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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: Has feminism and lesbianism progressed in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 485 - Hopefully not. Too bad it's not a capital crime like in Russia... Lifeking polkagamon - 30 Mar 2010 traveler1 - 22 Jan 2023
	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 30 890 - Too bad for you. Such a position is the best of all - apart from my regular salary,... LifeLoneStranger - 28 Jan 2007 pawian - 3 Jun 2021
	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
	Polish mentality towards Pakistan 2 3 4 93 - Johnny Reb asked the question; I have been wondering about why Whites are racists, and no other race is.... LifeJabwaw - 16 Jan 2008 Miloslaw - 4 mins ago
	Owning a house in true countryside of Poland - stories 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 384 - Yes!!! As usual, a perfect guess. :):):) Another riddle. Shyt, I can`t resist. :):):) What the... Lifepawian - 17 Mar 2019 pawian - 1 hr ago
	Why women's rights are not respectied here in Poland? 16 - @Kashub1410 My comment wasn't serious.... LifeTakToJaKobieta - 22 hrs ago Lenka - 1 hr ago
	What should I get for a gift for somebody who's never visited Poland? 15 - Years have passed and your attitude evolved to I'm afraid I would get bored rather quickly in Poland.... LifeTonino - 31 Jul 2014 pawian - 2 hrs ago
	A couple of questions about the LGBT movement in Warsaw. 19 - @TomasJ I don't understand your English. I am not mocking you, just trying to comprehend you! So don't... LifeTomasJ - 1 day ago Miloslaw - 23 hrs ago
	Why is circumcision not practiced in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 698 - I am afraid you need to rephrase it coz now it is unintelligible. :):)... LifeRebirth - 30 Jun 2011 pawian - 5 Feb 2023
	"Weird" "Strange" "Unique" Polish Customs 2 36 - My close friend collects alcohol. He buys it or receives as gifts. He rarely drinks it. Prefers when guests... LifeOdrowazP - 27 Jan 2021 pawian - 5 Feb 2023
	Understanding Poland's Birthday Tradition 2 52 - What is it???... Lifehoracebury - 4 May 2011 pawian - 5 Feb 2023
	Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 269 - Today, Polish politicians express their sorrow over his death coz they remember him as a good friend of Poland.... LifeKartofel - 24 Apr 2014 pawian - 4 Feb 2023
	Mishmash facts about Poland and Poles 2 3 4 5 123 - @pawian Very funny this president Duduś... Lifepawian - 27 Sep 2011 Alien - 4 Feb 2023
	Poland's Prison System Compared to America's 2 36 - In PiS` ruled Poland, prison guards used tortures on inmates. prawo.pl/prawnicy-sady/tortury-w-barczewskim-wiezieniu,519615.html The National Mechanism for the Prevention... Lifejohnny reb - 5 May 2017 pawian - 3 Feb 2023
	Poland's birthrate on the decline 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 370 - Welcome to PiS hypocrites` Poland. Here is a new scandal made by PiS which is just another brick in... Lifejohnny reb - 19 Jun 2022 pawian - 3 Feb 2023
	Do you collect mushrooms in your country? Poles in Poland do. 2 3 66 - I have to agree, some of them do look a little bit like Oyster Mushrooms. But Oyster Mushrooms... Lifezetigrek - 20 Jul 2010 Miloslaw - 2 Feb 2023
	Polish authors, books & literature. 2 3 79 - Hmm, not sure. We are adults, after all, so why not? Can we start with original Mickiewicz`s... LifeIronside - 9 Aug 2010 pawian - 29 Jan 2023
	Which areas of Poland have the most conservative young women (under 22)? 4 - If I could I would, but I can't, so I shan't. Simple. Just swallow it and stop complaining.... Lifetraveler1 - 22 Jan 2023 pawian - 26 Jan 2023
	Polish Nursery Rhymes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 241 - this part goes like this: Hop hop hop Jedzie chłop Na koniku hop hop hop Aż dojedzie..... Lifejeanp - 27 Feb 2007 gumishu - 26 Jan 2023
	Finally, wife acquitted after killing her abusive husband 22 - Where though? In Poland or in the States? You folks in Europe are based on Napoleonic, we on British... Lifepawian - 18 Jan 2023 Lyzko - 25 Jan 2023
	Grandma's Day in Poland 5 - Merged: Polish Celebration Days. I know that there are some posters on here that,like me,are grandparents. It... Liferinnieangel - 18 Jan 2009 Miloslaw - 22 Jan 2023
	The Legacy of Polish Poster design 21 - Yes, Teddy Bear. And this:... Lifeboletus - 20 May 2011 pawian - 18 Jan 2023
	Poles turn their backs on organised religion. 2 3 85 - It is much less metaphysical than you believe and has little connection with God, actually. Attending religious practices imposes... Lifejon357 - 4 Feb 2021 pawian - 18 Jan 2023
	My Opinion About Poland After 2 Years 2 35 - They have surpassed the master.... LifeMaximus2023 - 20 Dec 2022 Alien - 18 Jan 2023
	Why is it you only see sugar daddy and sugar baby relaitonships in Warsaw? 5 - Some of them. All of them for fun too. Some just for fun, but the older... LifeWaariat - 18 Jan 2023 jon357 - 18 Jan 2023
	How are electric cars doing in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 413 - The EV fad is over. Lawmakers in Wyoming filed a surprise resolution Friday that would ban the sale of... LifeMcDouche - 30 Jun 2013 johnny reb - 18 Jan 2023
	If I could introduce something from my country into Poland, I would.... 2 3 4 5 6 172 - If I could introduce something from my country into Poland I would introdce no speed limit on motorways.... LifeGoDfaTheR420 - 20 Jan 2009 Alien - 17 Jan 2023
	Taking my Right hand drive car to Poland - is it allowed by the Polish authorities? 17 - wait wait you all are 100% wrong I moved to Poland in 2019 with my jaguar xf and I... Lifesnaps - 16 Jun 2013 Barsabbas - 16 Jan 2023
	Describe Polish people in few words 11 - Oh Novi, you don't trust Poles at all... LifeDarkSouls - 6 Dec 2019 Alien - 13 Jan 2023
	Activation of purchased Poland Orange/T-mobile/Play mobile data / SIM card? 19 - Thx Paulina,It would have helped if I would have done that before trading in my old phone cuz now... Lifeiamkjelle - 16 Sep 2014 Cargo pants - 10 Jan 2023
	Polish Christmas Carols - your favorites? 16 - Yes, I like it too on condition it is a slow version. There are also energetic versions of... Lifeteflcat - 14 Dec 2011 pawian - 8 Jan 2023
	× Why does Poland need racial diversity? Opinions 2 3 67 - Which is complete trash, indeed. The reviews I read devastated that series thoroughly. Why?? That is a... Lifepawian - 13 Mar 2019 pawian - 7 Jan 2023
	Do Polish women dislike Asian women? 14 - Don`t mind. If it`s only looks, then you shouldn`t bother. Do you get similar looks from Polish males??... LifeSomchai200 - 5 Jan 2023 pawian - 6 Jan 2023
	Polish film and serial riddles 2 3 4 103 - Yes, to commemorate the fallen brothers in arms. A famous scene in the Polish cinema. There is... Lifepawian - 30 Aug 2012 pawian - 31 Dec 2022
	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
	Poland's feelings on glorified vaccinations 2 3 81 - Compared to who ? Not mother !... Lifejohnny reb - 22 Dec 2022 johnny reb - 29 Dec 2022
	Which animals are native to Poland? 2 39 - @pawian, that's a nice blue colour :) We found it once in a river near my grandma's... Lifeilmc - 25 Oct 2012 Paulina - 28 Dec 2022
	Anybody else out there a folk dancing fan? 25 - Oberek - another fast energetic dance Amasing dance coz female dancers lift their male partners en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oberek ... Lifehague1cmaeron - 26 Jan 2011 pawian - 28 Dec 2022
	I'm from China and I would like to ask about the real experience of life in Poland 2 44 - Thank you friends for sharing, please forgive me for not thanking them one by one. Thanks again... LifeAaion - 6 Dec 2022 Aaion - 28 Dec 2022
	Can I, a Polish citizen, open a Bank Account in Poland from the UK without an address there? 4 - You`re welcome. To be honest, your inquiry was quite detailed and specific, that is why you need to check... LifeKalkat - 26 Dec 2022 pawian - 26 Dec 2022
	3 reasons why winter is the best time of the year in Poland 2 57 - Spending winter at these latitudes is a huge mistake on your part. You should take the example of... LifePolishNutjob - 15 Feb 2010 pawian - 16 Dec 2022
	Can they use my stolen iPhone abroad / in Poland? 11 - An IMEI block is done by the telco you are using, if you did not have a Polish... Lifephonetrouble - 15 Dec 2022 amiga500 - 15 Dec 2022
	Nightlife in Poland 16 - @jon357 @Lyzko thanks so much for the suggestions guys! will definitely check them out :)) If you have any... Lifehani02 - 14 Dec 2022 hani02 - 14 Dec 2022
	Bribery and corruption 'fact of life' in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 151 - Speak English, please.... Lifepoland_ - 13 May 2013 pawian - 12 Dec 2022
	Is there any English ToastMasters clubs in Poland? 5 - Do let us know too how you're making out:-)... Lifeauezzat - 5 Dec 2022 Lyzko - 7 Dec 2022
	Where to buy HGH in Poland? 7 - Isn't it for children and teenagers? Why would an adult take it. And surely it's something hospitals provide... LifeLulzkiller - 5 Dec 2022 jon357 - 5 Dec 2022
	Children's game - babcia with grandkids 3 - Unfortunately, there wasn't enough for all kids.... LifeJay Dirte - 2 Dec 2022 Alien - 2 Dec 2022
	Stubborn Polaks, anyone knows? 2 3 77 - Could you please expand on that for us ?... Lifetygrys - 16 Sep 2010 johnny reb - 30 Nov 2022
	What gifts to take? Presents customs in Poland. 2 3 4 5 138 - Thank you for the advice, jon357. I will post an update if/when I am able to place a full... Lifemaxsmom - 11 Feb 2010 rmcdnepa - 30 Nov 2022
	Could not pay loan for 10 month 3 - Thank you for your answer,90k zloty, It was a cash loan in french bank,in previuous I had never did... Lifemaxx1 - 30 Nov 2022 maxx1 - 30 Nov 2022
	Old Polish (Russian) Films 9 - Konsulat Generalny RP w Sydney November 18 at 11:42 AM · We would like to kindly inform that Documentary... LifeTamara - 17 May 2012 amiga500 - 30 Nov 2022
	Class system in Poland - does it exist? 2 3 90 - Payola very often, though there are certainly Americans far more cultured than him.... LifeDavid_18 - 10 Nov 2010 jon357 - 15 Nov 2022
	Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? 2 3 4 5 6 171 - Some nationalist Poles never visit Szczecin coz they vowed to keep away from Germany. Yes, I... Lifeslavia - 26 Jan 2012 pawian - 12 Nov 2022
	Wish to settle down, which country to choose - Poland or Russia? 2 3 4 98 - There are no Polish nomads in Warsaw. Polish nomads are in Białowierza.... Lifeglobetrekker - 14 Feb 2017 Alien - 10 Nov 2022
	Is it worth returning to Poland in old age? 2 3 4 92 - Of course I will coz I got embedded into school environment and will visit it often in after... LifeAlien - 17 Aug 2022 pawian - 31 Oct 2022
	Wszystkich Świętych (All Saints Day) // Dzien Zaduszny (All Souls day) 2 3 77 - Today is Reformations Day. It is a day off in our part of Germany. My family come yesterday back... LifeZgubiony - 1 Nov 2007 Alien - 31 Oct 2022
	What is the state of physique health of Polish people? 8 - Yeah and there is heat turned off for the last 2/3 days even so its not that heated as... LifeRadion - 7 Aug 2013 Cargo pants - 30 Oct 2022
	What the idea of a black person is to Polish people? 14 - @pawian; I am a human ape... Are you?... Lifedrcole - 11 Jul 2013 Alien - 28 Oct 2022
	Custom plates in Poland 27 - NOPE,it was trendy before but not NOW,its a piece of sh.it as it was before.I own one in... Lifepawian - 1 Oct 2022 Cargo pants - 27 Oct 2022
	Banners and slogans at soccer games in Poland 2 41 - Nope, it is Strongman Pudzian.... Lifepawian - 10 Apr 2022 pawian - 22 Oct 2022

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