Rob Reacts to... 7 More Things NOT to Do in Poland!

After the original video was released, the original channel must have realised they had to make amends. So, they went out to ask the people of Katowice what they think you should not do in Poland!
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[@RobReacts1]

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[@TheRezro]

Regard food and alcohol. You generally should try it if offered. But you can also excuse yourself, in such case asking for juice or tea, or if you working stating that you do that on another occasion. Though it depend who make the request. Some people could be pushy, even if that also is rude. As for shoes, it depend on when and where. Simplest solution is to ask. Generally you don't need take off shoes during official visits or celebrators. But barging in on someone carpent may be seen as rude, or when he give you slippers. In some cases when someone doesn't want you inside, taking off shoes may be extra rude.

[@malgorzatamakowska9910]

​@@TheRezro ci natarczywi z alkoholem to zwykle już dobrze zalani...

[@wladyslawbukowski]

One of the characteristics of young people is thoughtlessness. They say that John Paul II should be criticized, but when asked, they are unable to say specifically for what. They say this because anti-religious television tells them so.

[@malkontentniepoprawny6885]

Smiling at strangers in Poland, with no reason = bullying or mental disorder

[@diooverheaven6561]

Or smiling guy will ask you if you have a smoke

[@malkontentniepoprawny6885]

@@diooverheaven6561 He can also ask: "Kierowniku, masz złotóweczkę?" Hi boss, you have a penny?

[@RobReacts1]

haha

[@bellakelly6100]

My 7 things which are diffrent in Poland an diffrent in UK 1) Men open door and women expect these door to be open for them, - if not then that is a big signal that you are lower class person and your will experience people steering at you, as there is somethinng wrong with you. It is an insult when man goes through the door first 2) In Poland we say in the shop Mrs and Mr to everyone really, in the shop, on the street, at every corner, you don know they name so you title them - in Poland you should not approach anyone with word "you" unless it is you good friend or family member. 3) In UK people forget to put rubbish, in Poland you have to keep evrything clean and bin everything, 4) When you invite somone to your house you have to just have to ask if they want coffee or tea and give them a biscket or cake even if they do not want one, 5) In Poland you can talk about more subjects which are recognised as politically incorrect in England, in PL you have right to point out that white is white and black is black, it is ok to point out that somone is fat and should change that, when nonsence appears, when things are obvious you can share this view 6) In Poland people have strong reactions to anything which is defined as a "patology" in UK we almost not use this word and pretend taht problem is not existing. 7) In Poland children are expected to not intrruput conversations when adults are talking, there is hierarhy and child in the shop should be quite and good companien to adult person on their best behaviur.

[@absul2312]

@@bellakelly6100 About being the first one to go through door (as a man) if the door open inwards then you go through first to keep them open for a woman. Basic savoir vivre.

[@arianacamerei2871]

Well... maybe it's a generational difference or maybe a regional one, but me and everyone I know (around 30) were taught similar behavior. As guests: - We're taking our shoes off. Always, unless the host says otherwise. The only exception I know of is weddings, funerals, etc., when it take place at home. - It is rude to refuse offered slippers - When coming for the first time (for an official visit), it is good taste to bring something. (flowers, cake etc.) - If it's a housewarming party, i.e. the first party in a new apartment, a live flower in a pot is traditionally brought. Dress rules: - We dress appropriately for the occasion. Church, theater, family celebrations, holidays (especially church holidays) require a more traditionally elegant look. - Polish curiosity, almost everyone has "home clothes" and such "going out", but home clothes are really limited to home. The farthest to take the garbage to the container. However, when we go out, for example, to the store, we change clothes. Arrive on time: - Being late is a sign of disrespect to the person waiting for us. - At least I've always been taught to be 10 minutes early, or even more if you don't know the way or the commute can be long. HOWEVER, this does not mean knocking on the hosts' door so much earlier. It's just a precautionary measure so as not to be late, and you only arrive on time. Food and alcohol: - You don't say "no" to grandma when she offers you food ;) - If you come to visit at lunch time, be ready to accept and eat a meal that the host will almost certainly give you. - The principle of not refusing alcohol, which people mentioned in the video, applies mainly to parties. Then in fact if you want to say no you have to find a good excuse like being a driver or antibiotics. If you drink even one drink after such persuasions, you're lost mate :P Those who persuaded you won't let go until you get drunk. - The fact that Poles drink a lot is actually a stereotype. We drink less often, but if we do, we drink more at a time when the opportunity arises. Behavior in public places: - We don't smile and greet strangers (it's a fact) - If you're being loud, shouting or talking loudly on your phone, be ready for crooked or disapproving looks. - Same as above if you're littering. - on buses, subways or trams Grandmas rule. You have to come to terms with it. Regardless of whether the seat is marked or not, if an elderly or disabled person enters, you must give up your seat if no other seat is available.

[@pomaranczowaszarlotka]

Also a grandma in a bus suddenly gains super speed and takes the only seat left

[@MaraMara89]

With housewarming gifts depend how well you know the owner of that house, if it is you friend you can ask beforehand what they want/need and usually they might need extra pot/can or wine opener /vase etc. If you don't know them that well (people from work or studies usually) you can bring live plant (bottle of wine should be ok too) Yes, being late is disrespectful. Being too early is ok if you meet someone in public places (parks, restaurants etc.), if you are too early in front of the house of a person you are not really close friends/family the best option is to go for a short walk around neighborhood... With family and close friends: you probably came earlier and help with preparing, especially if it is bigger party. About buses: young person should get up for elders, disabled, pregnant women and women with really small children. I am in my 30' and recently I have seen that many times teenagers do not get up, ending with me being the one who gave my seat... When I was in high school that was not happening... to the point where I have heard people talking about me not getting up in bus - they haven't seen that I had sprained ankle (with plaster on leg) and crutches between me and bus wall... That awkward silence when I got up was quite funny. Your list is quite spot on.

[@starwars1357]

Yeah its a "proper polish upbringing" Tbf its getting more "western" in younger generations. Im 25 and its slightly more loose

[@pawezielinski2781]

@@MaraMara89 Człowieku masz 30 lat nie jesteś ledwo żywym starcem o osłabionym zdrowiu, aby ci ustępować w autobusie. Chyba, że byś był kaleką o kulach, to może ktoś Ci ustąpi miejsca ale i to nie zawsze...

[@DrinkedTooMuch]

You change clothes when you go to shop? I just walk in my hoodie the entire year. Unless there's a special occasion, but for me someone's birthday isn't an occasion to dress in a suit. Only the official big occasions like some uni occasions and such

[@Erithacus]

Ok, I partly agree on the statement "Polish people don't smile" - I can see all responders smiling to the interviewer who is a stranger to them, right? I agree, we don't smile to all strangers we pass by on the street, but when interacting directly most Poles are ready to be smiley and kind. Also, there is a custom to greet every person we meet on mountain rails. So yeah, there are situations when Polish people smile and say hello to strangers :-D

[@malgorzatamakowska9910]

Wloch mieszkający w Polsce napisał na ytubie ,że my jestesmy ponurzy...obserwowałam za granica (Florencja) w autobusie tramwajach...są uśmiechnięci ludzie w towarzystwie ,reszta ponura....pilnuje portfeli...

[@julcia7992]

people are exchanging greetings on the mountain rails for safety reasons - if you exchange greeting with someone and this person went missing it's easier to find them because someone (for ex. you) can recognise them and give this information to mountain rescuers etc.

[@kikixchannel]

@@julcia7992 Yeah, interacting with one another does give greater importance to the memory of meeting that person, so that certainly makes sense. We're more likely to remember a person if we greet them or respond to their greeting than if we just went past each other. But that's kind of exactly why I think people don't want to generally do that on the streets with random strangers. I don't need to fill my mind with a person I may never again see or hear from, and even if I will, it will be as uneventful as the first time. But to people I interact with anyway (like cashiers), if I do interact, it's simply proper to make that basic amount of effort to make those interactions politely with "Thank you" and "Have a nice day". Though I'm not much of a smiling person. Most times I smile interacting with others it's a nervous smile, not a happy one, but that's a personal problem.

[@mikezabo3134]

@@malgorzatamakowska9910 DOBRE.

[@krzysztofc.915]

In Poland there only is a custom to say 'cześć' (hi) or 'dzień dobry' (hello) on the trail, especially in the mountains. Some "old" tradiction, which actually is dying too, is between runners to say hello

[@evelisse2857]

Also, at the gym! :D

[@bartoszkoodziej6274]

It's actually dying out because of practical reasons, back in the past where tourism was some sort of privilege it was obvious to greet members of "proper" classes of the society sharing similar hobby as yours. Now trails can be overcrowded and it would exhaust you to death to keep on saying "hi" to anybody ;)

[@TomaszZych-gn1yy]

tf? never heard of that. Never exprienced that thing. you sure about it?

[@Eedytka]

Oh, I agree, it's a beautiful tradition, but unfortunately fewer and fewer people do it. Myślę, że jest to powszechne u ludzi starszych niż około 45 lat i tylko tych, którzy dużo chodzą pogórach, a nie tylko raz na jakiś czas wejdą na niski szczyt, jak większość turystów.

[@TomaszZych-gn1yy]

@@Eedytka all BS, never heard of it, never seen any of those saying hi/hello. Made up story to portraying polacks as human beings XD

[@Maarrta]

Fortunately times are getting different and it's not a problem to say: "No, thanks, I don't drink". You can expect a question: "Are you sure?" but no one cannot just force you to drink. Hopefully this bad drinking habit will change more and more! I can add one thing which shouldn't be done in Poland: when you wear any headpiece during breakfast/dinner, it's seen as a lack of respect.

[@richardpopielarz8526]

Unless it's a yarmulke or kufi.

[@michaelhennigan6023]

I am an Irishman living in Katowice for the past 3 years. When I go into my local Żabka I would always acknowledge the shop assistant with a dzień dobry when I enter the shop and a dziękuję and a dowodzenia when I am leaving. Though I wouldn't greet strangers in the city the same way.

[@bellakelly6100]

The biggets thing in Poland is really that you have to open door for every female, otherwise you will be assumed as a man who do not understanad good maners, pretty much lose good opinion and position in society. Also we would normaly say to people who we do not know Mrs and Mr before starting teh conversation "przepraszam Pana/ Pania... czy moze mi Pan/Pani ..." If you invitive some guests you should really offer them coffee or tea - just because and have prepeered emergency buscites/cake even if tehy dont want one :) These are compulsery things there ;) Also in the conversation with your neighborows you should talk 80% with a male and only 20% with his wife/ girlfrend really to show respect to their relationship.

[@evelisse2857]

@@bellakelly6100 with opening doors for women - not really, unless guy wants to be considered as a gentleman. Women mostly don't expect men to open doors for them. It is nice, of course, but it's not mandatory, and nobody waits for it anymore. maybe that was 40 years ago, but not now. with neighbors, also, that's a BS, really. I don't know where do you live, but it's weird place. And with speaking to people using Mr/Mrs, we use that for people who are strangers, or with whom you are not on the "first name basis", also, if there is huge age gap, unless the older one specifically asks the younger to call them by their name.

[@bellakelly6100]

@@evelisse2857 In Poland in avarge city all man will open door and let females past first. I state that this will happen in 99% cases. I never seen or experienced anything diffrent in Poland. I am talking about cities like Wroclaw, Poznan, Szczecin, etc.

[@MaraMara89]

@@bellakelly6100 In most cities it is true. I am from Silesia and I went to Kraków for my master degree... In Kraków men do not open door for you, unless they are tourists :/ also: they won't let you go first (which is normal in Silesia). For 2 years there I was so use to it that wen I came back I almost knock out a guy in cinema in my city, just because I tried to open the door for myself and he - being on the other side of that glass, see-through doors - wasn't expecting that... it still haunts me XD

[@bellakelly6100]

@@MaraMara89 This must be new behaviour, (maybe influance of turists in Krakow as it is popular destination). I will still state that in normal "standard" that Polish man always open door for ladies with all age. However, strangelly enough it does not reflect 'gentelmany' behaviour on the roads/pedestrial crossings - everyone has to wait for their green light and even though it is green still have to be carefull as car may enter the crossing section.

[@Jerac1000]

The rule is simple, don't ask Polish people "how are you" unless you want to hear how bad the day was, and what happend to someone in that day xD We don't talk to strangers on the street (I think because we value a lot our private space) and we don't smile at strangers on the streets, but we have tradition which is still alive (I don't know if it exist in other countries) - we say hi or hello to everyone we meet in the mountains...

[@evelisse2857]

At my work, I usually have (weekly) 4-5 clients who don't speak Polish. Also many students from Africa. And I was asked by them a lot, why we don't smile to each other, also they were surprised that we don't talk to strangers at, fo example, busstop. My only answer was, we just don't xD Also, when they come in it's like "hello, how are you?" - I know it's polite, but I never know, what to answer. maybe because everyday it's "not my day", and as a true Polish person, i just want to complain about everything. We are a grumpy nation.

[@pomaranczowaszarlotka]

Because we don't have a custom that orders us to say "I'm fine, thank you", unlike for example GB and France

[@zofiatoja1841]

But they don't really care how you are

[@ritazuba2008]

Other things is our history. In PRL talking to strangers was not safe bc that person could be comunist agent looking information on you or someone from your family .

[@michaczerkas3460]

We can always say, "not to bad" 😊

[@sylwiaflanczewska2711]

That what makes us closer to Scandinavians. It's normal behaviour there.

[@agnieszkatomaszewska5588]

We, dog walkers smile and greet each other regardless the country we leave.

[@RobReacts1]

Good to hear ☺️

[@qiarra]

Everybody would be happy walking with dog;)

[@nerysghemor5781]

No matter what kind of day one has had, a cute animal always makes that part of it better. ❤

[@ZanHellish]

get a real job

[@TheImmilky]

@@ZanHellish Every job is valid and real, weirdo.

[@Pukieldtxt]

Fun story of mine, once, many years ago, let's call him a "friend" came to visit me and my brother at our home. Long story short, his socks were stinking so badly like 2 month rotten meat. Well, he took shoes off and we were so polite that we didnt say a word ... Yeah I guess sometimes is better to stay with shoes on. XD

[@RobReacts1]

haha!

[@MichalOttotoday]

W mojej rodzinie wiele osób nie pije alkoholu i to nie ma żadnego znaczenia. Nie wolno namawiać do picia i sporo osób się z tym zgadza. Tak samo nikomu się nie nakazuje zdejmowania butów. Jeżeli chcesz to mam kapcie, ale nie ma takiego wymogu, szczególnie wtedy gdy nie ma brzydkiej pogody na zewnątrz. Spóźnialstwo to brak szacunku.

[@robertkukuczka9469]

In my village yet 20 years ago we used to smile to each one. Everyone knew each one and everyone was like a family member.

[@grajur3710]

Ja -emigrant od 1982 roku. W czasie ostatniej wizyty w rodzinnej wsi....nie zauwazylam nikogo na zewnatrz. Kiedys, zwlaszcza w niedziele, cala wies spotykala sie w jednym miejscu, rozmawiajac godzinami o wszystkim . Oczywiscie wszyscy ubrani w "kosciolowe" sukienki, garnitury.

[@SalisburyKarateClub]

In Japan, in someones own home, not only will you have slippers provided for you, but you'll quite often get toilet slippers. You change slippers going into the toilet, and then back again.

[@gooogoo2137]

the thing with alcohol is from soviet times when at every meeting you bring a bottle of vodka

[@malkontentniepoprawny6885]

This is much older, it refers to a time when there were large social divisions, by refusing to drink together you signaled to the person that they are not worthy to drink with you, not of your class. And in the communist times there was also a lack of trust, if you didn't drink together, you could be an informer.

[@SailorSetsuna7]

The thing about Poles on the street is that when not in a crowded area, good manners dictate to greet older people (and kids for good example) with a simple "Good morning/afternoon" and a head bow. Also we tend not to smile too much in public (as in, when we're walking alone) because other people assume that you might try to scam them or be overall up to no good.

[@goviczek]

1) Being on time: if you are invited to dinner (especially family meeting during holidays) you should not be late, as according to tradition no one can start eat, before everyone is present and you would make everyone waiting for you. If you invited to less formal party you can arrive as you wish, most people are usually late. 2) Taking off boots. This topic is a bit controversial. This case was even mentioned in one Polish book, by Stanisław Wyspiański. In older times wearing shoes was thing that used to differentiate higher class from lower. People from higher class always were shoes and people from lower for special occasions only. Because of that asking someone to take off their shoes may be considered a strong offence by some, especially older, people. My grandfather said once, that he would live if someone ask him to take off his shoes. However, recently its more common to take off boots. If you want be polite as a gest you can offer taking off shoes by yourself. And you generally do not take your shoes if you were formal shoes to the suite and you shod not ask you guests to do so. 3) Drinking. There are few reasons why you should rather drink with others. First one is practical, it very wired to be sober among drinking people. The second is belief from older times ( communism, WWII) that you don't drink because you have something to hide or you want to spy on others. The third is that drinking together is part of tradition. Statistically Poles drink less than many other nations, because in Poland you usually drink on special occasions while in other countries is more common to drink small amounts everyday.

[@maggg.a]

Polish people greet themselves in public places and greet people they know! I live in the UK and that is the worst place as I am being ghosted by my daughter's friend's parents at school gates! One day they will have a chat with you, another they will pretend they don't know you, unbelievable!

[@crackone]

I’m amazed no one said that we don’t wear any headwear indoors

[@thekle86]

As for "being on time" it depends. Usually if you set a meeting (a business meeting, or a meeting in the pub) you should be on time. If you are invited to someone's house (especially for the gathering where more people are invited - you can be late up to 30 minutes. But you should never be early!

[@Skorpion1991]

15:45 yes I think its depends on region which means in the big cities like Katowice,Krakow,Warsaw people dont speak to strangers, even no good morning, but in smaller cities or villages where is less crowdy its normal to speak to others

[@monikakaminska6556]

I live in Uk and it's just makes me furious when sometimes SOME people came in (you know UK weather! ) and they do not even ask if they should take their shoes off. For God sake I have freaking carpets at home you know? What's easier? For you to take off shoes or me, washing carpets and rugs after that visit? And YES I do have nice and clean Primark few pairs of slippers right there to give you a clue!

[@RobReacts1]

Yea you should always ask if they want you to take shoes off for sure!

[@II-vd3wp]

This is a reason why i don't use a carpets in my home 😂

[@monikakaminska6556]

@@II-vd3wp Tell this to my landlord 😑

[@marcinjarzebiak5148]

You doing fantastic job mate ,I'm so impressed by how nicely you promote our country we wouldn't done better ,thank you

[@RobReacts1]

Thanks Marcin :)

[@kamikadzegga9188]

Idk if that is the whole Poland, but you don't always need to take off your shoes. One of the examples is when you're going to celebrate something in a house like a (small) wedding, first communion or confirmation, you know the stuff that require you to dress nicely. There could also be an instance where you would be invited to celebrate someone's new house or flat. Since it's a new place they may not have anything there or just some basic stuff like chairs and bed, so it's going to be dirty there anyway, so you won't be requested to take your shoes off, or you may even be told in a firm voice to not take them off. Which is also another topic. We Poles love rules, but only those that are not making our everyday life harder or those that comes from traditions. In some cases we want you to follow them, but we also don't want to sound like a dictator that's controlling everything. That's why we often when we would like you to for example take your shoes off in our house we won't say it to you directly, but we will drop hints like prolonging the words "nieeeeee nie musisz" while changing our voice to sound more friendly. But when really want you to do something then our voice will be firm, and it may not sound so friendly like before. So everything is coming down to the tone of your voice. When it comes to the punctuality I think we are trying to be precisely on time, but because of that we're ending up being late like 5-10 min. Cos we think "if I start driving at 7:30, then i'm going to be 10min early, so let's go out at 7:40, and be on time, so I won't need to wait", and then something on the road happens, and we're late. The case with "being a little late is good cos it's giving time for the host to be better prepared", in my family we never start at the scheduled time, but that's a good thing is some cases. As you know or not, polish women are very chaotic and impatient, so they're doing a lot of the stuff at the same time, which results in forgetting to do something, and that extra time is a really life-saving for them. Topics that you should rather avoid are in most cases the same as in other countries. Don't talk about politics, religion and money. In Poland, we have a lot of bad blood between different politics, some of them are better some are worse, so just don't about it with newly met person. With religions is much calmer since more, and more people are starting to talk about it, and even in school it's not so strict about religion as it used to, but just don't talk about it with older people. And the last topic is money, nobody like people that are bragging about how much they're making. So we tend to avoid talking about it, but we can complain about prices in stores for example. So those 3 topics, are the most common one here, and you just don't talk about them with strangers, just like you wouldn't do it other countries. There could also be topics about WW2, so just remember to always call the concentration camps a GERMAN property, not polish, and just don't talk bad about people from that era. The behaviour in public places is simple, just mind your own business. Be quiet enough so people talking next to you don't need to yell to hear each other, don't express too much of your emotions cos it can also disrupt others. We also don't smile to each other cos there is not really need to, you don't know those people, and you won't even remember them in the next 5 min. We of course say "dzień dobry" to a bus driver or cashier etc. but talking with strangers is not really a thing, cos everybody wants to mind their own business. The only instance when you could say "dzień dobry" to a stranger is when you meet them outside the public places like for example forests. Since we really love to harvest mushrooms, you can stumble upon a person in a forest and just do a small talk with them, ask them how the harvest is going etc. But don't be too pushy about it cos people don't like to share their secret spots. Harvesting mushroom is another big topic that am not going to talk about today, maybe when you react to some of the videos about it.

[@TomcioGnat1990]

About, taking off shoes, it seems for me its polite to show you want to take them off. Without even asking. Many hosts will say it’s ok for you to not take them off but if you show you are willing to do it in the first place it represents consideration that you don’t want to force them to vacuum immediately after you visit.

[@przemysawdata6246]

About talking different topics, we have a saying in Poland: "When drinking vodka, don't talk about cash, religion and politics." (The same rule attaches the talk, while you're taking an elevator with your neighbors). The other important thing is refusing the served food - in Poland we perceive it as very unpleasant behavior, especially refusing an additional piece of food to your grandma, but "exception claims the rule," you can refuse an alcohol, i.e when you're, came to the party by car (you're the driver), but the landlord (who invited you) will always find a way to solve this "problem;" i.e. he said: "you can go back home by cab, and tomorow you can return for your car," or "you can stay untill tomorow, we have an additional bed." We have also saying: "Don't say junks about the dead." It attaches offending Pope the Pole, JP2. However wasn't he as sinless as it seemed (the matter of keeping in secret cases of paedophilia among priests), but he was known worldwide of the most of his good things, moreover he had made miracles in some cases. Btw, did you hear about a cake called "Pope's cream cake," (pol. kremówka papieska). Maybe you've tried it while visiting Poland. I recomend it very much.

[@RobReacts1]

I think I have made that. Or at least the Australian version.

[@123pik1]

"(the matter of keeping in secret cases of paedophilia among priests)" I would like only to admit that historians haven't said that he was covering them They said he knew and he reacted accurate with a knowledge and law at time when he lived

[@nerysghemor5781]

If someone was told not to drink for medical reasons is that more acceptable? This is one thing I worry a bit about abroad because I am definitely not supposed to have alcohol.

[@123pik1]

@@nerysghemor5781 Personally I think it is mostly sterotipe Most people if you say that you are abstinent (or that you are a driver) they would accept it and wouldn't force you to drink

[@nerysghemor5781]

@@123pik1 That’s good to know. 🙂

[@KamilazWarszawy]

We have always a lot of "kapcie" for the guests, every size, so when they come in they can take off the shoes and wear something more comfortable. I thing that this tradition comes from a practical need. We all had wooden floors and in winter or autumn when a guest arrived at your home he or she would probably had a lot of mud or snow on their boots so as a sign of respect the guest took off the shoes and the host offered some clean and more comfortable slippers. That's why at school we always were going with another pair of simple shoes to stay in. When we were going out in the snow we had the boots and once arrived in school we were changing them, to not damage the wooden floors and to feel more comfortable during the day.

[@ryszardtrojanowski2478]

you should do a video where they talk about things in schools

[@roberturbanczyk204]

7 ways to annoy people from different part of Poland. 1: Ask someone from Cracow about their impression from last visit in capital. 2: Ask someone from Poznań about meat while having pyry z gzikiem 3: Offer watching the movies with Bogusław Linda to a friend from Łódź 4: Ask someone from Warsaw if he knows warsaw dialect. 5: Ask someone from Radom for a discount 6: Ask about way to metro in Białystok 7: Ask someone from Bydgoszcz about turist attractions in Toruń. Don't do any of this points without proper protection.

[@szymonsopata1338]

3? dlaczego?

[@roberturbanczyk204]

@@szymonsopata1338 obejrzyj sobie co mówił o Łodzi podczas kręcenia powidoków

[@tymondabrowski12]

Ad 4., many Warsawians (and not only them) would know some words coming from Warsaw dialect (just without knowing they know them). I've seen a video about it and could understand/knew meanings of like 40%. They were just "slang words" for me, like when there was this talk about "ustawka za winklem" in middle school - "winkiel" is from warsaw dialect (and means "róg"/corner). Also Warszawiak, dzieciak, Poniatowszczak, Kercelak, Wiatrak (referring to Wiatraczna) etc. are all words from warsaw dialect that are commonly used. Or words like "cieć", "frajer" or "wihajster". I don't remember more right now.

[@p0wertiger]

But you should always carry your Polsat Passport when you go to Sosnowiec

[@agatastaniak7459]

Punctuality- Kraków is different for sure. In Kraków main clock was for a long time the sound signal from the main church tower, so in this particualr city yes, being no longer than 15 minutes late. Even at university or in a workplace. But in majority of Polish cities people are expected to arrive on time. As for churches, ceremonies- Polish people tend to arrive 15-30 minutes earlier to chit chat with other guests earlier before the ceremony starts and to make sure everything is ready, everyone arrived and that everyone can enter the building in no rush. Generally big Polish cities expect people to be punctual, slower life and less strict attitude to being punctual happens in Polish countryside. But there there is a differnt time-related problem, people wake up much earlier and go to sleep much earlier, so shops close very early and one has to adapt to living from 5 am till maybe 6 pm. After that people may simply prepare to sleep before waking up very early the next day. So don't expect too much enthusiasm about nightlife in Polish countryside.

[@ArthurCowdery]

When middle age men go out to a nice place, their attire is usually blue jeans, tucked in shirt, and a sports-jacket/blazer. When approaching hikers on the trail, do not let your dog off the leash. one should put their dog on a leash if even for just just a moment as a courtesy to the other hikers. Do not jaywalk on main streets. Do not be late for appointments. Do not walk in bike lanes. Do not pay with large bills. Do not try to pay for petrol/gas before you pump. In poland, you pump first then pay. Do not visit malls on Sundays. Do not visit a super-market without a coin to unlock and use a shopping cart/trolley. When on the highway/freeway, do not just drive in the far left as the fast lane as you might in the states. Use the left lane to pass traffic and return to the right when you can. Also, polish drivers tend to driver closer to the right side of a lane so driving close to the left side as one does in the states can irritate other drivers.

[@InPolishWays]

You smile and say "dzień dobry" only for people you know, it's standard ;) Your comment about religion was pretty accurate. This guy from Śląsk said we don't took of our shoes in Kraków, it's not true we do. 😂

[@DrinkedTooMuch]

I sometimes say good morning to a random person on the street, but its only if they look at me weirdly as we pass eachother and I kind of just panic and dont know what to do, because they look like they expect something, so I mumble good morning and then I die inside when they don't answer

[@andreasmalinowski7167]

DO WODKI I MILOSCI W POLSCE NIE MOZNA NIKOGO ZMUSZAC. ELA❤🤝

[@KARO4FOREVER]

15:33 In Poland you say Hello to neighbour but not no complete stranger. PS: I`m from Poland and I love tea, but milk is sacrilege. ;]

[@jakubmalicki6357]

Owszem, jest pewien nacisk na picie, jest dobrze widziane, żeby się napić... ale bez przesady - nikt normalny nie zmusza! Jasne, wśród patologii tak, ale to chyba wszędzie. Ja nie miałem problemu z odmówieniem alkoholu na imprezach. Mam wrażenie, że Polacy lubią tak sobie wmawiać, jakimi to nie jesteśmy alkusami, o ludzie Polacy chlejo i chlejo, a jak nie chcesz, to cię zmuszą. Ale to po prostu nie prawda.

[@Lenaaa662]

About the be late rule: This is two things rolled together : NEVER be more than few minutes early to sbs home and be a few minutes late if the host is organizing an actual full house party. I have never even heard that party starts at 16:00. Its always "around four" (around means AFTER, not BEFORE) or even "between 16 and 17." Thats actually partially because of the shoe rule - 15 adults + 10 kids trying to take off their shoes (or run away in kids case) in a small corridor all at once? Stuff of nightmares. 10 - 15 minutes is about as much as You need to welcome everyone, let them take off their shoes, take their coats, direct them inside then turn araound and welcome the next quests.

[@starwars1357]

6:15 i think it depends if you live in a bigger city - then yes we meet at 19 you should arrive between 18:58 and 19:01. But in the former Austro-Hungarian partition part of Poland when i was born it is almost stated that if we set the time at 19 you should arrive like 30 minutes late OR if youre a best friend of that person you should arrive at 19 to help up with the preparations

[@karolinaadachi7411]

For me, taking off my shoes is a relief. I do this every time I visit my friend or family. Cant imagine couple of hours in trainers or worst some kind of winter boots.

[@karolinaadachi7411]

Just realised it's maybe because british parties are short, usually takes 2-3 hours. And we - Poles love to spend much more time togheter. Just can't imagine 6-8 hours in boots 😥

[@malkontentniepoprawny6885]

When it's some kind of formal party, you don't take your shoes off. A man in a suit or a woman in an evening dress would look ridiculous.

[@RobReacts1]

I hear ya!

[@cliffarroyo9554]

yeah IME those in evening wear are exempt from taking shoes off (and if it's just a quick stop to pick something up or something like that) but if it's a sit down occasion... wear the guest slippers.

[@paunitka7]

But then, who organises formal parties at home?

[@cliffarroyo9554]

@@paunitka7 you'd be surprised I've been at relatively small dinner parties where guests are way better dressed than me...

[@InPolishWays]

​@@cliffarroyo9554 i believe it's edge case ;)

[@grzejnikMilosz]

About English stereotypes. Me having the visit in London office of the branch I worked for... My colleague there just serving me the tea straight without even asking if I want this beverage. But that was not the funniest. He put the milk into it, which is something absolutely uncanny in Poland to drink tea with the milk. Whaaat?! I remember having really round smile when for him it was just another English tea 😀

[@swetoniuszkorda5737]

Are you nuts? Tea with milk is sometimes offered in Poland! It is so called "bawarka", Bayerish style tea.

[@aleksanderdomanski222]

You know that Katowice for short time (1953 to 1956) had name changed to Stalinogród (Stalin`s city). We still make fun of it.

[@Axis-Libris]

The truth is - you can do everything and talk about everything, just depends who you do/talk with.

[@wdowa82]

At my parents house there always was minimum 12 pairs of sleepers. Always clean wash and nice. For kids for women for men. ALWAYS

[@yoyothewatcher]

In Poland our faces express emotions, not hide them. Fake smile is much worse than no smile.

[@Saito57G]

I think the lack of smiles on the street falls into the "don't stand out" category. If you are all smiles then you are most likely having a really good mood - which is not the case for many people and they can see that as someone waving their happiness in someone else's face, basic jealousy (not saying it's everyone's way of thinking but us, Polish people can often fit the anecdote about the bucket of crabs that don't let others climb out). And also since we don't show emotions in public as much- cause no standing out - then if you are smiling some people can think you cannot control your emotions, which would indicate foolishness or even a mental disability or people can see it simply as mocking, e.g. they might think you find their looks funny (in a bad way, of course) or something. I mean that's how I could explain the reasoning - e.g. on a bus or a tram I usually won't smile for no reason but if I lock stares with someone a few times I might flash a little smile and give a tiny nod as greetings

[@ItsKorin__]

Getting a bit late is totally normal in Poland (Opolskie)

[@Avager]

I'm from Opole (Opolskie), I'm always late a few minutes... >.> I hate it but I can't help it, it is in my blood. Highly depends on where we are going, if it is a business meeting or something along these lines, punctual or even before. Social meetings, on time with high probability of being late few minutes.

[@MCaural]

I confirm. I was very surprised that people write and say that being late is disrespectful. Of course, I mean social meetings and lateness up to 10-15 minutes. PS Brzeg (Opolskie).

[@kikixchannel]

@@MCaural My view is similar, that for social gatherings the time given is +/-15min. You are earlier than that? You're too early and should take a walk or something to kill time before ringing the doorbell, unless you actually call in before and say that 'you don't have a bus for the right time, whether you can be a bit earlier'. You are later than that? Then you are late and should have called as soon as you found out about the delay. For business, it's more like +0/-30min. If it's a place I'm unfamiliar with for example, that would give me extra time to find it if I got lost or something. Businesses tend to have lobbies, so me being too early will just mean that I will wait a bit, which is not a problem. But if I'd be late, their business may be affected since their next customers could be delayed, and with more customers that cascades. That being said, it is very much an individual case. I have a family member that is very much assumed to be at least an hour late for social meetings. Sometimes even being given an earlier time just so that he comes closer to the ACTUAL gathering time.

[@MCaural]

@@kikixchannel I confirm 100%! :D

[@antygona-iq8ew]

You don't ask whether the host want you to take the shoes off that is inappropriate. Is up to the host to ask you to leave them on, and they would do if they want

[@RobReacts1]

Nah, I think the most polite thing is to ask if the host wants you to take shoes off

[@antygona-iq8ew]

@@RobReacts1 well I respectfully disagree, many people including my self would tell you to leave them on even though they would prefer you took them off. Guests in Poland have really special status. Is much easier to say please keep your shoes on, when they about to took them off rather than confirm I want them to take the shoes off. I coming from assumption, person who ask would rather keep them on. The other assumption I make is that no one wears the shoes in their own place ( for quite obius reasons) so why the host would do differently.

[@pomaranczowaszarlotka]

Withe comming half an hour early I think it mostly qualifies for things like school, work, doctor appointment etc. When it commes to visiting people only your family or closest friends may appear early bc that's the people that intend to help you with the preparations either way. At least that's how it is with my family

[@starwars1357]

15:15 when youre walking a dog or doing something simmilar as other person f.e running you can actually greet other people its not seen very strange but rather as "oh this person is very outgoing"

[@omega9216]

As a Pole with an Alcohol alergy it is very hard to navigate any sort of party , because I have to specyficly ask which drinks are non-alcoholic , and since acolhol alergy is rare (I never met another person with that alergy) many people just don't belive me and ocasionaly I get a nasty surprise (usualy by accident) and it sudenly feals like I'm drinking acid , I even have to watch out with cirtain fruits to not eat too much or I get the same reaction

[@juga03]

We, as Poles have different cultures. I learned that from being abroad for the last 17 years😊 We more similar to French - more introverts nations. Spanish, italian are very open - extraverts. Some people are spurised why we do not say "how are u to strangers". For English people this question it is like "hi".For us there's a meaning behind and u ask it when u know the person. Different culture 😊

[@Szklana147]

4:40 - if somebody tells you in Poland that it is fine to have shoes in the house, you still shouldn't stay in shoes.

[@tr3p4n4t0r]

In my opinion, one should be always on time. It's matter of respect for someone. You're offering the time to meet me, so I should respect that and be there (on meeting) on time. I personaly like to be a little to early and wait a bit for someone I'm meeting with, rather to be late. I think it's polish point of view: It's just hard to smile to everyone when you're f***ed by life all the time... At work - boss is yelling all the time that you're worthless; at home - husband/wife telling you that you're worhless and lazy; kids shouting - I hate You, you're worst parent eve; Mother in law - always unhappy with you and saying that her child could have picked better person; Your friends - bragging how awesome they are and how much more money they earn; Even dog is telling you, that you're worst by sitting into your slipers... How You can smile to stranger ppl ? xD

[@MarekErRr]

You can refuse to drink alcohol with others, especially when the company drinks strong vodka. But you have to be a man of character, and do it respectfully. And if others see that you are nice and cool guy - they will respect your will. Even more, it is possible that they will say: "we respect you for your honesty. And thank you for being here with us even though you don't drink."

[@p0wertiger]

You tend to say hello/good morning to people you already knew before, to neighbors in the elevator (but not neccessarily in the corridors or a pavement around your housing) and to people you are supposed to interact with. Other than that, we stay quiet. People tend to mind their own business. About the shoes, I don't like wearing shoes in anyone's house... unless they have cold tiles on the floor, I wouldn't mind some slippers then. I've seen most people taking off shoes when being a guest, even if you tell them not to :P People usually say "no need to, it's messy anyway" which actually sound kind of rude, like if they didn't they would leave the dirt from their shoes. Interesting hosting habit I see with older people like our grandmas is making sure your guests aren't hungry, asking if you want to eat something every 5 minutes :D

[@KamilazWarszawy]

About the clothes to wear in some situations I totally agree about the church thing. Even if you are not catholic, even if you are a tourist visiting a church in summer, It is good to have something to cover up your shoulders in sign of respect. And this is not regional, non only Polish. In every place this is a sign of respect. In some churches, like in Vatican or other major places of worship you will not be allowed if you have not some body parts covered.

[@karolpalion2883]

I always bring my own slippers in case the hosts expect you to take your shoes off, but don't provide guest slippers.

[@DrinkedTooMuch]

I always deny trying food imidietly. Im extremely picky about food and I'm pretty much stuck with what I tried in childhood and I never try nothing more. My family keeps pestering me about trying foods on every family gathering tho, so if you're gonna do that be prepared for more and more offerts of food hahah

[@motorlife7037]

That´s true about the smiling to strangers, When I was back to Poland, after leaving it as a kid, I was at a birthday party and one of the guys told me "if you´re smiling to strangers poles think you´re either drunk or insane"

[@michu1247]

About being late or too early: I think some people were thinking about going out and some about visiting someone, there are some differences. I would say that when going out we hate when people are late and its better to be early, but if we are visiting someone its best to be on time but still ok to be a little late no more than 15min, and you should still apologise for being late.

[@aggiecat]

Or maybe from our comments you will do your own ranking "Don't do this in Poland!"😁 Something this lady in the video clung to the topic of being late and in the comments (under the first video) she was not nice for all people, who mostly wrote that being late is not our national trait. This is just an individual issue. When it comes to smiling, that's right, I myself show a symptom that I won't be the first to do it, I have my own blockade. But in the countryside where I recently moved in, people greeted me from the very beginning, and they still do, even though we don't know each other. I wanted to point out that the ladies from this channel, are from Cracow, and people from Cracow are distinguished by the fact that they have to have everything differently than the rest of Poles 😜 Being late is ok and you don't have to take off your shoes in their houses. And the most familiar to every Pole - Krakus wychodzi na pole, a reszta społeczeństwa na dwór, which means that the resident of Cracow goes to the field (like a ground), and the rest of the society goes out to the court (just outside)

[@RobReacts1]

Maybe il have to come to Poland again with a mic 😂

[@aggiecat]

@@RobReacts1 Ok, but remember - not to Cracow! 😅 I can tell you another interesting fact that every Pole does. Every Pole cooks broth (rosół) on Sunday, which it turns into tomato soup on Monday 🍲🍅 And every Pole keeps a trash can under the sink! 🙈😄

[@Erithacus]

To be clear - It's not like it's only Cracow that "wychodzi na pole", it's a form used in Lesser Poland region - and I don't mean Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Also - another (not that) fun fact - there is a really strong local patriotism in Poland. It manifests itself by Poles beign condescending and snarky towards other Poles just because they live in another city. It's a thing and I'm so tired of it.

[@bellakelly6100]

Things not to do in Poland: 1) Man cannot go through the door as first before woman, men have to open and hold doors for each female all ages, 2) If you invite friends to your house, you have to compulsery offer coffe or tea and have emergency biscuties or cake even if they don want one, You have to keep asking them if tehy are sure taht thay not want them at least 3 times during the stay... 3) If you have neighbors who are married, you should really probably talk to them with expected manners - 80% conversation to your own gender and 20% to oppsite gender to show respect to their relationship, 4) People in Poland have less "political correcness" then in UK, they more open to express what they think, they will point out taht somone is fat, un-educated, to late with having children etc, 5) Polish people are very honest with the way they approach others, if they nice to you - they mean it, there is no doble face to that, if they dont like you - they will show you very openly and will upset you with no concideration, there is hidden feelings in the way they treat you.

[@aggiecat]

@@Erithacus I generalized because I will not write in detail, because my comment would be too long

[@sytrostormlord3275]

As for shoes -> funny thing, but in Japan, they also have such custom. More over, most people have few pairs of slippers for guests only. Sometimes, there's a pair of slippers in toilet (to be used only in toilet, by every guest).

[@beatamajewska9583]

The guy who says he'd rather be half an hour earlier than a minute too late doesn't mean to actually knock on your door 30 minutes too early. It's an expression and in practise would mean him hanging around nearby to knock on your door smash bang on time.

[@fatix85]

OK, I'm starting to love your channel. Subscribe. And on to the next episode....

[@Antares-mo6xh]

4:55 I sometimes trick guests to take funny sleepers like pink ones or baby style xDDD

[@mantylegendary]

Poland is so religious because of their history. From X to XVII century they had national anthem as "Bogurodzica" - God's mother, they sang it before every battle.

[@slawomirlesniewski3321]

I'm Polish and I don't drink alcohol, never had issue when I said "sorry, I don't drink", both in Poland and UK.

[@dumbalek6001]

What slander, you definitely take off your shoes in people's homes in Krakow. I think leaving the shoes on is like implying someone house isn't clean. It's okay to leave them on when the host tells you. But you should kind of do the leaning down movement, fumbling with the shoes and if they tell you it's okay you can leave it on xD

[@Robert-ob9jm]

in poland good morning is more official than in other countries often people don't answer but it's still worth saying

[@celber1]

Have you heard about fights that blast off over mayonaise? It is a thing. 😅

[@evelisse2857]

Sadly, with refusing alcohol, that's true. Once, at the wedding party, my boyfriend was called rude and "the one who doesn't know how to behave properly", because after few rounds, he refused to drink more vodka with people seated at our table. In their opinion, it was in good manners, to get severly drunk by 10pm (polish wedding parties sometimes end at 4-5am), than to be maybe a little tipsy, but still controlling yourself.

[@TheRezro]

It is bit complicated and depend on the people. But what usually work is to take a drink and drink it slowly. It doesn't work on vodka, but you may mix shot with juice. Straight refusing drinking may be seen as rude. Until you provide decent explanation at least (like I need go to work). People also do understand when someone not drink. In such case it is good to ask for juice.

[@szymonsopata1338]

they were joking I'm sure :)

[@evelisse2857]

@@szymonsopata1338 no, they weren't. They looked disgusted and were giving him side looks since then.

[@evelisse2857]

@@TheRezro nah, if a man will drink mixed vodka he will hear "pijesz jak baba!" (you drink like a woman).

[@szymonsopata1338]

@@evelisse2857then they were Janusze :D

[@polishstick0609]

Tbh as an polish person living there I learnt something crucial that can even save your life in some cases: Just don't be scared to say that you don't want something (that's weird for me that It is expected to drink no matter what when you're an grown up)

[@madziadziewanowska6048]

Hi, i’m polish and if we talk about „the Church” we haven’t got on our minds „relligion”, but we mean the institution of the catholic church, its operation and influence on our lives and on politics. The second thing, I am also the owner of a dog and I also say hello to other owners when I go for a walk with him, but in fact, it is not popular in our country to say hello on the street or to chat for no reason. This seems very suspicious for us. Usually, talking and smiling at people on the street is associated with nagging, drunk guys, which doesn't mean I'm not trying to change that. It would be nice to change this association, so "Poles, let's smile!". And I really enjoyed your material and will be coming back for more. It's nice to hear about my culture from the perspective of someone from abroad.

[@pawejakiel1044]

All facts in this video its totally true. We have bitch faces, we dont say nothing to each other walking down the streeets and we smile only if we start a conversation but i want to add something here that Poles are very envious people. You know, not everyone but generallly stereotype is that we dont like neighbours especially, which have a better salary, better car and what the worst brag to others.

[@MCaural]

I immediately say that drinking the smallest amount of alcohol can kill me because of my health problems, but I do not want to talk about these problems. Sometimes even saying it isn't enough...

[@Robert-ob9jm]

depending on the house and the owners will say at the entrance it's best to meet the cinema restaurant only take a very good friend or partner or family member home when it comes to a foreign native or even a Pole never invite strangers to your home it's never a golden rule home your territory

[@1ramyus]

No, in Poland, you should not ask your host in a private home if you should take off your shoes. That's because they will almost certainly be kind and tell you, "No, you don't have to," but she will think the opposite. There is only one exception - if you see your host herself is in the shoes.

[@joannadugosz1252]

No, you should not smile if you don't feel like it. Being honest with your feelings prevents depression. I'm not smiling while walking, on the street because I'm usually busy with thinking or planning something or just day dreaming.

[@rosvlinds]

I wore ugly slippers so many times, but in my house we usually just wore socks (most of the flooring was wooden so not especially cold) and I would sometimes ask to just stay in my socks

[@KamilazWarszawy]

I'm Polish but I live in Italy since I was a child and I've noticed that in my ho me Country, on the streets or at a counter nobody looks you in the eyes, nor smile, they are really cold withe strangers, while here you can easily open up whith whoever you meet on the street. It's like if in Poland the polite way of being is to not invade someone own space, even with a smile or a look. In Italy is completly different, it's like if everyone is open to the others and like to chat, smile, have a little small talk so everyone knows you in the neighborhood. That's very different in Poland where even the eye contact is percieved as an "invasion" of your privacy. We are very funny people with the people we know but with strangers... not so much

[@TomcioGnat1990]

Over years of renting few flats and saying first hi and good morning to neighbors, my conclusion is many Poles have hard time to figure out intentions of strangers. Until you talk a little on some topic they may be unsure if you are a wierdo or not. I could say good morning many times and hear no response. Usually only after exchanging few words more, neighbours seem to relax that you have no weird intentions.

[@Szklana147]

16:30 - no... I can smile for occasion, not like I'm still on high.

[@anja5214]

When you visit somebody at home you have to be a little bit later, it is polite. When you meet somewhere else, be on time.

[@soniamiller2503]

if your comming to your parents party its commen to arrive early so you can help set up the table

[@RobReacts1]

Thats why I turn up late! :D

[@Morkhana]

I think we as a nation are pretty closed off, we don't smile or say good morning to everyone we pass by, but to the people we see often like neighbours or shopkeepers we do. And I actually often see people smiling, when I'm walking with kids at least. So maybe we're not that bad:)

[@TheNewbStyle]

"Z nami sie nie napijesz?" is actually "(so) You will not drink with us?" Kind of passive/aggressive way to say "so you refuse to drink / hang out with us?"

[@pomaranczowaszarlotka]

My family, especially my older relatives are very conservative, so anything LGBT+ related is a minefield. Many a time I had to do what I could to minimize the demage and mediate between my sister and my grandparents. Also yes, it IS about Jan Paweł II specifically. He is treated by many, especially older and middle-aged people not as a saint but rather as a second god. Like the best thing that has ever happened to Poland and, possibly, the world

[@krzysztofmazurkiewicz5270]

General Rule is - dont be rude, so if you are offered food, alcohol then you decide but if you do not want it you can just politely decline. As for shoes its acustomed to take them off but on ocasion the host may say that its ok to keep them on (this will happen more often during summer). The part with timing - we all know people who are usually late so we usually just get used to it. But when its related to work its a very bad thing.

[@krinkrin5982]

Regarding alcohol, it depends on the group. There are those who would coerce you into drinking, and then there are those that will leave you alone, provided you say preemptively that you don't drink. Greeting others on the street: It definitely depends. If you meet your neighbors, it is the polite thing to do. If you greet a total stranger though, they are going to think you want something from them.

[@jacekrokita6742]

Great chanel . Super for me. Also I observing you re Cat. My one have name AMPER. 😂

[@Jump3RPictur3s]

for you see, about being ridiculously early - if the host is someone you don't know, yes, 5 minutes before is the earliest not to be too creepy and imposing, even if unintentionally, but if it's someone you know, like a friend or family, then not only you can come in early, you will most likely (depending on the host's preparedness and character) be coerced into helping out with the set up to some extent xd call it a small price for extra time you hang out together xd

[@NoctiVagusHD]

That was a cool episode with the outsider view

[@senga13]

When it comes to alcohol, you can always say no. And the most stubborn will be convinced by car keys in your hands (the driver at a party is a saint)

[@misajarjarbinks9245]

We dont talk abaut emotion but we share it

[@robertkukuczka9469]

I love talking about my feelings. This is not a problem for me.

[@Ezeriasz]

About topics to avoid when meeting someone - my father was always like "if you wanna have friends, dont talk about politics and religion".

[@arris9447]

0:50 made me remember Mashed video about Polish food. Except they kept spelling Poland as Poldan... Poldish cuisine... my heart, soul and hearing is damaged to this day since they never fixed it. Feel free to check that "25 Polish Foods You Need To Try" - Mashed channel. Should be named "How to butcher name of country for 20 mintues". Best part is how inconsistent that is. For a bit going back to saying it correctly but then nope, Poldan again.

[@RobReacts1]

Haha bloody yanks with their pronounciation!

[@kalan91]

Smiling to strangers on the streets is considered creepy in Poland.

[@grzejnikMilosz]

About Polish drinking "stereotype". It is not stereotype! I had the neighbour policeman. When he realised my wife just gave birth, it was not the matter of asking me if I invite him or if I drink alcohol, or what kind of. The other days I was not able to walk on my legs. I was crawling. I barely was able to pick up my wife (with the child) from hospital. I was so ashamed. What if I had said that I won't drink and won't have alcohol with that neighbour? It would have been really super awkward although I really really didn't want to do it.