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

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	Sticky: Why Do You Love Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 866 - Rzeszow is better economically but less beautiful imo than Lublin. They need to beautify it more. Lublin is very... LifeLoneStranger - 28 Jan 2007 Zlatko - 14 Jun 2020
	Sticky: × Political correctness in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 7 210 - Perhaps it is YOU who should change their misperceptions of other people whose customs you do not or refuse... Lifepawian - 23 Jun 2011 Lyzko - 29 Jul 2019
	Covid vaccination for foreigners in Poland? 25 - According to Polskie Radio, the official government stance is that anyone with a residence card can vaccinate according to... Lifegroovyg - 16 Dec 2020 groovyg - 2 days ago
	Superstitions in Poland 2 47 - I love Poland my mom lives there I have went there 50 times so far in my childhood :P... LifeKamila B - 8 May 2007 Warasaw_rules - 2 days ago
	Examples of popular Polish music? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 704 - I really liked this. They remind me of Joy Division and believe it or not, early Cure tracks.... LifePolonius3 - 10 Oct 2010 Chemikiem - 16 Jan 2021
	Do Polish people have a good ear for music? 2 3 70 - Now we listen one Russian song. Most popular song in Russia in last 45 years. And we thank to... Lifecroggers - 28 Nov 2011 Crow - 15 Jan 2021
	Are Poles suspicious of Facebook? 2 50 - Remember, Covid has doubled or trebled this. Working nicely and achieving more and more.... Lifemasks98 - 5 Sep 2013 jon357 - 14 Jan 2021
	Internet access and cost in Krakow! Please help. 20 - It's amazing how much has changed. These days, Multimedia Vectra offer a 600mb/s connection in Kraków for 65zł... Lifempavlo - 24 Aug 2010 delphiandomine - 12 Jan 2021
	iPhones/iTunes and Apple products market in Poland 2 41 - anyone beside me want to start a perition at netflix and I can make the site and graphic design... Lifekchociej - 2 Sep 2010 Strzelec35 - 12 Jan 2021
	Do you find any humour in Polish Highlanders' stories? 13 - The latest humoruous story about the Highlanders is that they are going to disobey the lockdown law imposed on... Lifeboletus - 14 May 2011 pawian - 11 Jan 2021
	200zl mandat and 3 points for not wearing seatbelts? 2 3 75 - Exactly. I don`t pay them at all. Coz they hardly ever give me a chance to get one. The... LifeKrakman - 11 Feb 2012 pawian - 11 Jan 2021
	Do Polish people have a problem saying "I don't know" or "no"? 13 - Polish people have a problem saying anything without kurwa, pan, or pani. Women - I was wrong. I am... Lifesolaris783 - 22 Feb 2014 Novichok - 9 Jan 2021
	Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 253 - I like everything in growing our own veg, even weeding coz I can still have exercise and lose some... Lifepawian - 17 Mar 2019 pawian - 7 Jan 2021
	Advice about hiring a mini excavator in the Kraków area? 6 - It took me 30 seconds to find this rental outlet - they operate in Lesser Poland region wsbpablo.pl/wypozyczalnia/minikoparki ... LifeIrishGuy40 - 6 Jan 2021 pawian - 7 Jan 2021
	How's life in Mielec? 8 - A shame he hasn't commented. I used to enjoy his stories about the street culture there.... LifeZlatko - 6 Jan 2021 jon357 - 7 Jan 2021
	How much money can I exchange in a single transaction at a Kantor? 7 - There are still no limitations but each exchange office has its own rules.... LifeRemo - 3 Feb 2014 pawian - 6 Jan 2021
	Where can I find a Driving School/ Instructor in Krakow - English Speaking? 5 - there is a new driving school in Krakow , LETSGO KRAKOW , set up by a former UK bus... Lifelocal_fela - 9 Jan 2014 Adam123 - 6 Jan 2021
	What do Polish people talk about? 21 - @pawian That is when hosting a meal (The hosts rules apply) and hospitality seems to be far greater trait... LifeArnie84 - 18 Mar 2015 Mr Grunwald - 6 Jan 2021
	Territorials - Polish National Guard 29 - nope it is not. look up spec.... Lifepawian - 12 Nov 2020 Ironside - 5 Jan 2021
	Polish females who made it 9 - A few jet fighter pilots - among them - Urszula Brzezińska Hołownia - the wife of a known politician.... Lifepawian - 30 Jan 2013 pawian - 4 Jan 2021
	Do Polish names generally have a meaning to them or a particular structure?. 2 3 88 - The real test for a real Polish surname is if a foreigner is able to pronounce it. Once... LifeChleb - 12 Apr 2012 pawian - 4 Jan 2021
	× Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? 2 3 80 - They like to dangle that "phobia" to suggest that it is we who needs treatment, not the biologically... Liferybnik - 18 Aug 2012 Novichok - 4 Jan 2021
	Unlocking Orange sim card Poland 6 - Merged: Need urgent help with Polish Orange sim card Hi, i had prepaid orange sim card and... Lifehakuchha - 25 Mar 2013 zaibelis - 3 Jan 2021
	What do Poles really think about cats? 2 3 86 - One for all, all for one.... Lifemjd - 31 May 2013 pawian - 2 Jan 2021
	Orphanages in Poland 2 3 82 - This information is impossible to obtain. Sorry.... LifeDutch - 2 Dec 2008 pawian - 31 Dec 2020
	Proper way to format a Polish mailing address when sending to Poland? 15 - It`s a mistake but not a big one. Małopolska is the historical region in southern Poland and is... Lifepoleinus - 30 Jun 2016 pawian - 29 Dec 2020
	Help with Polish address - the correct way of putting that on an envelope? 23 - województwo (voivodeship* - roughly 'province') though the correct form would be woj. małopolskie.... and when is the address... Lifekhairul - 28 Oct 2011 mafketis - 28 Dec 2020
	What do Poles do when they need Cash urgently (small sums)? 15 - ALL of them,I know you will be surprised that no franchisee will make even 7k netto a month... LifeNewtoKrk - 21 Dec 2020 Cargo pants - 26 Dec 2020
	Polish Christmas Carols - your favorites? 14 - Carols and Christmas songs - resurrection! I can hear this old song a few times a day -... Lifeteflcat - 14 Dec 2011 pawian - 23 Dec 2020
	All Things Christmassy in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 7 202 - Today I went to the shopping centre to finish Monday`s purchases. I came at 8 and the car park... LifeAtch - 16 Dec 2015 pawian - 23 Dec 2020
	What do Polish people do for Holy Thursday? 6 - We celebrated the last one at home due to the pandemic threat.... LifePolonius3 - 1 Apr 2010 pawian - 22 Dec 2020
	Understanding Polish Mailing Addresses 15 - Otfinow is clearly written so I think that is correct. I think you are correct with "Nr". I couldn't... LifeBurn Em Up - 16 Jan 2013 Busia - 22 Dec 2020
	Anyone living in Szczecin? What's the city like? 2 3 69 - Adel does, do you know her ?... Lifemoonlight - 23 Jun 2009 johnny reb - 17 Dec 2020
	How can I convert Zloty to Indian rupee / transfer money from Poland to India? 23 - There is no point of exhcanging PLN to EUR and then to INR. Better use money transfer provider such... Lifenewguyinwarsaw - 15 Jan 2015 Ishmi - 16 Dec 2020
	Charity Shops in Poland - where are they? I've got some old clothes 13 - Merged: Where can i donate stuff in Krakow Have some things i'd like to get rid of... Lifejames_warszawa - 4 Jan 2011 JacekthePole - 13 Dec 2020
	Polish Ice Hockey 17 - Common story in other sports too. Those people aren't interested in developing a good product, they only care... Lifedelphiandomine - 29 Nov 2020 delphiandomine - 5 Dec 2020
	How much money to comfortably retire in Poland (a married couple)? 2 57 - Here,I think they have climate control storage too,I have been there and its just like U haul storage... LifePolandWay - 31 May 2019 Cargo pants - 4 Dec 2020
	Poczta Polska Is Killing ME! Transit time. 28 - Everything related to shipping is ****** up worldwide now. I wait 4 months for printing equipment coming from Poland... Lifenauczyciel - 12 Jan 2010 Dirk diggler - 30 Nov 2020
	Are the Polish Police Gutless? 16 - Jarek's recreating the PRL again.... that's all he's ever been about. PiS has no intention whatsoever... Lifeunique_username - 5 Aug 2011 mafketis - 29 Nov 2020
	× Why does Poland need racial diversity? Opinions 2 3 64 - look at Japan, they have a shrinking population but societal harmony due to internal cohesiveness, again diversity doesnt work... Lifepawian - 13 Mar 2019 moondoggie - 25 Nov 2020
	To Poles: some food for thought 2 31 - They don't care about you and they don't want to know you, they just want you to shout... Lifetired - 4 Jan 2018 Ironside - 24 Nov 2020
	Wealth distribution and utilisation in Poland 4 - I have seen that kind of statistics also,but I feel the same ,its not correct. OK,in Warsaw only just... LifeFrenchie - 22 Nov 2020 Cargo pants - 22 Nov 2020
	So if Poland is apparently "97% Polish" according to official statistics, what is the other 3%? 2 3 68 - No, you are not. Maybe only those along the Danube, and Shopi and those who are more White.... LifeCurious Cat UK - 15 Nov 2020 Crow - 21 Nov 2020
	Do we have real Black Friday deals in Poland like in USA? 4 - Thanks guys....yes looker I didn't see that tax fee part anywhere, appreciate the heads up////... Lifedevil_storage - 19 Nov 2020 devil_storage - 21 Nov 2020
	Popular Polish blog and chat sites 2 3 63 - @Adamsapple Hit me up. Pol in Wisconsin.... LifeLt Navy - 9 May 2007 Tbard - 20 Nov 2020
	The best Psychiatric Hospital in Poland? 11 - I found one psychiatrist in Ełk but I couldn't verify is he speaks English through internet - here's his... LifeRoslinda - 12 Nov 2011 gumishu - 19 Nov 2020
	Polish Nursery Rhymes 2 3 4 5 6 7 209 - Check this - the title of this rhyme is "Dec, dec kobyła": swiatmojegodziecka.v-net.pl/dec-dec-kobyla-zabawa-z-dawna-rymowanka... Lifejeanp - 27 Feb 2007 Looker - 18 Nov 2020
	Starting a Portfolio, Poland dividend shares 5 - OzinPoz.............. Go to the back page to Stock Market talk as I left you my opinion for you. Maybe... LifeOzinPoz - 16 Nov 2020 johnny reb - 16 Nov 2020
	Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 357 - Both of my great grandparents on both sides immigrated from Poland in the early 1910's. One in Jersey we... LifeHulaGRL - 11 Nov 2007 kimmyb - 15 Nov 2020
	Is there any Polish firm producing laptops? 3 - Yes. Dream Machines, Warsaw.... LifePolishlaptops - 12 Nov 2020 Lazarus - 12 Nov 2020
	Expats in small towns in Poland? 2 - Hey Michel, Very good question to which there's no easy answer. First of all Poland actually has experienced... LifeMichel88 - 9 Nov 2020 Expats Union - 9 Nov 2020
	Thread dedicated to Polish and other Slavic children 2 50 - Such an amazing thread, although I am not Polish nor Slavic myself. It is sad just how Millennials are... LifeCrow - 13 Aug 2011 HonestOpinion - 9 Nov 2020
	Wszystkich Świętych (All Saints Day) // Dzien Zaduszny (All Souls day) 2 3 67 - This year cemeteries in Poland weren`t lit with thousands of lanterns like every year- the government closed them all... LifeZgubiony - 1 Nov 2007 pawian - 3 Nov 2020
	Bribery and corruption 'fact of life' in Poland? 2 3 4 5 138 - Yaawn. Gumi, nobody says there are no corrupt judges at all. Of course, it is impossible that all are... Lifepoland_ - 13 May 2013 pawian - 29 Oct 2020
	Is Polish church involved in politics too much? 2 3 62 - Way too much, than it should be.... Lifepawian - 21 Jun 2020 LostSoul - 27 Oct 2020
	What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? 2 3 4 5 6 166 - Well what do you want? You blame your own people?! Lots of them are almost drunks and girls hate... Lifesuperkill - 23 Feb 2011 Michel88 - 25 Oct 2020
	Tap Water quality in Poland 2 44 - @Alltimegreat1 I personally would not trust tap water anywhere even if I knew the source. It would be best... LifeAlltimegreat1 - 8 Sep 2017 Constantine - 25 Oct 2020
	Polish Networking Sites / Facebook 10 - @MyPolonia Trying to find an old friend... Lifexkaydees - 6 Mar 2011 Maxitaxi1856 - 24 Oct 2020
	What are the best cars to buy in Poland? 2 39 - @dolnoslask Thanks , think i am going to buy it, it's a Mitsubushi Outlander . Done some more research... Lifemarcelo - 2 Sep 2012 Roibeard79 - 23 Oct 2020
	Polish Hip Hop 2 47 - Sail raps in a mix of Polish and English, you should check him out - open.spotify.com/album/4vGBih0FRCQCxLKTACvEim?highlight=spotify:track:3J4Y1YnAlaKMlvqiQh4eac... LifeWladyslaw III - 5 Aug 2007 BrooklynMichal - 22 Oct 2020

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