teflcat
17 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
Absolutely not true. In more than one way. Sorry.
Lamb - baranina - is very popular in Poland,
Absolutely not true. In more than one way. Sorry.
teflcat
17 Jul 2011
USA, Canada / Why are Polish restaurants not successful in the USA? [698]
I'm prepared to stand corrected but isn't baranina mutton, regardless of the animal's sex?
Baranina is from baran, a ram.
I'm prepared to stand corrected but isn't baranina mutton, regardless of the animal's sex?
teflcat
18 Jul 2011
Life / What is Poland B as opposed to Poland A and the otherway-round. [45]
Bit of an over generalization, don't you think? My nearest city is Białystok, where there have been massive changes in the last ten years. As for mentality, well, I suggest that you come for yourself and enjoy the internationally-renowned theatres, the new opera house and the fine art galleries. The medical university has earned an enviable reputation over many years. The village where I live is a vibrant place with a brand new village hall. I really don't think these labels are helpful or accurate.
However, Poland B with an education still is Poland B because of the way they think
Bit of an over generalization, don't you think? My nearest city is Białystok, where there have been massive changes in the last ten years. As for mentality, well, I suggest that you come for yourself and enjoy the internationally-renowned theatres, the new opera house and the fine art galleries. The medical university has earned an enviable reputation over many years. The village where I live is a vibrant place with a brand new village hall. I really don't think these labels are helpful or accurate.
teflcat
18 Jul 2011
Law / Possible to convert to Turkish driver's license to Polish driver's license? [17]
sedif. Have you noticed how drivers use their horn/klaxon just a little bit less in Poland than in Turkey?
sedif. Have you noticed how drivers use their horn/klaxon just a little bit less in Poland than in Turkey?
teflcat
18 Jul 2011
Life / What is Poland B as opposed to Poland A and the otherway-round. [45]
Ok, no doubt you're right. I just live here! The uni students I teach have no inferiority complex. Nor, as far as I know, do the locals. Quite the contrary in fact. Perhaps it is different in other regions but here in Podlasie most people seem proud of their region, and quite rightly so. It's a great place and is developing fast.
other places have an inferiority complex
Ok, no doubt you're right. I just live here! The uni students I teach have no inferiority complex. Nor, as far as I know, do the locals. Quite the contrary in fact. Perhaps it is different in other regions but here in Podlasie most people seem proud of their region, and quite rightly so. It's a great place and is developing fast.
teflcat
18 Jul 2011
Law / Possible to convert to Turkish driver's license to Polish driver's license? [17]
I lved in Turkey in the early to mid 90's, when you were probably a tiny child. In those days drivers couldn't drive 20m without leaning on the horn. Perhaps things have changed. Kid.
Firstly learn traffic rules then talk to me kid :)
I lved in Turkey in the early to mid 90's, when you were probably a tiny child. In those days drivers couldn't drive 20m without leaning on the horn. Perhaps things have changed. Kid.
teflcat
18 Jul 2011
Law / Possible to convert to Turkish driver's license to Polish driver's license? [17]
I spent three wonderful years in Turkey and had great friends'there. It seems that things have changed indeed. When I was there young people had respect. I hope you benefit from your time in Poland but I advise you to change, or hide, your attitude. And please don't talk about Hitler destroying Poland in that way. It won't earn you any friends here.
I spent three wonderful years in Turkey and had great friends'there. It seems that things have changed indeed. When I was there young people had respect. I hope you benefit from your time in Poland but I advise you to change, or hide, your attitude. And please don't talk about Hitler destroying Poland in that way. It won't earn you any friends here.
teflcat
18 Jul 2011
News / Military power (Poland #21 in the world) [97]
My wife (mid-30's) and her classmates had to fire two rounds from an AK when she was at school, where there was a firing range. It was something every schoolkid had to do in those days. I hear kids in the US bring their own nowadays.
the firing range in his High Schools basement,mentioned Kalashnikovs...........still a popular after school activity in PL?
My wife (mid-30's) and her classmates had to fire two rounds from an AK when she was at school, where there was a firing range. It was something every schoolkid had to do in those days. I hear kids in the US bring their own nowadays.
teflcat
19 Jul 2011
News / Military power (Poland #21 in the world) [97]
I'm pleased to say that she's not a weapons expert, so you're probably right. Anyway, it was something both girls and boys were expected to do.
She did not.Not from kbk ak,now if you say kbks then I believe you.
I'm pleased to say that she's not a weapons expert, so you're probably right. Anyway, it was something both girls and boys were expected to do.
teflcat
19 Jul 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
I thought this was what you hear people doing in the flat above about midday on Sundays.
busting your chops
I thought this was what you hear people doing in the flat above about midday on Sundays.
teflcat
19 Jul 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
It was an attempt (obviously failed) to refer to the tenderizing of schabowy, but never mind.
It was an attempt (obviously failed) to refer to the tenderizing of schabowy, but never mind.
teflcat
19 Jul 2011
Life / Moving to Warszawa for 2 months for work: bank account, local culture, photography, people [10]
Wait for (especially older) women to extend their hand to shake; don't initiate. Don't be surprised if somebody is reluctant to shake your hand over a threshold. Bad luck. I know somebody is bound to shoot me down, saying the younger generation are different, but if you are in a formal situation, every little helps, especially with older/professionally senior people.
Wait for (especially older) women to extend their hand to shake; don't initiate. Don't be surprised if somebody is reluctant to shake your hand over a threshold. Bad luck. I know somebody is bound to shoot me down, saying the younger generation are different, but if you are in a formal situation, every little helps, especially with older/professionally senior people.
teflcat
19 Jul 2011
Life / You are Polish if... [433]
I don't wear socks with sandals but I've never understood some people's objection to it. Is it on aesthetic grounds or just a sartorial faux pas?
you wear socks with sandals
I don't wear socks with sandals but I've never understood some people's objection to it. Is it on aesthetic grounds or just a sartorial faux pas?
teflcat
19 Jul 2011
UK, Ireland / POLISH PARTY NORTH LONDON UK [28]
As well as smuggled booze we used to hollow out cigarettes and replace the tobacco with alternative smoking materials. Used to drive the guv'nor crazy trying to find the culprits. Long time ago; respectable and boring now.
Ever worn shirt sleeves just baggy enough to slip a pint glass up? If not,your still an amature ;)
As well as smuggled booze we used to hollow out cigarettes and replace the tobacco with alternative smoking materials. Used to drive the guv'nor crazy trying to find the culprits. Long time ago; respectable and boring now.
teflcat
19 Jul 2011
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20 Jul 2011
teflcat
21 Jul 2011
Work / 20 years old moving to Poland from Canada, is it hard for me to get a job in Poland? [20]
Harry, who do you know who can get 120PLN/hour teaching? I know one person (intimately) and he only gets that from one rich foreign company.
Harry, who do you know who can get 120PLN/hour teaching? I know one person (intimately) and he only gets that from one rich foreign company.
teflcat
22 Jul 2011
UK, Ireland / Poles in the UK, you know were the door is [102]
Have to? Is this legal?
We have to state ethnicity, whether we are straight, gay or bi, if we are transgender, what our religion is
Have to? Is this legal?
teflcat
22 Jul 2011
Love / Is the Polish wife the boss? [33]
In marriage the man should always have the last word. "Yes dear".
In marriage the man should always have the last word. "Yes dear".
teflcat
22 Jul 2011
Love / Is the Polish wife the boss? [33]
You're right! I never thought about it that way. Thanks IKrash.
You're right! I never thought about it that way. Thanks IKrash.
teflcat
22 Jul 2011
News / Poland Parliament elections in October 2011 [944]
That's why I like him. Seriously, though, I'm a bit worried that he will pick up a lot of the youth vote to the detriment of PO (I'm not a PO fan, but anything to keep JK out).
Palikot who is a little crazy and anti-clerical.
That's why I like him. Seriously, though, I'm a bit worried that he will pick up a lot of the youth vote to the detriment of PO (I'm not a PO fan, but anything to keep JK out).
teflcat
22 Jul 2011
Work / Irish native speaker moving to Poland - job ideas (private lessons?) [9]
Have you paid yet Ed?
so had to go with the 140 hour online TEFL course plus 20 hour classroom training
Have you paid yet Ed?
teflcat
22 Jul 2011
Work / Irish native speaker moving to Poland - job ideas (private lessons?) [9]
Like Poland, for example. If you're going to join your girlfriend here anyway, you could do worse than taking CELTA in PL. Probably cheaper than in Ireland anyway. Delphi is right. These on-line courses aren't worth a fart in a stiff wind. You need a month-long intensive course. Get a refund if you've already paid.
Get your money back if you can - there are plenty of other CELTA courses available in Europe
Like Poland, for example. If you're going to join your girlfriend here anyway, you could do worse than taking CELTA in PL. Probably cheaper than in Ireland anyway. Delphi is right. These on-line courses aren't worth a fart in a stiff wind. You need a month-long intensive course. Get a refund if you've already paid.
teflcat
23 Jul 2011
News / POLAND HAS LOST 1 MILLION PEOPLE (for other EU countries) [30]
That's called parasitizing on other taxpayers. If you can't afford 'em, don't have 'em.
i'd go for 10 or more.. money or no money.. there are ALWAYS ways to support your kids in a developed country, So so so so soo many ways. :)
That's called parasitizing on other taxpayers. If you can't afford 'em, don't have 'em.
teflcat
23 Jul 2011
Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]
[is]
First I've heard of it. What's the best vodka for electric tea? For me it's Żołądkowa.
Zubrowka
[is]
considered primarly for women
First I've heard of it. What's the best vodka for electric tea? For me it's Żołądkowa.
teflcat
23 Jul 2011
Feedback / Why are there so many on here, who do not like Poland [150]
Is there something wrong with your keyboard or are you just feeling generous with the punctuation?
dont like like it,,,
these mistakes,,, but
are they???????????????????????
beautiful girls,, so
Is there something wrong with your keyboard or are you just feeling generous with the punctuation?
teflcat
24 Jul 2011
Food / What's your favorite Polish coffee? [73]
It certainly is but the price is insane. Kristine doesn't need to bring any equipment when she comes here; it's not that bad! Kronung is as good at it gets for a reasonable price.
Pip quoted. LavaAzza is good
It certainly is but the price is insane. Kristine doesn't need to bring any equipment when she comes here; it's not that bad! Kronung is as good at it gets for a reasonable price.
teflcat
24 Jul 2011
Food / Are there any real kebab shops in Gdansk? [20]
Lamb is available but it's not easy to find. Try hypermarket deep freeze sections, where you might find a few scrag-ends from New Zealand at ridiculous prices. Another option is to ask around. Some butchers sometimes have a little mutton. I've just finished my Sunday breakfast of curried mutton, as it happens. I bought the meat a couple of weeks ago for 15PLN/kg.
LwowskaKrakow. there is no lamb available in Poland at a butcher's or supermarket that i know of.
Lamb is available but it's not easy to find. Try hypermarket deep freeze sections, where you might find a few scrag-ends from New Zealand at ridiculous prices. Another option is to ask around. Some butchers sometimes have a little mutton. I've just finished my Sunday breakfast of curried mutton, as it happens. I bought the meat a couple of weeks ago for 15PLN/kg.
teflcat
25 Jul 2011
Work / English teaching job offer in a medium Polish town. Is the salary sufficient? [30]
wielki pan
[quote=Ricco] I've also been offered an apartment shared with another Teacher, free of charge. The school also pays the utility bills in full. [/quote
2000 isn't much, to be sure. Ricco, you should ask for 2500 net or no show. If the school refuses, you really haven't lost anything. Have you tried Language Link? They tend to look after teachers. I worked for them years ago and, although the pay wasn't great, they were honourable.
If you do come to Poland, you can always pick up private work (don't tell the school). This can earn you beer money. Keep dropping in, you can get a lot of good, free advice here.
wielki pan
[quote=Ricco] I've also been offered an apartment shared with another Teacher, free of charge. The school also pays the utility bills in full. [/quote
2000 isn't much, to be sure. Ricco, you should ask for 2500 net or no show. If the school refuses, you really haven't lost anything. Have you tried Language Link? They tend to look after teachers. I worked for them years ago and, although the pay wasn't great, they were honourable.
If you do come to Poland, you can always pick up private work (don't tell the school). This can earn you beer money. Keep dropping in, you can get a lot of good, free advice here.
teflcat
25 Jul 2011
Food / Is Polish food still more natural than in the West? [142]
I recently watched a film about the US meat giant Smithfield. Scary stuff. They are in Poland. You can see it on Documentary Heaven.
Also no large meat factories, at least not to the same scale as in the US.
I recently watched a film about the US meat giant Smithfield. Scary stuff. They are in Poland. You can see it on Documentary Heaven.