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	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
	Do Polish parents let/encourage their kids to **** outdoors? 2 40 - A year ago, after my first nostalgia trip to Poland, I commented on the very same thing. Including the... LifeForeigner4 - 30 Sep 2011 Rich Mazur - 5 Jan 2019
	Poland A, Poland B 2 3 75 - Even the trade unions were exasperated with the constant management changes in KGHM. There's a good article here about... LifeIntermarium - 29 Dec 2018 delphiandomine - 4 Jan 2019
	How do the Polish feel about air pollution in their cities? 2 35 - Merged: Air Pollution in Poland How bad is it? Is the burning of garbage widespread? Are... Lifemarcos - 18 Dec 2010 Intermarium - 4 Jan 2019
	Looking for a hilly Polish town with commie flats 6 - Walbrzych - yeah Wałbrzych is a best bet - been there - but can't remember the name of the... LifeFromPetrzalka - 2 Jan 2019 gumishu - 2 Jan 2019
	Have any of you ever been to any of the Pijalnia bars in Warsaw 19 - the best place for cheap beers is this student bar near nowy świat but closer to old town and... Lifesdfsdfsd - 14 Oct 2018 novoroski - 25 Dec 2018
	What do you generally think about Poles? 2 3 62 - The Nazis made some exception with the Slavs. They were permitted to live, but only so long as they... Liferoyalshake - 2 Jun 2011 Lyzko - 23 Dec 2018
	A Pole returning to Poland harassed by MSW 25 - Secret to the point of not actually existing...... LifeSylvio - 6 Dec 2018 jon357 - 21 Dec 2018
	Popular Polish parenthood websites, magazines, key parenthood personalities 2 - I hear sygnal is popular amongst teachers and parents but I've never read it as I don't have kids,... LifeMartina Mikulas - 15 Oct 2018 Dirk diggler - 17 Dec 2018
	Babysitting in Poland - unwritten rules 7 - It's strange how only through different circumstances you find out how people really are. In this case I would... Lifedagenhamdave - 16 Dec 2018 terri - 16 Dec 2018
	Where to Find a household storage company in Krakow? Help 16 - Useless when they don't quote prices.... LifeLwowskaKrakow - 27 Jul 2008 Dougpol1 - 11 Dec 2018
	What's the family life and culture of families like in Poland? 14 - Don't I know it! Check out that great old propaganda movie "Forbidden Songs" with Danuta Szaflarska. It's idealized, but... LifeRudy5 - 26 Jun 2012 Lyzko - 7 Dec 2018
	what is a pedialyte alternative in Poland? 5 - Can someone tell me the price for gatorade/powerade in Poland, and then how much would it cost to ship... Lifeoxygenman - 22 Jan 2013 Chornuy - 4 Dec 2018
	Advice on Moving to Zakopane 2 37 - So Op, did you move in the end ? How did things work out ? Please do tell...... LifeGuest - 22 Jan 2015 midleton - 4 Dec 2018
	Is anyone experiencing problems connecting to Orange (home) wi-fi with Mac? 2 - I'd check router first (hard reset it or maybe upgrade its firmware) - unlikely to have something to do... Lifepoundland - 2 Dec 2018 Nathans - 3 Dec 2018
	Best place to buy winter clothing in Warsaw 11 - I hope OP has managed to buy some clothes for winter. i tend to buy mine over the internet... Liferyanb - 5 May 2011 RubasznyRumcajs - 22 Nov 2018
	Child Adoption in Poland? 2 3 4 5 138 - Looking for information regarding adoption in Poland, Wroclaw, in 1958. Specifically, this was an adoption initiated at the hospital... Lifekrysia - 10 Oct 2006 alitara - 18 Nov 2018
	Why do Polish people love to say "No" to anything you ask? 12 - Spot on, maf ol' man!... LifeSylvio - 12 Nov 2018 Lyzko - 13 Nov 2018
	Is Warsaw the most developed city of Poland? 5 - Huh, Warsaw at least looks like a North American city - skyscrapers, etc. Lyon is like meh.... Lifejeremymazard - 26 Jul 2015 FromPetrzalka - 12 Nov 2018
	Settle in Poland, which city is best? 30 - If your pension is a civil service pension then you will have it taxed in the UK....as others have... Lifeglobetrekker - 12 Jun 2017 Braveheart16 - 12 Nov 2018
	Alcohol problems of Polish people 2 3 4 5 141 - Volume itself may be less of a problem. It's the rate that makes turns them into idiots. One... Lifemandy2 - 30 Nov 2006 Rich Mazur - 4 Nov 2018
	Information on medications and prescriptions in Poland; Rivotril / RELANIUM / DIAZEPAM 6 - Merged: Finasteride in Lodz I'll be moving to Lodz in a few weeks and I was wondering... LifeKrissAndAnnabe - 16 May 2014 Jon974 - 20 Oct 2018
	Need Help on knowing the Work Culture, About People in Poland, Cost of Living in Gdynia 6 - This number is totally irrelevant to you as a foreigner. Even as a frugal single male, your cost... LifeRaj7890259731 - 17 Oct 2018 DominicB - 17 Oct 2018
	Anti Catholic Church movie 'Kler' from Poland 8 - Just wait that you see Serbian movie `Jasenovac`. Hollywood actors will be involved. For many years Serbians were reluctant... LifeWielkiPolak - 5 Oct 2018 Crow - 7 Oct 2018
	Inquiry about prescribed medicines in Poland - Xanax, benzodiazepines 30 - Check the cost here - it seems that it's not much expensive there axa-assistance-insurance.eu/pl/ArrangeInsurance.aspx?type=INC&language=pl-PL... LifeThing - 9 Jun 2013 Looker - 5 Oct 2018
	What is the worst bank in Poland that I should avoid at all costs? 21 - Don't allow dogs. What is the bloody use of a bank when you're out and about that wont... LifeCerasella - 6 Dec 2016 Dougpol1 - 5 Oct 2018
	Where to buy a hat (for men) in Kraków ? 3 - Great shop with hats for men in Kraków is on Krakowska Street 35... LifeMoonlighting - 9 Jun 2014 Morth - 28 Sep 2018
	My Last Link To Poland Died - Why Leaving Poland Was My Best Decision 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 249 - Because white people esp in w europe and north america are gullible, naive and easily manipulated. Many have never... LifeAnia30 - 29 May 2018 Dirk diggler - 21 Sep 2018
	Is the word "Polack"rascist? 2 3 4 5 6 7 185 - There you go! haha I typically dont let these names bother me and think its funny most... LifeshakeNbake07 - 5 Feb 2007 Joker - 20 Sep 2018
	Cost of Living in Lodz 2 50 - Hi everyone. I am thinking of applying to a job in Poland. More specifically in Lodz. I was wondering... LifeNotKaren - 2 Aug 2010 Merryperry - 19 Sep 2018
	Why Polish people are fat ? 2 3 81 - Nah i dont buy that. All i drink is tea - green or black same w much of... Lifemaclad - 18 Aug 2013 Dirk diggler - 14 Sep 2018
	Where can I sell my mobile phone or shaver in Poland? 13 - Merged: Want to sell an year old iPhone 8 Plus 64 GB Hi, I want to... Lifenewguyinwarsaw - 15 Jan 2015 Nims - 13 Sep 2018
	Question about obnoxious drunks in some cities of Poland 15 - The comments are good too. I always admire people who dont give up or end up bums or alcoholics... LifeWhoDatNinja - 16 Apr 2013 uredab - 8 Sep 2018
	Small change in shops in Poland!? 2 3 4 95 - And in the rest of the country, most take cash and give change.... LifeTrevek - 18 Jun 2010 jon357 - 1 Sep 2018
	Places to buy a decent suit in Warsaw 16 - visit ethnicmonarch. we can send u by courier... best price and quality with perfect fit... LifeYogabbagabba - 16 May 2015 ethnicmonarch.c - 29 Aug 2018
	What is the reason for POLISH jokes ? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 486 - if this that Poles are lack of intelligence, where do we have to place that Copernicus and Thaddeus Kosciuszko... LifeWielgolewski - 22 Feb 2007 moe kyaw - 29 Aug 2018
	× How's the life of an LGBT person in Poland? 2 3 90 - You think he does or could love anyone? Silly..... He doesn't even know when his own mother... LifeAdidasboy - 23 Aug 2018 mafketis - 25 Aug 2018
	Polish Card Games? Goła / Snap. 16 - play makao.good for 2. bosika is good and simple but you need 4.... Lifelaurendg04 - 16 Nov 2009 Sylvio - 25 Aug 2018
	Meeting new people in Warsaw 10 - Hey Engpol, Apologies for taking this long to get back. Sadly not able to send private message as not... LifeTraveller1683 - 10 Aug 2018 Traveller1683 - 24 Aug 2018
	Visa medical tests needed in Poland as a requisite for a job in another country 3 - is hcv disises affceted while going poland ?... Lifemynameisbob - 21 Apr 2015 Suraj khadka - 18 Aug 2018
	Are there any Muslim areas in Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 173 - Not much logic in banning that, or the sanitary products or the booze. The cream cakes were due to... Lifemahamat Poland - 21 Jan 2014 jon357 - 17 Aug 2018
	Why do Silesians hate Poland? 2 33 - Place of Silesia is in Poland. All Silesians and all Slavs knows that. Germany just can`t do anything about... Lifenot_polish - 10 Aug 2015 Crow - 16 Aug 2018
	What are your experiences of care for your loved ones in hospitals here? 2 3 75 - Yes but the toast was in an Irish hospital :)) we're much nicer than the English :D ... LifeDougpol1 - 2 Nov 2014 Atch - 15 Aug 2018
	Why are Muslims seen as a deterrent to Poland? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 565 - Indeed. Now other European countries like austria and itsly are following this example set by Poland and Hungary already... Lifejohnny reb - 16 Jul 2015 Dirk diggler - 14 Aug 2018
	Is it common for Polish people to speak English in Poland? 2 3 4 5 122 - More and more Poles speak English nowadays than in former times no doubt. This though in no way diminishes... Liferaeshal - 21 Mar 2014 Lyzko - 4 Aug 2018
	Please recommend - shopping in Warsaw 30 - Merged: Wedding dress - Warsaw Hi. Can anyone help me find the best shops for wedding gowns... LifeMaija - 10 Dec 2011 Mellfos13 - 31 Jul 2018
	Polish men mostly have short hair, why? 2 43 - Which hair?... Lifekamilkamil - 2 Jun 2010 Rich Mazur - 31 Jul 2018
	Polish Militia - the growth of unofficial militia groups in Poland. 6 - Not sure about the Dads army stuff but your village might have a volunteer fire brigade that has a... Lifelonpol - 26 Jul 2018 cms neuf - 26 Jul 2018
	Fathers 1st name, and mum's maiden name questions in Poland 2 - It annoys the hell out of me too. This is to protect you, as many people can have the... LifeSylvio - 23 Jul 2018 terri - 23 Jul 2018
	Weed (Cannabis) prices in Poland. (Difficulty to obtain) 2 31 - @Brazilianstoner Generally street sales are rare. There are basically no open air markets anymore. You usually habe to... LifeDavidODwyer - 19 Feb 2011 Dirk diggler - 23 Jul 2018
	Tips on tipping in Poland 2 45 - In certain countries, however, Japan for instance, tipping is literally not allowed.... Lifeisa - 31 Jan 2009 Lyzko - 19 Jul 2018
	Russian Language - is it offensive if I speak it to Polish people? 2 3 69 - Certainly the above holds quite true for the seventy-plus generation of today, who grew up during the end of... Lifemarvel1990 - 16 Dec 2009 Lyzko - 17 Jul 2018
	Transferring foreign drivers license in Poland 10 - Oh i see, sorry don't have a clue as I have EU license.. Found this it might... LifeWrocSeb - 17 Aug 2013 dolnoslask - 16 Jul 2018
	Moving from India to Krakow for employment - suggestion for good location to live with family 22 - @suhasnadgouda Hi , I am also thinking to move Poland Krakow , can you please provide your contact number... Lifesuhasnadgouda - 22 Dec 2017 mayank98 - 13 Jul 2018
	Any Indians/Pakistanis living in Rzeszow ? 16 - hi friend i need some advice about moving to Poland from Pakistan. my WhatsApp is 00923006027308... LifeMajha - 5 Sep 2015 sha666 - 11 Jul 2018
	Driving test, English speaking driving school in Warsaw? 2 3 4 95 - Look for superdriver.pl Contact Roman from this school, he speaks English and Theory lessons are also thought in English.... LifeArcadeasylum - 28 Feb 2008 Marta Szymula - 9 Jul 2018
	Moving back from Canada to Poland - Health Insurance Question 4 - They just don't. There and here in the US. It must be in the Polish DNA or something.... LifeJimoosh - 3 Jul 2018 Rich Mazur - 4 Jul 2018
	Health cover for a married couple in Poland 2 3 70 - could somebody please clarify rules re health insurance, nfz.. my partner receives the age pension, which means I have... LifeFirefly - 11 Aug 2017 jud - 30 Jun 2018
	Polish people and racism. 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 32 943 - Merged: Polish racism in Germany. Just one more example: youtube.com/watch?v=eHW2eWGqfTw... Lifecapellanna - 9 Apr 2008 G (undercover) - 22 Jun 2018
	My take on Poland - My Top 10 2 31 - Drinking is how self-pity or self-hate is expressed. Normal people don't need to get intoxicated to feel good.... LifeLouis75 - 19 Aug 2013 Rich Mazur - 17 Jun 2018

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