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Poles and expats share their views on living in Poland. Discuss Polish traditions, customs and culture. (page 33)

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	Back from Poland! I belong there! 16 - What how is that possible I have seen the adds on tv for biedronka they sell biedronka as... LifeRysiekK - 20 Apr 2011 sister act - 31 Jul 2011
	Moving to Warszawa for 2 months for work: bank account, local culture, photography, people 10 - Thanks for the extra tips :0) That festival sounds good and I definitely want to see Krakow so... Lifeincastone - 18 Jul 2011 incastone - 30 Jul 2011
	Polish equivalent of Maplins or Radio Shack in Łódź 12 - There's a massive Saturn electronics store in Blue City that stocks loads of cables, connectors and stuff like that,... LifeMyszolow - 14 Jul 2011 incastone - 30 Jul 2011
	Visiting my Polish family for the first time. Gifts and a translator should be with me? 8 - I'm sure your family can ask a local kid to do the job. Any teenager would be able to... Lifecarolspradlin - 24 Jul 2011 teflcat - 27 Jul 2011
	Polish radio with chat & humour? What do you recommend? 7 - RMF classic, Trójki and Fonia are the only ones I know that play great music.... Lifecatsoldier - 25 Jul 2011 SeanBM - 26 Jul 2011
	Is Polish Trance music the best in the world? 2 - I used to go raving/clubbing a lot back in the day, saw Tiestio, van Buuren, Deamau5 etc etc live... LifePolskiMoc - 3 Jul 2011 jayjay11 - 26 Jul 2011
	Poland has to pick a nation and accept 3 million people of that nation - who do you choose 2 59 - Not to generalise but come on.... Poland is allegedly already familiar with corruption, well they'll learn a few... LifeHansKlos - 20 Jul 2011 TheMan - 22 Jul 2011
	Number of foreigners in Poland? 28 - Well the commies did win them independence from the the French, didn't they? My approach to non... LifeHarry - 20 Jul 2011 hague1cmaeron - 22 Jul 2011
	Is there a way to call someone and with hold your number in Poland? 10 - just type : #002# and press accept key... LifeLouis001 - 13 Feb 2010 emha - 21 Jul 2011
	Will Polish people be accepting that im only half polish? 2 3 63 - Just go as yourself and you'll be treated accordingly... If your distant ties to Poland convince you... LifeGary Grzelak - 13 Jul 2011 Ashleys mind - 17 Jul 2011
	want to know the food expenses in Krakow 3 - Around 50 zl is rather normal.... Lifedelhitheatre - 13 Jul 2011 SzwedwPolsce - 13 Jul 2011
	Drinking before clubbing in Poland? 25 - Geez, you colonials ( cept dessi ) are a bunch of softies :) mind, i see M's point, strange... LifeKazikowski - 12 Jul 2011 isthatu2 - 13 Jul 2011
	Double decker bikes are getting popular in Poland? 18 - Yes i agree that a tall bike would be much more visible to other road users , but... LifeWroclaw - 9 Jul 2011 wildrover - 10 Jul 2011
	Are people in Poland 'made' to give money to their parents? 25 - skysoulmate You help your parents because that is your wish - you don't have to if you don't want.... Lifeclewinton - 4 Apr 2010 terri - 10 Jul 2011
	Joe Palooka (Pałuka) from 1920s: the comic-strip character 6 - BS. His character was based on Pete Latzo whom he allegedly met outside of a poolroom. It's a... LifePolonius3 - 9 Jul 2011 ShortHairThug - 9 Jul 2011
	Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 472 - I need that kind of Slavicization. As soon as possible. Batteries are leer.... LifeMr Grunwald - 23 Mar 2009 Natasa - 8 Jul 2011
	Building: treatment methods of and understanding timber in Poland 16 - Sorry, I am fierce busy these days and am not explaining myself very well. I have different parts... LifeSeanBM - 8 Jul 2009 SeanBM - 5 Jul 2011
	I was cursing Poland daily, then returned home, but now thinking of going back.. 2 39 - I was just in Warsaw and felt the same way.... Lifezuczek - 10 May 2010 rychlik - 30 Jun 2011
	Forged parking ticket received in Poland 2 33 - I do. No doubt a busybody mod was meddling where there was no need, added the word 'received'... LifeDave779 - 21 Jun 2011 Llamatic - 26 Jun 2011
	What happened to my mail? (I sent some documents to Warsaw from Turkey.) 3 - call the warsaw customs office and find out why it's being held up there for so long. I had... Lifeburakaydin - 26 Jun 2011 Cleo14 - 26 Jun 2011
	The day Poland ran out of artists. 2 40 - Where can I meet these "leftish Jews" in Poland? I've tried my hardest to find some, and... Life1jola - 14 Jun 2011 delphiandomine - 23 Jun 2011
	Is Eletronic Music in Poland popular? 5 - I Love Jean Michell Jarre! But i Like Clubbing music like Above and Beyond too =) Unfortunately... LifeLevi - 29 May 2011 Levi - 20 Jun 2011
	Why no Polonian polka music in Poland? 7 - Czeshka. Sorry for correcting you so often.... LifePolonius3 - 29 Sep 2010 pawian - 16 Jun 2011
	Help with US appliances in Poland - Power converters? 3 - Make sure the power converter is suitable for the actual device you are going to use in Poland. Some... LifeAdamK - 13 Jun 2011 z_darius - 13 Jun 2011
	Looking for someone in Poland who has stolen from me. 11 - meh, call me shallow but I prefer blonds with big boobs and a nice ass.... LifeVladamir - 10 Jun 2011 Havok - 10 Jun 2011
	Mental health problem or one of the grieving stages? Death and denial in Poland. 2 3 4 93 - Crazy or not, keep this chick around! :D... LifeBritinPoland - 23 Nov 2010 Llamatic - 7 Jun 2011
	Clothing sizes in Poland for children and adults 4 - Polish clothes sizes are European sizes (except maybe the UK), same with shoes, some countries have it differently, but... Lifekarturn - 10 Aug 2007 Olaf - 7 Jun 2011
	Poles are (family friendly / religious / traditional / conservative): True or False? Why? 6 - Thank you. :) Your reply is what I wanted. I hope others will give their personal opinions, too. Because... Lifemyjustyna - 6 Jun 2011 myjustyna - 6 Jun 2011
	Driving across Poland (zigzag style) 15 - Better get your shocks spruced up before starting out.... LifePolonius3 - 5 Jun 2011 polishmeknob - 6 Jun 2011
	bicycle feasibility in Warsaw 11 - this is sadly true - I used to go to work in and around London on a bike... Liferyanb - 1 Jun 2011 gumishu - 1 Jun 2011
	Hey, I speak English and can say F*K! Poles use the F-word to impress native speakers. 23 - I think there is a certain kind of person who finds such an approach cool. They haven't truly grown... Life*Trevek - 20 Mar 2011 Seanus - 30 May 2011
	The facial piercings scene in Poland 7 - I've just noticed you're a male... ooops. Male face piercing is rarer case. I think that you should generally... LifeShAlEyNsTfOh - 23 May 2011 Maaarysia - 30 May 2011
	Is Lady Gaga popular in Poland? 2 47 - More like Mork. She was trying to be from Ork.... LifePolonius3 - 27 May 2011 PlasticPole - 30 May 2011
	POLISH CARTOON INFORMATION (Pomyslowy Dobromir?) 8 - Here's Pomysłowy Dombromir and Zaczarowany ołówek Two completely different cartoons. IINM the episodes with the girl (sister?... Lifemysterious1 - 14 Aug 2010 mafketis - 28 May 2011
	Living in Krakow from scratch :) 7 - Thank you all! I got the point about real estate agents, but still, are there any local websites... Lifeandrewpanin - 19 May 2011 andrewpanin - 27 May 2011
	Some general questions to foreigners from a Polish native :) 5 - just teasing, ignore me.... Lifesfssefs3423fs - 26 May 2011 stinkybugger - 26 May 2011
	IS Poland in danger of becoming the next multi cultural sink hole? 2 3 4 5 6 7 201 - I no doubt know USA does sensor A LOT. There are many things you can not say. I... LifeAdski - 18 May 2011 legend - 22 May 2011
	An idea about Polish Literature 2 32 - Well, Mrożek is still alive...... Lifepolishgirltx - 9 Mar 2008 jwojcie - 21 May 2011
	Polls on Poland 4 - I've voted! Where will the results be published? I'm assuming on another page on the blog?... Lifeslick578 - 10 May 2011 Jimmy19828 - 15 May 2011
	Mobile phone companies in Poland 21 - I am surprised that nobody corrected the original post. I believe "corp" intended to be a chummy Polak, not... Lifecorp - 1 Dec 2008 laburner - 12 May 2011
	Did you see John Porter on Kuba Wojewódski 5 - wojewodzki is such an idiot, I honestly cant stand him I do agree with that, ever idiot... Lifenickyspaghetti - 11 May 2011 hubabuba - 11 May 2011
	Why Poles have so pro-emigration attitude? 2 3 66 - They tend to be more dependent, yes. Many fell prey to the dictates of the boomerang generation where they... Lifeel Croata - 30 Apr 2011 Seanus - 11 May 2011
	Why are cars so expensive in Poland ? 23 - The zloty/euro went on a wild ride in 2008 going from 3.25 to 5 in the span of... Lifetodiak - 10 May 2011 convex - 11 May 2011
	Do men in Poland go to barber shops or hair salons ? 16 - Hair salons are boring. "Balwierz" is the place to go.... LifeBrajan - 10 May 2011 boletus - 10 May 2011
	Passing your Polish language and culture to your kids 2 3 74 - Portugese. I wish I knew portugese right now. ;)... LifeVarsovian - 27 Feb 2010 f stop - 9 May 2011
	Cost of cell service in Poland (Who has the best service for the money?) 3 - You probably can't get a contract phone anyway. Contracts with a phone included are two years long, but... Liferyanb - 4 May 2011 Harry - 4 May 2011
	WHO IS CONSIDERED TO BE POOR IN POLAND? 8 - That will be me soon enough, Trevek :) :) Nowt wrong with 14PLN wines from there :) Those... LifeTetiana - 19 Apr 2011 Seanus - 30 Apr 2011
	"Tele PRLe" Are they Kidding! 6 - I guess shocked is too strong a word. You're right. People were joking about it during the time. What... Liferybnik - 30 Apr 2011 rybnik - 30 Apr 2011
	How could things have gone so wrong (Poland church dress code) 2 3 4 5 6 7 195 - welshguyinpola I've created a thread were you can vent all your frustatrtion about Poland: Expats, are you happy with... Lifewelshguyinpola - 25 Apr 2011 Maaarysia - 27 Apr 2011
	Buying New Tyres for your car in Poland 9 - I have on my car Dębica. I have nothing to complain about. Not as flashy as Pirelli that is... Lifepoland_ - 20 Apr 2011 sobieski - 21 Apr 2011
	Getting ripped off in Poland! Is it normal? or should it be tolerated? 2 3 4 97 - Mmmm, not many of the ones I've met in the Uk. Even my partner's own brother ripped off... Lifekrakow - 20 Oct 2008 rich55 - 19 Apr 2011
	Polish Hoarders? 2 42 - lol well then theres something wrong with me .... lol yikes. and my kids.. lmao ... LifePlasticPole - 14 Apr 2011 Patrycja19 - 18 Apr 2011
	× EXPATS in POLAND: 10 things you miss / don't miss about home . . . 2 3 4 5 138 - The only one thing I miss from time to time is the local pub and a pint of real... Lifescarbyirp - 6 May 2007 poland_ - 18 Apr 2011
	Embarrassing Polish parents/relatives stories 5 - Merged: Polish stories: Oh, that famous jump from Kasprowy A funny story is being told on the blog... LifeKolod - 5 Aug 2010 boletus - 15 Apr 2011
	What are these boxes I keep seeing everywhere in Poland 13 - if you keep writing like this, you will end up with an arrow stuck in your a$$et(s);)... LifeLeeHughes - 13 Apr 2011 aphrodisiac - 13 Apr 2011
	Are there ISP's who have a broadband speed of 25Mbps in Poland? 6 - People in Britain have the same problem. Because the phone lines were so bad in Communist times, Poland... Lifeal111 - 11 Apr 2011 JonnyM - 12 Apr 2011
	Which cities in Poland have the most expats, and why? 2 34 - In its broadest sense, an expatriate is any person living in a different country from where he or... Lifepoland_ - 9 Apr 2011 poland_ - 12 Apr 2011
	Strange laws in Poland 2 39 - Why so serious? Can't we have a bit of fun? Disclaimer: I'm only posting this at your request... LifeJonnyM - 9 Mar 2011 ShortHairThug - 11 Apr 2011
	Food and transporatation benefits in Poland. Are there any? 2 - Pretty similar. Not great in PL, but help exists. Sometimes you see people selling food stamps... LifeTetiana - 11 Apr 2011 JonnyM - 11 Apr 2011
	Is there something like a "Polish culture" or Polish national identity? 2 49 - No offence, but try reading that backwards and perhaps it will make more sense.... Lifekasia24 - 30 Mar 2011 hague1cmaeron - 10 Apr 2011

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