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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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	Best Polish actor/actress ever? 2 35 - I didn't realize that, Pawian.... LifePennBoy - 4 Nov 2010 Lyzko - 24 Feb 2020
	Weird names Polish parents give to their kids 2 42 - Donald may still sound funny. Elderly people can associate it with imported bubble gum available in communist times. It... LifeJaneDoe - 10 Feb 2011 pawian - 23 Feb 2020
	Blasphemy not OK in Poland! 2 54 - Poking at the Christians, of course - never Jews or Muslims. Somehow, these clowns are always seen as brave... Lifepolonius - 31 Oct 2012 Rich Mazur - 22 Feb 2020
	Satirical cartoons about Poland and Poles 5 - I might get a tattoo. Think about it. It`s a life decision.... Lifepawian - 14 Aug 2019 pawian - 20 Feb 2020
	Welcome to winter in Poland! (-19C tomorrow) 2 3 64 - It didn't really feel like winter at all this year. We've put things back out on the roofgarden that... LifeHarry - 29 Nov 2010 jon357 - 20 Feb 2020
	Murder / Homocide rates in Poland 18 - Ukraine does have relatively high homicide rates committed with cold weapon, but really low rates committed with help of... LifeIntermarium - 29 Jan 2019 Vlad1234 - 19 Feb 2020
	Living like a local in Poland - What does it even mean? 30 - I was told it is quite the opposite - Polish tomatoes and produce in general has proper natural... Lifeveikkopl - 8 Jan 2016 pawian - 18 Feb 2020
	Hosting home party for my Wroclaw colleagues. How much drinks and food to prepare? Any activities/games? 12 - The best option is to buy a little of everything and eveyrbody wil choose what they like. I... LifeJjhhdyhrnt - 8 Jan 2016 pawian - 18 Feb 2020
	Would getting a Polish eagle tattoo be frowned upon?? 2 38 - But normal marriages don't involve "giving your wife money" - it goes into a bank account that you can... Lifesilky - 13 Nov 2012 cms neuf - 18 Feb 2020
	Typical Polish house and family 2 46 - @Miloslaw Having a pint or wine to chill in the evening is drinking over the week .... Brits do... LifeRudy5 - 13 Aug 2013 kaprys - 9 Feb 2020
	Why oh Why do Poles drive so incredibly poorly 2 3 4 100 - You haven't been much around have you? I guess with your limited experience you might think so. ... Lifeaflyingdutchman - 7 Feb 2020 Ironside - 8 Feb 2020
	Are Poles flashy? 11 - Yup,agreed 100%.I still wonder if anyone has noticed that Americans are always proud to brag how cheap they... LifeJakeRyan - 19 Jan 2020 Cargo pants - 7 Feb 2020
	Polish films... where to find them? 2 48 - Yes, the one nominated for Oscars and with European awards two years ago. No, I didn`t watch it coz... Lifehb44 - 31 Oct 2007 pawian - 7 Feb 2020
	A good Geriatric Doctor in Krakow 5 - Hmm, in that case, they are not specialists but some novice doctors. :) Seriously, it is quite impossible.... Lifespark134 - 26 Jan 2020 pawian - 7 Feb 2020
	Cost of Utilities in Warsaw. 23 - You are probably a very civilised lodger with zero trouble. I also haven`t increased the rent for the flat... LifeSbenz - 3 Aug 2010 pawian - 7 Feb 2020
	× Do you think that Polish people are rude? 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 32 951 - Looks like someone has a bad day. My advice- take a walk and chill a little.... Lifeiwona - 21 Jan 2007 Lenka - 7 Feb 2020
	Symbols of Poland's culture abroad 5 - The Witcher franchise is currently one of the most popular symbols of Polish culture in the world: notesfrompoland.com/2020/01/14/witcher-author-sapkowski-is-amazons-most-popular-author-after-netflix-success/... Lifekacgiw - 7 Oct 2013 Spike31 - 26 Jan 2020
	How to really meet Polish people in Poland and actually socialize with people in their Late 20s/Early 30s? 2 34 - @Lenka, I'm glad we agree:-) As to what I'm "on", I've only had one cup of coffee so far... Lifenotanotherexpat2 - 17 Jan 2020 Lyzko - 23 Jan 2020
	× - Conservative Radio talk shows in Poland - 2 60 - And how long would a radio station last in Moscow if it started telling the truth about the billions... Lifejohnny reb - 3 Jan 2020 cms neuf - 8 Jan 2020
	Is there any other native English people living in Poland 8 - Would love to meet up, buddy?,where im Poland are you? Im in Kujawy.... LifeDaz63 - 20 Dec 2019 Sylvio - 21 Dec 2019
	TIL Rzeszow got an airport decades before larger Lublin 13 - Jewish state and US need an airport there for some strategic reason or other. I don't see them... LifeZlatko - 6 Jul 2019 Ironside - 13 Dec 2019
	Is it true that you cannot swear in public in Poland? 13 - The Church has been doing same for millennia, rydzyko, and no doubt will continue into the foreeable future!... LifeRonWest - 8 Feb 2010 Lyzko - 9 Dec 2019
	Where can I get a good American Haircut in Poznan? 18 - Four years later and your post saved my life. Thanks for posting this!... Lifeongos2001 - 25 Apr 2015 BlackinPoland - 7 Dec 2019
	Differences between Irish, British, Polish, American and other nations culture, tradition, music - loose talk 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 212 - @Joker Nice posts mate..... :-)... Lifesussexguy - 26 Aug 2016 Miloslaw - 29 Nov 2019
	Child maintenance / expenses living in Poland 11 - @delphiandomine You are right about that. We visited all English kindergartens in Wroclaw and picked a good one, no... LifeDC85 - 9 Nov 2019 vukad - 9 Nov 2019
	In Poland, are women and girls obligated to wear head scarves in church? 2 36 - You want to say how you don`t support forcing Polish woman and girls to wear head scarves? ... Lifegreystone - 19 Jun 2016 Crow - 7 Nov 2019
	Financial incentives to increase fertility in Poland 9 - Of course that's the trend. As soon as women know how to prevent pregnancy and have the means... LifeVlad1234 - 28 Oct 2019 Lenka - 30 Oct 2019
	A big guy controlling parking spaces in Warsaw 5 - What about pepper spraying him right in the eyeball next time? Im surprised someone hasn't given him a... LifeElder - 24 Oct 2019 Joker - 29 Oct 2019
	Slogans and designs on Polish T-shirts also represent culture of Poland 25 - Poznań is considered one of the most liberal cities in Poland. The slogan - The Free City of... Lifepawian - 1 Jun 2019 pawian - 27 Oct 2019
	Jail in Poland - how is it like? 5 - Poland jail food is way better! For example in US you never get sausages for breakfast.... Lifeyadayadayada - 4 Feb 2012 Sylvio - 27 Oct 2019
	I'm going through IVF in Poland - Ask Me Anything 14 - Yes, PiS government withdrew state funding to IVF. However, about 10 cities run their own programmes: Gdańsk, Warszawa, Wrocław,... Lifeivfthrowaway - 2 Oct 2016 pawian - 26 Oct 2019
	Is it OK in Poland to walk a dog in a graveyard? 11 - It's kind of obvious to anyone that dogs pee everywhere, not to mention no.2. So, no, you don't take... LifeSylvio - 21 Oct 2019 kaprys - 22 Oct 2019
	Do Polish people like Turkish people? 2 3 66 - Are you a Turkish citizen angered by the Polish support for Kurdish cause? There have been a few demos... Lifecapco - 25 Aug 2012 pawian - 19 Oct 2019
	Polish Tattoo (considered the eagle) 29 - Yes. I especially like when short skinny males wear tattoos of roaring tigers or agitated scorpions. ... Lifeseeker1834 - 24 Feb 2010 pawian - 19 Oct 2019
	Awkward Polish dinner party conversations with 'patriots' ... 25 - Or the perennial Golden Pitchfork for shoveling the most manure:-)... LifeRogalski - 2 Jan 2010 Lyzko - 17 Oct 2019
	Charity In Poland (tradition and attitude towards door-to-door collecting) 19 - 4 or 5 years ago there was a trend to collect for WWF. We were visited by a collector... LifeMareGaea - 30 Sep 2009 pawian - 16 Oct 2019
	Bringing my best American friend to Poland. 7 - You should confer with them as long as neccessary to dissipate their doubts. Yes, hosting an American at... LifeBigChild - 1 Jun 2010 pawian - 16 Oct 2019
	Poland's National Anthem "Mazurek Dąbrowskiego" (download mp3) 2 49 - The anthem originated at the times of Bonaparte, so it is obvious his name appears in the text. You... LifeBabylon - 29 Oct 2006 pawian - 14 Oct 2019
	Wearing "strange" things for poles and consequences, is it true? 2 44 - Men never notice; )... Lifetourist112 - 7 Apr 2010 kaprys - 13 Oct 2019
	How laid-back is the small villages lifestyle in Poland? 14 - When these two are juxtaposed to each other, farming always wins coz hard work in the fields is... Lifenymph888 - 16 May 2010 pawian - 12 Oct 2019
	Importance of Religion in Poland 2 3 4 5 6 7 187 - John Paul II worked in time when Germanic lobby was too powerful in Vatican. But this Pope Francis is... LifeKocham cie - 28 Nov 2008 Crow - 5 Oct 2019
	COMBATING "POLACK" JOKES 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 460 - Yes, I once thought about the messsage of that joke and I think they meant screens which are... LifePolonius3 - 30 Aug 2008 pawian - 4 Oct 2019
	I'm from Polish descent. CAN YOU GUYS EXPLAIN THE EU TO ME? 2 3 4 115 - Try to get a good deal (or a deal at all) with the US when you are on... Liferychlik - 3 Mar 2010 TheOther - 2 Oct 2019
	Why do Silesians call people from Warsaw "Gorole"? 15 - I always though it does. Gorole was derived from górale (Highlanders) who came to Silesia from Lesser Poland... Lifecdnpp - 21 Apr 2010 pawian - 1 Oct 2019
	Is it hard for a foreigner to give birth in Poland? 15 - If i were you, I would take turns on them. Namely: the first baby born in the USA,... Lifepiekna - 21 Apr 2010 pawian - 1 Oct 2019
	Latest urban art in Łódz - what do you see? 20 - Coz it was a controvercial topic which raised emotions high. :)): Street art thread will be neutral.... Lifef stop - 11 Sep 2012 pawian - 29 Sep 2019
	Is the palace in Warsaw going to be rebuilt? 29 - Anybody who is for the rebuilding of the Palace and originally comes from Warsaw - I shut up and... LifeZzpla - 18 Sep 2019 pawian - 28 Sep 2019
	× Why do gays dislike Wojciech Cejrowski, travel writer? 18 - Homo Police Officers pledge on morality too. Firemen too. Damn fking teachers pledge same too. Judges too. And actors.... LifeVarsovian - 30 Mar 2010 Lenka - 27 Sep 2019
	List of available medicines in Poland 8 - Yes, without prescription: pl.doctorforhelp.com/miralax-16285... Lifejpl72948 - 20 Jan 2015 pawian - 26 Sep 2019
	Cosmetic surgery in Poland... 2 40 - Oh absolutely terri. A half hour or so of foreplay, before the actual deed, to get a woman properly... LifeChipmunk - 30 Jun 2010 johnny reb - 24 Sep 2019
	shopping on Ebay from Poland 9 - I have purchased to items out of Poland from the ASPEKTO seller. What a wonderfful surprise; both items (ordered... Lifeclifborder4fm - 24 Sep 2013 konie13 - 23 Sep 2019
	Video game prices in Poland 8 - So, being sick, I stayed at home all day, teaching kids English, cooking pierogis, repairing a metal bed.... LifeJedda45 - 3 Sep 2017 pawian - 22 Sep 2019
	How hard is it to get Bank Loan in Poland for a foreigner? 4 - Got to any bank and ask. But I can tell you that the answer will be NO... LifeInvincible - 1 Sep 2017 terri - 14 Sep 2019
	Your favorite Chopin piece / Chopin Competition in Poland 23 - Szopen was a great patriot... now in Poland we have Fake Teeth Schetyna, Ginger loser TuSSk and Borsuk Budka... Liferybnik - 23 Jan 2012 NoToForeigners - 13 Sep 2019
	Dentist prices in Poland 6 - Yes, it is the correct price. Just like American dentists (as one US teacher told me decades ago),... LifeMatureStudentinPoland - 9 Sep 2019 pawian - 9 Sep 2019
	Cheapest car spares in Poland? 23 - another one: mroauto.pl... LifePolonius3 - 9 Sep 2012 Jardinero - 9 Sep 2019
	Online phone directory Poland 10 - Write to them and ask them. Or ask a common friend to give them your phone number and tell... Lifedpetka2001 - 14 Feb 2013 DominicB - 4 Sep 2019
	Food deliveries in Poland 18 - 2019 A lot of Uber bikers bring food home in big cities. Some of them foreigners - I... Liferesearcher - 9 Jan 2009 pawian - 27 Aug 2019
	If I say POLAND, you say...? 2 3 4 100 - If I say POLAND, you say...? I say nothing, only see the most beautiful country in my mind`s... Lifepolandowns - 6 Oct 2009 pawian - 27 Aug 2019
	Do you really have to pay for your dogs to live in Poland 15 - The fee is imposed by local councils. The minimum fee in 2019 is 130 zlotys per dog. Some... Lifeandrewwright - 23 Feb 2010 pawian - 23 Aug 2019

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