As a Pole, I'm impressed by your comments. You're an excellent observer and your points are accurate. Of course not all native Poles themselves respect those rules you stated, but one should obey them, if one wants to be considered a cultured person. As I already told some foreign youtubers - no matter how often you hear the "kur**" word, better avoid using it. If you want to be considered cultured. To the DON'T-s Anita mentioned, I shall add three. First - DON'T be shy to refuse offered vodka (or another alcohol) at a party etc., if you don't like it. Contrary to a belief popular among foreigners, most Poles don't have any real problem with such refusal. Just smile and say no, thank you, I don't drink. Second - DON'T lose caution when addressing politics - especially Polish politics, that are very divisive in this country. It's not forbidden to talk about, but the safest attitude is to avoid the topic if possible. The third DON'T is actually a DO that is addressed to males. Guys, remember that in this country ladies go first (on entering a tram, bus, store, office etc.). And, one more thing. Many Poles (especially the very young) tell their foreign friends that "Jak się masz" is the typical greeting. It's not. It is used to address only close friends, not strangers. Greet the latter with the simple "Dzień dobry".
Very very true!!! Discussing polish politics with a polish person as a foreigner might lead to really unpleasant tensions. And yes, for sure „Jak się masz?” Or „cześć” is not ok to say to random strangers and especially not to elderly people, even those who are only like 10 years older than you are yourself. Now, most people will not get offended because they know you as a foreigner didn’t mean anything bad by saying that but on the other hand I can imagine a grandma or grandpa on the street getting defensive.
Thank you so much for such a detailed response. It means so so much to me that you interacting with my post. Thank you. And thanks for the additional DONTS . 🫶🫶🫶🫶
As a fellow Polish sister I must say: EVERY SINGLE THING YOU SAID WAS ON POINT!!!👏👏👏 I swear this is the most accurate video about do’s and don’t I have EVER seen!!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you dear for making it! Like I am so impressed that you caught all of this! Even the pockets thing 🤩 and shoes in the house. But literally everything is 100% true. Everything! Let me even add this: 1) theoretically even smoking cigarettes in public is illegal in Poland. I’ve never seen anyone get a fine for that but keep it in mind. Girl, auntie Julia wants to do a collab with you on this topic. ❤😘
Very informative as usual. Addition from me. When you're invited to a party (birthday etc). Don't go empty handed, go with a gift no matter how small it is.
True!! And also always remember to go wish happy birthday to the person who celebrates. You will be seen as really rude if you don’t do that and the birthday person will actually feel incredibly ignored.
Now I know things to avoid when I coming visiting.Thanks for this informative and detailed video.Please can you do a video of different food Poland ❤️❤️❤️❤️
It is a swear word but it means so so much…. It can be used in MANY different contexts but still it’s better to avoid it when unsure of the context and to definitely avoid it in public, close to children and elderly people. It is one of the strongest swear words in the Polish language. The literal meaning is „wh*re” but it changes meaning depending on the situation. Tho in this meaning I kind of feel like it’s even more negative and offensive than the english word. If you say it in the wrong moment, you can get in trouble.
just small notes: - eastern european - it's not about the connotation eastern=poor. It's mostly a cultural-geographical aspect. Geography is self explained - we are somewhere around center or even western part of the continent. People got that confused couse they often equate EU with Europe or ignore Russia, which alone covers around 1/3 of the continent. Culture wise polish culture is an offshoot of germanic&roman civilizations you can see it in alphabet, religion, traditions, mindset, food, architecture etc; eastern part was shaped by orthodox culture and later by USSR. Putting Poland in eastern is a bit like calling France northern european. - comparing to Germany - nah, it's fine we are doing that all the time. Germany it's a benchmark for pretty much everything
As a Pole, I'm impressed by your comments. You're an excellent observer and your points are accurate. Of course not all native Poles themselves respect those rules you stated, but one should obey them, if one wants to be considered a cultured person. As I already told some foreign youtubers - no matter how often you hear the "kur**" word, better avoid using it. If you want to be considered cultured. To the DON'T-s Anita mentioned, I shall add three. First - DON'T be shy to refuse offered vodka (or another alcohol) at a party etc., if you don't like it. Contrary to a belief popular among foreigners, most Poles don't have any real problem with such refusal. Just smile and say no, thank you, I don't drink. Second - DON'T lose caution when addressing politics - especially Polish politics, that are very divisive in this country. It's not forbidden to talk about, but the safest attitude is to avoid the topic if possible. The third DON'T is actually a DO that is addressed to males. Guys, remember that in this country ladies go first (on entering a tram, bus, store, office etc.). And, one more thing. Many Poles (especially the very young) tell their foreign friends that "Jak się masz" is the typical greeting. It's not. It is used to address only close friends, not strangers. Greet the latter with the simple "Dzień dobry".
Very very true!!! Discussing polish politics with a polish person as a foreigner might lead to really unpleasant tensions. And yes, for sure „Jak się masz?” Or „cześć” is not ok to say to random strangers and especially not to elderly people, even those who are only like 10 years older than you are yourself. Now, most people will not get offended because they know you as a foreigner didn’t mean anything bad by saying that but on the other hand I can imagine a grandma or grandpa on the street getting defensive.
Thank you so much for such a detailed response. It means so so much to me that you interacting with my post. Thank you. And thanks for the additional DONTS . 🫶🫶🫶🫶
Nice one nita👍👍👍 You are doing so well♥️ i learnt alot about the Don't s on Poland
Thank you so much 😊
You seem to be a kind and cheerful person. Wish you best, hopefully you have good time in Poland 🇵🇱
Awww so thoughtful of you. Thank you so much 🫶
Now I know things to avoid if I’m visiting…. Thanks for always giving us hints 👍❤️
You are welcome my dear 🫶🫶
As a fellow Polish sister I must say: EVERY SINGLE THING YOU SAID WAS ON POINT!!!👏👏👏 I swear this is the most accurate video about do’s and don’t I have EVER seen!!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you dear for making it! Like I am so impressed that you caught all of this! Even the pockets thing 🤩 and shoes in the house. But literally everything is 100% true. Everything!
Let me even add this:
1) theoretically even smoking cigarettes in public is illegal in Poland. I’ve never seen anyone get a fine for that but keep it in mind.
Girl, auntie Julia wants to do a collab with you on this topic. ❤😘
Thank you so much for your contribution. It means a lot. Also I am so in for the collaboration. Let’s do it girl 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
Thank you for your additional point . That’s true I have heard that smoking in public is illegal too
Very informative as usual.
Addition from me. When you're invited to a party (birthday etc). Don't go empty handed, go with a gift no matter how small it is.
True!! And also always remember to go wish happy birthday to the person who celebrates. You will be seen as really rude if you don’t do that and the birthday person will actually feel incredibly ignored.
Thank you so much for your comment and also the additional DONT 🫶🫶🫶
Now I know things to avoid when I coming visiting.Thanks for this informative and detailed video.Please can you do a video of different food Poland ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I will gladly support her with that! Rest assured I will remind her ❤😂
Awww thank you my dears, I will definitely try the diff food in Poland video soon with Julia . 🫶🫶🫶
You are very perceptive and wise.
Thank you so much 😊
Very Important Update…….. Mine Updated before my Visit
You need to see my face 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Good afternoon Sister Anita 🥰
Watched the video it is nice and very informative and I’m curious to know the meaning of KURUWA ?
It is a swear word but it means so so much…. It can be used in MANY different contexts but still it’s better to avoid it when unsure of the context and to definitely avoid it in public, close to children and elderly people. It is one of the strongest swear words in the Polish language. The literal meaning is „wh*re” but it changes meaning depending on the situation. Tho in this meaning I kind of feel like it’s even more negative and offensive than the english word. If you say it in the wrong moment, you can get in trouble.
Thank you so much @juliachrobok3734 for explaining this . 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
I love you Anita William ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love you too dear 🫶🫶🫶🫶
Hmmmmm! In terms of lateness then we Africans have a lot to learn.
A lot honestly.
Its better to be a bit late than come too early. I mean to a party. As for bussiness - be punctual.
@@fandzejka9540 surly noted
Efosa has some contributions for us 😀
lol you can say that again 😂😂
just small notes:
- eastern european - it's not about the connotation eastern=poor. It's mostly a cultural-geographical aspect. Geography is self explained - we are somewhere around center or even western part of the continent. People got that confused couse they often equate EU with Europe or ignore Russia, which alone covers around 1/3 of the continent. Culture wise polish culture is an offshoot of germanic&roman civilizations you can see it in alphabet, religion, traditions, mindset, food, architecture etc; eastern part was shaped by orthodox culture and later by USSR. Putting Poland in eastern is a bit like calling France northern european.
- comparing to Germany - nah, it's fine we are doing that all the time. Germany it's a benchmark for pretty much everything
I seee, this is very enlightening. Thank you so much for your contribution 🫶🙏🏽 it means a lot
Eyeing you shoes 😬😬😬 shey Poland is cold, how do you wear these shoes with the cold?😅
lol that’s my friends closet. Visited her over the weekend . 🫶🫶🫶
@@AnitaWilliamO Wonderful.. please tell her her shoes got an admirer 😄
I agree with this DON'T, don't say CHEAP, it's better to say it's AFFORDABLE.
Yass dear
Respect they say is reciprocal. If you respect the Dos and Don'ts of Polish people, they respect you in return
Well said 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
Hallo my baby Joram. ❤
Hello Aunty 🫶
So whats the meaning of kruva?
It’s a very disrespectful word. In this comment section my Polish friend explained in details what it means .
Pls l am sure Efosa has some contributions to make 😂😂😂😂
He sure does have something to say 🤣🤣🤣
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