As regards interpersonal relations, especially first contact, there are a few basic rules in this country that some foreigners find hard to get used to, which are - 1) just be polite and a bit reserved when you meet someone new (don't talk too much nor express yourself at the beginning - unless it's evident that you're a tourist), 2) keep some physical distance (only shaking hands, otherwise not touching a person, absolutely no back-slapping!), 3) avoid exaggerated smiling and laughing without a concrete reason, 4) don't ask personal questions to people you don't know (maybe if you know a person quite well, but even then be cautious on this). All this changes between true friends, but keep in mind that in Poland friendship (przyjaźń) means a lot. It's not that easy to achieve it. One can say that a personal relation in this country has three separate categories: kolega (colleague), znajomy (acquaintance), przyjaciel (friend). Different rules of behaviour apply to each category; it's especially important to distinguish the znajomy and the przyjaciel, there's a serious difference between both.
Some foreigners still trying to get used to keeping distance when expressing themselves here because is different practice back home most especially Africa 😀 Thank you for your detailed comments.
@@NurseJuliaEzeji Yesterday I witnessed an African man promptly standing up from his seat in the tram, to make it free for an elderly woman (it's customary to do so in Poland, but nearly no-one here knows whether it's so in Africa). She smiled at him. So we do smile sometimes even to strangers. 🙂
"a personal relation in this country has three separate categories: kolega (colleague), znajomy (acquaintance), przyjaciel (friend)" ABSOLUTELY 100% CORRECT. Please know that in anglo saxon culture TRUE friendship does NOT exist. NO ONE WILL HELP YOU (you're on your own when you get in any trouble). What they call a "friend" is only an aquaintance (i.e. some one you drink a beer with in a bar).
Good video, I would only point out that for real all those things apply also to locals and there is no real differentiation if someone is foreigner or not or what is his/her skin color. Things like the money problem (I am complaining about that 20+ years, but I just now use card or blik 99% oh the time to avoid it), jaywalking or people drinking in the parks - they just try they luck, but if Police or "Straż Miejska" (Municipal Guard?) would see them, they get tickets etc., they just try their luck or are too drunk to bother, but they are not treated differently because they are ,,from here", I would say from experience the opposite - a foreign person maybe sometimes count on some leniency. I am speaking from my 30+ experience of living in this country, 4 different cities and other places , including teenager and student years when it sometimes happen, ppl are a little more naughty than average citizen ;).
If you eat the same thing every day, it will not taste good after a while. It's the same with a smile, if you're smiling all the time, it's not genuine and genuine. However, if you are happy 24 hours a day, no one will stop you from smiling, you can be natural in Poland.
Instead of pointing with your finger, you can indicate with the open inner part of your hand with fingers together, just like politicians do when showing the way to their guests. You can cross the street if you are more than 100 meters away from the nearest crossing. When it comes to smiling, in Poland, you smile when you genuinely want to smile at someone, when you're in a good mood or something similar, and we don't walk around with a fake smile on our faces all the time.
few clarifications: the law applies to everyone, so no matter whether you are Polish or not, you will be fined if found breaking the law. in the old days, you might sometimes get away with a bribe, but those days are long gone (i.e. 90s and before), and if anything, the police might be more understanding to a foreigner if you were unaware of certain rule. as others pointed out you may cross the street if zebra is over 100m away, as long as there is no incoming car, but you should not cross on a red light (myself got caught a few times by the police while in highschool and at uni but thankfully got only a verbal warning and not a fine). but driving without a licence would land you in court whether you are Polish or not. drinking in public is not allowed but of course there are ways around (as a student we would put alcohol in soft drink bottles when hanging out in a park), other than students it's not so common anymore (maybe some drunkards someplace here or there but not common), there are however exceptions, i.e. New Years Eve street parties, or some summer festivals in some cites (just got bak to UK from Poland where I was in eastern town of Krasnystaw, some 30 miles form Lublin and there was a beer festival called Chmielaki and there were some 100 beer stalls in the main market square over the weekend and life music and performers and craft stalls and everyone was drinking on the streets and enjoying the festival which lasted full weekend). in respect of tickets for busses, yes these need validation or you get fined. in regard to smiling, Poles are not very smiley people, but sometimes it's ok to smile at strangers, especially if you both witness something funny or unusual, other than that it may be found odd for a stranger to smile at you, but also it's not a bad thing so I wouldn't put too much though to it, Poles are known for being honest and that applies to facial expressions, but we learn :). in regard to change in stores, yes, it's frowned upon if you give a large note when buying a cheap item, and yes customer service is not great and sometimes borders on rude. pointing a finger at someone is simply considered rude, and some people might react strongly but most would just shrug it off, as someone said you can indicate with full hand instead. personal space is more complex, as Poles tend to get quite close to each other in a queue or on public transport, but would not touch each other with hands (so try to avoid that if you don't actually know someone). however staring at strangers is common, especially in smaller cities and older generation, especially if you're wearing something different, are worst dressed or better dressed, and regardless of whether you're Polish, white or not, but if your skin colour is not white you may get either stared at even more (as people are curious) or less (as people will try to avoid themselves looking as small town folks), it's similar if a white person goes to Japan or deep Africa, it's just curiosity really. However Poles are rather judgmental of other people's tastes in clothes :) but generally find braided hair interesting/pretty. also, being say a black person, but also any foreigner really, you may find that people will want to talk to you more and ask you where you are from and what you think of Poland and they will feel good about themselves that they are talking to a foreigner, it's just something Poles like, being validated in the eyes of foreigners :) And of course, sometimes there is an odd idiot that may make a racist comment (usually a drunk), but it's rather rare, and would stop at that, as Poles are generally law abiding and respectful of others and fairly open and welcoming people. And finally, Poland is a very safe place in general. I say all this as a Pole who has lived in Poland until my mid-twenties, but then moved to the UK, where I've lived now for the past 20 years, and as I go to Poland couple of times a year, I can observe and compare from an outsider point of view with an insider knowledge of the people. hope this helps anyone to understand Poles better
As a person who spent whole life in Poland, id agree with points however: 1. As someone above mentioned - you're fine with pointing with open hand, don't really know why pointed finger is considered that rude; 2. Change - i used to work at kfc during college, we were given some money and it was always a roulette - either only banknotes or mostly, usually it was very little coins, but i expect it might be simply the opposite at markets, since they have higher prices; they might be keeping the banknotes for higher denominations (although thats just my working theory); 3. As for Jaywalking - again, as someone already mentioned the law allows it when its more than 100 meters from zebra. Buuuuuut noone is going to bat an eye if you do that on a road with low traffic, just as long as there is no authorities around, and you wont cause any drivers to change their pace (aka they are pretty far and relatively slowly approaching), but dont disobey red/green light, those are actually frowned upon by many at least to my experience; 4. Yeah people drink and they can be fined as well, some would consider it part of the fun/thrill being in danger of being fined for drinking in public... But yeah fair point, never considered that expat might have bigger trouble than local specifically because they arent a citizen... But I dont think in an actual small case like that it would be very diffrent though. Ive heard stories about tourist getting fined as per usual for some wild stuff they were doing during euro 2012; 5. Another useful app is skycash, you can buy also train tickets there. Sometimes the ticket controllers are from external company (like in gdansk). And its worth checking up how the long term ticket compares to single ride... Usually if you take more than 20 rides a month its cheaper to take a month long. Oh and the fines are so high because many people dont bother with buying tickets anyway; 6. Guilty of resting tired face, ill totally agree That being said hope you have a good time here :)
Good job! I used to work in Africa since 2012 :) Love this continent and I love Poland as usually. Two things: drinking alcohol in a public place is forbidden as forbidden is driving without licence :) for all people :)
Polish man here - one thing - maybe people on little villages can drive without license cause there aren't as much police as it is in city centre but IF POLICE CATCH YOU WITHOUT LICENSE you gonna be FINED HIGH and your case will automaticaly go to court so long story short - no, even if I am citizen I CAN'T DRIVE WITHOUT LICENSE :) same as drinking alcohol in parks - it's just trying to get as much luck as I can BUT if Police catch you on drinking you gonna get ticket, simple as that :)
I think its a common thing all over europe when i was in sweden why polish friends used to complain about how swedes are reserved quite too strict with life the laws are too strict thigh by then poland was just new in the eu looking for jobs especially in london
Law is equal for Polish citizens and foreiners. If policeman catch someone driving without licence it's the same, but Poles have no chance to give any money under table. Ukrainians and others sometimes could solve their problem with police this way. People drinking alcohol in parks know exactly what they risk, but some of them don't care.
I don't really agree with your information about drinking alcohol in public and driving without a license - the punishment will be the same for everyone (inc. foreigners), there's no way around it (corruption doesn't exist in Poland anymore). Also jaywalking is legal in certain situations (like zebra is too far or at the intersection) and you can only be punished if there is an officer nearby, otherwise you won't be (cameras are only for more serious crimes - like robbery) - this is not China.
@@NurseJuliaEzeji yeah pretty much nobody will be fined for jaywalking because of camera but if someone watched the camera while you did this and they gave description to nearby patrol you might be fined when they find you ;) But it's just a fine police is unfortunately pushed by their stupid bosses to bring money from offenders so that's why they try to fine people especially if they are deserving it.
A few years ago in Lublin an African girl was killed on a zebra crosing. I think she wanted to catch her bus an ran onto the road in front of an approaching car. While pedestrians have the absolute right of way on zebra crossings, running across them is illegal.
Hm. 1. The cashiers: sometimes they just don't have much change (especially in the mornings) and if they'll give you most or all that they have, they will have same problem with the other people, but even the ones with the lesser denominations. You've got a lot of coins probably because cashier didn't have much of the other denominations. They can become irritated sometimes, because a lot of people use small groceries to get some change in lesser denominations. 2. Jaywalking is a bit odd one to choose: Poland in this aspect is way more relaxed than Germany. :D There are laws governing the movement across the road. Most pedestrians ignore them to some extent - but if the police will see this, you will be fined regardless of who you are. Sometimes the older people may get upset that someone is ignoring the lights - other than that - in the places with the high traffic, where it is dangerous, others might react (because of the danger posed to you and others). Small towns with less traffic are more relaxed on this issue. 3. Drinking alcohol in the public is illegal in some places and not others. The drunk, rowdy guys and bums just don't care about it. It doesn't mean that they are exempt. They just don't care - will either try to run from the police, or get fined and ignore the ticket, because they have no money or intention of paying the fine - and for it to be effectively, forcibly deducted from them -they'd have to possess money on their accounts. Police >could< be targeting non-natives, illegaly drinking alcohol in the public, because there is a significant probability of them paying the fine. There is little sense in intervening with the alcoholic local, who can't pay the fee, and won't change their behavior regardless, as they are helpless addicts.
Hello, Poland here to just deconfuse you about all of these points. First - yes, it is mostly considered rude to point a finger at someone and that is more often than not because you use specific tone of voice while doing that and end up singling that person (people) out rather than a cultural thing. It also depends on the situation and person, because from your story it seems to me that someone overreacted about the whole thing you did. If I was in that patient place, I wouldn't feel offended about, since it was rather obivious that you tried to find out which person you are about to treat. Rather reasonable, but still there are some people even in Poland, who feel offended by breathing the same air as others, so don't worry too much about it ;) Second - Those cashiers would be angry but deep down they know it's not your fault, rather the entire systems. It happens because at the beginning and end of each shift they are given an exact number of cash - for example one thousand zloty per cashier to use for dealing with clients. Some of that cash is in banknotes, some in coins, usually not an equal amount, but overall - the exact number of cash. Now imagine having even 30 clients per shift (usually 8 to 12 hours per shift, it varies) and every person pays for their so called "chewing gum" (somewhat an inside joke when you buy a small or insignificant thing ut pay for it with unusually big denomination, for example you buy a thing for 5 zloty, but pay for it with 100 zloty banknote) woth 100 zloty, 200 zloty or even 500 zloty banknote. It annoys the cashier because they always have to remember about other clients and their change or the amount of money they have to give back at the end of their shift. Not to mention it's troubling when you have to be precise in giving an enormous amount of change in cash when you buy so little and the cashier myay end up making a mistake either in shops or clients favour (never the cashiers, for they are held acountable for the difference in cash they should have in the register and they may end up paying that difference from their own pocket). Sometines a cashier may more specific coins or notes at the beginning or near the end of their shift, but usually noone wants too much coins to count later so they rather give them up to a client than keep them. It is also seen as a good economic trait to have less coins than banknotes whit still the same amount at the end of shift. Third - Mostly I agree with you that in Poland you cross the street by zebra crossing, but it varies too. By law you actually can cross the road without the zebra, but you must keep in mind some specific regulations. 1.Usually you cross the road on zebra crossing, especially in really crovded places with lots of cars (for your own safty and those cars too). 2. If the zebra crossing is not near you or in your vision (100 metres on each side left to right of you), you are allowed to cross the street, but you have to be carefull for your safety and the safety of other people and cars. There are also different laws about people with disabilities, but it would be too long a lecture ;) Fourth - Yes to alcohol prphibition, though so called non-alcoholic drink based on alcoholic one (0.0 % alcohol specifically) is not included and can be drank in public. About the drivers license - no, its not like that. You always have to have a license when you drive. If you don't, you risk a rather big fine and even arrest sentence. There should not be any exeptions in theory (unless someone is lenient). Fifth - Okay, that's true. And realistic. You have to buy a ticket and validiate it, unless you buy a ticket with specific amount of time and validiate it only once. Sixth - Yes, it's true that people generally look at your smiling face and consider it weird. But it's not cultural thing, rather the people nature of being suspicious of unfound acts of kindness. It's sad, but people usuallu Wonder why are you smiling at them and if they have something on their faces or clothes or if you are some loony person to avoid. But again, it usuallu bases on individual people, even in Poland and you shouldn't take those reactions to yourself. Hope you enjoy Poland! ;)
I would not say that the Police officer will not issue a ticket for local citizens when they has no driving license or they are drinking alcohol in public place but for foreigners will. I have a ticket from the officer for drinking alcohol in public place. Of course it was long time ago, more or less 20 years. Also when You are driving without license then You will pay a lot for that. And this is not matter if You are local or foreigner.
It's not that bad with the non-smiling. Just don't be that extremely over enthusiastic , so it won't look like you want to sell me something or make me sign a petition. Biggest problem with large banknotes is in small local shops. Large supermarkets like Lidl or Carrefour have lots of cash to give you change and usually it's not a problem there. But it's always good to have small change or a card.
Sorry, but this is bulls**t. Laws apply to everyone regardless of their nationality. And definitely NOBODY is allowed to drive without driver license, how did you come to this ridiculous idea? Lol
The problem with the to high amount is, that many Poles which lived outside of Poland only get in polish ATMs the big nominations. I have to struggle with that as a Pole by myself who lived in Berlin. The cashier are pissed because they don't have many 10s, 20s, and 50s in the cash register.
About driving without licence - the physical one, it's ok as long as you have driver's licence at all. If you have valid licence issued in Poland it will be in the system, so police can verify it just having your ID. Also you can have your licence in a phone app. EDIT: BTW, about validating identity in the system by the police, I had funny situation once in a bar some 16 years ago, when I didn't have my ID card on me, and bartender refused to serve me, because he wasn't sure if I'm over 18. And it happened that there was also police patrol checking on something there, so they asked me my basic personal info, checked me in their system and assured bartender, that I'm allowed to drink :D
How far? Actually, you can try jaywalking in places that are less populated, but do it on your own responsibility. And by responsibility I mean accidents.... it doesn't matter who you are, the laws of physics are the same and human body is fragile vs. a car.
1. we point with finger at things or animals not on humans, this is the difference 2. practicall 3. a car can hit you without consequences for the driver so don't give him a chance 4. drinking in public mostly leads to agressive behawior so it's prohibited 5. everyone pays so I Pay too. 6. you can have fun with your lads, strangers are strangers. You said that in Africa you smile to everyone, but here not everyone is your fellow. Regards
@@NurseJuliaEzeji but why? There is no good reason for that. This is just rude, You should no hesitate and complain to the manager. Unless, there is a policy to push peoples for digital payments.
No cameras taking your face picture in Poland. We are NOT in China! Privacy is very important and respected. We do not even have many red light cameras on intersections. In Krakow we have 5, and Krakow in over 1 million people city.
As a Polish cashiers are mean in our country xD And they hate when you give them big notes. Usually it comes down to bosses that never give them enough coins so then when someone is giving them hard notes constantly and they run out of it it is considered their responsibility. So yeah they get pissed. It's a constant fight for every Pole every day of living xD
Ktoś ci powiedział źle, że w Polsce można jeździć bez prawa jazdy. Za takie coś możesz stanąć przed sądem. Nie mówię, że nie ma idiotów jeżdżących po alkoholu czy bez prawa jazdy ale jest to mały promil. To nie prawda co mówisz, pierwszy raz to słyszę z tym prawem jazdy i przywilejach dla obywateli.
@bartsky1945 theres all these videos about what not to do in these socially backwards weird ass countries that you have to actually put effort into travelling. Why bother? Save your money.
@@subsamadhi Socially backward? xD You don't smile if you don't feel it. You make genuine friends because people don't pretend they like you. You are socially backward if you have to smile to everybody. You know why is that? Because you wouldn't say something like that into someone's face, you feel free to say what you want on internet but in reality you will smile and nod. You lack ability to communicate so you come on internet and abuse people here. But we don't care. We will tell you same thing face to face. So who is socially backward? Please xD
The fact you dont understand our culture, it doesnt mean it is backwards. If you dont aim to understand and respect our culture, law and way of living you definately should not come as it will be hard fir you to feel welcome.
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Well, Polish people also, by law, are prohibited from drinking, usually simply, they don't care if they get a fine from the policeman. Foreigners are generally more polite and more scared of the police, and if some Polish "lower class" gentlemen (homeless or something) gets in trouble, it's like a regular day for him.
about this traffic lights/zebra/street crossing - its like law only. If police will catch u, they gonna give u ticket. Thats actually all. Ok, its dangerouse and drivers will be angry. nothing more.
Please if you’re being sponsored by a relative, do you need to submit your personal bank statement alongside your sponsor’s statement… like you need to submit two bank statements for visa processing?
As regards interpersonal relations, especially first contact, there are a few basic rules in this country that some foreigners find hard to get used to, which are - 1) just be polite and a bit reserved when you meet someone new (don't talk too much nor express yourself at the beginning - unless it's evident that you're a tourist), 2) keep some physical distance (only shaking hands, otherwise not touching a person, absolutely no back-slapping!), 3) avoid exaggerated smiling and laughing without a concrete reason, 4) don't ask personal questions to people you don't know (maybe if you know a person quite well, but even then be cautious on this). All this changes between true friends, but keep in mind that in Poland friendship (przyjaźń) means a lot. It's not that easy to achieve it. One can say that a personal relation in this country has three separate categories: kolega (colleague), znajomy (acquaintance), przyjaciel (friend). Different rules of behaviour apply to each category; it's especially important to distinguish the znajomy and the przyjaciel, there's a serious difference between both.
Some foreigners still trying to get used to keeping distance when expressing themselves here because is different practice back home most especially Africa 😀 Thank you for your detailed comments.
@@NurseJuliaEzeji Yesterday I witnessed an African man promptly standing up from his seat in the tram, to make it free for an elderly woman (it's customary to do so in Poland, but nearly no-one here knows whether it's so in Africa). She smiled at him. So we do smile sometimes even to strangers. 🙂
So nice of him🤗
"a personal relation in this country has three separate categories: kolega (colleague), znajomy (acquaintance), przyjaciel (friend)"
ABSOLUTELY 100% CORRECT. Please know that in anglo saxon culture TRUE friendship does NOT exist. NO ONE WILL HELP YOU (you're on your own when you get in any trouble). What they call a "friend" is only an aquaintance (i.e. some one you drink a beer with in a bar).
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No drinking in public places in Poland. It does not matter if you are Polish or not. Law is the same for everyone.
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Exactly, the law is the same for everyone, I've got quite a few tickets back in a days, when I was a student... XD
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Good video, I would only point out that for real all those things apply also to locals and there is no real differentiation if someone is foreigner or not or what is his/her skin color. Things like the money problem (I am complaining about that 20+ years, but I just now use card or blik 99% oh the time to avoid it), jaywalking or people drinking in the parks - they just try they luck, but if Police or "Straż Miejska" (Municipal Guard?) would see them, they get tickets etc., they just try their luck or are too drunk to bother, but they are not treated differently because they are ,,from here", I would say from experience the opposite - a foreign person maybe sometimes count on some leniency. I am speaking from my 30+ experience of living in this country, 4 different cities and other places , including teenager and student years when it sometimes happen, ppl are a little more naughty than average citizen ;).
Thank you for the additional the information.
If you eat the same thing every day, it will not taste good after a while. It's the same with a smile, if you're smiling all the time, it's not genuine and genuine. However, if you are happy 24 hours a day, no one will stop you from smiling, you can be natural in Poland.
Instead of pointing with your finger, you can indicate with the open inner part of your hand with fingers together, just like politicians do when showing the way to their guests. You can cross the street if you are more than 100 meters away from the nearest crossing. When it comes to smiling, in Poland, you smile when you genuinely want to smile at someone, when you're in a good mood or something similar, and we don't walk around with a fake smile on our faces all the time.
Well noted.
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You can just look in the direction of the person or ask what the person is wearing.
few clarifications: the law applies to everyone, so no matter whether you are Polish or not, you will be fined if found breaking the law. in the old days, you might sometimes get away with a bribe, but those days are long gone (i.e. 90s and before), and if anything, the police might be more understanding to a foreigner if you were unaware of certain rule. as others pointed out you may cross the street if zebra is over 100m away, as long as there is no incoming car, but you should not cross on a red light (myself got caught a few times by the police while in highschool and at uni but thankfully got only a verbal warning and not a fine). but driving without a licence would land you in court whether you are Polish or not. drinking in public is not allowed but of course there are ways around (as a student we would put alcohol in soft drink bottles when hanging out in a park), other than students it's not so common anymore (maybe some drunkards someplace here or there but not common), there are however exceptions, i.e. New Years Eve street parties, or some summer festivals in some cites (just got bak to UK from Poland where I was in eastern town of Krasnystaw, some 30 miles form Lublin and there was a beer festival called Chmielaki and there were some 100 beer stalls in the main market square over the weekend and life music and performers and craft stalls and everyone was drinking on the streets and enjoying the festival which lasted full weekend). in respect of tickets for busses, yes these need validation or you get fined. in regard to smiling, Poles are not very smiley people, but sometimes it's ok to smile at strangers, especially if you both witness something funny or unusual, other than that it may be found odd for a stranger to smile at you, but also it's not a bad thing so I wouldn't put too much though to it, Poles are known for being honest and that applies to facial expressions, but we learn :). in regard to change in stores, yes, it's frowned upon if you give a large note when buying a cheap item, and yes customer service is not great and sometimes borders on rude. pointing a finger at someone is simply considered rude, and some people might react strongly but most would just shrug it off, as someone said you can indicate with full hand instead. personal space is more complex, as Poles tend to get quite close to each other in a queue or on public transport, but would not touch each other with hands (so try to avoid that if you don't actually know someone). however staring at strangers is common, especially in smaller cities and older generation, especially if you're wearing something different, are worst dressed or better dressed, and regardless of whether you're Polish, white or not, but if your skin colour is not white you may get either stared at even more (as people are curious) or less (as people will try to avoid themselves looking as small town folks), it's similar if a white person goes to Japan or deep Africa, it's just curiosity really. However Poles are rather judgmental of other people's tastes in clothes :) but generally find braided hair interesting/pretty. also, being say a black person, but also any foreigner really, you may find that people will want to talk to you more and ask you where you are from and what you think of Poland and they will feel good about themselves that they are talking to a foreigner, it's just something Poles like, being validated in the eyes of foreigners :) And of course, sometimes there is an odd idiot that may make a racist comment (usually a drunk), but it's rather rare, and would stop at that, as Poles are generally law abiding and respectful of others and fairly open and welcoming people. And finally, Poland is a very safe place in general. I say all this as a Pole who has lived in Poland until my mid-twenties, but then moved to the UK, where I've lived now for the past 20 years, and as I go to Poland couple of times a year, I can observe and compare from an outsider point of view with an insider knowledge of the people. hope this helps anyone to understand Poles better
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Very helpful, thanks!
As a person who spent whole life in Poland, id agree with points however:
1. As someone above mentioned - you're fine with pointing with open hand, don't really know why pointed finger is considered that rude;
2. Change - i used to work at kfc during college, we were given some money and it was always a roulette - either only banknotes or mostly, usually it was very little coins, but i expect it might be simply the opposite at markets, since they have higher prices; they might be keeping the banknotes for higher denominations (although thats just my working theory);
3. As for Jaywalking - again, as someone already mentioned the law allows it when its more than 100 meters from zebra. Buuuuuut noone is going to bat an eye if you do that on a road with low traffic, just as long as there is no authorities around, and you wont cause any drivers to change their pace (aka they are pretty far and relatively slowly approaching), but dont disobey red/green light, those are actually frowned upon by many at least to my experience;
4. Yeah people drink and they can be fined as well, some would consider it part of the fun/thrill being in danger of being fined for drinking in public... But yeah fair point, never considered that expat might have bigger trouble than local specifically because they arent a citizen... But I dont think in an actual small case like that it would be very diffrent though. Ive heard stories about tourist getting fined as per usual for some wild stuff they were doing during euro 2012;
5. Another useful app is skycash, you can buy also train tickets there. Sometimes the ticket controllers are from external company (like in gdansk). And its worth checking up how the long term ticket compares to single ride... Usually if you take more than 20 rides a month its cheaper to take a month long. Oh and the fines are so high because many people dont bother with buying tickets anyway;
6. Guilty of resting tired face, ill totally agree
That being said hope you have a good time here :)
Thank you for detailed explanation, well put.
7:52 - That's total BS. If you drive without valid driving license you are screwed no matter of you nationality!
Indeed bullshit, don play victim because you are foreigner.
I've found these things very funny and very accurate observations 😀. Good luck in Poland🥰
Good job! I used to work in Africa since 2012 :) Love this continent and I love Poland as usually. Two things: drinking alcohol in a public place is forbidden as forbidden is driving without licence :) for all people :)
Polish man here - one thing - maybe people on little villages can drive without license cause there aren't as much police as it is in city centre but IF POLICE CATCH YOU WITHOUT LICENSE you gonna be FINED HIGH and your case will automaticaly go to court so long story short - no, even if I am citizen I CAN'T DRIVE WITHOUT LICENSE :) same as drinking alcohol in parks - it's just trying to get as much luck as I can BUT if Police catch you on drinking you gonna get ticket, simple as that :)
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@@NurseJuliaEzeji no problem, have a good day Julia!
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Ciekawe sprawy, nice program 👍 and thank you for all you do here.
I think its a common thing all over europe when i was in sweden why polish friends used to complain about how swedes are reserved quite too strict with life the laws are too strict thigh by then poland was just new in the eu looking for jobs especially in london
Thanks for your heads up. But please they are called Bus not boss . Buses not bosses.
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Hi Simon ,Wojtek from Poland here and I absolutely agree. She is brilliant and I must say ,she has very Polish sense of humor😀.
Law is equal for Polish citizens and foreiners. If policeman catch someone driving without licence it's the same, but Poles have no chance to give any money under table. Ukrainians and others sometimes could solve their problem with police this way. People drinking alcohol in parks know exactly what they risk, but some of them don't care.
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As a polish I agree 100%
I don't really agree with your information about drinking alcohol in public and driving without a license - the punishment will be the same for everyone (inc. foreigners), there's no way around it (corruption doesn't exist in Poland anymore). Also jaywalking is legal in certain situations (like zebra is too far or at the intersection) and you can only be punished if there is an officer nearby, otherwise you won't be (cameras are only for more serious crimes - like robbery) - this is not China.
Noted.
@@NurseJuliaEzeji yeah pretty much nobody will be fined for jaywalking because of camera but if someone watched the camera while you did this and they gave description to nearby patrol you might be fined when they find you ;) But it's just a fine police is unfortunately pushed by their stupid bosses to bring money from offenders so that's why they try to fine people especially if they are deserving it.
This is very helpful 🎉🎉thanks sis for sharing ❤
Nice video, it’s quite important to pay as soon as one enters a bus to avoid embarrassment. Well done 👍 director of students in Poland. 12:47
🤣🤣 thanks.
A few years ago in Lublin an African girl was killed on a zebra crosing. I think she wanted to catch her bus an ran onto the road in front of an approaching car. While pedestrians have the absolute right of way on zebra crossings, running across them is illegal.
I always check very well before crossing.
Crossing streets through zebras is for your own safety and safety of others..
Thats a fax, when I was a kid I always pointed my fingers at someone and then my mom went angry. I feel you very well.
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Hm.
1. The cashiers: sometimes they just don't have much change (especially in the mornings) and if they'll give you most or all that they have, they will have same problem with the other people, but even the ones with the lesser denominations. You've got a lot of coins probably because cashier didn't have much of the other denominations. They can become irritated sometimes, because a lot of people use small groceries to get some change in lesser denominations.
2. Jaywalking is a bit odd one to choose: Poland in this aspect is way more relaxed than Germany. :D There are laws governing the movement across the road. Most pedestrians ignore them to some extent - but if the police will see this, you will be fined regardless of who you are. Sometimes the older people may get upset that someone is ignoring the lights - other than that - in the places with the high traffic, where it is dangerous, others might react (because of the danger posed to you and others). Small towns with less traffic are more relaxed on this issue.
3. Drinking alcohol in the public is illegal in some places and not others. The drunk, rowdy guys and bums just don't care about it. It doesn't mean that they are exempt. They just don't care - will either try to run from the police, or get fined and ignore the ticket, because they have no money or intention of paying the fine - and for it to be effectively, forcibly deducted from them -they'd have to possess money on their accounts. Police >could< be targeting non-natives, illegaly drinking alcohol in the public, because there is a significant probability of them paying the fine. There is little sense in intervening with the alcoholic local, who can't pay the fee, and won't change their behavior regardless, as they are helpless addicts.
Thank you for the detailed explanation.
@@NurseJuliaEzeji you're welcome. :)
Thanks for your great work done
Hello, Poland here to just deconfuse you about all of these points.
First - yes, it is mostly considered rude to point a finger at someone and that is more often than not because you use specific tone of voice while doing that and end up singling that person (people) out rather than a cultural thing. It also depends on the situation and person, because from your story it seems to me that someone overreacted about the whole thing you did. If I was in that patient place, I wouldn't feel offended about, since it was rather obivious that you tried to find out which person you are about to treat. Rather reasonable, but still there are some people even in Poland, who feel offended by breathing the same air as others, so don't worry too much about it ;)
Second - Those cashiers would be angry but deep down they know it's not your fault, rather the entire systems. It happens because at the beginning and end of each shift they are given an exact number of cash - for example one thousand zloty per cashier to use for dealing with clients. Some of that cash is in banknotes, some in coins, usually not an equal amount, but overall - the exact number of cash. Now imagine having even 30 clients per shift (usually 8 to 12 hours per shift, it varies) and every person pays for their so called "chewing gum" (somewhat an inside joke when you buy a small or insignificant thing ut pay for it with unusually big denomination, for example you buy a thing for 5 zloty, but pay for it with 100 zloty banknote) woth 100 zloty, 200 zloty or even 500 zloty banknote. It annoys the cashier because they always have to remember about other clients and their change or the amount of money they have to give back at the end of their shift. Not to mention it's troubling when you have to be precise in giving an enormous amount of change in cash when you buy so little and the cashier myay end up making a mistake either in shops or clients favour (never the cashiers, for they are held acountable for the difference in cash they should have in the register and they may end up paying that difference from their own pocket). Sometines a cashier may more specific coins or notes at the beginning or near the end of their shift, but usually noone wants too much coins to count later so they rather give them up to a client than keep them. It is also seen as a good economic trait to have less coins than banknotes whit still the same amount at the end of shift.
Third - Mostly I agree with you that in Poland you cross the street by zebra crossing, but it varies too. By law you actually can cross the road without the zebra, but you must keep in mind some specific regulations. 1.Usually you cross the road on zebra crossing, especially in really crovded places with lots of cars (for your own safty and those cars too). 2. If the zebra crossing is not near you or in your vision (100 metres on each side left to right of you), you are allowed to cross the street, but you have to be carefull for your safety and the safety of other people and cars. There are also different laws about people with disabilities, but it would be too long a lecture ;)
Fourth - Yes to alcohol prphibition, though so called non-alcoholic drink based on alcoholic one (0.0 % alcohol specifically) is not included and can be drank in public. About the drivers license - no, its not like that. You always have to have a license when you drive. If you don't, you risk a rather big fine and even arrest sentence. There should not be any exeptions in theory (unless someone is lenient).
Fifth - Okay, that's true. And realistic. You have to buy a ticket and validiate it, unless you buy a ticket with specific amount of time and validiate it only once.
Sixth - Yes, it's true that people generally look at your smiling face and consider it weird. But it's not cultural thing, rather the people nature of being suspicious of unfound acts of kindness. It's sad, but people usuallu Wonder why are you smiling at them and if they have something on their faces or clothes or if you are some loony person to avoid. But again, it usuallu bases on individual people, even in Poland and you shouldn't take those reactions to yourself.
Hope you enjoy Poland! ;)
Thanks for your update
Thanks for educating us
I would not say that the Police officer will not issue a ticket for local citizens when they has no driving license or they are drinking alcohol in public place but for foreigners will.
I have a ticket from the officer for drinking alcohol in public place. Of course it was long time ago, more or less 20 years. Also when You are driving without license then You will pay a lot for that. And this is not matter if You are local or foreigner.
It's not that bad with the non-smiling. Just don't be that extremely over enthusiastic , so it won't look like you want to sell me something or make me sign a petition.
Biggest problem with large banknotes is in small local shops. Large supermarkets like Lidl or Carrefour have lots of cash to give you change and usually it's not a problem there. But it's always good to have small change or a card.
Im taking notes thanks
What an informative video... Thank you
Sorry, but this is bulls**t. Laws apply to everyone regardless of their nationality. And definitely NOBODY is allowed to drive without driver license, how did you come to this ridiculous idea? Lol
The problem with the to high amount is, that many Poles which lived outside of Poland only get in polish ATMs the big nominations. I have to struggle with that as a Pole by myself who lived in Berlin. The cashier are pissed because they don't have many 10s, 20s, and 50s in the cash register.
About driving without licence - the physical one, it's ok as long as you have driver's licence at all. If you have valid licence issued in Poland it will be in the system, so police can verify it just having your ID. Also you can have your licence in a phone app.
EDIT: BTW, about validating identity in the system by the police, I had funny situation once in a bar some 16 years ago, when I didn't have my ID card on me, and bartender refused to serve me, because he wasn't sure if I'm over 18. And it happened that there was also police patrol checking on something there, so they asked me my basic personal info, checked me in their system and assured bartender, that I'm allowed to drink :D
Nice one.
I'm interested to go work in Poland please help me to find a job
Wow very interesting. A lot of things to learn
Thank you.
Can you assist me gain admission in and affordable school in Poland? How do I reach you?
Thank you so much for the information, please I'm prepared to be there very soon, please can you help me find work and accommodation please
How far? Actually, you can try jaywalking in places that are less populated, but do it on your own responsibility. And by responsibility I mean accidents.... it doesn't matter who you are, the laws of physics are the same and human body is fragile vs. a car.
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Very interesting ❤
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1. we point with finger at things or animals not on humans, this is the difference
2. practicall
3. a car can hit you without consequences for the driver so don't give him a chance
4. drinking in public mostly leads to agressive behawior so it's prohibited
5. everyone pays so I Pay too.
6. you can have fun with your lads, strangers are strangers. You said that in Africa you smile to everyone, but here not everyone is your fellow.
Regards
Well put. 👍
Pls ma’am are you currently doing your masters or bsc?
Well done Sis.Please can I get a nursing job in Poland?I have diplomas in midwifery, perioperative and bachelor in nursing ( BNSC).
Never ever had a problems with number two 😮
Lucky you😀
@@NurseJuliaEzeji but why? There is no good reason for that. This is just rude, You should no hesitate and complain to the manager. Unless, there is a policy to push peoples for digital payments.
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No cameras taking your face picture in Poland. We are NOT in China! Privacy is very important and respected.
We do not even have many red light cameras on intersections. In Krakow we have 5, and Krakow in over 1 million people city.
Nice one.
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Ciekawe jest Ciebie słuchać. 😀
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Do you also find job for someone who is already in poland?
NO 😂
Those cashers are certainly mean.
Foreigners should indeed avoid doing what the locals do and get away from it but they would never go unpunished.
Yeah! Some cashiers are good just don’t get on their nerves 🤣
As a Polish cashiers are mean in our country xD And they hate when you give them big notes. Usually it comes down to bosses that never give them enough coins so then when someone is giving them hard notes constantly and they run out of it it is considered their responsibility. So yeah they get pissed. It's a constant fight for every Pole every day of living xD
Me I want to come to poland and study nursing ooo
Come oo🤗
@@NurseJuliaEzeji Undergraduate degree for 30yrs old, would it be a problem
@@FreshbiteKitchen30 NO!
hae kindly connect me with a recruiting company in poland i wanna work there .be blessed
I don’t know any.
Ktoś ci powiedział źle, że w Polsce można jeździć bez prawa jazdy. Za takie coś możesz stanąć przed sądem. Nie mówię, że nie ma idiotów jeżdżących po alkoholu czy bez prawa jazdy ale jest to mały promil. To nie prawda co mówisz, pierwszy raz to słyszę z tym prawem jazdy i przywilejach dla obywateli.
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So you want to toast a polish lady you don't know ,if I wave her and frown it looks weird ,I have to smile and wave her it's better 😂
sensitive people...😅
Great woman. Where R U from exactly from Africa
Nigeria 😀
First thing to not do in Poland: going there in the first place problem solved
Makes sense, why would you go somewhere you don't wanna go?
@bartsky1945 theres all these videos about what not to do in these socially backwards weird ass countries that you have to actually put effort into travelling. Why bother? Save your money.
@@subsamadhi Socially backward? xD You don't smile if you don't feel it. You make genuine friends because people don't pretend they like you. You are socially backward if you have to smile to everybody. You know why is that? Because you wouldn't say something like that into someone's face, you feel free to say what you want on internet but in reality you will smile and nod. You lack ability to communicate so you come on internet and abuse people here. But we don't care. We will tell you same thing face to face. So who is socially backward? Please xD
The fact you dont understand our culture, it doesnt mean it is backwards. If you dont aim to understand and respect our culture, law and way of living you definately should not come as it will be hard fir you to feel welcome.
@@subsamadhi So who wants to move to your country??? How many Polish people have moved to Nigeria?
Hello Julia, please how can I reach out to you. Tried reaching out to you on insta kindly accept my request we can chat on there thanks.
My facebook page or IG handle is on the description section of this video or via the about section of my channel. I have accept those that sent me request check.
@@NurseJuliaEzeji Fair enough but seems you haven’t accepted mine just resent an invite to you on Instagram
Well, Polish people also, by law, are prohibited from drinking, usually simply, they don't care if they get a fine from the policeman. Foreigners are generally more polite and more scared of the police, and if some Polish "lower class" gentlemen (homeless or something) gets in trouble, it's like a regular day for him.
about this traffic lights/zebra/street crossing - its like law only. If police will catch u, they gonna give u ticket. Thats actually all. Ok, its dangerouse and drivers will be angry. nothing more.
Those things apply to White Polish people as well.
Everyone.
@@NurseJuliaEzeji so this is not correct 7:42
Depends!
@@NurseJuliaEzeji as black person and foreigner you can get away with things a White Polish person wouldn't
@@NurseJuliaEzeji especially as woman of colour.
I want to study in Australia
may you give me link to Apply?
Please if you’re being sponsored by a relative, do you need to submit your personal bank statement alongside your sponsor’s statement… like you need to submit two bank statements for visa processing?
Optional
Am interested