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	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
	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
	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
	Orphanages in Poland 2 3 82 - This information is impossible to obtain. Sorry.... LifeDutch - 2 Dec 2008 pawian - 31 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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	Living in Warsaw as an Arab 5 - you are kind of ok in the big cities but learning Polish is a must if you are... LifeMrCheese - 20 Oct 2020 dolnoslask - 21 Oct 2020
	Is Poland good for expats with social phobia? 17 - Well everyone seems to have different experiences. Some say Germans are nicer than Poles, others the opposite. At the... LifeMichel88 - 17 Oct 2020 Michel88 - 20 Oct 2020
	× Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 512 - In the public sphere (shops etc), and especially those in cities there's very little bonhomie. Shop assistants even... LifeAntiMonoPole#1 - 13 Sep 2006 jon357 - 16 Oct 2020
	Funeral Traditions in Poland 2 33 - There is no special prayer for the candle lighting moment - you can say your prayers all the time... LifeKocham cie - 13 Jan 2009 pawian - 14 Oct 2020
	Moving to Poland and not drinking vodka 26 - In August we went to a wedding and were sat at a table for 7 of whom only... Liferoade85 - 26 Nov 2015 pawian - 3 Oct 2020
	Racism in Poland - the future 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 271 - Nope. Even if there are no alien people in Poland, some narrow-,minded Poles, mostly PiS and nationalist voters,... Lifejareck - 16 Oct 2007 pawian - 2 Oct 2020
	Health Care Quality in Poland - NFZ vs Private 4 - Impossible. It is fully refunded by NFZ. The only problem is a long waiting time - even a... Lifetrontob - 8 Jan 2020 pawian - 1 Oct 2020
	Conflicting views about life in Poland? 2 45 - Katyn and horrors of German occupation are probably a source of compassion vibes. I can`t imagine any other.... Lifecheetah - 24 Nov 2013 pawian - 29 Sep 2020
	Are Polish roads really this bad? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 236 - Poland has become a fully European country at last - last week I was driving on a newly renovated... Liferybnik - 8 Apr 2011 pawian - 26 Sep 2020
	Sobering-up station in Poland 13 - They never reach the papers and the dibble are good at denial.... Lifevexed101 - 15 Sep 2020 jon357 - 19 Sep 2020
	Warsaw - what's there to love? Semi-livable city? 18 - In 2018, Warsaw was ranked 65th city in the world. The improvement seems steady. Whenever I visit Warsaw,... LifeJuche - 17 Nov 2009 pawian - 12 Sep 2020
	Poland - abandon all logic 25 - Yes, today, in 2020, I have to retract my opinion uttered in 2012. Poland under rightard rulers from... LifeJonnyM - 21 Jan 2012 pawian - 12 Sep 2020
	A Polish comedy programme (swiat wedlug kiepskich?) 16 - Of course, it would be a hopeless task. hahaha I never had such an intention. hahaha... Lifepam - 18 Jan 2012 pawian - 6 Sep 2020
	Work and Life in Krakow 11 - Hmm, I am afraid it is impossible to read my comments before I write them. Unless you mean... LifeDesp_P - 20 Feb 2019 pawian - 31 Aug 2020
	Shipping regularly small parcels from Poland 2 - poczta polska cheap good... LifeADP1818 - 24 Aug 2020 dupek999 - 27 Aug 2020
	Swedish expats in Poland? 3 - @Zlatko no they not living many. make polish freind we r kool... LifeZlatko - 31 Jul 2020 dupek999 - 27 Aug 2020
	Popular brands/gifts for girls age 8/9 10 - MAYBE,my friends just ask me to bring them not everyone has time to shop on line.Thats what they... Lifeauntylondon - 19 Aug 2020 Cargo pants - 24 Aug 2020
	Advocating euthanasia routinely causes scandals in Poland... 2 3 63 - Even more strange is that this topic is non existent in current politics in Poland.... Lifepawian - 4 Jan 2013 pawian - 20 Aug 2020
	Best broadband supplier in Poland 19 - Here is another link which also includes non-orange fibre. capap.gugik.gov.pl/mapa/cppc/CPPC-internet... LifeLuke84 - 6 Nov 2015 pawian - 19 Aug 2020
	Cheapest Marlboro White and Lambert&Butler cigarettes in Poland 17 - You don't really see them here. L&M or Rothmans are the equivalent.... Lifefritzsmoker - 10 Oct 2016 jon357 - 10 Aug 2020
	Moving from India to Wroclaw 2 53 - Hi, I'm living in UAE. Me and my family are planing to move to Wroclaw end of August 2020.... Lifechintan982 - 14 May 2013 Loubna Yazan - 5 Aug 2020
	Digger driver and machine cost in Poland 3 - Thanks ! We are in Augustow north east... LifeStevenkasia - 4 Aug 2020 Stevenkasia - 4 Aug 2020
	Polish painting artist and signature 11 - You need to register first.... Lifeduche2 - 13 Oct 2012 pawian - 2 Aug 2020
	Paying Hospital Bills in Poland 23 - Also plenty of work for delivery drivers and in supermarkets and warehouses All temp stuff and it will... Lifeamyj - 27 Jul 2020 cms neuf - 29 Jul 2020
	Health insurance in Poland - your suggestions please 2 35 - Merged: Health insurance Hello, I currently live in the United States and would like to live... Lifehealthnut - 4 Apr 2012 rdudez - 29 Jul 2020
	Polish traditions and customs? I'm writing a crime novel that takes place in Poland. 10 - Now, only middle-aged +. Young men prefer to clap their hands. I think they saw it in Western... LifeJikkler - 30 Dec 2014 pawian - 21 Jul 2020
	Poles and their listening skills 22 - Yes, intelligent people suffer from this malady. Their brain performs hundreds of thought operations per minute and they... Lifeaphrodisiac - 10 May 2011 pawian - 21 Jul 2020

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