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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 29 851 - Hey I know some interested info about this. Poland is located in Europe. Poland is considered to be a... LifeLoneStranger - 28 Jan 2007 maksonen96 - 5 Jan 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
	Do Polish workers have post-Christmas break? 12 - What? Impossible. In a textbook which I used about 20 years ago they said that British Post was... LifeTrevek - 31 Dec 2009 pawian - 2 hrs ago
	Pawn shop in Poland 6 - Thanks. If I ever do make it to Poland ...... Lifenostep - 3 Jan 2015 Paulwiz - 5 hrs ago
	Examples of popular Polish music? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 559 - My music of choice is metal, postpunk and powerful rock. But you can`t listen to them all the... LifePolonius3 - 10 Oct 2010 pawian - 1 day ago
	Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories 2 3 4 5 6 7 199 - Yes , I also read about it. But as I said, I try to keep it organic without harmful... Lifepawian - 17 Mar 2019 pawian - 1 day ago
	Are there public cultural centers in Poland? 2 - Lots. There's a particularly good one in Kielce (WDK) and lots of smaller ones, depending on the policies... Lifejackrussel - 1 Apr 2020 jon357 - 1 Apr 2020
	Do you think women have the place they deserve in modern Polish society ? 2 31 - A large majority of Polish women have worked outside the home since 1944.... Poland never had a suburban... Lifemephias - 3 Apr 2011 mafketis - 30 Mar 2020
	Polish Nursery Rhymes 2 3 4 5 6 7 186 - By pants you mean briefs or trousers? If briefs, check this out: Kajtek bez majtek youtu.be/pMSva3C3BlY... Lifejeanp - 27 Feb 2007 pawian - 29 Mar 2020
	Asking cost of living in Poland 15 - Home Schooling in Poland is strictly regulated - you're required to be under the supervision of a school,... LifeSandhya_madhan - 8 May 2018 delphiandomine - 27 Mar 2020
	Amazon Alexa/Google Nest in Poland 7 - As far as I know, yes. We use it for turning the Roomba on and off, for... Lifespiritus - 15 Dec 2019 jon357 - 27 Mar 2020
	Street festivals, parades, celebrations in Poland 4 - Wine Parade in Zielona Góra, the region famous for wine production. Watch the 2015 edition youtu.be/kcrToGDF49k... Lifepawian - 1 Mar 2020 pawian - 23 Mar 2020
	Egzamin prawo jazdy. Driving Test in Poland. Bribing the instructor? 17 - If you offered 1 million, I think few people would refuse the offer. :)... Lifesleepinglion - 16 Dec 2011 pawian - 20 Mar 2020
	What the idea of a black person is to Polish people? 14 - No. Ergo - I am not a soccer fan. Secundo - I am a humane ape.... Lifedrcole - 11 Jul 2013 pawian - 20 Mar 2020
	New Polish generation prefers black culture? 2 3 4 5 145 - Did he say it upon visiting Chicago?... Lifecheesymac - 16 May 2011 pawian - 20 Mar 2020
	How would you describe the Polish sense of humour? 2 53 - How? Probably similar to British and American one: E.g., Polish police, taking an example of an American sheriff,... Lifecjjc - 22 Mar 2009 pawian - 19 Mar 2020
	St Patrick's day in Poland 2 3 4 5 137 - St Patrick though was a great traveller. I wonder if he was truly celibate or whether his genes continue... Lifepoland_ - 13 Mar 2011 jon357 - 19 Mar 2020
	Why do so many Polish strive to be accepted by the West? 2 57 - Because they are West Slavs? Such origin certainly obliges people to do certain things in life, doesn`t it?... LifeKtos - 12 Dec 2017 pawian - 18 Mar 2020
	Superstitions in Poland 2 46 - That`s differences between continental and insular Europe. :)... LifeKamila B - 8 May 2007 pawian - 18 Mar 2020
	Getting two beers instead of one - have this happen to you in Poland? 9 - Waiter`s job is very tiring - and I don`t mean only physical aspect of it now - after... LifeJeenCzlowiek33 - 5 Dec 2017 pawian - 18 Mar 2020
	Bilingual kids in Polish schools 30 - yes, I also thought so 10, 15 years ago. But I noticed it works well with some groups... Lifecms - 9 Feb 2010 pawian - 18 Mar 2020
	How to send a Mother's Day card to UK when Poczta Polska won't accept International deliveries? 3 - Thanks..that's good thinking... LifeRob10 - 17 Mar 2020 Rob10 - 17 Mar 2020
	Gdynia, Lodz, Lublin, Rzeszow for expats? 13 - Are you interested in living longer? Than choose Gdynia which, located on the coast, has the lowest pollution... LifeJakeRyan - 11 Mar 2020 pawian - 16 Mar 2020
	I am being overchanged for water consumption in Poland? Help 1000 PLN? 27 - What if they do charge him double? I didn`t have a look at those bills. Could they have... Lifemijo - 2 Mar 2020 pawian - 12 Mar 2020
	Americanization of Poland - good or bad? 2 43 - You most likely being in either Slovakia, Bulgaria or the Czech Republic, by process of elimination.... LifeRich Mazur - 10 Jun 2018 Lyzko - 12 Mar 2020
	Why so many Poles use a second hands clothes? 2 3 4 109 - They are an interesting phenomenon here. There was a second hand clothes shop in Warsaw that had an inflatable... LifeTIT - 7 Feb 2010 jon357 - 11 Mar 2020
	Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland 2 3 66 - Or they were taught a lesson when their next-balcony neighbours had a grill. My apartment block has huge balconies... LifeBLS - 1 Jul 2009 pawian - 11 Mar 2020
	Will Poland ever be multicultural like Sweden, Germany or France? 2 3 71 - Poland doesnt give out houses and thousands of euros to citizens, much less turd world migrants. What happened... LifeBartkowiak - 20 Aug 2016 Dirk diggler - 9 Mar 2020
	a funny poem in Polish (not mine) 11 - Another one, based on the favourite slogan by PiS - Tusk`s fault. Pociąg spóźnił się/do Buska -... Lifegumishu - 1 Mar 2012 pawian - 9 Mar 2020
	The Art of Complaining by Polish people 2 47 - I still don`t like complaining too much. I consider it a bit unmanly. Besides, there is not much... Lifezetigrek - 18 Dec 2010 pawian - 8 Mar 2020
	Who's the best looking (and acting/singing)celebrity in Poland? 19 - @pawian, good point... Lifechildwithin - 7 Feb 2010 Spike31 - 8 Mar 2020
	Understanding Poland's Birthday Tradition 2 50 - Rural guys do. And forest guys, too. ... Lifehoracebury - 4 May 2011 pawian - 7 Mar 2020
	Polish home remedies for cold, stomach ache, migraine? 2 46 - I strongly recommend amber spirit. It is good for everything, but especially joint pain or backache.... Lifeconvex - 1 Feb 2010 pawian - 7 Mar 2020
	× Can someone tell me about the reason behind being gay in Poland being wrong 2 3 4 5 148 - You do have a terrific imagination jon. Do you dream such b.s. 'Men' is the key word there... Lifetabeauty - 17 Jul 2010 johnny reb - 4 Mar 2020
	Anyone (in Poland) have recent news about Ewa Sonnet (Beata Kornelia Dąbrowska)? 4 - Merged: Ewa Sonnet (Beata Dabrowska) What are your thoughts on her? I'm Canadian and I think... LifeUSAFan - 5 Jan 2010 Logos - 2 Mar 2020
	New born baby traditions in Poland 26 - Maybe it depends on where, who and how, in my experience birthdays were the thing ....... LifeFranco - 27 Dec 2010 Ironside - 29 Feb 2020
	How are electric cars doing in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 206 - A new take on his biography was published in Poland last year. It's a very interesting read ... LifeMcDouche - 30 Jun 2013 Spike31 - 29 Feb 2020
	Tips / Help on moving to Poland from Australia 2 - First tip I would give would be to secure some sort of firm employment before undertaking any lengthy sojourn... LifeSkylargrey - 26 Feb 2020 Lyzko - 26 Feb 2020
	Doughnut [Pączki] Day... in Poland 2 3 70 - That is a fact. I had a fresh one that was filled with prunes today that was definitely... LifeWroclaw - 30 Jan 2008 johnny reb - 25 Feb 2020
	Best Polish actor/actress ever? 2 35 - I didn't realize that, Pawian.... LifePennBoy - 4 Nov 2010 Lyzko - 24 Feb 2020
	Weird names Polish parents give to their kids 2 42 - Donald may still sound funny. Elderly people can associate it with imported bubble gum available in communist times. It... LifeJaneDoe - 10 Feb 2011 pawian - 23 Feb 2020
	Blasphemy not OK in Poland! 2 54 - Poking at the Christians, of course - never Jews or Muslims. Somehow, these clowns are always seen as brave... Lifepolonius - 31 Oct 2012 Rich Mazur - 22 Feb 2020
	Satirical cartoons about Poland and Poles 5 - I might get a tattoo. Think about it. It`s a life decision.... Lifepawian - 14 Aug 2019 pawian - 20 Feb 2020
	Welcome to winter in Poland! (-19C tomorrow) 2 3 64 - It didn't really feel like winter at all this year. We've put things back out on the roofgarden that... LifeHarry - 29 Nov 2010 jon357 - 20 Feb 2020
	Murder / Homocide rates in Poland 18 - Ukraine does have relatively high homicide rates committed with cold weapon, but really low rates committed with help of... LifeIntermarium - 29 Jan 2019 Vlad1234 - 19 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
	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
	Would getting a Polish eagle tattoo be frowned upon?? 2 38 - But normal marriages don't involve "giving your wife money" - it goes into a bank account that you can... Lifesilky - 13 Nov 2012 cms neuf - 18 Feb 2020
	Poles speaking English - examples 2 3 4 91 - Wonderful attempt by Mr President Duda at the recent meeting in Davos Full speech youtu.be/ga8X7tHf__w Parody... Lifepawian - 17 Oct 2011 pawian - 17 Feb 2020
	Are Poles suspicious of Facebook? 2 37 - Polish mixed with English. Why?... Lifemasks98 - 5 Sep 2013 pawian - 9 Feb 2020
	Typical Polish house and family 2 46 - @Miloslaw Having a pint or wine to chill in the evening is drinking over the week .... Brits do... LifeRudy5 - 13 Aug 2013 kaprys - 9 Feb 2020
	Opłatek, not presents, epitomises the true Polish Christmas spirit 2 3 84 - Oh, yes, sharing a wafer with sb one doesn`t like. Life.... :)... LifePolonius3 - 7 Dec 2016 pawian - 8 Feb 2020
	Why oh Why do Poles drive so incredibly poorly 2 3 4 100 - You haven't been much around have you? I guess with your limited experience you might think so. ... Lifeaflyingdutchman - 7 Feb 2020 Ironside - 8 Feb 2020
	Are Poles flashy? 11 - Yup,agreed 100%.I still wonder if anyone has noticed that Americans are always proud to brag how cheap they... LifeJakeRyan - 19 Jan 2020 Cargo pants - 7 Feb 2020
	Polish films... where to find them? 2 48 - Yes, the one nominated for Oscars and with European awards two years ago. No, I didn`t watch it coz... Lifehb44 - 31 Oct 2007 pawian - 7 Feb 2020
	A good Geriatric Doctor in Krakow 5 - Hmm, in that case, they are not specialists but some novice doctors. :) Seriously, it is quite impossible.... Lifespark134 - 26 Jan 2020 pawian - 7 Feb 2020
	Cost of Utilities in Warsaw. 23 - You are probably a very civilised lodger with zero trouble. I also haven`t increased the rent for the flat... LifeSbenz - 3 Aug 2010 pawian - 7 Feb 2020
	× Do you think that Polish people are rude? 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 30 31 32 951 - Looks like someone has a bad day. My advice- take a walk and chill a little.... Lifeiwona - 21 Jan 2007 Lenka - 7 Feb 2020
	Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 354 - The endings should be different. They call you Babciu. There is only one Babcia.... LifeHulaGRL - 11 Nov 2007 pawian - 2 Feb 2020
	Symbols of Poland's culture abroad 5 - The Witcher franchise is currently one of the most popular symbols of Polish culture in the world: notesfrompoland.com/2020/01/14/witcher-author-sapkowski-is-amazons-most-popular-author-after-netflix-success/... Lifekacgiw - 7 Oct 2013 Spike31 - 26 Jan 2020

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