Language / Difference between wise and intelligent in Polish [30]

Magda, there are some subjects that require you to use more 'classical' intelligence faculties. It really depends on the subject. Just because sb excels in Geography, doesn't necessarily make them intelligent, for example.

Life / Why is Prostitution still legal in Poland? [106]

Pro-life, pro-choice ;)

Life / Why is Prostitution still legal in Poland? [106]

BBMan, I guess your logic runs similar to mine. Part of being a Catholic is being pro-life. Life is a series of choices unless you have been enslaved. One reading of the scenario is that 'oh, we will save your life' but then tell you how to run it. I really don't see the problem with sex services here. It's just another contract. It's a private arrangement. As I type, I am sure that some guy is calling up a girl from such a service and they are arranging to have sex. Now, it may disgust some that the girl can choose to just 'do it' with any guy. However, that's what she chooses and there is harm aversion. They can be as safe as any normal couple when performing the act.

Life / Why is Prostitution still legal in Poland? [106]

"although it was recognized that realistically chances for successful reform were slim". Many choose to go into it and some just need the money. Applying archaic notions is not going to help the process.

Travel / The situation with the Krakow central railway station? [4]

I was there roundabout that time and there was work being done. I doubt they'd have the electronic ones up yet but it could be a NY's present ;)

Love / Polish Girls negative or positive personality trait? [267]

Yup, you shouldn't generalise too much, baker. How much were you paid for your statement? How about addressing the thread?

Love / What are Polish Women like? Just started to date one. [256]

They can be fun if you get them in the mood. For example, I had a fun night of cards last night (with my wife, of course). Competitive seems to come with the territory. A lot of Polish women like to state what they have as they have a seeming need to validate themselves.

Love / What are Polish Women like? Just started to date one. [256]

I meant regarding their education and courses attended etc etc. Koleżanki, southern.

Strip poker? No, I have other ways of getting her to that level of undress ;)

Love / Polish Girls negative or positive personality trait? [267]

So you are saying that the ones you know are materialistic?

Love / What are Polish Women like? Just started to date one. [256]

No, no prn. Eksperimentować jak coś ;) ;)

Property? Hmm...not so much. I don't think neighbourhood is that big of a deal for many as the lay of the land isn't like that. Not like in the UK or US. Living in blocks is hardly sth to be ashamed of here. I live in a small block but the interior is lovely. Polish women are happy enough if their place is well equipped.

Love / Polish Girls negative or positive personality trait? [267]

Vanity is the no1 negative one. Russians might top them for this but I doubt it.

Love / Polish Girls negative or positive personality trait? [267]

I mean that many instantly dub themselves as the prettiest women in the world. I dislike the declaratory nature of it. Many other Slavic women are pretty, as are Asians. About their looks primarily.

No misinterpretations here, Natasa :)

Food / Polish sausages with chilli flakes inside? [6]

Try Katalońskie Chorizo from Żabka. It isn't really that spicy but it's the closest you'll get. It's very tasty! (expensive too)

Food / Polish sausages with chilli flakes inside? [6]

Yes, it is.

Food / Polish sausages with chilli flakes inside? [6]

Ah, many thanks for that, Wedle. That just might come in handy!

Love / Polish Girls negative or positive personality trait? [267]

I don't think Polish males insist on those standards, Natasa. Besides, it's not about standards here. The vanity comes from this back patting and conditioning to deceive themselves and preclude the possibility of seeing things along the lines of 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.

It's also not about economic principles.

No, I can't say I would, Natasa. I prefer realism to defensiveness.

Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]

There's quite a bit of that around, the suit-me suit-me approach. Casual flings seem to be on the increase.

Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]

Titanic is for girls, period!

UK, Ireland / How many Brits are travelling to Kraków each year? [14]

Well, more will be coming across for EURO 2012. I hope the English fans show some respect for the city and behave responsibly. It doesn't sound like too much to ask but....

Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]

Yup, southern is right. They need to get their end away (as the saying goes) and cheating will do just nicely for them :( :( Sad but true!

Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]

People can surprise you in many ways, drew. Many people could never imagine me going to a woman of the night but.....(it's in my past).

We tell ourselves the best of lies (Nightmare, The Dreamtime, Motorhead)

Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]

Drew, do you believe in 'what you don't know doesn't hurt you'?

Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]

Statistics are there to be ignored. Ask yourself why there are often such disparities. To the OP, put the ball right back in his court and state what you want. If he doesn't respond then he'll show how much of a boor he is. It might hurt but it may give you peace of mind.

Love / Problem with my Polish boyfriend [74]

Penn, I wouldn't take surveys as an accurate guide. For example, reconcile your stats with the stats of Eric Clive (highly prominent legal writer) that just over 1 in 3 marriages in Scotland end in divorce. That's verifiable as it's recorded in official registars, not by any agency with an agenda. The fact is that so much goes on that we don't see (no, duh!) and that people don't admit to. We should simply accept that it exists but does it really matter to what extent?? Humans are not infallible, period!

Life / Fat People in Poland? [161]

To answer the OP, not so many at all. This is even more salient when you consider that the diet here is hardly the healthiest in the world.

Love / What are Polish Women like? Just started to date one. [256]

As to the OP, I could quote Morrissey and say, "why don't you find out for yourself?". Generalisations are no substitute for seeking out compatibility. If you fail, then you fail. Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

Life / Polish Noise-Black Metal-Metal-Punk-Heavy Metal (any new bands?) [6]

Nothing will top Norwegian BM as I'm sure you know. Poland has Azarath, Furia, Behemoth and a host of other bands. However, I don't recommend 'screamo' bands. For me, I like a band that can break from the mould and carve out their own sound. The best instances are Windir and Kampfar from Norway.

Love / What are Polish Women like? Just started to date one. [256]

Precisely!! Some are conniving so-and-so's whilst others are thoroughly decent! The same as most places.

Love / What are Polish Women like? Just started to date one. [256]

Southern, you have to narrow down who you are talking about. Only a certain type of Polish girl fits what you are describing.

USA, Canada / Your favorite USA kiełbasa? [37]

I recommend Tarczynski kabanosy. If you find them then you know that you have found sth good :) Anything by that firm is top notch.