USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [115]

lol, I swear each time I'm in Bruges or Cracow & I happen to be near a tourist spot you can play "spot the Yank" with a decibels meter ;)

not trying to be rude! we all have our little things :)

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [115]


Lol, thanks for the link, I do now! :)

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [115]

Another common way for Poles to greet one another is the well-known "Spiepraj Dziadu"

A greeting popularised by our beloved president Kaczynski.

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [115]

Aaahh, those American / Japanese organised tourist packages are always funny. You see them coming from miles away "WE DONT HAVE TIME FOR ICE CREAM THE BUS LEAVES IN 5 MINUTES FOR PARIS!!!!"


Definitly! I always bring 3 things back from Poland or ask for them: ketchup, bread & pickles :)

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [115]


Yes, good point, download a converter for your mobile or take some sheet of paper with you.


Well it depends I guess. From my personal experience it's a typical American thing to do and it's not always valued in Polish or other European resto's bistro's etc... But like I said, it all depends I guess. :)

The main things are just the same as anywhere else in the western world, same politeness applies. Just be less agitated & loud than in the US & you should blend in absolutely perfectly :)

USA, Canada / The proper behavior an American should show when visiting Poland [115]

Just be "less loud" in public. From my personal experience American tourists in Europe seem to think everyone around them is intrested in their conversations.

Don't engage in political discussions like Iraq, Bush, missile shields or global warming. If people know you're an American & engage with you on those topics, gently tell them you're here on a holiday & they should sod off.

The same polite & friendly manners apply just as in the US. Shaking hands is a good neutral way of greeting someone wether man or woman. A kiss on the cheeck may be ok sometimes, just wait for the woman to make a move if you're not sure.

Don't wear shorts and sandals when visiting a restaurant, church, etc.. Don't ask for ketchup in a restaurant if there isn't any on the table..

Flowers is a always a good gift when in doubt..

Probably more, but that's it from the top of my head

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Southern.. those are prostitutes.

>.<

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czat.onet.pl

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That's absolutely true. Lots of people feel "eaten up" by the globalisation and decided to rediscover theirselves & their "roots" Just look at the rise in popularity of "nationalistic" parties in Europe in the last decade or so.

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

While scrolling over the threads I read this as "Do you think that Polish people are nude?"

Should I seek counseling?

No, but it shows what your thinking ;)edited by moderator Please also try to post something on topic dzieki