Matyjasz
1 Mar 2007
Matyjasz
1 Mar 2007
Food / The name of a Polish pastry? Chrust? [60]
I would say that there is a large variety of them. :)
Is there more than one version?
I would say that there is a large variety of them. :)
Matyjasz
14 Mar 2007
Food / Borscht - Zurek / Bialy barszcz recipe [153]
I know people that do their own "zakwas", and it’s always the best that way, but most seem to take the easier path(me included). :)
I know people that do their own "zakwas", and it’s always the best that way, but most seem to take the easier path(me included). :)
Matyjasz
14 Mar 2007
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]
From the looks of things, you seem not to know exactly what you are talking about.
As for poles hating Russians? Not really. Russian government/state, yes. People? No.
i think its a very unwise tendency this whole poland russia thing. yes russia occupied east europe for a long time ,but then again meanwhile a whole generation grew up and comeon today its 54 years ago stalin died.
From the looks of things, you seem not to know exactly what you are talking about.
As for poles hating Russians? Not really. Russian government/state, yes. People? No.
Matyjasz
19 Mar 2007
Genealogy / Why are some Polish people dark complected, and others very light [511]
Yep, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was very multi-culti. Add to that all those wars that took place on this land and all those amounts of rapes that followed it and you will know why half of my family could play Gypsies/Turks/Romanians/etc and the other half look like bloody Aryans. :)
Yep, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was very multi-culti. Add to that all those wars that took place on this land and all those amounts of rapes that followed it and you will know why half of my family could play Gypsies/Turks/Romanians/etc and the other half look like bloody Aryans. :)
Matyjasz
19 Mar 2007
Matyjasz
19 Mar 2007
Genealogy / Why are some Polish people dark complected, and others very light [511]
Depends what you mean when you say olive, as there are many shades of it.
I don't know if I have an olive skin, but I definattely tan well. People generally think that I'm a Turk or Romanian.
Depends what you mean when you say olive, as there are many shades of it.
I don't know if I have an olive skin, but I definattely tan well. People generally think that I'm a Turk or Romanian.
Matyjasz
19 Mar 2007
Matyjasz
19 Mar 2007
Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]
It's not the end of the world... but still it's always a huge plus when a woman can and likes to cook. :)
so what if a woman cant cook?
It's not the end of the world... but still it's always a huge plus when a woman can and likes to cook. :)
Matyjasz
24 Mar 2007
Life / How do Polish people see homosexuality? [152]
Majority of Poles view sexuality as a very personal and intimate sphere and they think that it should remain that way. Whatever you do in the privacy of your bedroom should remain in its doors. All those homosexual demos are viewed more as a manifestation of ones sexual preferences rather than as a fight for homosexual's civil rights. Basically the attitude of polish society could be summed up by " Do what ever you like to do, but don't force others to watch it." Majority of people are willing to agree about a legalization of homosexual relationships. The situation differs when it come for child adoption.
I heard that because of the strong religious background, there is a strong taboo about homosexuality in Polish culture. Is this true?
Majority of Poles view sexuality as a very personal and intimate sphere and they think that it should remain that way. Whatever you do in the privacy of your bedroom should remain in its doors. All those homosexual demos are viewed more as a manifestation of ones sexual preferences rather than as a fight for homosexual's civil rights. Basically the attitude of polish society could be summed up by " Do what ever you like to do, but don't force others to watch it." Majority of people are willing to agree about a legalization of homosexual relationships. The situation differs when it come for child adoption.
Matyjasz
25 Mar 2007
Genealogy / Why are some Polish people dark complected, and others very light [511]
Can you show us in what way jose's polonophobia shows itself? Strangely enough I must have missed it somehow? :(
ArturSzastak, I have proved already that you're a racist: you give the thumbs-up to another racist's Polonophobic tirades.
Can you show us in what way jose's polonophobia shows itself? Strangely enough I must have missed it somehow? :(
Matyjasz
25 Mar 2007
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
Somebody had some pretty bad experiences. :)
Somebody had some pretty bad experiences. :)
Matyjasz
25 Mar 2007
Life / How do Polish people see homosexuality? [152]
Depends. If you would go to a little town or to a village expect that some people will talk behind your back, which isn't dangerous, but definitely can be irritating. In a bigger city nobody would basically care. Well maybe except the parents and relatives. If they knew about their boy's preference earlier, everything should be OK. If they didn't I'm sure they would be in shock.
There are at least 3 gay lecturers at my University, and nobody cares. Though you would have to watch out for the steroids and hooligans. They like to fight and everything can be a pretext for them. Peoples look, walk, behavior, etc, but than again you get those people everywhere...
Will it be too much for the community to know about you?
Depends. If you would go to a little town or to a village expect that some people will talk behind your back, which isn't dangerous, but definitely can be irritating. In a bigger city nobody would basically care. Well maybe except the parents and relatives. If they knew about their boy's preference earlier, everything should be OK. If they didn't I'm sure they would be in shock.
There are at least 3 gay lecturers at my University, and nobody cares. Though you would have to watch out for the steroids and hooligans. They like to fight and everything can be a pretext for them. Peoples look, walk, behavior, etc, but than again you get those people everywhere...
Matyjasz
12 Apr 2007
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
Over-friendliness is never considered rude. Just a bit strange maybe. :)
Over-friendliness is never considered rude. Just a bit strange maybe. :)
Matyjasz
14 Apr 2007
History / Poland's January Uprisings of 1863 [76]
But it's always a serious disadvantage. :)
the irish rebels were outnumbered by the British. They won. Im not rubbing it in your face. Just saying being outnumbered is not the excuse.
But it's always a serious disadvantage. :)
Matyjasz
16 Apr 2007
Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]
If only there would be a way I could help you I wouldn't hesitate. Really.
I've read your posts about Britain and it's inhabitants as well as about Poland, and one thing that springs into my mind is that you are a one miserable fella. The biggest problem isn't post-commie Poland, Kaczynski Twins or British halfwit chavs but it's you. You’re like a giant magnet that attracts all things that are miserable, plain and boring. You would find something to complain even in a bloody paradise, because it's just who you are, the worse essence of polish and British moaning habits taken to infinity. Of course, changing your last name and trying to forget about your polish roots won't solve your problem, but maybe at least we won't have to suffer from your presence. Actually, it’s exactly what I would wish to you. I hope never to see you again. Bye:)
BTW am thinking of changing my name from the -ski ending that I have to something English sounding - like "Snothead"
If only there would be a way I could help you I wouldn't hesitate. Really.
I've read your posts about Britain and it's inhabitants as well as about Poland, and one thing that springs into my mind is that you are a one miserable fella. The biggest problem isn't post-commie Poland, Kaczynski Twins or British halfwit chavs but it's you. You’re like a giant magnet that attracts all things that are miserable, plain and boring. You would find something to complain even in a bloody paradise, because it's just who you are, the worse essence of polish and British moaning habits taken to infinity. Of course, changing your last name and trying to forget about your polish roots won't solve your problem, but maybe at least we won't have to suffer from your presence. Actually, it’s exactly what I would wish to you. I hope never to see you again. Bye:)
Matyjasz
30 Apr 2007
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
What was that supposed to mean?
youre right... poland has a reputation for kikin a$$...
What was that supposed to mean?
Matyjasz
5 May 2007
Genealogy / I am 1/8 Polish on my mother's side - not Polish enough / Lithuania and Zmudz in Poland's ancestry [110]
Actually, because of globalization, people will start to look at it from a totally new perspective, and it will grow stronger with every year.
P.S In the 21st century, nationality is an utterly retarded concept
Actually, because of globalization, people will start to look at it from a totally new perspective, and it will grow stronger with every year.
Matyjasz
8 May 2007
Life / EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . [138]
Ahh yes, the strange English fascination with vinegar. They put vinegar on their chips, they eat vinegar crisps, you can even taste vinegar in their ketchup...... At first the sheer thought of combining crisps and vinegar was like a heresy for me... But God damnit it really works well together. :) I miss them here in Poland. But than again while in the UK I was missing paprika flavored crisps. I guess you can't have them all. :)
PS: The starbucks is comming to Poland soon.
Salt n' vinegar crisps
Ahh yes, the strange English fascination with vinegar. They put vinegar on their chips, they eat vinegar crisps, you can even taste vinegar in their ketchup...... At first the sheer thought of combining crisps and vinegar was like a heresy for me... But God damnit it really works well together. :) I miss them here in Poland. But than again while in the UK I was missing paprika flavored crisps. I guess you can't have them all. :)
PS: The starbucks is comming to Poland soon.
Matyjasz
8 May 2007
Life / EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . [138]
I really can't say, as I don't drink coffee. :)
Really? I only managed to found some German crap paprika crisps in Lidl and some strange Thai sweet paprika crisps in Sansberys. Eeek... Maybe I didn't look good enough though.
Is it just me or do Starbucks market the only coffee free coffee in the world. You need the giant 10 litre bucket of Latte just to get one shot.
I really can't say, as I don't drink coffee. :)
We've got them. Yummy they are too
Really? I only managed to found some German crap paprika crisps in Lidl and some strange Thai sweet paprika crisps in Sansberys. Eeek... Maybe I didn't look good enough though.
Matyjasz
8 May 2007
Life / EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . [138]
Ahh, I'm not a Pringles fan, so maybe that's why I missed them.
Ahh, I'm not a Pringles fan, so maybe that's why I missed them.
Matyjasz
9 May 2007
Life / Are you too selfish to leave Poland? [22]
It certainly is sad how many young poles lost faith in the country their grandparents fought for, but still I wouldn't call it selfish.
OF COURSE, I am not talking about all Poles abroad - only of a fraction of them.
It certainly is sad how many young poles lost faith in the country their grandparents fought for, but still I wouldn't call it selfish.
Matyjasz
10 May 2007
Language / Is it too late for me to learn Polish..? [65]
Well, those polish people are now 40+years old. Now ask yourself a question. What is the average age of a recent polish immigrant? Is it 40 years old, or maybe rather 20+?
However, why so many Polish want to come to England is strange. When I was a student in Russia twenty years ago, the Polish (and there were many in Moscow at the same time) never had a single good word to say for the English.
Well, those polish people are now 40+years old. Now ask yourself a question. What is the average age of a recent polish immigrant? Is it 40 years old, or maybe rather 20+?
Matyjasz
15 May 2007
Life / How Safe Are the Polish Cities? [179]
Erm, don't want to confuse you, but aside the fact that Kosovo isn't even a country, both with Albania are not part of the EU.
I dont see any benefit of this huge easter european influx, albanians, kosovans, etc etc, many operate criminal activities, defraud, and being in the uk in such massive numbers, they are bringing the standards of life to a lower level just like in their own country.
Erm, don't want to confuse you, but aside the fact that Kosovo isn't even a country, both with Albania are not part of the EU.
Matyjasz
10 Jun 2007
News / Polish & other children legally stolen from their parents in Germany [82]
It's not that it only concerns Polish-German marriages, but mixed marriages between a German citizen and a foreigner in general and I think that Brussels is already doing something about it.
It's not that it only concerns Polish-German marriages, but mixed marriages between a German citizen and a foreigner in general and I think that Brussels is already doing something about it.
Matyjasz
10 Jun 2007
News / Polish & other children legally stolen from their parents in Germany [82]
I will get back to you on it. I'll just have to find the article on the net.
I will get back to you on it. I'll just have to find the article on the net.
Matyjasz
23 Jul 2007
Language / Is the term 'Polak' derogatory?? [254]
The word Polak, as stated before, means a Polish man, so the meaning is not offensive. However, if its going to be used often in a negative way, there’s a big posibility that it will become a derogatory term. It's just like with the word Paki. Why is it considered offensive? It's just an abbreviation of the word Pakistani, isn’t it? Or the word Redneck. What’s so offensive about having a red neck? :confused: Personally I wouldn’t want it to become a derogatory name, so tornado, you are welcome to use it in a positive context as much as you can. :)
The word Polak, as stated before, means a Polish man, so the meaning is not offensive. However, if its going to be used often in a negative way, there’s a big posibility that it will become a derogatory term. It's just like with the word Paki. Why is it considered offensive? It's just an abbreviation of the word Pakistani, isn’t it? Or the word Redneck. What’s so offensive about having a red neck? :confused: Personally I wouldn’t want it to become a derogatory name, so tornado, you are welcome to use it in a positive context as much as you can. :)
Matyjasz
23 Jul 2007
Language / Is the term 'Polak' derogatory?? [254]
Not only by Ukrainians and Russians but also by Turks and Tatars... Well generally by our eastern neighbors and Poland was very often called Lechistan. For example king John III Sobieski was called "The Lion of the Lechistan".
Basically words are just words, it's the context in what their are being used that determines if their are going to be considered offensive or not. It would be a pity if the word Scot would also become an offensive word but sometimes we just can't do anything about it. :(
Not only by Ukrainians and Russians but also by Turks and Tatars... Well generally by our eastern neighbors and Poland was very often called Lechistan. For example king John III Sobieski was called "The Lion of the Lechistan".
I know people who find "Jock" an offensive term towards Scottish people but I do not think this is offensive. Its actually Scottish for "John" so probably is on the same line as Polak at the moment.
Basically words are just words, it's the context in what their are being used that determines if their are going to be considered offensive or not. It would be a pity if the word Scot would also become an offensive word but sometimes we just can't do anything about it. :(
Matyjasz
23 Jul 2007
Language / Is the term 'Polak' derogatory?? [254]
I guess it is possible, but I'm not an expert on that issue.
Yes, this is the only word for Jews here in Poland and definitely is a neutral one.
Is it possible that settlers from these countries put this word into use in the West?
I guess it is possible, but I'm not an expert on that issue.
As to West Slavs as far as I know that is the only word that means Jew ant it is not offensive. It is quite neutral
Yes, this is the only word for Jews here in Poland and definitely is a neutral one.
Matyjasz
23 Jul 2007
UK, Ireland / Warning to British people visiting Poland!! Don't get drunk and smash the place up! [447]
LOL :D
I'm sure they were behaving very imperialistic... You know how the Poles are. :)
PS: On a more serious note I hope everything is OK with them.
Quoting: tornado2007
Poland is a country where the people are, up their own backsides, imperialists, nazi's, jealous, bitter and many other things due to the posts of a few lame excuses for people.
this is a pretty accurate description of a lot of people in poland...
Poland is a country where the people are, up their own backsides, imperialists, nazi's, jealous, bitter and many other things due to the posts of a few lame excuses for people.
this is a pretty accurate description of a lot of people in poland...
LOL :D
This kind of hatred isn't helping anyone..I've just found out two of my Polish neighbours were attacked and stabbed last Sunday evening, one of them remains in hospital, all they did was go out for a drink and were walking home
I'm sure they were behaving very imperialistic... You know how the Poles are. :)
PS: On a more serious note I hope everything is OK with them.