Language / Polish language diary and language skills [5]

When you return to Ireland I would be willing to send you a Polish diary in exchange for almost anything written in English! Ok, maybe not religious tracts or Harlequin romances........

Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]


Nah. While her English is good, she retains a hint of Natasha Fatale in her accent that would be a dead giveaway.
As far as declining standards, I remember hearing the same thing back in the 60s. Seems like standards are always declining, and yet 150 years ago most people couldn't write their own name.

Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]


... and never get up!

Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]

"The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for
authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place
of exercise. Children are now tyrants, not the servants of their
households. They no longer rise when elders enter the room. They
contradict their parents, chatter before company, gobble up dainties
at the table, cross their legs, and tyrannize their teachers."

Attributed to SOCRATES by Plato, according to William L.
Patty and Louise S. Johnson, Personality and Adjustment, p. 277
(1953).

Language / Polish language diary and language skills [5]

It was worth a try! :->

Language / How hard is it to learn Polish? [178]


Dubyuh was Ivy League. I think that eliminates your exception. :->

USA, Canada / Going back to the Old Country of Poland after more than 25 years! (from USA) [249]


I think he might have been referring to the fact that you can buy bananas in Poland nowadays??

History / WWII in Europe could be also understand as Civil War of Slavic world? [11]


Funny, I seem to remember hearing about some Asians, Africans, Australians, and Americans being involved.

Life / Polish dubbing in movies; why is it so that on polish television all the films are dubbed? [135]


I hadn't thought of that, but it makes sense. Especially black or white text on a black and white TV as opposed to color films.

Travel / Asian Stores and Food in Wroclaw? [13]

Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, itd?

Life / Polish dubbing in movies; why is it so that on polish television all the films are dubbed? [135]

It's not like you have to choose one way or another. Cable and sat TV have the technology to carry the original sound track, lektor and dubbing and subtitles in several languages. Then the client can choose how they want to view the show. I guess it's a case of the powers that be having learned their craft back in the old days. One of the best features of retirement is that I no longer have to hear management types saying "But that's the way we've always done it!".

News / Priests are paid by the Gov't in Poland. [86]


re·li·gion (r-ljn)
n.
1.
a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.

Seems like they would qualify under 2, 3, and 4...

Life / Whats a good gift to send to someone in Poland for Christmas [40]

Levi's Lee or Wrangler jeans. You can buy them here but the mark-up is unbelievable!

USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]

"It's quiet out there."
"Yeah, too quiet."

Life / Polish water safe to drink? [50]

Have you thought about buying something like a Brita water filter? Either one that fits on the tap or one that filters water into a special carafe?

Food / Origin of the pierogi [118]


You might notice that he was speaking English, not your wonderful language.


STOP IT! Unless you can tell me where to buy some west of Wrocław! :->

USA, Canada / Any Poles in Orange County, CA? [40]

I moved from Orange County to Poland about a year and a half ago. I'm always bucking the trends!
Make sure you check out Jon's Market on Golden West street in Huntington Beach. They specialize in Central/Eastern European products not just Polish.

Life / You are Polish if... [433]

I always thought I was mostly English/Irish, but according to Post #1 I'm about 90% Polish!

Soccer? Football? I thought it was piłka nożna.

Life / You are Polish if... [433]


More like "You don't recognize your own name when it is properly pronounced."

Life / Polish water safe to drink? [50]

I get your point about not installing a filter on a communal water tap, but maybe a water filter pitcher would work.

News / Poland now soft-pedalling ACTA signing [107]

Two things about ACTA really bother me, and no one seems to be talking about them.
First is that under ACTA a person can be fined or jailed and their property confiscated on the basis of an accusation by an alleged copyright holder. After proving their innocence, the accused may apply for redress forcing the accuser to pay their court costs. Not damages, just court costs. Due process and presumption of innocence. Who needs 'em?

Second is that the commission controlling ACTA may modify it in any way they choose without the permission of the signatories. "Sign here, don't worry about the details. We'll fill that all in later."

History / Polish inventors - what have they ever given to the world? [101]


He may have invented A submarine. He did not invent the first submarine. The Hunley operated successfully 14 years previous, and The Turtle beat it by about 100 years.

Law / 'Karta Pobytu' & long-term visa [27]

As long as you don't want to have a phone, cable TV, electrical service, trash pickup, bank account itd.

Genealogy / Is tallness common among Polish people? [201]

All the Poles I have met are quite short. None have been near the 198cm I consider to be normal.

Life / Price of cigarettes in Poland? [192]


You realize, of course, that the guy with the "healthy lung" is just as dead as the other guy, right?

Law / IT department (computer programming) - Opening up an Office/Business in Poland [53]


Silicon Valley. Which is not SF, by the way. More like San Jose.

Life / Price of cigarettes in Poland? [192]

Yeah. He might have gotten hit by a speeding ice cream truck while crossing the street to buy a pack of cigarettes.

Genealogy / Is tallness common among Polish people? [201]


Length? Sorry. I'm not even half that.

Life / Question about hot water in Poland and the use of water heaters? [52]


Right up until the time they decide to descale the boiler in the main plant in the middle of the winter.
And I don't always agree with their decision as to when it's cold enough to fire up the boilers or warm enough to shut them down.

UK, Ireland / Why can't unemployed Polish people on benefits just leave UK and go home please? [240]


So let me get this straight. They don't do any work, but they steal jobs from you by taking work you refuse to do?