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Posts by dcchris  

Joined: 29 Oct 2007 / Male ♂
Last Post: 18 Aug 2011
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dcchris   
18 Aug 2011
Life / Car or no car to commute in Warszawa? (Warsaw) [13]

I live in Warsaw and ride everyday. The drivers are angry as hell and REALLY dont like cyclists here. They have no concept of sharing the road. Still the backwards village mentality of "I have a car so I am more important than you". So in that way its far from bike friendly. Lots of bike paths now but almost none in the center. Live close to your work. No need for a car here except to get out of town. There is a bike path map online. That said cycling has become quite popular just in the last year here; one could even say trendy, of course that ends in the winter ;). Public transit is ok although now they are hiking the rates and plan to double them in the next 5 years. All utilities are being increased here as well.
dcchris   
3 Aug 2011
Love / Polish women USED TO BE much more attractive: [162]

Yep they are fat here but of course not as big as in the UK, Ireland or especially good ole USA. I went to Ukraine for the weekend and came back to Poland and the girls looked fat here so its all a matter of perspective. Unfortunately more money equals more fat if health education doesn't exist.
dcchris   
14 Apr 2011
USA, Canada / Polish women are not to be trusted! They are out to get American men just for money. [62]

Yes 2 women speak for a nation of millions. Nothing like stereotyping and generalizing! Be afraid, yes be very afraid... Hahahaha The only thing to fear is fear itself. I personally don't believe this story at all. "My 2 friends had this happen..." Probably just a case of jealousy against a Polish girl...
dcchris   
1 Aug 2010
News / POLAND LEAVING WHAT COUNTRY FOR A BETTER LIFE?? [73]

Since Polish companies prefers to hire Poles

Its true! In the past foreigners were much more in demand but now Poles have their economy running quite well and don't need foreigners as before. If anything other countries could look at Poland's economy for pointers (that is unless the govt are just lying about the figures which could easily be the case). Even in teaching. Native speakers are mostly only useful for conversational classes. The lower level students are better off with the highly trained Polish teachers for grammar.
dcchris   
6 Jul 2010
USA, Canada / To move back to Poland from the USA or not to move back....that is the question [119]

First just come here and see if you like it before making a big move. Common sense. Secondly Polish people WILL NOT consider you Polish or having a pure Polish heart or whatever imo. You are American with Polish roots. That isn't saying that they will not be nice to you but you will not be considered Polish. If you get your citizenship then ok maybe but since you are not born here... So before selling the farm and shipping it all over here take a test run and see how it goes would be my advice. As well with American pp it isn't easy to stay here in the Schengen so u would have to get your Polish PP to stay longterm hassle free. A lot of Americans find it difficult to live here.
dcchris   
31 May 2010
News / Potheads attack police in Warsaw [40]

actually legalization is happening in the most progressive of states only

Here's the list that I found.
Past and present attempts to decriminalize cannabis by state
*Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire,
Oregon. I really wouldn't consider Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada progressive states. Would you? And a guy told me today that there were 5000 people at the rally.
dcchris   
30 May 2010
News / Potheads attack police in Warsaw [40]

potheads

Ha I haven't heard that term used for ganga smokers since the 80's. Maybe someone has been watching too much Beavis and Butthead? I teach professional Polish adults in corporations and even the most conservative ones are for the decriminalization of the weed. If its happening in the often draconic states of the USA then it can happen anywhere... Even Donald Tusk said he wouldn't have said he didn't inhale pot or some kind of political speak. If somebody proposed a decrease in personal tax or an increase in pension payouts in conjunction with decriminalization then I bet everybody would be for it even the Radio Maria crowd :) Instead of old people lining up for at the pharmacy they could just grow some ganga in their windows haha
dcchris   
29 May 2010
Life / Help...any Polish remedies for hives? [17]

Hives can be difficult but over time can be eliminated. The first thing to do is to deal with the stress as the hives are a symptom of the stress. I know you said that isn't an option but it is your choice whether or not to allow an external factor to cause you stress. Chamomile tea is a popular stress reliever. Just google natural stress relievers and you will find many natural and cheap solutions. Another more effective and long term solution is meditation. No need to take a course just again google meditation techniques pick one or combine some as to your taste and practice daily and you will find your stress level decreases quickly. As well avoid coffee and other stimulants which will increase your heart rate thereby thinning your blood stream and allowing hives to form much easier. Also avoid medications such as advil and other nonaspirin pain relievers which also thin your blood stream. When you do have attacks go to a dark quiet room and try to breathe evenly and slowly to slow your blood down. Good luck. I used to have similar problems and was able to overcome them. You can also!
dcchris   
11 Apr 2010
Food / Best Farmer's Market in Warsaw area? [14]

try Hala Mirowska near Kino Femina but they close at 4pm on weekdays and 12 or 1 on saturday closed on sunday.
dcchris   
28 Feb 2010
Work / Typical rate for 1-on-1 English lessons in Poland (Krakow)? [37]

relying on private lessons is a dangerous game

good advice. Charge at least 1zl per minute net for business clients. Otherwise some discount is good for students. One way to keep private students is the have them pay one month in advance.
dcchris   
12 Feb 2010
Life / Warsaw - what's there to love? Semi-livable city? [33]

Vancouver? If you like rain, drugs and junkies its a great place. I have been there twice and can't say that I was so attracted to it... I live in Warsaw and like it. Gdansk seems to be a nice place as well. Haven't been to Wroclaw. Krakow although interesting is too small for my tastes...
dcchris   
9 Sep 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

military uniforms

seriously though camo clothes are extremely popular here as well

the girls

depends on the girl.
dcchris   
9 Sep 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Nobody can criticise the US for not being fashionable

oh you can find many dated fashions in the rural parts of the US for sure. Like I said I don't care much about fashion so I am going into an area that I don't really know. But for instance those belts the girls wear here with the metal things on them, the fake leopard skin dresses and blouses many women wear. But of course the average Pole will always be better dressed than an American. I can always tell the American tourists because they are dressed like they are on the way to the gym. I have exhausted my fashion knowledge now and will have to consult my gf from here on out haha I like it here so I cant really say there is anything I hate but I wouldn't say that people are on the cutting edge of fashion here like in Italy or somewhere but I find that type of fashion obsession over the top.
dcchris   
9 Sep 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Behind the times

I like Poland but the fashion sense can be a bit dated at times but I just think its funny. I don't hate it nor do I really care about fashion. And wow I have seen some great mullets here!
dcchris   
18 Aug 2009
Life / EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . [138]

best indian in warsaw by a long shot

I could not have been more disappointed when I ate at Namaste. Given that I did used to live in India, I wasn't expecting truly authentic food but all the same it was not tasty and the Polish girl working there might hurt her face if she was to ever crack a smile.
dcchris   
11 Aug 2009
Life / Gyms in Warsaw [44]

you should try to local sport halas. there is one on obozowa in wola one tram stop before deotymy. those are for polish people and will be cheaper
dcchris   
5 Aug 2009
Life / Things that annoy you in Poland. [114]

got to agree. seems like one of the basic needs of a society. to provide drinking water for the people...
dcchris   
29 Jul 2009
Life / Why Do You Love Poland? [907]

I like the great communist things left over except for the awful redtape of administration. the little shops and local cultural centers with people selling toilet paper on the side of the street
dcchris   
2 Jul 2009
USA, Canada / What do you think about NM (New Mexico) state? [40]

if you go to santa fe than go to taos. cool sorta artsy type place in the mountains. In the south is Little Tonto National Park which is very nice. Silver City is cool especially the hotsprings...
dcchris   
20 May 2009
Travel / Live Music / Festival in Warsaw? [26]

Warsaw has a pretty good music scene I think but you have to be more specific about what you like.