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

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	What do Poles really think about cats? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 470 - @WarSore Yep. And one of them may well be mine. It's a nice borough. Stare Mlociny (theoretically in Bielany)... Lifemjd - 31 May 2013 jon357 - 6 hrs ago
	Why are so many Polish People rude on the internet? 2 3 4 5 139 - We are indeed; and we do respect an honest man even if we don't like what he says.... LifeDice - 24 Sep 2009 Torq - 17 hrs ago
	The Best Things About Poland 28 - Good thing Wagner wasn't Polish.... Lifecitizen67 - 21 Feb 2013 Alien - 1 day ago
	Why so many Poles use a second hands clothes? 2 3 4 113 - I was lucky once too, in Katowice near the train station I found unworn Loake shoes for PLN... LifeTIT - 7 Feb 2010 Alien - 12 Jun 2025
	Top 5 things I like about Poland 2 3 77 - It just means a small cut. Quite a lot of words in Polish seem to come from... Lifenot_polish - 11 Aug 2015 jon357 - 11 Jun 2025
	Do colored immigrants in Poland function better than in Western countries? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 222 - But they are in Heaven, so how is God supposed to do it?... LifeAlien - 15 Jun 2023 Alien - 5 Jun 2025
	Polish Music. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 293 - Too southern, too rural. Maybe. A 40 year old would have been 15 when it came out.... LifeMiloslaw - 27 Jan 2021 jon357 - 1 Jun 2025
	Why Poles have so pro-emigration attitude? 2 3 4 93 - That is, the Bermuda Triangle. 🤔... Lifeel Croata - 30 Apr 2011 Alien - 31 May 2025
	Problems adjusting in Poland 2 41 - Neither I nor you nor anybody alive or death have the power to change what has been, even... LifeSomething - 7 Apr 2021 Przelotnyptak1 - 26 May 2025
	Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 692 - Yes, they are. What I'm not sure of are the rules about putting temporary buildings there. ... Lifepawian - 17 Mar 2019 jon357 - 26 May 2025
	Is it worth returning to Poland in old age? 2 3 4 5 6 168 - The hand kiss is charming, Rich, and you know it. Have been told by Poles that the difference between... LifeAlien - 17 Aug 2022 Lyzko - 23 May 2025
	Cult videos on Polish youtube 18 - Today is the International Firefighters' Day. According to polls firefighters have been viewed as the most respected and trusted... Lifepawian - 29 Jun 2013 Paulina - 4 May 2025
	Polish women who made amazing careers against patriarchal society 2 3 4 5 128 - Christian to be made, in my case.... Lifepawian - 22 Dec 2023 Alien - 28 Apr 2025
	Trendsetter from Poland. 2 3 86 - It's long overdue. Poland alone kills a billion chickens a year. The basic requirement is that they be... LifeAlien - 18 Jun 2022 Alien - 5 Apr 2025
	Are foreigners welcome in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 305 - There is still some space next to the Titanic....🙊... Lifered_devil - 22 Jun 2009 Alien - 29 Mar 2025
	I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. 2 3 4 5 129 - The frog feels very important when it eats a praying mantis only to be eaten by a heron... LifeDominika99 - 31 Oct 2012 Alien - 19 Mar 2025
	Is Poland hostile to supporting families and stay united? DNA test. 11 - Thanks for the advice but for me marriage is intrinsically too risky an endeavour so I'll pass, I still... LifeMoreno Maduro - 17 Mar 2025 Moreno Maduro - 18 Mar 2025
	Satirical cartoons about Poland and Poles 17 - Maybe they should just take a day without a smartphone. 🤔... Lifepawian - 14 Aug 2019 Alien - 16 Mar 2025
	Banners and slogans at soccer games in Poland 2 3 63 - Warsaw Legia team fans celebrate the anniversary of Warsaw Rising 44. Dream of Warsaw. In the foreground, ruins... Lifepawian - 10 Apr 2022 pawian - 15 Mar 2025
	Polish patriotic music! 2 44 - One of the most patriotic Polish songs ever - Warszawianka - Warsawian! There are two versions of it. ... LifePoughkeepsie - 18 Apr 2010 pawian - 15 Mar 2025
	Unique medical treatments/practices/remedies from Poland 21 - That`s what I also use on the regular basis and even described it in post 15. I mentioned... LifeSzczerbaty - 4 May 2014 pawian - 15 Mar 2025
	Poland vs Hungary for an expat? 2 41 - A new look at historical Polish "Hungarian" friendship: - There is a popular saying in Poland: "Pole, Hungarian,... LifeZzpla - 2 Sep 2019 pawian - 14 Mar 2025
	Gifts from Poland (I'm returning to my country after a year in Poland) 2 37 - Hand made gifts are always best appreciated. Here are some tree decorations made of yarn by my wife:... LifeLodzSA - 3 Sep 2011 pawian - 14 Mar 2025
	Don't Forget: Tomorrow, March 8 is Women's Day in Poland! 2 3 4 5 140 - I'm not a woman, but it has happened to me too, although not to such an extent.... Lifejasondmzk - 7 Mar 2013 Alien - 10 Mar 2025
	Moving to Poland and not drinking vodka 27 - Here is the whole story: polishforums.com/life/poland-wedding-like-668/7/#msg1933230 Hey, do you know that practically each country makes its... Liferoade85 - 26 Nov 2015 pawian - 8 Mar 2025
	The nature of Polish jokes? 2 3 4 5 128 - Yes, sort of though tragedies are one century older than comedies. Talking about centuries, in the19th one the job... LifeTeffle - 29 Sep 2011 pawian - 8 Mar 2025
	The climate for gardening in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 340 - Yes, Women's Day.... Lifepawian - 10 May 2019 Alien - 7 Mar 2025
	Immigrants in Poland 12 - That is why we need to counterbalance them with decent Russians like in Paulina`s initial post. The balance... LifePaulina - 4 Mar 2025 pawian - 7 Mar 2025
	Climate change payments for replacement of coal boilers 26 - They will come to Europe when the USA withdraws.... LifeBraveheart16 - 25 Feb 2024 Alien - 6 Mar 2025
	Life in Poland - ECONOMY 2 43 - Eurostat map showing unemployment in the EU in January 2025 (the general EU unemployment rate was 5.8%): ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-euro-indicators/w/3-04032025-ap... LifeKashub1410 - 28 Jun 2022 Paulina - 6 Mar 2025
	Poles speaking English - examples 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 263 - The most important thing he said was: This is my last speech here! And he nearly wept.... Lifepawian - 17 Oct 2011 pawian - 5 Mar 2025
	Are there street gangs in Poland like in USA? 20 - Don't forget about Tusk's gang, a gang of clowns.... LifePolskiej_Dumy - 29 Nov 2009 Ironside - 1 Mar 2025
	POLISH MYTHS - let's debunk or prove them! 2 3 4 5 141 - The dog who sports a black palate is bad!!! While pink palate dogs are decent. That`s what I heard... LifeFUZZYWICKETS - 27 Jul 2010 pawian - 1 Mar 2025
	Grisly crimes in Poland 2 3 4 5 121 - There was the Polish crime writer who wrote about murders. And had committed them himself...... Lifejon357 - 26 Nov 2021 jon357 - 1 Mar 2025
	Video games in Polish - Set them for English? 12 - No!!! Those are sick slanderous rumours. Don`t fall for that bs made up and spread by my enemies... Lifeanfly5 - 12 Dec 2014 pawian - 1 Mar 2025
	Custom plates in Poland 2 3 4 103 - Yesterday I spotted DIRT. The car owner probably meant eat my dirt phrase. Today I spotted MAJA3. I... Lifepawian - 1 Oct 2022 pawian - 21 Feb 2025
	Fast Food missing in Poland 2 48 - I already mentioned Leszczyńskie sausages two years ago in another thread. Traditional fast food from the times when I... LifeStrzelec35 - 29 Apr 2021 pawian - 17 Feb 2025
	Do you think women have the place they deserve in modern Polish society ? 2 3 66 - I don't know what... Life*mephias - 3 Apr 2011 Paulina - 16 Feb 2025
	What are the best cars to buy in Poland? 2 3 64 - You can't drive a convertible with a hat on.... Lifemarcelo - 2 Sep 2012 Alien - 14 Feb 2025
	Differences between Irish, British, Polish, American and other nations culture, tradition, music - loose talk 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 241 - Quite.The spelling differences are neither here nor there really. What's more interesting is speech patterns which vary not... Lifesussexguy - 26 Aug 2016 jon357 - 14 Feb 2025
	Which animals are native to Poland? 2 3 4 103 - Pretty well Blue-arsed baboons There are loads of them. One below:... Lifeilmc - 25 Oct 2012 jon357 - 13 Feb 2025
	Ways to find someone in Poland you lost contact with? 6 - Google Slawomir Rolinski or maybe Slawomir Rowinski - there are probably quite a few... LifeLondoner - 1 May 2023 cms neuf - 10 Feb 2025
	Polish fences - complete anthology 2 3 74 - aka Who do soldiers shoot at??? Polish border guards and regular military are allowed to use rubber... Lifepawian - 14 Aug 2023 pawian - 8 Feb 2025
	Noisy neighbour - Law in Poland 10 - Simply impossible. We don`t have such no-go zones in Polish cities like in London or other British cities.... LifeSilverfish - 28 Jun 2021 pawian - 7 Feb 2025
	Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 279 - Iron, stop projecting. Like a typical nationalist or rightist, you blame your own vices on others. It is unfair.... LifeKartofel - 24 Apr 2014 pawian - 7 Feb 2025
	Polish "prog" music? I'd be interested to know about bands etc. 2 33 - Yes, actually my no. 1 musician who hath forsaken me and discriminated against me, because I'm Polish (not directly,... LifeTeffle - 9 Sep 2010 Rush2112 - 5 Feb 2025
	Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles 2 3 4 5 6 7 182 - The tradition of taking photos with the Polar Bear in the streets of Zakopane is 102 years old. Even... Lifepawian - 27 Sep 2011 pawian - 1 Feb 2025
	Polish grandma`s advice on life and food 30 - Tomorrow it is Sunday. In many homes the traditional starter aka first course for dinner is chicken soup. ... Lifepawian - 1 Nov 2024 pawian - 1 Feb 2025
	All Things Christmassy in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 332 - Exactly. I am considering this option. Ha!!! Exactly. I don`t care that you don`t care coz... LifeAtch - 16 Dec 2015 pawian - 1 Feb 2025
	Street names in Polish towns/cities 26 - multiple meanings of Polish words.... Lifepawian - 30 Jan 2013 Alien - 31 Jan 2025
	Are the Polish Police Gutless? 21 - No gutless, just gentle. See how they deal with angry farmers and hunters - in velvet gloves. ... Lifeunique_username - 5 Aug 2011 pawian - 30 Jan 2025
	Funeral Traditions in Poland 2 3 68 - Burial sites are paid. If the cemetery is owned by the city, you pay to the proper municipal institution.... LifeKocham cie - 13 Jan 2009 pawian - 30 Jan 2025
	Poles turn their backs on organised religion. 2 3 4 5 148 - It is sad how some priests abuse the teachings of Jesus, thus further putting decent people off the RC... Lifejon357 - 4 Feb 2021 pawian - 29 Jan 2025
	Hey POLISH Do u like PARTYING a lot? 30 - Like a carpet burn on your knees?... LifeBigBrownEyes - 26 Sep 2011 jon357 - 27 Jan 2025
	Specific information about Polish healthcare system? 19 - And any party who h abolished universal healthcare would face a historically large defeat at the polls.... Lifearn1234 - 26 Mar 2016 jon357 - 24 Jan 2025
	Hosting home party for my Wroclaw colleagues. How much drinks and food to prepare? Any activities/games? 14 - As many and much so that nobody is left behind. Mind the joke below: An affidavit... LifeJjhhdyhrnt - 8 Jan 2016 pawian - 23 Jan 2025
	Racism in Poland - the future 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 558 - Essentially black. Among Tebu, many other Sahrawis and a few other groups there's historical admixture as there is... Lifejareck - 16 Oct 2007 jon357 - 20 Jan 2025
	What do Polish people talk about? 2 56 - If it tastes a bit like stuffing, I love it. Used to have it a lot as a... LifeArnie84 - 18 Mar 2015 Feniks - 19 Jan 2025
	One of the reasons I prefer Ukrainian people over Polish 4 - i noticed its mostly in lodz and warsaw they behave this wya not everywhere like small towns or zakopane... LifeTheWariatCurse - 17 Jan 2025 TheWariatCurse - 19 Jan 2025
	Is Polish church involved in politics too much? 2 3 4 5 137 - lol! Some of them are fine but most are castrated both by the Second Vatican Council and times... Lifepawian - 21 Jun 2020 Ironside - 17 Jan 2025

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