DON'T Do these THINGS in POLAND.

[@nonperson22]

Another don't Don't try to replace our pączki with Dunkin' Donuts 🤭😆✌

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, a thousand times. You can't beat the original Polish donut.

[@supreme3376]

@@TravelAddictGuy Twice they Failed

[@RafalTraveler]

Thank you for promoting Poland hope you have a great time here 🙂. All the best!

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Poland has been very good to me. Thank you. 🇵🇱🙏

[@nioxi]

One more thing I just thought - NEVER, EVER say that Auschwitz was a Polish concentration camp. It was a German camp, located in Poland. A huge difference.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, that is correct and I've mentioned this in another video.

[@jaroj2342]

Poland is a wonderful country, just follow the rules and everything will be fine.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

That's 100% true.

[@jerzykiler4386]

Even if you do not follow any rules, you should be fine as well. Common sense is advised though.

[@fcgeorgescu]

Good advice and tips for tourists! Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I hope this helps people traveling to Poland.

[@marcinhubert2800]

Poles don't like being called Eastern Europe not because Poland is located in the center of Europe (which is a fact, by the way), but more because of mentality; we, Poles, believe that our mentality is closer to civilized Europe than to the wild East, whose mentality grew out of murders and looting by wild hordes from the steppes

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Understandable.

[@maxalbon9557]

No, we were always a mix between west and east

[@katerinaalexandrowicz1078]

Polsce nie ma mentalnosci zblizonej ani do krajow europy wschodniej, ani zachodniej. Polacy maja swoją wlasną indywidualną mentalność, różnicą się od innych europejczykòw. Ta mentalnosć to pokój, szacunek, wspolpraca, bezinteresownosc i wolność. Kolonizacyjne i imperialistyczne tendencje innych państw europejskich (i wschodu) to nie nasza cecha.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@katerinaalexandrowicz1078 What a beautiful culture, I hope that it's never lost.

[@symulacrumorlando]

@@maxalbon9557 kulturowo byliśmy zawsze związani z zachodem (w tym prawo i religia, a to dwa fundamenty regulujące życie społeczne)

[@GdzieJestNemo]

few things: - tips are rare in Poland, noone expects them and polish people hardly ever tip - each city and form of transport has different ticket rules, which sucks

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I thought most people tipped in Poland, I always tip. Thanks for pointing out both of these issues. 🙏🇵🇱

[@Atri-XIII]

​@@TravelAddictGuytips are normal in Poland, especially in restaurants. You don't leave tip only if you didn't like the service/food was terrible.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@Atri-XIII It seems that not all Poles agree. But I always leave a tip, unless it was absolutely awful.

[@Taki_tam_ktos]

@@Atri-XIII you don't leave tip if you don't want to, there is no rule, you don't have to leave tips, it is not obligatory, not expected. Who can afford it and will to do it, they do, I'm not leaving tips (or veeeery rare), as I have payed for meal and people receive the salary.

[@symulacrumorlando]

nie zgadzam się, że rzadko, w moim otoczeniu zawsze dajemy, chyba, ze obsługa była zła

[@renegadosPL]

You don't have to tip. Some restaurants automatically add service fee, in such cases tip is included, you don't have to add anything more. In other places where a tip is not included, it is completely up to you. I usually tip a little bit if the food and the service was good, something around 5-10%. But no one will say anything if you don't tip.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Ok, that is good to know. I usually tip 10% here in Poland in the USA 20%.

[@aleksander4389]

@@TravelAddictGuy W Polsce nie ma zwyczaju dawania napiwków, kelnerzy są zatrudnieni legalnie i dostają wypłatę za swoją prace.

[@thomasturski2837]

Everything is fine, except for one thing -tipping in Poland is completely voluntary - customers give them when they are satisfied with the service. The tip amount is not fixed at all - it is directly proportional to the customer's satisfaction. Btw. the Polish word "napiwek" meaning tip, is a combination of two words "na piwo" (ang "for beer"). Sometimes you also say this when giving a tip (although probably not in gastronomy, but to a courier or taxi driver, etc) - "This is for you for a beer".

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I like that "na piwo" , buy yourself a beer.🍻

[@wiesawpyc7370]

you don't have to tip in any restaurant in Poland and nobody is expecting tipping like in US. Tipping is nice but very uncommon (especially 10%).

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Ok, thanks for sharing.

[@dcikaruga]

It's not just the cold weather that can come and go, it's the bloody rain as well!!!!!!!

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, the weather is a bit unpredictable.

[@andrzejsteplewski1304]

Wielu obcokrajowców zwiedza Polskę.Wszyscy trafiają do znanych miast.Nie znalazłem próby zwiedzania innych miejsc.Są super piekne miasteczka z dobrymi noclegami i jedzeniem ale pomijane.Jak to wam ciężko pojechać do np.Żmigrodu,Biecza,Ropy,Gorlic i pospacerować pieknymi szlakami w Magórach..Poznać historię tych ziem..

[@TravelAddictGuy]

This is very good advice for those who are visiting Poland. More people should visit places like this. In Spain, many people come to hike the Camino de Santiago. Maybe Poland needs more tourist information about the places you mentioned. 👍

[@HighWindd87]

I think that tipping is not as common in Poland. I feel like the tips may be somewhat expected from a foreigner, especially American or British just becasue we know that aspect of your culture. But from polish perspective, tipping is a way of showing an appreciation for extraordinary food or service, not just default behavior. It is also more common to tip when feasting within larger groups of people, like 6+, just to make up for the hassle to the server.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

That's a cultural difference for sure. In the USA servers make very little money, so they need tips to survive.

[@symulacrumorlando]

W Warszawie, jeśli kupujesz bilet w automacie biletowym w pojeździe (autobus, tramwaj) dostajesz papierowy bilet już ważny, nie trzeba go kasować. Bilety kartonikowe kupione np. w kiosku prasowym wyglądają trochę inaczej i je zawsze trzeba kasować. Najlepiej zapytać Polaka. A najwygodniej kupować bilet przez telefon w Internecie, aktywacja biletu z aplikacji to zeskanowanie kodu QR. Naklejki z kodem QR przypisanym do konkretnego pojazdu są umieszczone w górnej części autobusu naprzeciwko drzwi wejściowych, w metrze są przy windach i przed bramkami biletowymi. Istotne, że na dole, na peronach metra nie ma kasowników, bilet trzeba aktywować na górze. Warto powiedzieć, żeby nie wyrzucać biletu po przejeździe, ponieważ jest ważny na wszystkie środki lokomocji w mieście. Jeżeli masz bilet 75 minut, to na jednym bilecie możesz podróżować tyle czasu autobusem, metrem czy tramwajem przesiadając się ile razy chcesz. Nie potrzebujesz oddzielnego biletu na metro i oddzielnego na autobus.

[@symulacrumorlando]

Acha, są też bilety ze zniżkami dla uczniów, osób starszych, itp. Trzeba doczytać, czy jest się w grupie uprawnionych. Bezpłatna komunikacja miejska jest dla osób niepełnosprawnych i ich opiekunów, dla dzieci do 7 roku życia, dawców przeszczepów, osób po 70 roku życia. Trzeba mieć przy sobie dokument uprawniający do zniżki.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

That's good advice, most foreigners would not know any of this.

[@paulie_one_eye]

Always pay in local currency wherever you are, including Zimbabwe

[@Kat-mr3qg]

Very interesting points of view. I would like to see this amazing country in the future. I enjoy your videos to help me decide to where I might travel on my next European vacation. Happy travels

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I'm so glad that I can help you choose which countries to visit. Come to Poland, it's a wonderful place.

[@DziennikarzPowiatowy]

Nie wszystkie bilety trzeba kasować, są też takie, których ważność liczy się od daty wydruku. Tak jest np. w trójmiejskich pociągach SKM - jeśli kupisz bilet z automatu, to go nie kasujesz. Kasować trzeba te kupione w stacjonarnych punktach sprzedaży. Możesz też kupić bilet bezpośrednio w pociągu i też go nie kasujesz. Wiem, że to trochę skomplikowane :) Zawsze lepiej podpytać na wszelki wypadek kogoś na peronie albo przystanku, żeby uniknąć mandatu.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

That is a bit complicated, especially for travelers who don't know the local rules. Good idea to ask, as you said.

[@Vampyr787]

Tipping is not realy common thing in Poland, maybe restaurants expect it from foreigners but Poles don't usually tip unless service was very exceptional.

[@pdk3065]

Tipping in Poland????40 years living in Poland,never hear that someone tip😂

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Really? I see Poles tipping here in Wroclaw.

[@jerzykiler4386]

I have nothing against being called an Easter European person. If you look at the map and include half of Russia to Europe then yes, we are Central Europe. However, I don’t consider Russian Federation as European country by any means. They are as far from Europe as possible and let’s keep it this way forever.

[@0plp0]

Geographically, Poland is in Central Europe. Russia to the Ural Mountains is Europe, no matter what you think.

[@symulacrumorlando]

Nie zgadzam się z brakiem uśmiechu - owszem sami Polacy nie chodzą uśmiechnięci od ucha do ucha, ale nic nie mają przeciw uśmiechającym się ludziom :) Ja sama zawsze odwzajemniam :) i uśmiecham się mówiąc dzień dobry w sklepie czy restauracji, a nawet do nieznajomych ludzi - aż takimi ponurakami nie jesteśmy. Mogłeś uprzedzić, że mówimy "dzień dobry", gdy wchodzimy do windy, a przy wysiadaniu mówimy "do widzenia" albo "dziękuję"

[@TravelAddictGuy]

For an American it is much different. I do like that Poles are genuine and not fake like Americans.

[@Boodroo]

Dont tell us that we are third world country. I heard that once from scottish guy on my holiday in Greece

[@dominik36127]

You are correct. It is a mistake. We are a second world country.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Tak!

[@jolantakanabrodzka709]

Zachód robi wszystko żeby Polska była biedna

[@mikoajbadzielewski3396]

No to ten Szkot musiał być raczej niezbyt ogarnięty. Kiedy te termin został wymyślony, to my należeliśmy do tzw Drugiego Świata, który obejmował (chyba cały) Blok Wschodni. Po upadku Komuny, prawie przestało się mówić o tzw Drugim Świecie. A kraje zza Zelaznej kurtyny, które dołączyły do NATO i EU ewidentnie przynależą do Pierwszego Świata. W ogóle te terminy są takie mocno z Dvpy

[@halthammerzeit]

It's hard to be third world's country when you're near top 20.

[@JamesLarue-e8p]

Great weather there. You must be enjoying your new life there. Thanks for sharing

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, I am. Thank you.

[@ViciousViscount]

The tipping thing is bs. I'm a Pole and I've never tipped once in my life, and I'm never going to.

[@Przemo9050]

Don't talk about how cheap it is for you in public. Because to us Poles everything is expensive.

[@purpinkn]

remember not to walk in front of a car when it is coming towards you

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I never knew that. 😁

[@symulacrumorlando]

? nie rozumiem twojego komentarza, w Polsce auta mają obowiązek zatrzymać się przed przejściem dla pieszych, gdy pieszy sygnalizuje, że chce przejść, inaczej kierowca może dostać mandat. Pieszy ma pierwszeństwo, gdy nie ma sygnalizacji świetlnej, auto musi go przepuścić.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@symulacrumorlando I think that he was trying to make some sort of joke. By saying that my video was silly and basic.

[@bornesulinowo391]

I think advice not talk to loud in public transportation is not very important. Maybe Poles are not so loud as other nations but I think there is a big tolerance if someone acts loudly. Especially foreigners. Personally I don't like hear music or if someone curse publicly. But this is day like the others.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

The transport in Spain is completely different than Poland. Loud talking, people on their phones talking at times. I prefer the Polish style.

[@joanna8930]

Poles do not like to be called Eastern Europeans for the simple fact that they are not Eastern Europeans. Poland is in central Europe, so Central Europeans. Although I don't think we need any such terms. We don't often hear people calling Germans or the French Western Europeans. Additionally, Polish mentality is much closer to that of the western than the eastern part of the continent.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

It makes perfect sense. But most Americans think of Poland as Eastern Europe.

[@Davejono2]

Very interesting

[@mzwiercan]

About tipping: it is bullshit. Tipping in Poland is not a necessary thing, you can only tip if you are happy with the service and you want to reward a person who was nice to you. Tipping is not traditional in Poland.... it's just a custom that came from the USA (mostly from movies and TV shows). It has no other reason. Service is always included in the price. No one will say anything to you if you do not tip.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

So it's actually more like Spain. Sorry that I got this wrong. I always tip, but I'm American, so it's in our culture.

[@nioxi]

I agree with other comments - tipping is voluntary, and not as common as in other countries (in America is nearly mandatory, rught?). If you are happy with the service, quality of product or whatever...sure, do feel free to tip. But it's totally up to you and it is not frawned upon if you decide not to leave a tip.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I'm American so I am used to tipping. People here are always appreciative of tips, even if they are small.

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya Kerry. Great information. Liked and Shared. Happy Weekend, My friend.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Thanks for the share. 🙏

[@mikoajbadzielewski3396]

05:17 datz definitli nat tru🤣

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I've met many people who speak English in Poland. More than in Spain.

[@Atri-XIII]

I have no idea where all this people who write that ,,tips are rare in Poland" 🤯 live because it is a normal thing here. Waiters are get their finall payment thanks to tips actually. It's kind of rude to not leave 15-20 % of amout of your order. This mean something was wrong (terrible food or service). The exception is only when you take food away but if you eat in restaurant, you should leave a tip.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I am also very surprised by how many people said they don't tip. But I do know that in some European countries it's not normal. I always tip, but I'm from that culture.

[@tom12878]

Thankyou my friend

[@TravelAddictGuy]

👍😀

[@martiniron3376]

Where do you live in Poland? I like Poznan

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I live in Wroclaw currently. Yes, Poznan is quite nice. I have been there several times.

[@iirekm]

Don't say it's "eastern Europe", don't say anything in russian ("na zdarovje", "borshch"), don't say "Polish concentration camps".

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Definitely don't do any of those.

[@angeleocorrodead]

Quite goodvideo but thereare some things wrong. Sorry for spaming comments, just discovered your chanell.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

It's fine, I welcome you and your ideas to my channel.

[@FBASD01]

Sensible list, should apply for many countries.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Maybe, but Spain has people that talk loud all the time, for example.

[@FBASD01]

@@TravelAddictGuy good point

[@mariuszstopa903]

You forgot about Katowice. 😉

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, Katowice is also a nice city to visit.

[@jaroj2342]

I agree with everything

[@Arek1125]

oh yeach i like my country ,too - but i have a great respect to US i was many times there due to my work

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I prefer to live in Poland.

[@andrzejostrowski5579]

The term “Eastern Europe” was introduced by the Soviet Union and was meant to be derogatory and symbolize subjugation to the Soviets. The history, culture and languages of the countries called Eastern European are vastly different from each other. Think: Estonia, Poland, Hungary and Romania. Pretty different, huh?

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I did not know that is where the term came from. In the USA we simply see this as places on a map. Yes, these countries are very different. I have been to Hungary already. It does make sense now that you've explained it to me.

[@andrzejbryniarski5225]

Don't listen to him! Smile :)

[@zegarp]

I absolutely disagree with 2nd point. We may have "resting bitch", or as you kindly put it "stoic" expression as our default face (;)) but that doesnt mean you should not smile to us. Just if someone doesnt smile back or smile only in that polish way, lips only, without exposing the teeth - dont take it as something bad. That's it. But smile at us by all means lol :)

[@TravelAddictGuy]

When I arrived I was my normal smily self and people looked at me strange. If it's someone you know, then it's doesn't feel so weird.

[@zegarp]

@@TravelAddictGuy I don’t know I’m native Polish so I guess it’s different for me but I smile a lot at random poles in a shop, in a cafe, in pharmacy, wherever I approach strangers - I’m doing it lips + eyes only, that’s true, and more often than not I get a smile back or at least I feel tension dropping. Of course some ppl don’t like it but it’s relatively rare and come on - if they want to play grump let them be grumpy - why should I care? But again - I’m local so I don’t have this artificial „need to fit in” that foreigners have. Btw I apply the same strategy in other countries as well and I have to tell you number of French reacting with „wtf?!” is far bigger than the Poles ;)

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@zegarp That's true in Paris they are awful. As I said Poles are friendly when you get to know them,.

[@zbychu611]

z tymi napiwkami to nieprawda :D Napiwki daję się tylko z grzeczności i to raczej w gastronomi nigdzie indziej. Ale jak nie dasz to nikt nie ma z tym problemu. I ja gdyby miał radzić to radziłbym nie dawać napiwków. Ludzie maja pensje i nie ma co uczyć dawać ludziom pieniędzy za darmo.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Good to know.

[@ReinersBlauerHoden]

Maybe it depends where you are. There are polish ppl who call them eastern europe and there are places you have to jailwalk bc there are no other options

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Polish people were mad when I called it Eastern Europe in my first few videos. So that's all I know.

[@ReinersBlauerHoden]

@@TravelAddictGuy yeah of course it depends. Polish ppl didnt want to be assosiated with the Sowjets (Former official eastern europe) but there are a lot of ppl who are proud of beeing the border between middle and eastern europe. Like me. Geographicly poland is literally the center of europe but not culturaly. 20 30 years ago it wasnt well seen to call us eastern europe but that chanced. Espacially bc of eu politics. And the jailwalks... in my hometown no car will stop on a crosswalk even today 🤣 in major cities its different. But the rest of your tips are correct 👍

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@ReinersBlauerHoden I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[@Taki_tam_ktos]

TIPS - BS, you don't have to, but you can!

[@polish-dutch5095]

never saw anyone tipping in my life, thats an anglosphere thing

[@jarosawklejnocki6633]

It's probably not entirely true that we don't like being called "Eastern Europeans" - it's simply a political term from the Cold War. Geographically, you are right - Poland is located in central Europe. As for values, however, Western values ​​predominate in our country :) As for the issue of smiling, we believe that smiling is an expression of feelings, not part of conventions. As for tips - they are an expression of thanks for the service. If you are really satisfied - you can give 15 or even 20% of the bill, but you can also give e.g. 5%, or nothing at all if you are not satisfied. And if you pay by card, don't ask for a credit to your bill, just give the waiter cash. Even if you have a larger banknote and want to leave PLN 10, tell the waiter to change it because you want to leave him a tip. This is normal practice.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I like the way you have explained it. 👍🇵🇱

[@wojtek5596]

Nah, just relax and treat others as you would like to be treated yourself 😄

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Good advice. 👌

[@mariannajansson351]

Civiliserat mentalitet in Polen........

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, people are very civilized and polite.

[@MaciejDomański-y1i]

come 2 Kościerzyna - capitol of Kashubia, it is easy travel there from Gdańsk

[@Nighthawk2211]

Great list, 100% agree. Just came back from Gdansk, beautiful city, but a bit too touristy. Will be back in Wroclaw in September. :-)

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I love your thumbnail. I'm glad to hear that you like my list.

[@sawomirmarnotrawny1694]

You made all these mistakes when you were in Toruń. my friend.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Sometimes, you have to learn the hard way. 😁

[@sawomirmarnotrawny1694]

@@TravelAddictGuy u play dumb games u win stupid prizes.

[@paulie_one_eye]

Don’t worry about the ticket if you’re foreigner as they won’t fine you if it’s not stamped immediately.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

That's not true.

[@ShentinelSan]

It's not standard to tip in Poland!

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I was told that it was.

[@matrixmannn]

Tylko ktoś kto nie zna geografii może twierdzić, że Polska leży we wschodniej Europie. Wystarczy otworzyć mapę i będziesz wiedział gdzie leży Polska. To nie wina Polaków, że większość ludzi to nieuki. 😂😂😂😂

[@ataksnajpera]

Dokładnie. Geograficznie polska jest w centrum europy. Takie są fakty.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Ask most Americans, and I bet they would say Eastern. 🤦‍♂️

[@matrixmannn]

@@TravelAddictGuy Amerykanie to generalnie nieuki. Oni nawet nie wiedzą gdzie ich poszczególne stany leżą. 😂😂

[@Fajnynick531]

Coś w tym jest, bo oglądałam jakąś sądę uliczną, w której pytali Amerykanów gdzie leżą różne kraje, a oni odpowiadali, że nie wiedzą w jakim stanie leży to państwo, ponieważ myśleli, że to nazwa miasta. 😕😂 Chociaż po prawdzie sugerując się odpowiedziami na różne, dosyć proste pytania na kanale matura to bzdura nasi rodacy też nie grzeszą inteligencją, jednak mam cichą nadzieję, że jest to w jakimś stopniu wyreżyserowane.... 😟

[@matrixmannn]

@@Fajnynick531 Też oglądam maturę i znam popisy naszych orłów ale jednak zaryzykuję stwierdzenie, że masa krytyczna w USA jest wielokrotnie większa, no i ciężar gatunkowy też jest dużo większy. Co do naszych to nie jest wyreżyserowane ale chłopaki mają nosa do głupków bo robią to już wiele lat i zostali fachowcami od tych sondaży, a ponadto coś im tam płacą ale o tym się nie mówi, ponadto nasze orły muszą wyrazić zgodne na opublikowanie wizerunku na piśmie, stąd kasa bo nikt tego dobrowolnie nie zrobi, no chyba, że jest wyjątkowo głupi, co też się zdarza.

[@Lechoslaw8546]

Being called a centraleuropean is dependent of geography, not of the values that someone is associated with. We have been taught since elementary school that Poland lies not only in Central Europe, but in the very center of Europe and this is indisputable, geography is an exact science not a wishy washy one.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Well said.

[@Lechoslaw8546]

Jay walk. I know what you mean. I personally walk on red ligh any time I see the traffict allowes me to and never got a fine for doing so. But true it may happen, first time in my life I've seen when a stupid cop handed a ticket to a guy who crossed on red. it was in Łódź.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

People cross on red in Spain all the time. I've been warned about doing it here in Poland.