Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]


Based on what people claim a "bubble" to be, a 10% fall in prices shouldn't be evidence of a "bubble." I think he's right though, whatever a "bubble" is in real estate terms, it can only be identified after a massive drop in prices.

News / Polish prosecutor 'shoots self after news conference' [93]


none of those scenarios really dictate suicided as a viable option imo. Surely sloppiness and poor training are things that can be corrected. Those just don't seem to be reason enough for a guy to put a gun to his head and pull the trigger, even if he did survive it.


it takes but a few seconds for restricted blood flow to render someone unconscious.

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]


"Like pearls before swine!"
How has this post gone unanswered by the forum experts?

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]

Having no dog in this fight, I would be wary of a source whose financial health or that of their spouse depends on there not being a "bubble" of any kind; based on source alone it serves their interest to deny that a bubble exists and encourage as many people as possible to do the same. Nothing against, pip (sometimes I agree with her and sometimes I don't) but it's like accepting the validity of a news story from a controlled source- sure it might be accurate but it'd be silly to put your trust in that source.

That being said, this is all just a big argument over semantics. Is the real estate market going to come crashing down in Poland? I don't know about that but the patient is in dire need of medical attention.

Life / Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland [77]


you're not about to get one, look up the term for yourself.
You can write "we Poles" all you want, that's not what I took issue with. At least be consistent with your terms e.g. "we Poles as opposed to you and the citizens of the country where you come from" and even if you did that I wouldn't feel entitled to speak for everyone else in the country where I was born. Doing so would only give your empty statements company; I prefer to leave them alone.


Even if that is true, one must ask if all accidents are reported in both countries and one should defer to accidents causing death as indicators of safety first and foremost and then serious injury and then look at all acccidents to complete the picture.

Up yours teflcat!
*shows single finger salute and drives off*

Life / Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland [77]


What the hell do you think it means?


Why do "you" get to be people but where I'm from is a "thing?" It's not my country either, I don't control the people within it so how could it be mine? I don't own the land there beyond what the average citizen does so how could the rest of it be mine? I don't even know most of the people who live there so how could they be mine?

Countries aren't single entities that can be quantified in the manner you're attempting. The society within any geographic boundaries is much more complex thing than to just call it a thing- I reject your statement on the grounds that it actually doesn't make sense. The language you've used doesn't support your thinking.

Life / Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland [77]


and very misleading ones at that in my opinion.
Why wouldn't you acknowledge the number of registered vehicles instead of total population when putting your faith in these stats?
In less organized societies that doesn't work so well but in the E.U. community it ought to be standard.

Life / Automobiles vs. Pedestrians in Poland [77]


These people either put too much faith in their peripheral vision (which I believe doesn't even exist) or they've always got their mind on a mission. Either way, I know exactly what you mean.

OP, next time don't ***** out, if you become angry enough to hit or kick someone's car then stand your ground, it will at the very least be an interesting story..."and that's how I ended up with this glass eye"

: )

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]

^to be fair, attacking the source is not the same as refuting the information presented.
there is scant information on what he's claiming the article illustrates- don't bother.

Life / Fat People in Poland? [161]

I think it is not an "either/or" question but I wouldn't be at all so sure of your proposed scenario. If you eat healthy food, you'll be more inclined to engage in healthy behavior. That is a small illustration of why looking at one's eating habits absent any other variables is not the best way to reach either a diagnosis nor prognosis.

Life / Fat People in Poland? [161]


I sincerely hope you're not either if you're doling out the advice you just gave. Take into account a few variables which, surprise, surprise, vary among individuals before stating eating plenty of fruit will make people fat.

Life / Fat People in Poland? [161]


I agree with the last bit you stated but I think Wroc. Boy is correct as well.

The food found in Burger King is of a lower quality than you'd find in a home-cooked meal of equal caloric value. Food quality matters. You can eat a pile of sugar that has x amount of calories or an apple of x calories, which one do you think will give you the energy needed to be physically active? You're both right but to discount what he's saying about food quality is to ignore a large deposit of the problem.

Is food quality going down in Poland? The more regulation there is, the more the food quality seems to suffer. Odd how that happens, isn't it?

Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]


I see your point. So what, in your opinion, is the best solution given the current scenario?

Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]

(edit- delph beat me to it)
^basically a sticker that you post on your windscreen which shows you've paid to use the road you're on for x period of time

delph - interadasting, so you don't think it'd be a better source of road maintenance revenue?

Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]

I think all major roads should be toll roads here, or there should be the vignette system- pay to use basically. Thoughts?

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]

but why should they feel the need to learn more if what they've learned has allowed them to reach their goal? Perhaps their energy is better spent on other matters?

we seem to be assuming they (who ever they might be) have different goals. I am assuming their goal is to get what they want, it seems like you're assuming their goal is to improve their English to the point of fluency.

Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]


do you mean those running north-south which are east of Warsaw?

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]


I think we're talking about the same thing (i think). If everyone has understood one another then what's to improve? Maybe their energy is better spent elsewhere?

Life / Are Polish roads really this bad? [237]

Speaking in broad comparative terms, taking into account overall distances and overall traffic, roads running east to west in my experience always seem to be in better repair than roads running north south.

anyone else notice this?

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]


If that's been the norm and not the exception then you really need to report these idiots to the DOS or the manager. Having stated that, although I can and do insist grammar is a component of my lessons, the majority of students must be "tricked" into doing grammar/fluency activities - they seem offended if I let them know they've been focusing on fluency AND grammar (and yes, i'm likely guilty of misusing the dash). What I'm saying is, the Polish style of presenting English grammar in class could do with an overhaul as well; it is not only unmotivating but also impractical in terms of fluency.


I see your point and concur in that sense. I don't think it necessary that non-natives be able to digest everything a natives says but do wish we could all keep to the rules of English when communicating in it. Obviously at different levels of fluency, there will be mistakes but yeah, those should be regarded as mistakes nonetheless.


On that I'm not sure I agree with you. If everyone is happy and IF everyone remains happy then who am I to insist they make corrections when what everyone wanted to communicate has been done?

Sooooo in order to bring this thread back on task- given the needs of the average international speaker of English, the average Polish teacher of English has been, in my experience, generally up to the task. Teaching style is another matter altogether.

*awaits modular judgment*

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]


Why would that be your opinion when the majority of International business done in English is through non-native speakers?


You have marched in cadence to the CORRECT!


This has happened to me but only with female Polish English teachers

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]


*hangs head in shame*
Issues? I gots em.

Work / The level of English of Polish teachers of English. What do you think of it? [101]

A lot of people here seem to be confusing the "level of English" with "teaching ability."

In my experience, the average Polish teacher of English, in Poland, has a better command of grammar and quite possibly formal vocabulary than a lot of the native speakers of English in their home countries. That being said, an educated native speaker usually has a noticeably more diverse vocabulary. Comparing their spoken grammar to an educated native speaker? ehhhhh, that one could be a coin toss.

Does that answer your question?

Funny point by lovelybride (who I'm guessing is an offended Polish teacher of English) though- the 4 best students? Whoopdeef'ndoo! The 4 least successful students would warrant waxing on about being philanthropic.

(edit)


She better be writing about herself or I'll be confused.

Flame away motherf*ckers!

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]


NO!


No one has insinuated that is dishonest in the least. There are other practices which are dishonest which SOME people consider staging but bringing that up was only to illustrate there is a departure point between staging and deceit. Hope that clears things up for you.

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]

^yikes, that was a pretty silly oversight on my part. :)
*awaits removal of post*

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]


There is no way to objectively measure that. I don't know what else to tell you on the matter. If you can't accept that and we're not actually dealing in extremes then I have no idea how your brain works.

It is simply a widely shared opinion by people within an industry whose job it is to maintain their hegemony in this market. When people start believing that everyone isn't an emotional buyer who can use their brain to do more than see beyond the pale then people who make staging into a livelihood lose the chance to rip people off. Is staging important? Yes, but what is considered staging and what is considered deceit are often committed by the same ilk and that is probably where some of the resentment towards the whole practice comes from. That and it's all got completely out of hand- cleanliness and presentableness have jumped the shark to home fashion.


^ what he wrote.

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]


I completely agreed with that in post #135:



So did I. It's just the whole "decisions are made in 8 seconds" jibber jabber is what I find to be silly. A decision is made instantly and how long it takes to get there is another matter but there's no way to actually measure how fast people make their decisions in such situations because a yes/no buzzer isn't there for people to slam on like in a quiz show.

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]


Oh wow, the home staging hand book! Really? That changes everything then, doesn't it?

Look, you may want to believe that's an objective source whose writers come to their numbers without bias or of opinion but that doesn't change the fact you've used a rubbish source. This is why realtors are often compared with to car salespeople.


My old wrestling buddy from university has sold hundreds of homes (he's not a bright individual but damn it if he can't b.s. with people) and a good looking flat will sell itself in the right market. You're stats have been shat on.

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]


You do know there is no way to objectively arrive at that statement, don't you? Ah yes, the real estate market, where opinions become facts at the whim of realtors.

That being said, I have no idea why anyone is arguing the point you're making here. I'm not even sure anyone is but if they are I fail to see what the heck they're thinking process is; maybe they were thinking from some extreme angle but even then, an extreme shouldn't be the norm. More attractive is more attractive and all things being comparable, the debate ends there.

Real Estate / Residential real estate values go down in Poland [455]

^ true but someone isn't going to be "fooled" into inquiring about 35m2 flats, are they? A lot of people know what they want and have a sense of what they can afford (unless you're an american) and then narrow their search according to those things. I can't believe for all the self proclaimed experts here how little salient points have been made.