Life / Spanish engineering student is moving to Bialystok - cost of life and information about the city. [38]


Most people, at least those following football a bit, will at least have heard of (Real) Madrid and (FC) Barcelona. But expect most people to be quite ignorant about the vast regional differences (so if you were, for instance, Gallician, be patient and ready to explain), not to mention politics or culture (corrida and flamenco maybe)... Most people do not realise Castellano is just one of the Spanish languages - but having said that, the good news is that it seems to be gaining popularity.


Unfortunately, IMHO the town itself has probably got to be the most boring, provincial and depressing city for size in Poland. And cold winters, too. On the bright side, there are great nature escapes available all around the region. Also, recent grants form the EU have improved the city's road network - it has recently ranked #1 in terms of "driver friendliness" of all the 16 voivodship capital cities in PL.

Good luck with all!

UK, Ireland / What do Polish people think about Wales and Welsh people? [191]

I think there is a strong historical analogy between Poles and the Welsh when you recognise the domination of the more powerful and dominant neighbours throughout history... But frankly, many Poles are quite ignorant about the history of British Isles and its people... you have to realise how many, even those living in England, struggle to differentiate between the national identities in the UK... to most, UK=England, and so the people are therefore"English".

Po polsku / Polecam to, strony i wiadomości w sieci o Polsce [181]


Też nie przepadam za PO, ale to jest już mniejsze zło w porównaniu z ciemnogrodem, demagogią i destrukcją demokracji jaki oferuje PiS... Niestety, bardzo dobrze odzwierciedla on typowe kompleksy i fobie polskiego społeczeństwa...

Zmiana, ale na gorsze, to nie jest dobre posunięcie - to krok w tył, a nie do przodu - czyli uwstecznienie. Niestety, duża część rodaków tego nie pojmuje, jakby dostali małpiego rozumu. Woli mrzonki Jarka i czary Antka, którzy obiecują gruszki na wierzbie. Nie wiem, kiedy słucham PiSowskich wywodów to tracę nadzieję i rezygnuję - jak to możliwe, że jesteśmy tak tępym narodem?

Po polsku / Polecam to, strony i wiadomości w sieci o Polsce [181]


To oksymoron. ;-)
Temu panu jak i całemu PiSowi już dziękujemy.

Polonia / POLES vs BULGARIANS [160]


Let's keep things in wider perspective: do you really believe Russia did more harm than the Ottomans?

Food / Smalec in a Jar - how to make it better? [19]


Believe it or not, to the contrary, it is now coming back as it now believed to be beneficial by some dieticians (when used in moderation of course)... I bet it is better than the highly processed, hydrogenated stuff such as margarine or such...

Po polsku / Polecam to, strony i wiadomości w sieci o Polsce [181]

Nie ma takiej siły, która powstrzymałaby wędrówki ludów. Tak kończyły się jedne i powstawały nowe imperia. Tak było zawsze od początków historii człowieka.

Po polsku / Polecam to, strony i wiadomości w sieci o Polsce [181]


Jeżeli nawet będzie, to tylko przejściowy, gdyż >98% wyjedzie za Odrę gdy tylko będzie mogło - tak jesteśmy atrakcyjnym krajem docelowym...

Problemem Polski jest odpływ kapitału ludzkiego i pogłębiający się niż demograficzny. Dziwi brak dyskursu społecznego oraz choć szkiców politycznych jak temu zaradzić, np. można by na początek otworzyć się na potomków polskich (a może i ie tylko) z byłego ZSRR... tylko czy oni też nie wybraliby się za Odrę kiedy tylko by mogli?

News / Poles v Tusk's school 'reform' [58]

Radicalism is what is needed last. Going from one extreme to the next is not only plain dumb and irresponsible, totally disrespectful to the taxpayers' $, and accomplishes 3/5 of f*** all...

Real Estate / Who pays for the real estate agency's cost in Poland? [26]


If you go through an agent then you are understood to pay if you go for the place... I had several agents lately, and some have you sign a agreement you will not try to avoid their fees by dealing with the owner without them...


Really - since when? Last time I went through a major agent there was a fee....

Real Estate / Who pays for the real estate agency's cost in Poland? [26]


Which ones? In the UK & US, you've also got to pay agency fees...

Real Estate / Who pays for the real estate agency's cost in Poland? [26]


Not working for, but simply representing... you should have asked when in doubt....


Let's be fair here - why wouldn't you? After all they've done their job by making arrangements and showing you around - were you expecting that they'll do that for fun??? That's how they make a living in case you were wondering...

Well, the agent is representing you also. You could ask them if the rent is negotiable, so no need to involve another entity...

News / Referendum to cost Polish taxpayers nearly 130 mln zl amid uncertain turnout [29]

Both referenda should have never been allowed - that 2 for 1 analogy is lame...

Life / Why do Poles talk so badly about Poland? [25]


Good question. I suppose when you consider that complaining forms sort of a national hobby, that does explain this attitude to a degree. On the other hand, perhaps being blunt is not all that bad for a healthy psyche? But there is also a lot of bitterness and negativity, most stemming from the fact that things 'could have been done better' when it comes to recent history, politics, and economics... I agree that this is something unique to this part of the world, there is not enough of the positivity for life regardless how hard it may be that one experiences in the southern countries... maybe it's the weather - but probably much more than that...


Back to your mantra, d? One can argue the ranking of the universities and the teaching methodology and the attitude of the professors at for some of the unis is not top class, but on the other hand there are many graduates who go on to become successful - regardless of how hard some individual with an inferiority complex would have you believe.


Agreed.


And why is that? When done the way they should be, there are not many things better on a cold autumn/winter day...


+1 Too many grumpy/dissatisfied people on this forum - probably more with their personal lives than 'Poland' - and posting >80% of the time...


Agreed.

Off-Topic / PF members MEETUPS.....everyone welcome! [52]

Yes, I think it would make sense to make these more localised given the fact that PF members live all over the world... For my part of the world I could suggest a central part of England... the (West) Midlands perhaps? But all depends where those willing to attend are based... just a thought...

Work / Help and Guidance needed on Poland Work and Move. Gdansk, Senior Management role salary. [11]


Definitely the used car prices are reasonable these days, especially if you look at it as a means of transport and not a status symbol... I would look for a French make - probably best comfort/technology/value combination on the market... best option would be from a private seller, original or long term owner...


Where did you hear this one?

Work / Should I take a job as: publisher's editor in Athens / English teacher in Krakow / Italy? [5]

Pretty depressing times in Greece these days... Kraków is nice to visit, but otherwise too polluted, especially in the heating season just around the corner... La dolce vita in Italia sounds most tempting to my ears...

History / WWII - who really was the first to help Poland? [901]


Nonsense. That's reality - ultimately one always looks after one's own interests first... And there is something about Britannia that makes her elegant and desirable even today... just look at the poor immigrants trying to get in by any means... despite the weather ;-) ...12C here today...

Off-Topic / PF members MEETUPS.....everyone welcome! [52]

Merged: Forum members' meet-up

How about it - could that work?

History / WWII - who really was the first to help Poland? [901]



The truth is your ignorance is rife and is not welcome - please do not post rubbish here.

History / The memory about the Invasion of Poland 1939 - today's events [20]

Unfortunately, the choice of location for the ceremony was rather poor - it should have been held in Wieluń. This would have placed more emphasis on the barbarism of a regime like Nazi Germany (carefully planned and executed air raid on defenceless civilian population which destroyed the city in 75%) and what's more important cruelty of any war in general. As it happened, we got more of the same ideology stemming from PRL...

Travel / Whats your favourite Polish city and why? [132]

Zamość
Przemyśl

Life / Advice needed on Dental implant in Poland [119]


Find a decent dentist in the first place - word of mouth from the locals...

Life / Canadian Moving to Poznan, Poland - what to bring over, areas to avoid, school for a child. [54]


Should certainly not come as a shock - apparently Poland has the lowest food prices in the EU. But it depends what you are buying. Buy local v. imports/exotics and in season shop at your local markets, + go veggie - and you cannot go wrong...

News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [332]


The fact is they are the worst of the worst. They thrive on the lowest social instincts. And by their populist ideology they work very hard to undermine democracy in PL - just recall whenever they happen to loose in the elections it is always due to a anti-PiS vote rigging or other conspiracy. The disrespect many of the democratically elected officials, democratic institutions, the constitution. They really are the lowest of the low and should really be banned from politics.

Love / I'm a Polish girl (my boyfriend is British) and I'm proud [58]


Is that a fact or just an observation? Never noticed that, I must admit... There was a study done once and apparently British women came up as the bustiest....

News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [332]

The problem is they attempt to ride on the 'morally righteous and superior to others' wave at the same time... The reality they draw their support from the ciemnogród...

Love / I'm a Polish girl (my boyfriend is British) and I'm proud [58]

...with the highest number of kosmetyczka/salon fryzjerski/solarium per capita? ;-)

Love / I'm a Polish girl (my boyfriend is British) and I'm proud [58]

I cannot understands why anyone would not want to go for British women - they are gorgeous... and such a variety, too!

Life / Advice needed on Dental implant in Poland [119]


I have heard something similar from an Algerian in France...;-)