Life / Conflicting views about life in Poland? [45]


I'll take Taylors of Harrowsgate. Best English Breakfast Tea.

Use non-stem grads for Stem work.

Law / Married to a man from Poland, moved abroad - Polish citizenship? [14]

So how are things in Switzerland? Do you like living there? Are you a Swiss national or some other nationality? Are you and your husband thinking of moving to Poland?

Love / My wife has been secretly sending money back to Poland [16]

Small potatoes. My wife works and pays very few of the bills. It's just the way it is. Why quibble over the little stuff. The money I make is in a joint account, the money she makes is in her account. But who cares, I don't.

Food / Are eggs in Poland refrigerated/not refrigerated? [33]


I even bake my dog's food before I serve it to him (to avoid salmonella of course!).

Food / Are eggs in Poland refrigerated/not refrigerated? [33]

If America was just like Europe what would be the point of moving from Europe. Refrigerate your Eggs!

UK, Ireland / Mentally ill people in British society [55]


I avoid attending Church as much as possible. I can't say how long it's been, 5 years? ten? maybe more.

I try to lead a Christian life.

UK, Ireland / Mentally ill people in British society [55]


...being typically English!

Here WielkiPolak, let me try to explain what people are trying to tell you..."Intolerance is a sin."

USA, Canada / Polish friends, what would be your preferred US state/city to live in? [17]


Research Triangle: Raleigh, Durham. South Carolina is more provincial, more socially stratified but no hurricanes. If you're interested in that region you should consider Virginia Beach, Va. and Savannah, Ga.

USA, Canada / Polish friends, what would be your preferred US state/city to live in? [17]

Yes, I agree. Unfortunately recent Polish emigres don't gravitate to the most attractive places. The best I can think of is Northwest side Chicago. Artur makes a good point about New England but unfortunately they are not as welcoming to strangers. She won't have that problem in the Mid West.

USA, Canada / Polish friends, what would be your preferred US state/city to live in? [17]

If one wants Polonia. The above cities is where they are, among others. If she wants a stable social situation, low crime rate, good schools, low unemployment, etc., she'll have to migrate to the American hinterland: North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, MInnesota etc. but she won't find a recent Polonia there. Polish Americans but they'll have little in common with recent Polish emigres. If she wants urban living, Minneapolis. If she doesn't mind smaller towns, Bismarck, Lincoln, Des Moines, If your skeptical, crime stats, education stats, employment stats are easy to check. These states rank highest in low crime, education and low unemployment. But she won't find a Polish sausage within 500 miles.

USA, Canada / Polish friends, what would be your preferred US state/city to live in? [17]

@unknown destina
If you want good job market and safe living conditions: North Dakota, something more metro...Minneapolis. If you want Polonia, Chicago, maybe suburban Detroit.

Law / Student. Looking for a way to extend my stay in Poland by study (to eventually apply for permanent residence) [19]


When it comes to education, do what you like. Study what interests you. A lot of people have jobs that don't match their degrees. If you want to make a go of it playing the piano, play the piano.

UK, Ireland / Former minister admits UK messed up on immigration [78]


The British working class are not lazy. What they are,,,is uncooperative due to the Class system. It's all they have left, it's a sign of independence. The upper classes didn't bring in the immigrants just because they wanted lower wages, they did it to stick the Working class. It's that constant tit for tat that goes on between the classes.

When I'm in England or watching an english show of some sort it always amazes me the quality of people living in the Council Estates. If they were in the States they'd be managing a department store or something. In England they're just a wasted Human resource. So you have a problem with the "Lazy English"? Bring 'em to the States, at least they have a sense of humor, unlike the Mexicans.

News / Emigration from Poland (2.1m Poles are living abroad, most within Europe) [37]


What's the social conditions for the rioting? Which is what the comments in the article were saying. I'm not arguing here or trying to make a point but I was surprised at the rioting, I thought Poland was socially stable.

News / Emigration from Poland (2.1m Poles are living abroad, most within Europe) [37]


The violence in Warsaw verifies the complaints in the comments section. Poland has a difficult time governing itself. There appears to be a lack of civic responsibility.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2590]

No, the paranoia is that guns cause violence. They're inanimate objects.

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2590]


pgtx, those shootings are staged, intended to intimidate the people. They pulled off the same thing in Nazi Germany in the 1930's, and as for "don't let it happen in Poland", it did happen in Poland in the 1940's.

Life / Halloween vs All Saints' Day in Poland [48]


Smurf, Halloween was brought to America by the Irish Catholics. You have any idea how many people of Irish descent live in the States? About a quadzillion. You went east, you shoulda went west with the rest of your brethren.

But it's also the first day of winter, that's why the ancient Britains picked November 1st for their remembrance of the dead holiday.

USA, Canada / Only one county in the USA has more Polish-Americans than any other group! [38]


Many Poles who immigrated had German citizenship due to the partition and therefore are counted as German.

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]

[quote=Poloniam] Yesterday, 10:49pm ☓ #

I am Polish but from the NYC area... I love NYC but there is just something about it... maybe it is just to crowded with building for my taste... don't get me wrong, I am a big city lover. New York just has to many buildings[/quote

Chicago is much better than NYC. It has all the amenities of a major metro but also a community atmosphere to it.

Real Estate / How the Poland property market became a HUGE bubble [35]


The European elite like the idea but have the people voted?


Your question makes my point. The Swiss have pegged their franc to the Euro so that it won't appreciate and affect their exports and imports. They're doing it to protect their economy. Greece, Spain and Italy do not have the same luxury as they are tied to the Euro, thus 50% youth unemployment.

News / Referendum to remove Gronkiewicz-Waltz fails in Warsaw - turnout not high enough [37]


In a democracy it's assumed that if you don't vote than your vote is in the majority, not the other way around. 25% or whatever is certainly enough to gage the mood of the electorate. It appears that the powers-that-be came up with a shyster idea to keep her in office. And btw I don't have a dog in this fight as I don't know who is who, but saying that a vote is invalid because not enough people went to the polling place stinks to high heaven. Poles need to learn how to govern and part of that is giving up power when one loses an election.

Real Estate / How the Poland property market became a HUGE bubble [35]


Oh yeah? Norway and the Swiss are thriving. Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Spain and Greece are suffering greatly due to being handcuffed by the strong Euro. England would be better off nurturing it's common market. Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Poland have yet to accept the Euro. Not much evidence for your assertion.

Love / Do Polish guys tend to take things slow with regards to sex? [44]



I thought my comment would get a "rise" from a few of you.


Yeah a signal like you can ask him, "what do Scottish men wear under their kilts?"

Love / Do Polish guys tend to take things slow with regards to sex? [44]


Polish guys have a reputation for not being able to "get it up", so it might take a bit of work on your part.

Work / Job at HP in Wroclaw, what salary should I expect and Is It negotiable? [29]

Complete BS. You mean they don't have a salary schedule for the Job? They should be telling you how much the job pays, not how little you are willing to work for. I find it difficult to believe that a corporation as large as HP is still playing these stupid salary games (how low will you go?).

UK, Ireland / 1.2% of scottish population born in Poland [37]


The Europeans didn't treat the indians any different than they treated each other.

News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]


Uhm, let's see. Poland is swallowed up for 300 years by Austria, Russia and Germany and now, approximately after 25 years of getting it's freedom, proposes a union with Germany. Typical Polish reasoning.

USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]

If I was to move to California, I'd probably go to San Diego. But in your case have you thought of the Texas Gulf Coast? Corpus Christie? How about San Antone? The first Polish settlement in the US was near there you know (Pana Maria). If all else fails you can always head to Warsaw USA (Chicago).

Genealogy / What exactly is a Polish-American? [16]


Rubbish, if you are born on American soil you are American.


Wrong again. American refers to people in the United States of America. A Canadian is not an American, nor a Mexican. American refers to the fact that America is in the title of the country.

If you want to preserve Polish culture move to Poland. Why live where you don't identify with the culture?