Life / COMBATING "POLACK" JOKES [460]

The only time I ever heard Polish jokes were from my ex (I live in the U.S). He would tease me about being Polish and I would tease him about being Jewish, but neither one of us took it seriously or would say those jokes to anyone else...

Some of these are pretty funny, but you can always replace the Polish part for another word, like idiot, etc.. (that raking leaves one in a tree is pretty good!)

Obviously there was a lot of rejection over immigrants in the early 20th century, but this was towards more than just Poles. I think people began to ignorantly fear any Slavic person during the cold war, and that feeling remained a little while after.

USA, Canada / Moving to Poland to immerse my kids in Polish language and culture. What are the experiences of other parents? [10]

Why not just take them for the Summers? It won't be the same as putting them in a Polish school, but you could look for summer camps or events that they could do to make friends with other kids who speak fluently.

Feedback / Would you favour a free and open PF where people could post under their real names? [48]

It could be interesting, but I doubt it would work. Too many people could easily lie about their real name, and it would have to be separate from the anonymous forums.

I will say though, I am deeply disturbed by the hateful comments I have read on this site so far (I just joined today). I am persistently amazed at how small-minded people can be. Conversing with people who have different opinions is important, but it should be done in a constructive and educational way. Too many are so quick to attack, feeling their morals or views are threatened by the unbelievable fact others exist who do not share those views. Please be mature, people. Have an actual conversation, not a word fight. Ask why the other feels the way they feel, share factual articles (but please, no false news sites that seem to be so popular), articulate your thoughts.

Language / Polish Language Exchange Thread [133]

Cseść!
I am a native English speaker also learning Polish and would love people who can comfortable speak the language for emailing, facebook chat, phone, and Skype (though it may take a little while before I feel comfortable skyping with a stranger). I am happy to help with English, of course!

Please feel free to message me or email me!

Dzięnkuję!