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Poles and expats share their views on living in Poland. Discuss Polish traditions, customs and culture. (page 8)

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	Traditions in a Polish Home 10 - No. When talking about Polish culture, I never joke or yank the chain. I related an authentic situation which... LifeFfionA - 29 Apr 2013 pawian - 7 Apr 2021
	Communion money in Poland 27 - Yes, godparents are supposed to give such an amount if they are considered well-off by the rest of... Lifesmurf - 18 Apr 2016 pawian - 5 Apr 2021
	Mulberry trees not only in Poland. 16 - There is one problem, though. White mulberry fruit looks like a catterpillar or another larva to me. Whenever I... LifeIronside - 21 Feb 2021 pawian - 5 Apr 2021
	Polish TV is so goddamn awful! 7 - Yes, state TV controlled by PiS is full of propaganda shyt patterned on after the propaganda of the... LifeLostSoul - 1 Feb 2021 pawian - 5 Apr 2021
	Male and female gossip in Poland 5 - What struck me was that he took even such basic furniture. I suppose it was a sort of demonstration... LifeKRA_Liman - 29 Mar 2015 pawian - 4 Apr 2021
	Where to buy kettlebells in Poland and swinging pendulum bag? 7 - the best jogging path is at praga or beginning of it right after the bridge from old town where... LifeStrzelec35 - 4 Apr 2021 Strzelec35 - 4 Apr 2021
	Help me find this Polish band and song.... 2 3 4 117 - I am afraid that this chorus was invented by your mum. Or your memory fails you a little... LifeOmarUK - 30 Jul 2008 pawian - 4 Apr 2021
	Do you know this Polish male model ? 8 - He has typical Serbian masculine face. Maybe Polish, too? Look, this is male model Sasa Knezevic, former... LifeShikakurdish - 2 Apr 2021 Crow - 2 Apr 2021
	Do Polish people have a good ear for music? 2 3 90 - Unfortunately, not. Kids in schools are very embarassed to sing in public. Altogether, singing isn`t popular unless you... Lifecroggers - 28 Nov 2011 pawian - 2 Apr 2021
	Are gas stoves a must in Poland? 6 - I suppose it will never become really popular here due to rising costs of energy.. Most electricity in... LifeJakeRyan16candle - 21 Jan 2021 pawian - 2 Apr 2021
	When will SMOKING BE BANNED? (from public areas in Poland) 2 44 - In NJ even smoking/buying tobacco products age is 21 for the last 3/4 years now.... LifeMaluch - 19 Oct 2014 Cargo pants - 1 Apr 2021
	Another reason Polish people and Poland pisses me off 2 52 - My point exactly!... LifeStrzelec35 - 29 Mar 2021 Lyzko - 31 Mar 2021
	Anything like netflix in Poland? 27 - Ill check it out.... Lifefunk - 12 May 2010 Strzelec35 - 29 Mar 2021
	Polish-Canadian wanting to move to Poland - trying to start a new life, make friends, combat depression etc. 10 - I don't know what you don't like in Canada. Yes, the standard of living is high, and that's why... LifeRedTerminator13 - 23 Jun 2017 armageddon - 24 Mar 2021
	Rich man, poor man - today`s Poland 2 3 80 - Does anyone here believe in this report: wbj.pl/wages-of-richest-grow-fastest/post/130191 I think its manipulated and fake news,many people make over that... Lifepawian - 20 Jul 2011 Cargo pants - 21 Mar 2021
	Video games centers and culture in Poland 22 - Merged: Finally a game about Poland is made by the Polish pcgamesn.com/the-medium/polish-history-apartment-building... Lifeshekofte - 28 Dec 2012 Strzelec35 - 20 Mar 2021
	Why should the Polish all over the world wear red on St. Joseph's day? 2 32 - Polish and Italians have been celebrating St. Joseph's Day or St. Joseph's table since 1840, it is not just... Lifevalpomike - 22 Mar 2011 vdzierzbicki - 17 Mar 2021
	What's the story with Nergal? (Singer from Behemoth) 2 40 - Did you like when Sinead O`Connor ripped up the Pope`s photo on stage? Its ruined that screaming banshees... Lifesmurf - 19 Aug 2010 Joker - 14 Mar 2021
	Is cancer treatment in Poland covered free of cost or almost free of cost for people registered in NFZ/ZUS? 17 - Merged: If you get a job and are on unemployment medical care or nfz Do you really have... Lifedevil_storage - 28 Jan 2021 Strzelec35 - 11 Mar 2021
	Summer youth soccer near Lodz 2 - Maybe try to contact them facebook.com/Szk%C3%B3%C5%82ka-Pi%C5%82karska-Sok%C3%B3%C5%82-Aleksandr%C3%B3w-%C5%81%C3%B3dzki-1801439616736864/ Their location is Aleksandrów Łódzki.... Lifetehans - 10 Mar 2021 Looker - 11 Mar 2021
	Polish "prog" music? I'd be interested to know about bands etc. 30 - Above: list of polish bands with progressive style... Worth to listen music certainly from Poland every listed band has... LifeTeffle - 9 Sep 2010 PCSczyrk - 11 Mar 2021
	Are there street gangs in Poland like in USA? 18 - lol at the guy mentioned in 7:25 igor: youtube.com/watch?v=_J5pySvpGsM this guy was seriously off the hook named... LifePolskiej_Dumy - 29 Nov 2009 Strzelec35 - 11 Mar 2021
	I think once Amazon arrives it will make Allegro totally irrelevant and bankrupt within a year 28 - imagine if your boss at your new job told you to write some negative reviews about some company? would... LifeStrzelec35 - 25 Feb 2021 Strzelec35 - 27 Feb 2021
	So I found out the guy I was prepping myself to fight in Warsaw 19 - but in my opinion how can you even deal with guys like this without taking them our or ghe... LifeNarodowiec33 - 8 Jan 2018 Strzelec35 - 26 Feb 2021
	Why Polish people should be proud of being Polish? 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 370 - Polish pride? Szopen, for starters:-)... Lifekastanedowski - 21 Sep 2010 Lyzko - 25 Feb 2021
	Drugs in Warsaw 2 3 4 111 - Now, now. People don't do that here; there's no shortage of manufactured speed here, usually of low... LifeDzho - 5 Aug 2017 jon357 - 23 Feb 2021
	I love Poland, but... 2 58 - Human-trafficking/sex trafficking/sex slavery isn't prostitution. Prostitution is voluntary. Human-trafficking/sex slavery isn't. Hence different terms. Since you're not a... LifeLostSoul - 21 Feb 2021 Paulina - 21 Feb 2021
	Pączki Day--do Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme count? 2 39 - @Paulina Thank you! I'll check them out! So far I have been by Carefour and must say I was... Lifegrzybami - 4 Mar 2014 Mr Grunwald - 12 Feb 2021
	Gyms in Warsaw 2 44 - Im thinking of doing like some nogi jiu jitsu or mma class somewhere but im still soar because two... LifeModesto - 21 May 2008 Strzelec35 - 10 Feb 2021
	Synthesizers Manufactured in Poland? 3 - @LostSoul here are links to Analogia's website and a company feature on YouTube (they're in Gdańsk). It's good to... Lifebudzin - 20 Jul 2019 budzin - 4 Feb 2021
	Arts & Crafts Stores in Warsaw, Poland? 18 - @Caza88, there's been a renaissance of crafts in Poland lately, so it's probably a good idea to enter the... LifeATKworks - 4 Aug 2012 Paulina - 31 Jan 2021
	Covid vaccination for foreigners in Poland? 26 - [Moved from]: Price & Location of COVID-19 Test in Krakow, Poland? Hi guys, i'm due to arrive in... Lifegroovyg - 16 Dec 2020 joeno - 31 Jan 2021
	Single mothers in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 175 - I read it sometime ago so don't have all the links saved up but you can research it... LifeInPolska - 21 Jul 2015 cruisepatron - 28 Jan 2021
	Are hipster undercuts popular in Poland? 14 - I cant stand normis and corporate ***** NPCs like this so much. they make me sick. he probably thinks... LifeJake Ryan - 19 Jan 2020 Strzelec35 - 28 Jan 2021
	The best online shopping portal in Poland? 2 41 - reserved.com This website for example But I would guess most shops have online sale as well... LifeRoslinda - 12 Nov 2011 Lenka - 25 Jan 2021
	Are Poles suspicious of Facebook? 2 50 - Remember, Covid has doubled or trebled this. Working nicely and achieving more and more.... Lifemasks98 - 5 Sep 2013 jon357 - 14 Jan 2021
	Internet access and cost in Krakow! Please help. 20 - It's amazing how much has changed. These days, Multimedia Vectra offer a 600mb/s connection in Kraków for 65zł... Lifempavlo - 24 Aug 2010 delphiandomine - 12 Jan 2021
	200zl mandat and 3 points for not wearing seatbelts? 2 3 75 - Exactly. I don`t pay them at all. Coz they hardly ever give me a chance to get one. The... LifeKrakman - 11 Feb 2012 pawian - 11 Jan 2021
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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

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