Po polsku / POWRÓT do Polski - od czego zacząć? [22]

6 years? I came back after 30 and found my feet pretty easy. Saying that airoports would do well to carry brochures on how to ease your way back in. i.e. become comfortable with no public toilets, people not keeping their words, having to say "Dzien dobry" when you walk into stores. Women apparently enjoying sexist if not rude treatment from men, Public offices where you invariably have to explain your issues to a room full of people rather than one person, or getting blamed to your face for other people's ballsups, etc etc.

Love / Polish girl after my husband [15]

I think you should meet this woman face to face, and tell her that you find the way she carries on upsetting and tell your husband that he must come clean with his true intentions and warn him againt lying to you if your relationship is of any value to him. Then find yourself a mentor, a priest councelor or psychlogist,.or at least read up on how to deal with a flaky spouse.

History / Not proud of my Polish heritage [110]

Here is my response to the leading points. Why is Ireland not England? Portugal not Holland, or Philippines not Japan? Cant you see that it all boils down to "that" Religion? Our Polish religion makes us an instant target for worlds best schemers, and a vast political handicap. Don't forget its was the catholic nations of Portugal, and Spain who first conquered the planet all the way round, before the clever people you praise cottoned onto it, and took over by force.You say you have a large family, right? Well, think why your family are close and big! And where would you run if your life up-ended one way or another? That has some value, correct? Well, its our Polish culture that gave you it. And your folks bravery to traverse the world to put you in a better place. Now, couple that with our country being stuck geographically where we are, with one heathen and one 'religiously doctored' nations on either side, and you get what we have: the age old battle to free ourselves from influence from one or the other. Given all that, the fact that we exist and are doing well today, IS something to be proud of. If it were not for our catholic faith we could be another Ukraine, Chechnya, or Afghanistan. And be a mere plaything to fill in news bulletins, in the hands of big money. Poland's centuries long struggle to defend itself from foreign influence has brought with it the social and psychological traits you have marked out, with it. It has been the cost we had to pay. And, I do understand why 2nd generation Poles in the West, have your kind of reaction to their homeland, cause their leaders made sure your were educated to follow only their prescribed thought paths. So, while there are rational arguments to support your vision, and your writing makes for a good read, the bigger picture says that the world is not yet over. So, relax and watch this space.

Love / My Gf Cheated Me - a classic Polish girl move? [14]

This place goes for having hot birds in it..

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Life / My Last Link To Poland Died - Why Leaving Poland Was My Best Decision [249]

The world is fast becoming crowded with "best and greatest" countries in the world. Hopefully, there will be some room left, in between, for folks who want to be just ordinary, like me.

News / Purturbing opinion: Poland is not a woman, it is a drunk, inept guy in depression [31]

Is Gretkowska to writing what Salvador Dali is to fine art? i.e. Bizzare expressions of a messed up head, where best analysis always ends up leading nowhere... Pardon my ignorance

History / Movie about Polish Fighter 303 Squadron in the making [37]

I know these are separate movies. The documentary makes for a good trailer,though.

History / Movie about Polish Fighter 303 Squadron in the making [37]

Merged:

Divizjon 303 movie

Looking foreward to seeing the movie, I have however watched the "Bloody Foreigners - documentary". It ends with a statement from a old Polish lady veteran of the Battle of Britain" recalling : " We felt betrayed at Yalta, and never felt genuinely welcome in Britain". Not genuinely welcome in Britain, right? Well, becasue to be welcome in Britain you need to be a trusted "anticatholic". That's right. A satanist, islamic, hindu, protestant, buddist,...anything is ok, except not Catholic. About time Polish people cottoned onto this rather sizable elephant in the room. Rather sad really. Would love to hear anyone convince me otherwise..?

Love / THE POLISH DISEASE, wanna marry a Polish girl ? read on... [197]

You mean do a full background check, vet whole family and all that?

Love / THE POLISH DISEASE, wanna marry a Polish girl ? read on... [197]

Another thing PL women are vociferously opposed to is any kind of charity work, or voluntary involvement in community. Dont believe it? Talk to anyone who ever tried to collect donations for a sponsored feat for charity among them. If you every try it yourself keep a cellphone handy to share their facial expressions.

Love / THE POLISH DISEASE, wanna marry a Polish girl ? read on... [197]

Much observation leads me to believe PL ladies do not get on with men who have sny kind of sense of humor. The more funny guy who likes to amuse himslef and others talking the more trouble ahead if you pair up with a PL lady. Oh, yeah they love to sit next you at a party, or maybe even date you. But marriage for them PL gals is a serious business of battling it out with their friend girls for position in the pecking order. So, your money high profile job social status matter, your conversation does not. Neither does your opinion or any kind of knowledge. Kindness, gentleness are kind of expendable too.

Life / Polish Card Games? Goła / Snap. [16]

play makao.good for 2. bosika is good and simple but you need 4.

Life / Barking Dogs in Poland [57]

Merged:

Why do dogs in Poland bark so much?

In my travels to UK and further, either country or city environment, its hard not to see that dogs in Poland seem a lot more vocal. If I'm out for an evening walk in PL always within an earshot there is barking dog. Often more than one. Most would agree meeting a dog that barks a lot in uk is most rare. I struggle to think what to put it down to..

History / "Hurricane" - New film about the famous Polish RAF squadron 303. [26]

Your points are all valid and beyond argument. in hindsight my question lingers on, nevertheless.

History / "Hurricane" - New film about the famous Polish RAF squadron 303. [26]

The real reason why Polish patriots stay silent on this subject is because of one rather embarassing question pressing itself into their face : "Why the heck did we bother?!?"

UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]

Well i have been "dramatised" by a policeman. We had priests around my house nearly every day in the 60's cause our house had a phone and they (priests) kept calling their relatives from our home. Not one ever "dramatised "me. Instead, the best toys in toyshop I had at xmas were from them ( priests) cause they had more money than my parents. Anyway to the topic during my 1st UK interview for an engineering job 1985, chap asked me how I learned electronics so well since accordingto him "transistors were made from beetroot in Poland" . I laughed. Was his test if I had a sense of humour..

News / Who will be the next President of Poland? [51]

Merged:

Wasserman president of Krakow?!?

I reckon she should run for president of Poland, not just Krakow. She could be Polands answer to Sarah Palin. Cant se how any man could win with her on any count.. :)

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [437]

American women are awesome! Very easy to chat with and easygoing. Leave them alone. ;)

Life / Things that annoy you in Poland. [114]

Must be making progress real fast, then.

Life / Things that annoy you in Poland. [114]

Away guy. Your comments are spot on. I counted 16 visits to office in total in 2017 to register a corsa i had bought from a lady in Inowroclaw. Plus countless paperwork. Things are like this a) authority asserts itself this way by rubbing peoples noses in dirt. After all they are the rulers not servants. b) it guarantees that only the secretly annoynted get anything done fast-. by skipping most if it. Ordinary folks wait, wait and keep paying fees..

Criticising Poland is a crime. No one is criticising Poland or Poles for being Polish. Im Polish myself. But young people in our country need to be steered away from the old models of public service. They need to learn to demonstrate, practice and enjoy empathy with customer. And make things more efficient, to save themselves bering lampooned.

Language / Polish words that sound funny? [224]

" Mummy look at this foka!!!" watching seals at the zoo.

Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]

All these bad characteristics, although valid, are improving very fast. And I cant think of any country where culture is improving so fast, or even improving at all!. Yo me Poland rocks; We had to start somewhere. Its like a best friend who drinks too much. A cross-eyed pet dog. etc..Those who dont like it, can....look for Exit signs. ;)

Life / Cost of converting cars in Poland to left-hand drive [58]


This is so true. Wonder what it will take to see improvement there, if open borders have not done it.

Love / Polish Weddings the farce and how much money to give [22]

If you are indeed the kind, you may garnish your bounty basket with mini shampoo flasks and bog rolls nicked from hotels you stayed at along the way. This will save the happy couple guessing your nationality..

Love / Polish Weddings the farce and how much money to give [22]

Minus some exceptional character traits Would recommend sth practical and durable i.e. pizza baking stone plate. Cause
"something decorative or commemorative" you may get startled to find in a junk shop, a few years after the wedding.

Life / Weed (Cannabis) prices in Poland. (Difficulty to obtain) [31]

Try your local police station..

Love / Polish Weddings the farce and how much money to give [22]

Very nice present. Good set of cuttlery is ok too.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

Curious thing about all PC is no one has ever owned up to setting up its scope or criteria, deciding what measures up or not, nor even who or what institution introduced the term itself. Eh?! I suppose it must have "created itself out of nothing",.like our universe.