Atch
15 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [842]
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Atch
25 Jan 2025
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]
Oh gosh, yes, me too! They were wonderful to watch in the late hours of the evening. There used to be quite a lot of them on BBC2 and Channel 4 back in the day.
Oh gosh, yes, me too! They were wonderful to watch in the late hours of the evening. There used to be quite a lot of them on BBC2 and Channel 4 back in the day.
Atch
24 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / English/British rudeness - what do Polish people think about it? [168]
Thanks Jon - a Brit to the rescue again :)
Thanks Jon - a Brit to the rescue again :)
Atch
24 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / English/British rudeness - what do Polish people think about it? [168]
I think it was a joke. A 'Madam' can be a brothel keeper in British English :) Hence her denial.
It can also be used to describe a cheeky or officious little girl 'a little madam'. Also not a good thing to be.
Madam is also used to address a woman of higher social standing. She addressed you as Sir, the male equivalent of Madam, therefore it indicates humour. She's jovially telling you that you're on the same level as her. She's not your superior.
I'm not a madam!!
I think it was a joke. A 'Madam' can be a brothel keeper in British English :) Hence her denial.
It can also be used to describe a cheeky or officious little girl 'a little madam'. Also not a good thing to be.
Madam is also used to address a woman of higher social standing. She addressed you as Sir, the male equivalent of Madam, therefore it indicates humour. She's jovially telling you that you're on the same level as her. She's not your superior.
Atch
22 Jan 2025
Law / How do I verify a Polish company's existence? [249]
They may have moved from that address without updating their details in the register. It's probably just a small office. Incidentally the owner's name indicates that he is Indian, not Polish.
They seem to have another address:
00-137 Katowice, Sobieskiego 11 lok. 18
it-dlakazdego.pl/firma/kizzera-sp-z-o-o-8790648
They may have moved from that address without updating their details in the register. It's probably just a small office. Incidentally the owner's name indicates that he is Indian, not Polish.
They seem to have another address:
00-137 Katowice, Sobieskiego 11 lok. 18
it-dlakazdego.pl/firma/kizzera-sp-z-o-o-8790648
Atch
17 Jan 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [842]
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Atch
15 Jan 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [842]
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Atch
15 Jan 2025
Language / Slow Talk in Polish TV [12]
I'm afraid that probably started with Clint Eastwood. He could carry it off. Most can't.
menacingly manly whisper in the movies.
I'm afraid that probably started with Clint Eastwood. He could carry it off. Most can't.
Atch
15 Jan 2025
Atch
15 Jan 2025
News / European News and Poland Thread - part 4 [459]
Nobody bothers commenting anymore, firstly, because you're boring the arse off us and we're not interested and secondly because you keep making the same comments which people have answered in the past, but you ignore the answers.
Incidentally it's a bit pathetic that you view internet discussions as a win or lose contest. You're not a teenage boy. Grow up.
they chose not to comment
Nobody bothers commenting anymore, firstly, because you're boring the arse off us and we're not interested and secondly because you keep making the same comments which people have answered in the past, but you ignore the answers.
Incidentally it's a bit pathetic that you view internet discussions as a win or lose contest. You're not a teenage boy. Grow up.
Atch
15 Jan 2025
Language / Slow Talk in Polish TV [12]
I've noticed that the speed at which presenters talk is increasing. If you watch Polish channels on YouTube, you'll see that many presenters literally gabble. I think it's something to do with the reduced attention span of the viewers/listeners. The speakers are afraid that if they don't get the information out fast enough, you'll move on. Of course the solution is actually to write a more considered script beforehand where you get to the point faster, rather than speaking faster!
I've noticed that the speed at which presenters talk is increasing. If you watch Polish channels on YouTube, you'll see that many presenters literally gabble. I think it's something to do with the reduced attention span of the viewers/listeners. The speakers are afraid that if they don't get the information out fast enough, you'll move on. Of course the solution is actually to write a more considered script beforehand where you get to the point faster, rather than speaking faster!
Atch
14 Jan 2025
Atch
14 Jan 2025
News / European News and Poland Thread - part 4 [459]
Why do you keep sending memos? You're not manager of the world. That job is already taken.
Why do you keep sending memos? You're not manager of the world. That job is already taken.
Atch
8 Jan 2025
Law / Gun control in Poland: should Polish people be allowed to own guns? [795]
Now, that's interesting. So you didn't always feel that everybody should own a gun. You managed perfectly well without one for nearly twenty years of your adult life.
And yet a couple of weeks ago you were saying they should all learn to use guns from the age of twelve.
I bought by first gun in 1984
Now, that's interesting. So you didn't always feel that everybody should own a gun. You managed perfectly well without one for nearly twenty years of your adult life.
Would I do the same with sons? Not even close. Boys are suicidal imbeciles.
And yet a couple of weeks ago you were saying they should all learn to use guns from the age of twelve.
Atch
6 Jan 2025
News / R. Trzaskowski, current mayor of Warsaw, future President of Poland [351]
Stow, dear acolyte, stow.
You must hear that from your students all the time. Just as well, seeing as you make so many mistakes in your English :)
not stove
Stow, dear acolyte, stow.
without paying too much attention and only focused at the end
You must hear that from your students all the time. Just as well, seeing as you make so many mistakes in your English :)
Atch
6 Jan 2025
USA, Canada / Polish wife for Chicago Pole - TV show [8]
Most American 'reality' shows are anything but. They're heavily staged. There have been quite a few of those 'romance' shows in America and the contestants are often just actors hired for the show. When the participants are real, the situations and outcome are often faked just to meet viewer expectations.
But if it's a Polish production, then maybe there's an element of truth in it.
what do you think about such shows? Are those people genuine
Most American 'reality' shows are anything but. They're heavily staged. There have been quite a few of those 'romance' shows in America and the contestants are often just actors hired for the show. When the participants are real, the situations and outcome are often faked just to meet viewer expectations.
But if it's a Polish production, then maybe there's an element of truth in it.
Atch
6 Jan 2025
News / R. Trzaskowski, current mayor of Warsaw, future President of Poland [351]
Or not 'nearly as good as' :) Loads of alternatives - you're welcome ;)
'nothing as good as' or 'nowhere near as good as'.
Or not 'nearly as good as' :) Loads of alternatives - you're welcome ;)
Atch
6 Jan 2025
News / R. Trzaskowski, current mayor of Warsaw, future President of Poland [351]
Pawian, a lesson in comparatives and superlatives is in order for you. Tut, tut. Whatdoyou teach your students? In English, something can only be worse than something which is bad.
Mary's Polish is bad but Ann's Polish is worse.
John's Polish is good but Paul's Polish is not as good.
Trzaskowski's English is actually good. Therefore the other geezer's English 'is not as good as'. If you want an equivalent of 'much worse' you would have to say 'nothing as good as' or 'nowhere near as good as'.
Now you say something a bit smart-arsey but in reality you will stow this piece of information away with all the other little treasures of English that I have gifted you :)
His English is much worse than Mr Trzaskowski`s.
Pawian, a lesson in comparatives and superlatives is in order for you. Tut, tut. Whatdoyou teach your students? In English, something can only be worse than something which is bad.
Mary's Polish is bad but Ann's Polish is worse.
John's Polish is good but Paul's Polish is not as good.
Trzaskowski's English is actually good. Therefore the other geezer's English 'is not as good as'. If you want an equivalent of 'much worse' you would have to say 'nothing as good as' or 'nowhere near as good as'.
Now you say something a bit smart-arsey but in reality you will stow this piece of information away with all the other little treasures of English that I have gifted you :)
Atch
4 Jan 2025
Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]
I know, where does he come up with this stuff? All I can say is that he makes a great case for America being a totally f@cked up society.
How rude. No child of mine would use that language to a lady, I can tell you. One starts to wonder about your own upbringing.............
Anyway, things you've said in unguarded moments suggest that you are disappointed in your daughters because they're too 'woke' and liberal in their outlook. Maybe it's easier to be angry with 'women' than it is to admit that you're angry with your own children. I know you have to bit your lip around your daughters in case you say what you really think about social issues and they stop coming to see you and bringing the grandchildren. Why don't you just say what you want to and they'll adapt. You may become the delightful eccentric in the family.
killing the parents
I know, where does he come up with this stuff? All I can say is that he makes a great case for America being a totally f@cked up society.
You just crossed my red line #1, stupid bit*ch.
How rude. No child of mine would use that language to a lady, I can tell you. One starts to wonder about your own upbringing.............
Anyway, things you've said in unguarded moments suggest that you are disappointed in your daughters because they're too 'woke' and liberal in their outlook. Maybe it's easier to be angry with 'women' than it is to admit that you're angry with your own children. I know you have to bit your lip around your daughters in case you say what you really think about social issues and they stop coming to see you and bringing the grandchildren. Why don't you just say what you want to and they'll adapt. You may become the delightful eccentric in the family.
Atch
4 Jan 2025
Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]
No dear, only in America.
I'm sorry if your daughters can't say 'no' to their children (I imagine your wife was able to) but we're not all like that Novi. I once taught a five year old who expressed her shock at hearing a child demanding ice-cream without a 'please' attached to the request and her even greater outrage that the mother proceeded to buy the ice-cream.
'That's disgraceful,' I agreed. 'What would you have done Melissa?' I asked her. She replied 'I'd have said, 'you're getting nothing and you're going straight home to bed!' 'Quite right, Melissa', I responded. 'What a wonderful mother you'll be.' And we beamed at each other in mutual understanding :)
Women are psychos and drama idiots - everywhere:
No dear, only in America.
with never hearing NO
I'm sorry if your daughters can't say 'no' to their children (I imagine your wife was able to) but we're not all like that Novi. I once taught a five year old who expressed her shock at hearing a child demanding ice-cream without a 'please' attached to the request and her even greater outrage that the mother proceeded to buy the ice-cream.
'That's disgraceful,' I agreed. 'What would you have done Melissa?' I asked her. She replied 'I'd have said, 'you're getting nothing and you're going straight home to bed!' 'Quite right, Melissa', I responded. 'What a wonderful mother you'll be.' And we beamed at each other in mutual understanding :)
Atch
4 Jan 2025
Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]
But not in real life. In real life USA around 75% of drunk drivers are men.
You do realise I suppose that it's an incredibly rare mental disorder?
"Munchausen by proxy is incredibly rare - so rare, in fact, that reliable numbers on its incidence in the U.S. are difficult to come by. Research in other countries, such as Australia and the U.K., suggests that only a tiny percentage of children diagnosed with serious illness are cases of Munchausen by proxy."
99% of drunk drivers are women.
But not in real life. In real life USA around 75% of drunk drivers are men.
Munchausen by proxy mothers
You do realise I suppose that it's an incredibly rare mental disorder?
"Munchausen by proxy is incredibly rare - so rare, in fact, that reliable numbers on its incidence in the U.S. are difficult to come by. Research in other countries, such as Australia and the U.K., suggests that only a tiny percentage of children diagnosed with serious illness are cases of Munchausen by proxy."
Atch
4 Jan 2025
Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]
Seem to be a peculiarly American thing.
Entitled Karens
Seem to be a peculiarly American thing.
Atch
3 Jan 2025
Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]
No, Americans are especially dumb. That's a fact. The evidence is all over the internet. The ignorance, stupidity and arrogance is literally unbelievable. There's a truly hilarious video on You Tube of two thick as a plank, typical 'college educated' American guys trying to argue with English police that they have no right to detain them at a crime scene and citing American law!! They actually think American law applies everywhere. His actual words were 'I'm an American, so I know!' Of course they ended up being arrested for obstructing the police in their line of duty.
Please do not tell me that it's only women in "America". They are the same morons everywhere.
No, Americans are especially dumb. That's a fact. The evidence is all over the internet. The ignorance, stupidity and arrogance is literally unbelievable. There's a truly hilarious video on You Tube of two thick as a plank, typical 'college educated' American guys trying to argue with English police that they have no right to detain them at a crime scene and citing American law!! They actually think American law applies everywhere. His actual words were 'I'm an American, so I know!' Of course they ended up being arrested for obstructing the police in their line of duty.
Atch
29 Dec 2024
Atch
25 Dec 2024
News / Will Poland as a NATO member be drawn into the Israel/Iran war ? [227]
You darling :) There's the Irish in you, lovely bit of Hiberno-English. Nollaig Faoi shรฉan is faoi shonas duit a stรณr. God Bless you Roz, at Christmas and through the coming year. xxx
you may have drink taken
You darling :) There's the Irish in you, lovely bit of Hiberno-English. Nollaig Faoi shรฉan is faoi shonas duit a stรณr. God Bless you Roz, at Christmas and through the coming year. xxx
Atch
25 Dec 2024
Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [332]
Thank you BB and Merry Christmas to all :))
Thank you BB and Merry Christmas to all :))
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Atch
25 Dec 2024
Life / All Things Christmassy in Poland [332]
That's very sweet. Nice to see modest gifts, appropriate to the meaning of Christmas, obviously with a lot of love behind them :) I'm actually knitting a blanket for Mr Atch but I couldn't finish it in time for Christmas. I see some lucky member of your family couldn't wait to get wrapped up in theirs ;))
Gifts under tonight`s tree:
That's very sweet. Nice to see modest gifts, appropriate to the meaning of Christmas, obviously with a lot of love behind them :) I'm actually knitting a blanket for Mr Atch but I couldn't finish it in time for Christmas. I see some lucky member of your family couldn't wait to get wrapped up in theirs ;))
Atch
24 Dec 2024
Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]
Two teachers indulging in their mania for instructing and correcting, even on Wigilia ๐I'm having a quick cup of tea before I tackle the vacuuming. Must have nice clean floors today of all days.
Two teachers indulging in their mania for instructing and correcting, even on Wigilia ๐I'm having a quick cup of tea before I tackle the vacuuming. Must have nice clean floors today of all days.
Atch
24 Dec 2024
Food / Polish Christmas Eve Dinner recipes [84]
The nice thing about those recipes is that they're very adaptable and you can add a lot of things according to taste. I like to use the mushrooms in barszcz czerwony and I add some of the stock from soaking the mushrooms. I like that nice earthy undertaste :)
The nice thing about those recipes is that they're very adaptable and you can add a lot of things according to taste. I like to use the mushrooms in barszcz czerwony and I add some of the stock from soaking the mushrooms. I like that nice earthy undertaste :)
Atch
24 Dec 2024
News / The Baltics states rely on Poland as their main defender against Russian aggression?? [213]
It's ok to say Xmas (but with one X). It's from the Greek and represents the initial C for Christ. X was used as a symbol for Christ many centuries ago and Xmas has been used as a form of the word Christmas for a few hundred years.
Xmass
Christmas.
It's ok to say Xmas (but with one X). It's from the Greek and represents the initial C for Christ. X was used as a symbol for Christ many centuries ago and Xmas has been used as a form of the word Christmas for a few hundred years.