USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]


I agree. They want the mountain brought to them!


Well said.

Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]

Where did you get this?

I was looking at them yesterday and a very basic one was £19.99 and only had about 5 languages on it and the one with more languages was £29.99.

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]

Yes this could have a lot to do with it. Also the fact that we like to think we're multi-cultural in the UK but compared to the USA we aren't really. Such a big influx of people from one nation has seemingly caused a lot of negative feeling - or that is the impression given anyway, particularly on here.

I've said this before somewhere on PF. The Polish have always been prominent in UK society.

Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]

You can find them by using your search engine.

Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]


And Polish was one of the languages?

Language / Pol/Eng Dictionary for Mobile Phones [15]

Okay, thanks Sausage! Am in town just now, might go and have a looky... :)


Not half :)

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


And Romanian :)

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


Quite possibly.


I blush at the very thought of them :)

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]

It is trying to take over the World!!!

:)

Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]


Not really. I was jesting. But a Polish male friend has taught me 3 sentences recently and then I discovered all 3 were rude. He's a really good teacher though so I picked them up quickly. I'm pretty wary when he teaches me anything now...even though he insists that was just a joke...some joke :)

UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

Yes I think it would be. It's a pity that there's no festivals like this planned...hope for the future :)

UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

Cannot open this (blaming dodgy Internet provider) but I should get it tomorrow and will have a look. Thanks :)

UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]


It's more of an exhibition...but ought to be good.


And they're a bit vague on the new date.

But if they set a date I can manage I'll probably take the trip :)


Has been rescheduled 16-18th May this year. Positively Poland. Anyone thinking of going?

Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [451]

Or the tip of his nose?

Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [451]

Probably... ;)

Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [451]

You'll never manage it. What's the worry anyway?

Genealogy / Do Polish people have big noses? [451]

Good. :)

Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

Think that's Zywiec - certainly has a label (or part of) which reacts to the cold.

UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]


These are amusing and there are loads more. If you have time you should pick a particular city and look into the "by-laws" there are some funny ones there too. :)

UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]


Therefore - people will reply!


but there would be some ridiculous reason why they should be topless - nothing interesting. BTW - the clerks were maybe male ;)

UK, Ireland / What do you hate about England and English people? [142]


It could be that - or some other oddball reason :)


Hmm, you could have a point ;)

UK, Ireland / How many of your co-workers in the UK are Polish? [30]

If you ignore the senior management and directors (easy done) of the place I work then at least 25% of the workforce is Polish, in varying job roles. And it works just fine :)

Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]


Not only a Polish superstition. I have friends who say "Hello Mr Magpie" to a single magpie. A pair is considered OK.

Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]


:) The full saying! I can never remember it. Only ever get to "four for a boy".

Maybe I'll start greeting Mr Magpie... :)

Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]


I should remember it now :)


Kiss and wish is used for sneezing more I thought:

one's a wish,
two's a kiss,
three's a disappointment

there's more after that but can't remember...

Life / Superstitions in Poland [60]


could be regional I suppose. Definitely something I grew up with :)

News / Poland - Third World Country?? [300]

At a guess I would say that people who refer to Poland as a "third world country" have no knowledge of Poland (or wish to), probably don't really like Poland or Polish people and if they have been there, most likely had a bad experience due to the examples I've already written.

They also probably have no knowledge of what a third world country actually is...

News / Poland - Third World Country?? [300]


I didn't see it but I know what you mean. Anyone saying Poland is a third world country (particularly here) is only saying it to cause trouble...maybe they should type "third world country" into a search engine and improve their general knowledge a little bit more.

Travel / Bars and clubs in Warsaw and best district to stay [18]

This is a link to a previous thread on hotels in Warsaw. Have a look through Vacations and Travel or use the search function. There is much already written about bars/clubs.

Enjoy your trip :)

History / Unusual soldier (The bear - named Voytek) [71]


Hollywood hope for Soldier Bear
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/7216065.stm

The question is, who'll play the title role... ;)