Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile?

Oh yeah gentlemen I believe organized religion is simply a way of controling the masses
I call it a superstition I.E. the Christian Superstion: pray, and God will help you. It seems like if there was a God "it" is more interested in kicking humans collective ass (or worse) But that is another thread. But if we are "made in his image" what a scary thought imagine God is like one of us ? so he has no clue what he's doing, or what if he's like Bush? an incompetent boob with a god complex.

Really, I left the house at 07:30 this morning and got home at 19:10 this evening :) and when I left the office at 18:00 there were plenty of people there that wouldnt be leaving until at least 20:00 so you see, you are wrong in your comments, very wrong.

Amathyst, you're overworking yourself.
I always struggle to catch the 17.11 bus, so that I'm home at about 17.35 :)

Hmm.. left the house at 6.45 am, at work by 7.50, early night so got home at 8pm.... yep, I'm a lazy SOB.

Don't tell the eurocrat in Brussels who administers the Working Time Directive.....

Back to the thread: when I smile at girls here, they don't smile back. So what's the point of all of this ?

i dunno, I find most girls do smile - less your in Dublin yeeeesch, its SOOO commom for them NOT to even look at you but PAST you (its called the 'grafton street stare' after a high street' Frank, Ani, you hear of it?)

I just think they don't smile much because thats the Polish way.........similar to France, smiles are reserved for family friends, close ones..........

In the USA smiling is for everyone...........

I don't think Polish people are any more miserable than another nation.....but they maybe have to learn to be less up tight.....be less suspicious......enjoy themselves more......

i dunno, i go to poland and smile all the time! the younger generation smile back! (its when you say dzien dobry some older generation think your cuckoo!!)

France? - we must be visiting different parts man, ive found them to be WAY to easy on the smiles :)

or maybe its just me :) i must be 'special'

But I'm in Glasgow, mind you.

eeemmm...the jury is out on that one Daffy...but maybe to your mum....lol

inverted comma special doesn't mean special, it means awwwww your 'special' k, take some money and go away :P

hey...Daffy........you wrote it..I read it...........so you're breakfast cereal.......gee....

now that made ME smile :) its a curious topic though, I mean, do you remeber that poll that said Irish were the happiest in Europe (they never asked me!!)

Where did Poland place? I must admit I see much happier Polish (and foreigners in general to Ireland) in Ireland!

Not really sure Daffy......but its all relative, plus what you know, how you've been raised, expectations etc.....

Poland has a bit to go....but sure as hell they have more to smile about now than they did in 1949,1959,1969,1979,1989(just)..........

prawda, prawda, prawda. AND more to smile again this summer...when i visit again :)

If only there would be a way I could help you I wouldn't hesitate. Really.

I've read your posts about Britain and it's inhabitants as well as about Poland, and one thing that springs into my mind is that you are a one miserable fella. The biggest problem isn't post-commie Poland, Kaczynski Twins or British halfwit chavs but it's you. You’re like a giant magnet that attracts all things that are miserable, plain and boring. You would find something to complain even in a bloody paradise, because it's just who you are, the worse essence of polish and British moaning habits taken to infinity. Of course, changing your last name and trying to forget about your polish roots won't solve your problem, but maybe at least we won't have to suffer from your presence. Actually, it’s exactly what I would wish to you. I hope never to see you again. Bye:)

And you're still with her..........shows lots of intelligence there. You have the audacity to complain about her online, yet you won't stand up for yourself to her face. pathetic.

smiling causes premature wrinkles :)

Tell me about it :)

especially if you smile in the sunlight which also causes wrinkles. :)

Naked???

So does frowning and holding in pierdnięcie.

See now, that's not a smile! What happened to "kick the ball with all your might", where others might be hurt?

Gym class has horrible rules. We are the last school that allows dodgeball. Everyone complains about scrapes and bruises.

YOU"RE NOT FORCED TO FUKING PLAY!!! SIT ON THE BLEACHERS AND WATCH YOU BIG FAT PUSSIES!!!!!

My friends and I laugh at each other's bloody noses and cuts that need stitches. Thes kids cry about bruises.

Word of advice to all future parents. MAKE YOUR KID PLAY A SPORT!!! Find a sport they like so they don't get soft like tomato :)

You haven't been diagnosed with hyperactivity disorder, have you? :)

Nope. I think I might have ADD though. Can't pay attention to a teacher for more that 2 minutes. Everywhere else is fine :)

At least you are one Pole who never seems to be miserable, even if maybe it is warranted! :)

Why are all Polish people like 6 feet tall or more? Because you are probably still growing, and gonna get taller!
It like "land of the giants" or something!

hehehe ... i'm kinda polish !!!
well ... mostly polish ...

none the less, i SMILE all the time !!!
i'm an extremely happy person, is nothing wrong with me :D

Topic attached on merging:
Are Polish people becoming miserable?

Hi all, my first time on this - hope to make some Polish freinds! Just a little comment when I used to meet and greet Polish people they always had great smiles and freindly faces now more and more I see sad faces? why is this? If the English are miserable - ignore them hang around some nice smily people! Anyway love you all lots - you guys are okah and help needed by any Polish person - I am happy to help!

amir. there are a couple of threads on this subject already.. start reading. :)