UK, Ireland / Need Polish Dentist, Polish Cakemaker, Polish Hair Saloon (UK, Manchester area) [49]


Who is? Hudson hicks? Aren't you Welsh as well?
I don't think that I should fill in the blanks or give a translation. I might be in trouble with the mods again... :D

UK, Ireland / Need Polish Dentist, Polish Cakemaker, Polish Hair Saloon (UK, Manchester area) [49]


So, what do you do when you're bored? Second thoughts, don't answer that. I really don't care...

UK, Ireland / Need Polish Dentist, Polish Cakemaker, Polish Hair Saloon (UK, Manchester area) [49]


Did you find any of them useful? You know if you're on contribution-based JSA, you might be able to claim if you move abroad again one day...

UK, Ireland / Need Polish Dentist, Polish Cakemaker, Polish Hair Saloon (UK, Manchester area) [49]


But it's not the truth. You're talking rubbish as usual.


Polish are in the UK. Accept that fact. Some have been for a very long time. Deal with it!
Making taunts about Communism just shows how pathetic you are. Seriously, get a life.
And WTF is the 'Pole-Brigade'? This is Polishforums after all... debil

UK, Ireland / Need Polish Dentist, Polish Cakemaker, Polish Hair Saloon (UK, Manchester area) [49]

Well, you should have realised who their target customers are...
Come on, you seem to spend most of the day hanging round 'Polski Skleps' (in between signing on and your internet 'alone time') that you should know exactly why they are advertising in Polish.

Have you ever been to an Irish bar abroad? Have you ever been abroad...?

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


You seem to have defecated 2571 times so far... when will it stop? Can't you find a pro-Hamas website to join?


Do you think that you are the embodiment of 'Polish spirit'? If so, you have obviously lived in the States way too long...

UK, Ireland / Need Polish Dentist, Polish Cakemaker, Polish Hair Saloon (UK, Manchester area) [49]


You've obviously never been to Spain then. How many British owned businesses advertise and talk only in Spanish? I'm sure you could find a lot of 'clannish' behaviour there.


Yeah that will be an interesteing conversataion:

"Tak, słucham."
"Hi! I'm Hudson Hicks an English racist and I don't think that you should cater for the thousands of Polish people that live in Liver... "

"Ty znowu! K...! To sp.... ty..... hu... jeb.... "


Quite true. There's also a Chinese food shop in my town, which does the same - all in Chinese. Still not as bad as the British though, in some countries that is... That's life. Deal with it you haters:)

Life / The "I am never wrong" phenom - is it the Polish thing? [63]

I'm sure there are many Poles living in England who would say the same thing about 'us'. Not sure if they moan about it on forums though.


Think you've hit the nail on the head there.
It's easy to bash other people (especially foreigners) but sometimes we need to look at ourselves. Are we really so perfect? I know that I'm not. I don't expect others to be either...

UK, Ireland / Domestic arguments caused by differences between Polish and English culture [109]


Neither of us have met most of the 2,000,000 Polish immigrants especially considering so many have returned home. So we can't really comment on a whole nation, just our own experiences.


Never do this! I've been in the same boat. Yes, I had to kick a member of my ex's family out my house once. But 10 years previously I did the same when my best mate from school suddenly 'morphed'.

It's best not to live with friends in my opinion...

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]

But, it is these trolls who set themselves up as Polish 'experts'. Funnily enough their expert opinions are usually derogatory towards Poland, Polish politics and culture and especially towards Polish women.

I think this thread proves that, and we now know (as if we didn't before), who those people are.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2971]


Yes, of course. Brain activity is very high during REM sleep. The issue is about a woman's right to choose. If you don't like the idea of abortion, then nobody is forcing you to have one. If another woman wants an abortion you shouldn't force her not to have one. Being a woman you should be able to understand this very simple concept. It's called 'choice'.

UK, Ireland / Domestic arguments caused by differences between Polish and English culture [109]


Yes:)


I know a lot of 'immigrants' Polish or otherwise who do act very strange when in the UK. Some people are just idiots. But, they are hardly representative of the majority.

Natasia just needs to find some better house mates. I wouldn't live with those sorts of people. Generally, I have found most Polish and Czech people to be very house proud and very honest.

Again, there are probably those types of people living in the UK. There are also the graduate/post-graduate successful types who are well liked and only came to the UK for a better life. You won't meet them outside your local kebab shop fighting with the English chavs because they tend to socialise with their friends at house parties. Or, they just simply opt for the quiet life.

You get idiots in every country. It's futile trying to stigmatise a whole nation because someone broke your mug or whatever.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2971]


Quite true. abortion is always going to be a very contentious issue. Pro-life campaigners need to realise and respect that women can have many different reasons for terminating an unwanted pregnancy.

Having an abortion is not a pleasant experience either. It's not like taking a 'morning-after pill'. It's a unpleasant process and can leave the woman with a lot of feelings of guilt. Complications can lead to infertility. Also, she has to live with the stigma that is attached to it. Abortion is not a 'soft option' and is not a decision to be taken likely. However, IMO, it should be a woman's right to choose.

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


You're still talking about material possessions. That's not real wealth. You will understand that one day;) But yeah, maybe you're right. I should go suit shopping tomorrow :)

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


Really? Tell that to the schools and the students. The pay is good but that's due to demand and supply, very basic economics.


That's a rather low blow. Teaching English in Poland is more about ability and less about bits of paper. As for England and Wales, who cares...


It's called sarcasm.


Maybe strong's the wrong word. What do you prefer 'misguided', foolish, ignorant...?
You express the strangest opinions about countries and people, you seem to be living in a dream world...

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


What makes you think that either of these applies to me?


Ah, that's the difference you see. I go to work because I want to, and not because I have to:P


Then leave! No one will miss you. The only tears that will be shed are your own...

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


If you want to pick a fight with a moderator after making personal attacks on PF members, then it is your behaviour that is 'asinine'.

Back on topic. Des, so you don't live in Poland. What a shock! You don't live in Israel either? Big shock! And yet you have such strong opinions about these countries...

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


No one is stalking you. You're not that special.


Some members are really creepy.

Mods - I don't think Des should be leaking personal information about other PF members.

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]

Define having a 'life'... I know plenty of people with money who don't have a life.
Try to tempt me back home with mere money, go on, I dare ya:P

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


One reason might be that the rent is 5 times cheaper (for me at least), but the income is certainly not 5 times less. You would be suprised just how far a monthly pay packet can stretch in Poland.

However, some people are only interested in money and cannot see beyond material possessions or a fat bank account.
Poland certainly isn't for everyone, I might not ever be 'rich' here, but there's much more to life than money mate.
I hope that helps you to understand a little bit...

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]


There, that wasn't too hard was it;)

And for the record:


I don't think you know which British (Irish, or even American) posters living in Poland have Polish blood and which do not.
You the one 'conforming' pal, not me. 'Sheep' stay at home and bash everyone who is different or think different to them. Such a shame;)

Off-Topic / Are you living in Poland? [77]

It's not that strange... The reality is that those posters typically have never lived in Poland, have no Polish blood, connections or friends. Their sole purpose on this site is to stir racial hatred. They're not really going to admit they they live in the UK, EIRE or in the USA, are they?

Language / Polish in 4 Weeks CD-ROM [46]

Can you not explain the situation to the vendor and have a copy sent? I bought mine from amazon.co.uk many years ago. I still use the book, but I dunno where the cd is. I never needed to use it...

If I find it I'll burn you a copy, but it's probably in a box back in England:(

History / Polish relation about Russians, Ukrainians? [281]

But they words you have written (and their implied pronunciation) are virtually all wrong. If you were claiming the similarities of those words between Czech and Russian, I'd be a bit more inclined to agree with you. But never in the last 6 years or so that I've lived with Polish people I have never heard the sort of pronunciations you describe. I certainly don't use that kind of pronunciation. None of the people I've met either back at home in England, including my ex-girlfriend or my best mate, or here in Poland pronounce the words as you have written them. And my example of the verb 'to be' is just one very basic example of the vast differences in grammatical usage between the two languages.

Just some foof for thought for you... Maybe Poles speak differently in North America than in Poland?


Yeah, you can't use google translate to answer that one. That's Russian grammar for you.

History / Polish relation about Russians, Ukrainians? [281]


So, how does "you (plural) are" sound like in Russian? Because I don't know...
Is it anything like (wy) jesteście ?

History / Polish relation about Russians, Ukrainians? [281]

Plus the differences between 'ę' and 'e'.... 'ą' and 'a'.... ó and o.....
Spelling, pronunciation and grammar can be very different between those two languages... Polish has a very unique sound amongst the family of slavic languages.

History / Polish relation about Russians, Ukrainians? [281]


With pleasure:)
you (plural) is Wy, not Vy
sky/heaven has a i in it niebo

Your spelling looks more Czech than Polish. Polish spelling is sooo different to much of what you have written. You're not using the proper alphabet, which seems a little silly as they have all the Polish characters here on PF... Seriously, if you write things like "Den'" instead of "Dzień" you are going to look a little silly. Just use a dictionary, it's not difficult.

Life / The "I am never wrong" phenom - is it the Polish thing? [63]


I would even go so far as to say that: "You are never wrong..."

Sorry, I do apologise. How rude of me... I have noticed this here a bit, but it's the same in the UK. I think it's just some peoples personalities, not sure that it's actually related to nationality or culture.

Although, of course, I could be wrong...

I have noticed that opening the door for people etc, is rarely rewarded with a "Thank you" in Poland... it's a little bit rude. As for people not making room for you on the pavement InWroclaw, try doing Richard Ashcroft's walk from the Verve's - Bittersweet Symphony. Yeah, you might knock a few babcias down but next time they'll move for you.... "no, i co k..... !?! " ;)

Work / Looking To Move To Poland Within The Near Future. Teaching English or IT? [18]


Hi, Jim. If you really want to teach English in Poland then just go for it. I was in a simlar situation to you and I've been very fortunate. I think that other posters have already given you the best advice but here's my honest opinion on the subject:

- Go back to college and get some 'A' levels. I passed 4 on a one-year course. (Although, General Studies is just a 'freebie') I'm teaching without a CELTA or even a Batchelor's Degree. When your colleagues all have an MA and you don't... well, you get the picture.

- Take a CELTA. Don't bother taking a TEFL it's worthless. I should know, I took one and next year I'll be going to Krakow to do my CELTA course. However, if you're not sure about whether you want to teach, try it. It's just meant to be a taster course. Afterwards you will know whether you want to teach or not.

- Save up some cash. It's going to be an expensive initial outlay.
- Try to learn some more Polish. I don't have any problems talking to people or doing the shopping. Be prepared that some school Directors don't speak any English. Most do but some don't. And you'll definately make an impression if you can speak Polish. Also, when you get yourself registered, or get your PESEL, or deal with any bureaucrat it will help immensely. Also, if you decide to advertise and take on private students you might want to understand what the person on the other end of the phone is saying...


I think you're probably talking about me:) Yes, it's definately easier in a small town. I would definately recommend going somewhere a lot smaller than Szczecin. You really want to go to the places where no other native-speakers go. Anyway, I hope my amatuer advice is useful for you. Personally, I think that I made the right decision coming here but it's up to you mate. Being a Southerner like myself should help you. Just try to shake off your cockney accent (if you have one) in class and try to speak with a neutral accent. Any questions, feel free to PM me.

History / Battle of Vienna - history movie about Poland / Commemoration [36]


Well it won't be the first time a film has been slated. Let's watch the film first and then make our comments after. I'm certainly not expecting it to be a patch on films like Excalibur, Zulu or Waterloo. Everyone has different tastes in films, which is a good thing:) For example, I PMPL everytime I see something like Job or Dzien Swira, but I except that many people just wouldn't 'get it'. As long as I enjoy it, that's what counts:)