś/Kubek

Kubuś/Kuba "kubek" is a cup/mug.

Bogdan - Boguś

No.
Bogusław-Boguś
Bogdan-Bodek

Grzegorz -

Grześ.

Teresa - Resa/Resiu

No.
Tereska/Terenia

Roman - Romek/Romku

Romek/Romcio.

Małgorzata - Gosia/Gochu

Gosia/Gośka/Małgosia.
grubas   
26 Apr 2013
Life / Have you wonder how to recognise a Polish person on the street? [21]

That article is neither informative nor funny.

I second that.

Well, just read "How to tell if somebody is Polish".

If you value your time DON'T read it. I did and it was waste of my time.

He didn't seem to be mocking Poles imo.

That's not the point here.There is no value in this "article" and the author is wrong on few accounts,starting with his/her assumption that "kurwa" or "kurva" is used only in Polish.This word with same meaning is used in quite few other Slavic languages and even in Hungarian.Also,super silly sentence "Good people don't use word "kurwa".Well,it's like saying that good people never say "F u c k". I really don't know what the author is trying to say.Am I a "bad" person because I happen to say "Kurwa" occasionally when I am upset?Well,I don't aspire to be a "good" person (whatever it means!) but I am most certainly not a "bad" one either.Is the author 6 years old?That would explain his nomenclature because last time I heard someone talking this way it was my ex wife lecturing her 6 y/o son that only BAD boys use profanities but GOOD boys don't.(On a side note when she was ******* f u c k s" were flying in every direction).
grubas   
20 Apr 2013
Off-Topic / ING Bank and PROGRESSIVE Insurance [6]

I already received reply from Progressive.This is what they are saying:
" Dear XXX

Thank you for taking the time to write to us. We listen carefully to the feedback we receive and consider it as we make decisions about advertising.

We use technology to help control where our ads appear, but because the online space is so large and is always changing, occasionally our ads appear on Web sites that we don't want or need. That is what happened in this instance. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Please know that we do not plan to advertise on this site in the future. It may take several days before the exclusion is updated on our advertising partners' servers.

Sincerely,"
Seriously guys, it took me like 4 minutes to write them an email and I believe if they received more emails like mine they would stop paying Schlussel. Now I am waiting for response from ING.
grubas   
20 Apr 2013
Genealogy / Who are the Poles? Balts, Germanics, or Sarmo-Sycthians? [19]

Hmm..she is over 18-why hasn't she tried to change her citizenship if her parents love Lithuania so much

Why?Many people have dual or even multiple citizenships.

I would feel like I was blasted back to stone age. I would have a lot of adjustment to live in EU. It is why the thought I MIGHT move there in 5-6 years has me prepping my psyche now.

Don't move,you wil be shocked and you may never recover.

2 bathrooms a must

This will be a problem.

And I love the luxury of fridge and freezer

You can ship your fridge and freezer from the US. Plenty of Americans do that when they moving to Eastern Europe.
grubas   
20 Apr 2013
Off-Topic / ING Bank and PROGRESSIVE Insurance [6]

If you are concerned with a good name of Poland and Polish nation please don't do any business with the following companies ING Bank and PROGRESSIVE Insurance as these companies are sponsors of the web site of well know hater of Poland and Polish people. I already emailed both mentioned companies about my concerns and even cancelled my car insurance policy with PROGRESSIVE.

Ps.Thanks mod/mods.

I am talking about web site of Debbie Schlussel. Can't believe I didn't mention it in the opening post. My apologies!
grubas   
21 Mar 2013
History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]

Some of us would like to keep it that way,

You are not Polish so you should refrain from speaking in the name of Poles.Now, I am Polish and I think we the Poles will be much better off not dealing with Jews at all as we don't need them for anything.
grubas   
21 Mar 2013
Language / Find error in a Polish article [45]

Am i right?

Yeah...could be... but try again you are close,very close!
"ciężkie treningi" either this or .... Come on Pam!
grubas   
21 Mar 2013
History / Terrible past for the Jews in Poland? [930]

People, in all fairness, we all know that both sides, treated each other poorly at times.

True but if you Polish and point it out you are an antisemite!
grubas   
21 Mar 2013
Language / Find error in a Polish article [45]

I can't find anything wrong with this text Cinek so I doubt any foreigner will.Come on,tell us!
grubas   
20 Mar 2013
USA, Canada / Why do Americans (and Canadians) hate Polish people? [226]

This is a weird question and I've seen it before worded

It is badly worded question.I only received some hate from (TWO) American Jews.I think despise would be right word or look down.
grubas   
19 Mar 2013
Law / Bank accounts taxed by up to 10%. Can it happen in Poland? [150]

nobody knew a risky investment until it was to late, and obviously not even the risk takers (banks) themselves.

So you are saying that their (banks) management boards are comprised of retards playing with hundreds of billions but not knowing what they are doing?Like drunk children in the mist,yes?

Bollocks my friend.I still well remember a guy on TV in late 2007 talking about subprime mortgages bubble and predicting a crash.They all knew my friend but they were greedy,very greedy.
grubas   
19 Mar 2013
Polonia / Polish people working in Germany after studying in Poland, what salary do you get? [6]

Lyzko,Lyzko you and your stories.Here:from assembly worker to plant manager (highest position in company available to non family members) in 4 (!) years.He later quit because he wanted to become company chairman but this position was/is reserved for members of Auswarter family only.

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krzysztof_Olszewski_(in%C5%BCynier)