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Poles and expats share their views on living in Poland. Discuss Polish traditions, customs and culture. (page 8)

	Poles brighter than French, Americans, Israelis and Irish... 20 - look i dont want to disrespect your parents or anything, but surely you do see the irony of the... LifePolonius3 - 18 May 2016 rozumiemnic - 18 May 2016
	Warsaw is a difficult city to adjust to (coming from Canada and having lived in South Africa) Prague? 2 46 - Yes, for sure it's Austro Hungarian but Polish ones were turned into industrial-looking ones by PRL authorities. If we... Lifeczech_canadian - 28 Apr 2016 Iaki - 26 Apr 2021
	Poland is safe to visit - "Daily Mail" 2 3 4 100 - @Czeslaw #1 The topic was in the very first post. No one has to comment on what was your... LifePolonius3 - 27 Apr 2016 NoToForeigners - 1 Nov 2016
	Number of church attendees in Poland 2 54 - Ascended Master teachings. Flourished in Poland before the war. Janusz Korczak was a firm believer in that, as was... LifeHarry - 24 Apr 2016 jon357 - 19 Jun 2016
	Father moving back to Poland - about half way between Rzeszów and Ukrainian border 6 - Thanks, jon, delph!... Lifef stop - 24 Apr 2016 f stop - 24 Apr 2016
	Where to buy floor tiles in Warsaw Poland 7 - Re Conforama I don't think they're in Poland anymore. I believe they closed their Polish stores and are... Liferonein - 22 Apr 2016 Atch - 23 Apr 2016
	Communion money in Poland 27 - Yes, godparents are supposed to give such an amount if they are considered well-off by the rest of... Lifesmurf - 18 Apr 2016 pawian - 5 Apr 2021
	New EU roaming rules, still seems expensive to roam in EU with Polish provider 2 - They'll resist it until they're forced to comply, basically.... Lifesnaps - 18 Apr 2016 jon357 - 18 Apr 2016
	Information about sending items from a foreign country to Poland 10 - Outgoing is OK - it's usually very quick. Basically the pickings aren't as rich. It's very... LifeVanitex - 14 Apr 2016 jon357 - 19 Apr 2016
	Polish Email Address not working 3 - The address is in the correct format and according to their site the address is spelt correctly correct. ... Lifejdevine - 11 Apr 2016 jon357 - 11 Apr 2016
	Whats that thing when Polish people take a shot of vodka by locking arms and after saying first names? 20 - Swearing like a sailor (or truck driver) are perfectly cromulent American expressions. In the American south... LifeAlexBya - 11 Apr 2016 mafketis - 12 Apr 2016
	About Poland - famous subjects Polish people like? 6 - If not one rose or twenty one he should't be.... Lifeaziz897 - 10 Apr 2016 peter_olsztyn - 3 Nov 2016
	Swearing in front of children - is it normal in Polish society? 26 - This kind of talk is common place in the Polish communities of Chicago. Its nothing new, maybe the... LifeDa driver - 5 Apr 2016 sledz - 7 Apr 2016
	Is Hale Mirowska in Warsaw a large or small market? 3 - @Blueblackzinc, you went to the wrong part. You should enter from al. Jana Pawla II (the main road, not... Lifeblueblackzinc - 2 Apr 2016 jon357 - 2 Apr 2016
	Closing Polish bank account and transfer money 3 - Thanks for the answer kpc21. The problem is that when the company will transfer in the account my... LifeSweatpanther - 1 Apr 2016 Sweatpanther - 2 Apr 2016
	Specific information about Polish healthcare system? 17 - The political environment in many/most countries selects against long-term thinking. In some areas this is understandable and... Lifearn1234 - 26 Mar 2016 mafketis - 5 Jun 2021
	Shipping old household items or buying new in Warsaw? 5 - I don't think I will be getting good amount on selling my items. I loved the idea of... Lifeinterfacemirror - 25 Mar 2016 interfacemirror - 26 Mar 2016
	Trying to remember Polish movie 5 - Merged: I'm looking for a Polish movie (may be a festival film) Well, here I am because... LifeWielkiPolak - 25 Mar 2016 Lastrigon - 31 Aug 2016
	'Migawka na okaziciela' card which entitles to travel by public transport in Poland 3 - "Na okaziciela" is a more expensive version of the public transport pass, which is not connected with a specific... Lifesinanalhabobi - 24 Mar 2016 kpc21 - 25 Mar 2016
	Opinions about priests in Poland 10 - I don't think it ever existed in Poland did it?? The lack of a large middle class who... LifePol attorney - 23 Mar 2016 Atch - 24 Mar 2016
	Banking - Does Direct Debit (or similar payment scheme) exist in Poland? 2 - Yes they do exist but they're not reliable in my experience. I had direct debits for my gas and... Lifeadamlever - 24 Mar 2016 Atch - 24 Mar 2016
	Poverty in Poland - is it the "legacy" of communism? 4 - yup,and former commies from PO circles disguised as "liberals"and their widespread thievery..but we are dealing with them... LifePaloma21 - 12 Mar 2016 gregy741 - 12 Mar 2016
	Wondering about Polish digital agency to create website for solicitors 3 - I thought so as well. Poor show, guys.... Lifemike57 - 3 Mar 2016 delphiandomine - 3 Mar 2016
	What don't you like about Poland or Polish People? 2 3 4 117 - More like you have a problem coming clean with it for some reason. ????. Once it is established... LifeAdrianK9 - 24 Feb 2016 johnny reb - 4 Nov 2016
	Moving to Gdansk from Lodz - having doubts 15 - Well, lived here 30 months now. If the babcias get out of the way, then definitely. I am... LifecuriousCH - 18 Feb 2016 Dougpol1 - 3 Mar 2016
	Tacky commerpop and the slob chic in Poland? 24 - Unless you teach it to melt itself, then you'd have lava, or some kind of metal ore.... LifePolonius3 - 14 Feb 2016 smurf - 17 Feb 2016
	If UK votes to leave the EU - what repercussions for British people living in Poland? 2 32 - There's been a big surge in British residents abroad registering to vote since the date of the EU Referendum... Lifeukpolska3 - 12 Feb 2016 ukpolska3 - 29 Feb 2016
	Small Personal Experience in Poland 6 - Armenians were one of many nationalities which lived in the first Commonwealth. There were thousands of them in... Lifeglpswt - 12 Feb 2016 pawian - 27 Jul 2019
	Dentists in Poznan - Does anyone have an experience with them? 3 - Is a great clinic in Gdańsk, check it perfect-smile.pl Advert It's not expensive place but level of dental services... Lifegenerous88 - 11 Feb 2016 ammyammy - 31 Oct 2017
	What is meant by 'dochody' (monthly earnings per child) in Poland - are they GROSS or NET? 8 - Several of people around me are concerned that it won't help some of the kids as their parents will... Lifeterri - 9 Feb 2016 InPolska - 10 Feb 2016
	What income/assets and worth, will give you a "rich" status in Poland? 22 - Good question. Well, land covered with trees needs to fulfill certain conditions to be official forest.... LifeLuke84 - 8 Feb 2016 pawian - 27 Jul 2019
	Whats up with Polish guys getting drunk and looking for a fight? 2 3 61 - I didn`t say I have remained sober for 25.... LifeMike00 - 5 Feb 2016 pawian - 11 Jun 2022
	Moving to Wroclaw - is 10000 ZL a good salary for a family of 3 (Husband, Wife & Infant)? 5 - if 7,500 for 3 persons, it won't be "high life" and forget about savings and about traveling around (good... LifeVicki82 - 4 Feb 2016 InPolska - 4 Feb 2016
	How can I look up a phone number in Warszawa, from Canada? 2 - Try to call the number: +48 118 913, or if it doesn't work, then +48 22 118 913. This... LifeMartaBeams2 - 30 Jan 2016 kpc21 - 30 Jan 2016
	Would you move back to Canada if you had Canadian PR or remain in Poland (and risk loosing your Canadian PR)? 30 - If you have not lived in Canada for 3 out of the 4 yrs that is required, you must... Lifeczech_canadian - 26 Jan 2016 gjene - 9 Feb 2017
	× Africans in Poland and diversity 2 60 - You are racist, black supremacist, your reason here is to eliminate Caucasians. You've had your time.... Lifepoland4africans - 20 Jan 2016 Samotny wilk - 6 Feb 2016
	Water in Warsaw in mid-January 2016 or .... 1916 10 - "Alleluja"! Water on as of last night but has the "awaria" been repaired for good! If so, still unbelievable,... LifeInPolska - 16 Jan 2016 InPolska - 17 Jan 2016
	Payment method for Electricity / Gas / Internet bills in Poland 3 - @smurf: Thanks for the answer! Is a Polish bank account needed, or is a other European Account also working?... Lifekenspri - 10 Jan 2016 kenspri - 10 Jan 2016
	Where to buy big shoe sizes (in Krakow)? 4 - I think that is probably the OP's best bet to be honest. Here is a link to... LifeElProfundo - 9 Jan 2016 Chemikiem - 10 Jan 2016
	Moving to Poland (from Bangladesh) to pursue my higher studies - will it be any different in my case? 3 - Dear Mr. Shadman Kabir, I have been living in Poland since last three years and I am from... LifeShadman Kabir - 9 Jan 2016 shawon - 10 Jan 2016
	Hosting home party for my Wroclaw colleagues. How much drinks and food to prepare? Any activities/games? 12 - The best option is to buy a little of everything and eveyrbody wil choose what they like. I... LifeJjhhdyhrnt - 8 Jan 2016 pawian - 18 Feb 2020
	Living like a local in Poland - What does it even mean? 30 - I was told it is quite the opposite - Polish tomatoes and produce in general has proper natural... Lifeveikkopl - 8 Jan 2016 pawian - 18 Feb 2020
	Retiring in Poland 2 39 - It does depend on residency, this conversation only applies to those claiming Polish residency. You are liable for both... Lifeopts - 4 Jan 2016 perkujki - 15 Apr 2019
	Are there January Sales in Poland? 7 - @Schmiznurf Same question but PS4 is what I'm seeking :)... LifeSchmiznurf - 28 Dec 2015 jacekkaminski91 - 22 Dec 2016
	Which the best hospital for Uterine fibroids in Poland? 2 - After a quick research I believe that the Specialized Hospital PRO-FAMILIA in Rzeszów may be the best choice for... LifeSazam - 27 Dec 2015 Looker - 28 Dec 2015
	Inappropriately Touching a Baby - What are the cultural Norms in Poland? 12 - So many tough guys online these days :-) I think so too.... LifeMaluch - 22 Dec 2015 Wulkan - 22 Dec 2015
	Snow in Poland, where is it? 22 - Blame it on Arctic methane emissions for no early snow.... LifeYosemite - 18 Dec 2015 johnny reb - 22 Dec 2015
	Comparing Poland and Romania 2 3 4 108 - Not as black and white as all that, folks.... Liferoade85 - 17 Dec 2015 Lyzko - 4 May 2021
	All Things Christmassy in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 281 - I prefer that term to nations. The meal with the three different elements shows how complex Poland... LifeAtch - 16 Dec 2015 jon357 - 31 Dec 2022
	Getting propecia in Poland 2 - My research shows that it is only available with a doctor's prescription (info from here: euroclinix.pl/propecia.html). Plus it is... LifeDots - 15 Dec 2015 Nathans - 17 Dec 2015
	Poland is something special 9 - Oh, I'm so sorry because he wrote well.... LifeAvalon - 6 Dec 2015 Alien - 19 Aug 2023
	We the foreigners are unfairly stereotypical towards the Polish. 6 - Sorry - was directed at the OP! I connected your post with Wroclaw:)... LifeWroclaw1010 - 29 Nov 2015 Dougpol1 - 29 Nov 2015
	Welcome to Poland ! (Stay away for your own sake) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 239 - yea.Germans are welcome.there is large population of Germans in Opole.Been in Krakow last year and there are thousands of... Lifejose67 - 29 Nov 2015 gregy741 - 4 Dec 2015
	Moving to Poland and not drinking vodka 26 - In August we went to a wedding and were sat at a table for 7 of whom only... Liferoade85 - 26 Nov 2015 pawian - 3 Oct 2020
	HIV/AIDS growing in Poland - more fear of pregnancy than STDs 2 3 82 - ergo...if poor nottie hasn't 'heard' of something,this means it's not true. Logical.... LifePolonius3 - 25 Nov 2015 rozumiemnic - 13 Jul 2017
	Thinking about moving to Poland in the future... how is life there? 17 - At 15 years old (If you are not a troll) there is much for you to conclude in Canada... Lifecacangale - 20 Nov 2015 dolnoslask - 17 Sep 2016
	Tattoo Artist Recommendations in Poland? 12 - Merged: Life in Poland How much does a tattoo cost in Poland,Bydgoszcz . And suggest me some... Lifeel_easy - 19 Nov 2015 Vin07 - 14 Dec 2017
	Electricity, water, gas charge in Warsaw, Poland. 17 - Hello everyone i have studio flat near Centrum rent is reasonable but the electric, gas , water bill is... Lifefcmadrid - 19 Nov 2015 dhyana - 7 Jan 2019
	The list of Poland's most famous alpinists / mountaineers - who was the best? 8 - Interesting. What books does he write? On mountaineering?... LifeDougpol1 - 17 Nov 2015 Dougpol1 - 18 Nov 2015
	What do Polish people think of the Asia and Middle East? 2 3 86 - hahaha a funny reply about a sad occurence.... LifeJeong - 16 Nov 2015 pawian - 16 Sep 2021

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