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In Poland you need work to survive. No big money from government. Very small minimum wage. Very small alimony when you get divorce. Most women in Poland can't afford to be single mothers (Which is good because it force women to make better life decisions and search for good, stable partners). If you are alone in Poland - Good luck to survive (Unless you have really good job). That's why we keep close to our families (We help each other). Poland is very good place to life right now because we are middle economy. We don't have poor/rich countries problems. We are to poor for mass illegal immigration and single mothers epidemic but rich enough to enjoy life, have good education/health care etc.
Please don't exaggerate with common soviet roots and values influencing Polish culture and society. It exists to some degree but we rather don't see that as a positive aspect. This is already 35 years after fall of communism in Poland. You have that still in China in a hybrid form.
I noticed that the generation of my father (1950-60s) have different standards then today. I was sometimes surprised to see that friends can flirt with themselves quite openly next to a spouse... and nobody even twinks an eye (not sure if I used that expression right, probably mixed something, but I guess you know what I mean). It's just treated as fun, nothing serious, especially that relationships are solid, so people of that age feel secure to allow for more, just for fun, nothing serious. Younger generations won't be as flexible and as secure, and such behavior will be frowned upon. There are certainly pros of our culture being Westernized, but also cons, but in overall, many things improved, so the net outcome feels positive.
I am from Poland and I would never say that our cultures are so similar. I used to work abroad with Asians and I couldn't get the way they think and function it was way easier to understand Arabs lol😅 hm women in Poland get plastic surgery as well specially in Kraków.
@@polandalcoholand Healthcare is free for those who work and contribute to the national healthcare system, as well as for children, registered unemployed individuals, the disabled, and students. All others must either pay for medical services or make contributions to the NFZ.
At 2:47 mins. I have to disagree. It all comes down to how you take care of yourself. I do not look my age and that is due to me using lotion since I can remember. I spend my 1st few years until 6 in southern Spain so using lotion was a must. Even though we moved to Germany I never stopped using lotion and it shows. I am past a certain age but I still get away with dressing casual because of how much younger I do look compared to friends who I grew up with.
My only "issue" with this video - "Asian dumplings are better." I don't think so! You are now disrespecting our pierogi. Asian dumplings are still good, but BETTER?! - than pierogi??!! No. 😉 Lighter, yes. Better, no. Still liked your video though. It was interesting to see your perspective (on OTHER things. 😊) Have a good day - from a Polish Canadian woman, in Canada.
yes, it's true that older generations may be fat in Poland, but this trend is likely to shift with the younger generations. Presently, those aged 30 to 40 are expected to maintain healthier weights as they reach the age of 60, compared to their parents and grandparents. edit : A brief observation on Polish social structure and social behaviour: it has not been shaped by the Soviet Union or Communism, which lasted only 43 years, about one generation. It is Catholicism and German culture that has had a significant influence on Poland. Additionally, Russian and Ukrainian cultures are more traditionally masculine; unlike in Poland, fathers are not typically expected to be involved in childcare. Interestingly, traces of the Soviet communist mentality are still evident in the operations of Poczta Polska, marked by disorganization, low productivity, a lack of concern for economic efficiency, subpar customer service, and indolence. Thus, it wasn't the communist/Soviet reality that taught us the value of hard work, but rather the post-Soviet economic shock of the free market and the widespread desire to catch up with the West.
I think the real reason that older Polish people are heavy is because it is harder to exercise as much with age, AND as Polish food is more time consuming to make, it is harder to make the FULL meal so the balance goes off. When the balance goes off & you are not eating the entire variety of foods, you get heavier in weight & also less healthy. Polish people need to think about this more & take more care of their older parents. Bring them some of the food the parents are not making anymore to round out their meals sometimes & even come over to cook together with the family a number of times a month (with the goal of having some of the foods stored ie. making pickles & beets, pierogi, kapusta, soup to freeze in containers etc.) This is just something I was thinking about a while ago.
@@Carrie-so3ro Yes, you are right, but it's more than just diet and exercise. The future for Polish middle-aged individuals and seniors will present a different reality. They will be expected to work until the age of 72, as opposed to the 55 years of age that was common for our grandmothers. They will benefit from a more efficient healthcare system, and smoking will be non-existent since cigarettes are to be banned by 2035. Currently, 37% of people over the age of 45 smoke. With the changing climate, reduced sun exposure will likely lead to less skin wrinkling. Additionally, 36% of Poles will not have children and will need to stay fit as they won't have anyone to care for them. The importance of lifelong exercise and maintaining a healthy weight will be widely recognized, and outdated beliefs such as drafts causing illness and the fear of hospitals will disappear.
The low productivity, indolence etc. during the Communist period, was a quiet form of protest against the Communist system, I believe. A way of showing/saying that it doesn't work, other systems were better.
My one hope is that Poland doesn't FULLY "catch up" with the West in the standard way - which is all about the pursuit of money (at the expense of EVERYTHING else. It is a reason that morals go out the window.) I HOPE that Poland will KEEP its Catholicism & morals - that DOESN'T see God as $. This understanding that money is HELPFUL, but SHOULD NOT be the END GOAL, leads to a healthier, happy, better quality, balanced life - which includes time with friends, family & just for your self & with honest people that will not hurt you just for their own financial gain. It is something some Western cultures are trying to not lose entirely even though the "American Dream" & culture of greed is sucking them in - as they view American millionaires/billionaires & their lifestyles & want that money, despite what it will actually do to their life & the lives of SO MANY people they affect. When you go for this American "ideal", you ALSO end up with EVERY bad & nasty thing about American culture that the rest of the world looks down on. By sticking to morality & better ideals of this balance (& not greed or gouging of prices/lowering quality etc. to get wealthier, as Poland [unfortunately IS starting to do in some places!]), the country (& the producers) ACTUALLY BECOME wealthier in every way - INCLUDING money. So many videos talk about the quality to be found in Poland. They mention the lower price in Poland vs. other European countries FOR great value - that it is MAKING Poland a VERY desireable place to visit - & spend tourist dollars BECAUSE of this lower price. Poland WILL LOSE THIS ADVANTAGE - IF it starts to lose morality & gain greed. My only problem (with Poland's better ways), is that Poland is looking SO desireable WITH this higher quality life at a lower price, that TOO MANY NON-Polish people are wanting to move there! While it is okay to get SOME different immigrants, TOO MANY immigrants esp. who do NOT have a Polish heritage, (or even Polish Americans who have absorbed too many American values), WILL end up changing the VALUES of Poland. In my opinion, NOT a good thing. Poland should be desireable, but immigration therefore needs to be tightened up to KEEP it that way - for ALL Polish - new immigrants & those who have always lived there. Sorry to be saying so much here, but as a Polish Canadian, (who still grew up with Polish values) & living with America just on our borders, I can see the negative aspects of American culture very clearly. Despite how nice many Americans can be, their culture is so aggressively forceful & pulling others to their ways, that I worry for Poland. I KNOW that the Polish lifestyle IS better & I REALLY hope it will stay that way as it is still the very core of my heart, (despite my true love always for Canada too.) Take care & have a nice day.
@@ezookami4540 Strong drafts DO cause illness. Have you ever sat with one directly on you? I have felt the effects right away in my lungs, & ended up with breathing difficulties, a cough etc. shortly after - each time - & I wasn't mentally making it happen since I wasn't thinking of the situation I was in until I FELT my lungs. It is certainly not the only cause of illness, but it IS a cause of illness - FOR SURE. It is no myth. I hope you are not believing too much Western/British ideas. They are not truly the most knowledgeable sources (despite their strong ability to appear to know what they are talking about.) Sorry, but true - AND a true talent of confidence, although maybe your source (& the origins of it are from elsewhere.) As for reduced sun exposure - yes, it can lead to less wrinkled skin, but people DO need sun exposure a certain amount for the BEST absorption of Vitamin D. Popping a pill doesn't equal the quality of the sun's rays within us. We are not that far removed from plants in this way. The need for childless Poles to stay fit (as nobody will be there to take care of them) will NEED to be emphasized as not everybody looks into the future that way. (There will be some that will also get into serious accidents or get illnesses that will prevent their ability to stay fit - regardless of whether they have children or not.) (Having) to work until age 72 is terrible! - & SUCH a jump from age 55. People deserve to have some time at the end of their years to enjoy it, without having to go to work until the day they die unless they want to (& working this long will also affect the quality of their lives as bodies DO slow down & start shutting down & yet to be forced to work just as younger, healthier people do will actually lead to a lot of physical & mental stress that will shorten their lives & make them more miserable too.) Raising retirement up until the EARLY 60s can be helpful to society without being too hurtful to seniors. Life should not be ALL about work.
Polish girl here. Your list of characteristics of the Polish culture is strikingly accurate. If Asian culture has the same qualities then yes, they fit really well. It never occurred to me before. One thing I disagree about is the prevalence of cigarettes and alcohol - I don’t believe we abuse them any more than any other European country. If Polish women age differently it must be some other reason. Plus, please keep in mind that people tend to look fresh and young until they turn like 42, then it goes downhill from what i have noticed looking at my friends and myself.
@@SilvioKirksuccessuniversity, I personally don't like most South-West Europeans romantically speaking, the ones I met were completely out of my vibe. Prefer Poles, Dutch, other Central/South Slavs, Asians or Turks.
@@USA2Brazil Disagreed ... when I was in States I saw many Latinas woman. They were truly beautiful till they got married and have kids and after that they started to get asses wide as 2 door closet and started to look like a Michelin puppet. Combined to their compact height it was not what I used to see when I see woman in their 30 or 40 in Poland ...
Re: Polish dumplings. I have seen in videos a lot of restaurants (in Poland) NOT serving them the way that I would get them at home from my family, or in Polish restaurants here in Canada. (I guess in Canada they are serving many Polish people who came BEFORE Communism, when all ingredients were fully available), so I am not sure if you have tried them the "proper" way. The "proper" way is boiled with the fillings that you would be used to (I hope), BUT before being served here in Canada (& especially at home), they are mixed like a salad, with a GENEROUS portion of chopped & fried brown onions (fried until golden on butter or bacon fat) & (a generous portion also of) chopped bacon, WITH the bacon fat from the pan - (fried like a "medium" steak, NOT crisp). They are then served with a PLENTIFUL bowl of sour cream that is often used plentifully on top. The combination of the pierogi & the generous quantity of toppings all taken in on the taste buds at once is comforting heaven. It is very heavy, yes, but when you are dealing with cold days &/or a lot of work/activity being done, they are a wonderful thing. (While they may be fattening this way, it is not as if they are eaten every night & if you eat a WELL balanced diet AND are ACTIVE, this heavy dish won't matter. [Older Polish people stop being able to make ALL the foods needed for a fully balanced diet as they prepared & ate when younger & THIS is the reason they get heavier. A WELL rounded & balanced Polish diet IS very labour intensive.]) As you are living in Poland now (& Communism is over so you can get all of the proper ingredients in generous quantities again), you should try to prepare pierogi at home the "proper" way (as you can get the pierogi themselves - made WELL, I hope, from stores). Try them this way, especially on a cold winter night in Poland after being active outside & see if I don't have a point. (I do realise that having an Asian background you are used to lighter foods so if you can't find the beauty in this heavier dish, I understand - AND you may not be able to eat sour cream?)
I need to interrupt you in one thing: rethink if you thinking about Polish nationlism or patriotism. I can say (book definitions) that nationalism is "love" for nation , patriotism is "love" for country. This "reminder" might fell weird , but my intention is informing those who don't know.
I spent several of the winter months a couple of years ago visiting relatives in a small town outside of Krakow. It was a very difficult experience because I was living in a Polish speaking household where although the younger generation spoke English, there was very little English conversation in the home. Although I was invited to visit, once I arrived, there was limited interaction. I ate most of my meals alone and spent my days in the bedroom where I slept. I spent a few weekends visiting Germany, Warsaw, and listening to music in Krakow bars, but generally speaking, nobody did any socializing or entertaining except on the rarest occasion such as Christmas Eve. I met some attractive women at bars in Krakow, but I was only there a handful of weekends. The Ukraine War started and shortly thereafter I left because I wasn't getting much out of my time in Poland. In retrospect, I would not visit in the winter and I would spend more time in Warsaw, Gdansk, and Old Town Krakow. Outside of those locations, I found relatively little English and trying to learn Polish in a few months is not practical or useful unless one intends to move to Poland.
Are you serious? They're just "not dirty", unlike Polish women. They're clean, very, very tall, sleek, take far more care about themselves, everything that shows far greater quality. Of course that's just on the outside, cause on the inside, it's a totally different story, and she'll expect you to make her the sandwich, not her make you one!
@@arthurrock4979 well, I would say to clarify. A fact that woman was born in NL and speaks dutch doesnt make her Dutch for me. Those more beautiful ones you can see here are usually daughters of first generation immigrants from Easter Europe, South America and so. I've never seen beautiful Dutch woman, when whole of her family was Dutch for generations
Wow interesting how you said “in western anglo countries there is always interracial stereotypes of Asian women & white men” which is trueeee happy you discover more Asian male & European females couples in Europe & Russia
My hypothesis is that Polish people age badly because the older generation (people being 50+ now) spent their childhood and part of their youth in the communist times, then the '90 and the beginning of 2000s was difficult time too. First growing up in sort of poverty, bad diet, receiving a lot of bad medication as a child (that today we know to be harmful to children), then high unemployment rate when you are young adult etc. The stress and mediocre lifestyle take their toll. Another thing - eating kind of healthy is rooted in our culture, but e.g. working out or skin care a bit less. The usual leisure for older generations is sitting in front of the TV, no sports + sometimes fatty food + quite often alcohol and cigarettes. I'm really curious what the aging process will look like in more recent generations, people who do more sports, less addictions, more wealthy and with tools to deal with stress. I can already see a difference.
Polish women would be considered attractive only in comparison to other European nations, which isn’t saying much. Furthermore, the most attractive Polish women are taken by Polish men, not foreigners. This is not the same as what occurs in Latin America.
@gideontasanmi Moany Asian men are lean and skinny. I am making a comparison from before and now. I hope it was just the shirt making it loo like he was developing love handles.
He only scratched the surface. There’s a lot of corruption in Poland 🇵🇱 from the government down to values families and how polish women are raised by their fathers.
It was visible in Poland maybe 20-30 years ago just after fall of Socialism. Poland has changed a lot. CORRUPTION INDEX for Poland is 54 like for Italy, Spain is 60, Colombia is 40, Ukraine 36. The higher number = less corruption.
Nice video :) Like a Pole, I have a completely different opinion about women, I put Asian women first (China, Japan, South Korea), they have wonderful bodies and sweet faces, and Black women - sensual lips and deep eyes, White European women come last :) all the best
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"I do not want offend anyone here" he said and then show disrespect to our pierogi!
Lmao
@@WheresWes sorry dude, but if you do not like pierogi you should consider moving out.
@@michastepien8326 Asian dumplings are undefeated
@@WheresWes and that is why you should move out of Poland.
@@WheresWes I agree! I am Polish myself, but I love Asian dumplings more 🤤
With a Polish man or woman you can be friends for life Many foreigners living in Poland emphasize this as a unique advantage.
In Poland you need work to survive. No big money from government. Very small minimum wage. Very small alimony when you get divorce. Most women in Poland can't afford to be single mothers (Which is good because it force women to make better life decisions and search for good, stable partners). If you are alone in Poland - Good luck to survive (Unless you have really good job). That's why we keep close to our families (We help each other). Poland is very good place to life right now because we are middle economy. We don't have poor/rich countries problems. We are to poor for mass illegal immigration and single mothers epidemic but rich enough to enjoy life, have good education/health care etc.
In Ukraine the minimum wage was much smaller but it doesn't prevent from divorces. So it seems that it's not the reason.
@@sergleua In Ukraine woman are in instant search for better (reacher man) that's the reason of divorces. In Poland it's rather personality mismatch.
Please don't exaggerate with common soviet roots and values influencing Polish culture and society. It exists to some degree but we rather don't see that as a positive aspect. This is already 35 years after fall of communism in Poland. You have that still in China in a hybrid form.
East Euros are the biggest anti-commies I seen. They experienced the worst of it 1st hand. Worst commies today white libs in America
It's all about mental stability in comparison
Not exaggerating anything. Many societal norms and mindsets are passed down from the communist generations, so they still exist today
@@WheresWes examples, please.
@@WheresWes for example?
Asians and polish are very similar…clean, smart, peaceful and support.
Great video! Do you ever plan to visit Latvia or Lithuania?
Maybe but not a huge priority
Poland is so beautiful country🔥
As a Korean American, yes I love Polish women!
I noticed that the generation of my father (1950-60s) have different standards then today. I was sometimes surprised to see that friends can flirt with themselves quite openly next to a spouse... and nobody even twinks an eye (not sure if I used that expression right, probably mixed something, but I guess you know what I mean). It's just treated as fun, nothing serious, especially that relationships are solid, so people of that age feel secure to allow for more, just for fun, nothing serious. Younger generations won't be as flexible and as secure, and such behavior will be frowned upon.
There are certainly pros of our culture being Westernized, but also cons, but in overall, many things improved, so the net outcome feels positive.
You are very clever guy. Thank you for this channel!
Cheers
Good analysis Wes!
Good video Wes.
I agree polish woman are the most beautiful woman in the world
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I am from Poland and I would never say that our cultures are so similar. I used to work abroad with Asians and I couldn't get the way they think and function it was way easier to understand Arabs lol😅 hm women in Poland get plastic surgery as well specially in Kraków.
How do you handle health insurance if you from US?
In Poland is free lol
@@polandalcoholand I thought that was only for citizens not people on visas traveling
@@polandalcoholand Healthcare is free for those who work and contribute to the national healthcare system, as well as for children, registered unemployed individuals, the disabled, and students. All others must either pay for medical services or make contributions to the NFZ.
At 2:47 mins. I have to disagree. It all comes down to how you take care of yourself. I do not look my age and that is due to me using lotion since I can remember. I spend my 1st few years until 6 in southern Spain so using lotion was a must. Even though we moved to Germany I never stopped using lotion and it shows. I am past a certain age but I still get away with dressing casual because of how much younger I do look compared to friends who I grew up with.
I love Polish women, Ukrainian women, Russian women, Hungarian women, Turkish women, and also Colombian women
Aging is your personal thing and how they take care of their own body . I look 20 years younger get - that’s. Eating healthy and lots of movement .
Have you ever been to Suriname? (It is in South America)
My only "issue" with this video - "Asian dumplings are better."
I don't think so! You are now disrespecting our pierogi.
Asian dumplings are still good, but BETTER?! - than pierogi??!! No. 😉 Lighter, yes. Better, no.
Still liked your video though. It was interesting to see your perspective (on OTHER things. 😊)
Have a good day - from a Polish Canadian woman, in Canada.
yes, it's true that older generations may be fat in Poland, but this trend is likely to shift with the younger generations. Presently, those aged 30 to 40 are expected to maintain healthier weights as they reach the age of 60, compared to their parents and grandparents.
edit : A brief observation on Polish social structure and social behaviour: it has not been shaped by the Soviet Union or Communism, which lasted only 43 years, about one generation. It is Catholicism and German culture that has had a significant influence on Poland. Additionally, Russian and Ukrainian cultures are more traditionally masculine; unlike in Poland, fathers are not typically expected to be involved in childcare.
Interestingly, traces of the Soviet communist mentality are still evident in the operations of Poczta Polska, marked by disorganization, low productivity, a lack of concern for economic efficiency, subpar customer service, and indolence. Thus, it wasn't the communist/Soviet reality that taught us the value of hard work, but rather the post-Soviet economic shock of the free market and the widespread desire to catch up with the West.
I think the real reason that older Polish people are heavy is because it is harder to exercise as much with age, AND as Polish food is more time consuming to make, it is harder to make the FULL meal so the balance goes off. When the balance goes off & you are not eating the entire variety of foods, you get heavier in weight & also less healthy.
Polish people need to think about this more & take more care of their older parents. Bring them some of the food the parents are not making anymore to round out their meals sometimes & even come over to cook together with the family a number of times a month (with the goal of having some of the foods stored ie. making pickles & beets, pierogi, kapusta, soup to freeze in containers etc.)
This is just something I was thinking about a while ago.
@@Carrie-so3ro Yes, you are right, but it's more than just diet and exercise. The future for Polish middle-aged individuals and seniors will present a different reality. They will be expected to work until the age of 72, as opposed to the 55 years of age that was common for our grandmothers. They will benefit from a more efficient healthcare system, and smoking will be non-existent since cigarettes are to be banned by 2035. Currently, 37% of people over the age of 45 smoke. With the changing climate, reduced sun exposure will likely lead to less skin wrinkling. Additionally, 36% of Poles will not have children and will need to stay fit as they won't have anyone to care for them. The importance of lifelong exercise and maintaining a healthy weight will be widely recognized, and outdated beliefs such as drafts causing illness and the fear of hospitals will disappear.
The low productivity, indolence etc. during the Communist period, was a quiet form of protest against the Communist system, I believe. A way of showing/saying that it doesn't work, other systems were better.
My one hope is that Poland doesn't FULLY "catch up" with the West in the standard way - which is all about the pursuit of money (at the expense of EVERYTHING else. It is a reason that morals go out the window.)
I HOPE that Poland will KEEP its Catholicism & morals - that DOESN'T see God as $. This understanding that money is HELPFUL, but SHOULD NOT be the END GOAL, leads to a healthier, happy, better quality, balanced life - which includes time with friends, family & just for your self & with honest people that will not hurt you just for their own financial gain.
It is something some Western cultures are trying to not lose entirely even though the "American Dream" & culture of greed is sucking them in - as they view American millionaires/billionaires & their lifestyles & want that money, despite what it will actually do to their life & the lives of SO MANY people they affect.
When you go for this American "ideal", you ALSO end up with EVERY bad & nasty thing about American culture that the rest of the world looks down on.
By sticking to morality & better ideals of this balance (& not greed or gouging of prices/lowering quality etc. to get wealthier, as Poland [unfortunately IS starting to do in some places!]), the country (& the producers) ACTUALLY BECOME wealthier in every way - INCLUDING money.
So many videos talk about the quality to be found in Poland. They mention the lower price in Poland vs. other European countries FOR great value - that it is MAKING Poland a VERY desireable place to visit - & spend tourist dollars BECAUSE of this lower price. Poland WILL LOSE THIS ADVANTAGE - IF it starts to lose morality & gain greed.
My only problem (with Poland's better ways), is that Poland is looking SO desireable WITH this higher quality life at a lower price, that TOO MANY NON-Polish people are wanting to move there! While it is okay to get SOME different immigrants, TOO MANY immigrants esp. who do NOT have a Polish heritage, (or even Polish Americans who have absorbed too many American values), WILL end up changing the VALUES of Poland. In my opinion, NOT a good thing. Poland should be desireable, but immigration therefore needs to be tightened up to KEEP it that way - for ALL Polish - new immigrants & those who have always lived there.
Sorry to be saying so much here, but as a Polish Canadian, (who still grew up with Polish values) & living with America just on our borders, I can see the negative aspects of American culture very clearly. Despite how nice many Americans can be, their culture is so aggressively forceful & pulling others to their ways, that I worry for Poland. I KNOW that the Polish lifestyle IS better & I REALLY hope it will stay that way as it is still the very core of my heart, (despite my true love always for Canada too.)
Take care & have a nice day.
@@ezookami4540 Strong drafts DO cause illness. Have you ever sat with one directly on you? I have felt the effects right away in my lungs, & ended up with breathing difficulties, a cough etc. shortly after - each time - & I wasn't mentally making it happen since I wasn't thinking of the situation I was in until I FELT my lungs. It is certainly not the only cause of illness, but it IS a cause of illness - FOR SURE. It is no myth. I hope you are not believing too much Western/British ideas. They are not truly the most knowledgeable sources (despite their strong ability to appear to know what they are talking about.) Sorry, but true - AND a true talent of confidence, although maybe your source (& the origins of it are from elsewhere.)
As for reduced sun exposure - yes, it can lead to less wrinkled skin, but people DO need sun exposure a certain amount for the BEST absorption of Vitamin D. Popping a pill doesn't equal the quality of the sun's rays within us. We are not that far removed from plants in this way.
The need for childless Poles to stay fit (as nobody will be there to take care of them) will NEED to be emphasized as not everybody looks into the future that way. (There will be some that will also get into serious accidents or get illnesses that will prevent their ability to stay fit - regardless of whether they have children or not.)
(Having) to work until age 72 is terrible! - & SUCH a jump from age 55. People deserve to have some time at the end of their years to enjoy it, without having to go to work until the day they die unless they want to (& working this long will also affect the quality of their lives as bodies DO slow down & start shutting down & yet to be forced to work just as younger, healthier people do will actually lead to a lot of physical & mental stress that will shorten their lives & make them more miserable too.) Raising retirement up until the EARLY 60s can be helpful to society without being too hurtful to seniors. Life should not be ALL about work.
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Polish girl here. Your list of characteristics of the Polish culture is strikingly accurate. If Asian culture has the same qualities then yes, they fit really well. It never occurred to me before. One thing I disagree about is the prevalence of cigarettes and alcohol - I don’t believe we abuse them any more than any other European country. If Polish women age differently it must be some other reason. Plus, please keep in mind that people tend to look fresh and young until they turn like 42, then it goes downhill from what i have noticed looking at my friends and myself.
Does polish women like south European mens Spanish or Portuguese for example ? Just curious here
@@richape9288 All women like us men lol
@@SilvioKirksuccessuniversity, I personally don't like most South-West Europeans romantically speaking, the ones I met were completely out of my vibe. Prefer Poles, Dutch, other Central/South Slavs, Asians or Turks.
Do Latinas age similar to Slavs?
No, latinas age well... but like black people, they tend to get fat as they age. As long as they keep fit, latinas age really well.
Latinas age way way better. Anybody with melanin in their skin
@@WheresWesAgreed Brazilians and Argentinians as well if they exercise and keep bad habits in check: alcohol, smoking, diet, etc...
As long as they stay in shape. Mexican girls can overeat and expire at 20. 25 for white girls in the US
@@USA2Brazil Disagreed ... when I was in States I saw many Latinas woman. They were truly beautiful till they got married and have kids and after that they started to get asses wide as 2 door closet and started to look like a Michelin puppet. Combined to their compact height it was not what I used to see when I see woman in their 30 or 40 in Poland ...
I'm a white male, 39 and I look your age.
Exceptions don't disprove the rule
With good diet, working out, and healthy lifestyle, it's possible
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@@mrxiong2567also a hat and sunblock.
Same. Here in PH, people are shocked when I tell them I'm 38. Wes doesn't look 21. Not knowing his age, I'd say 31.
Re: Polish dumplings. I have seen in videos a lot of restaurants (in Poland) NOT serving them the way that I would get them at home from my family, or in Polish restaurants here in Canada. (I guess in Canada they are serving many Polish people who came BEFORE Communism, when all ingredients were fully available), so I am not sure if you have tried them the "proper" way.
The "proper" way is boiled with the fillings that you would be used to (I hope), BUT before being served here in Canada (& especially at home), they are mixed like a salad, with a GENEROUS portion of chopped & fried brown onions (fried until golden on butter or bacon fat) & (a generous portion also of) chopped bacon, WITH the bacon fat from the pan - (fried like a "medium" steak, NOT crisp). They are then served with a PLENTIFUL bowl of sour cream that is often used plentifully on top. The combination of the pierogi & the generous quantity of toppings all taken in on the taste buds at once is comforting heaven. It is very heavy, yes, but when you are dealing with cold days &/or a lot of work/activity being done, they are a wonderful thing.
(While they may be fattening this way, it is not as if they are eaten every night & if you eat a WELL balanced diet AND are ACTIVE, this heavy dish won't matter. [Older Polish people stop being able to make ALL the foods needed for a fully balanced diet as they prepared & ate when younger & THIS is the reason they get heavier. A WELL rounded & balanced Polish diet IS very labour intensive.])
As you are living in Poland now (& Communism is over so you can get all of the proper ingredients in generous quantities again), you should try to prepare pierogi at home the "proper" way (as you can get the pierogi themselves - made WELL, I hope, from stores). Try them this way, especially on a cold winter night in Poland after being active outside & see if I don't have a point.
(I do realise that having an Asian background you are used to lighter foods so if you can't find the beauty in this heavier dish, I understand - AND you may not be able to eat sour cream?)
Koleś. Wszystko spoko ale od pierogów to się odpier.......
I need to interrupt you in one thing: rethink if you thinking about Polish nationlism or patriotism. I can say (book definitions) that nationalism is "love" for nation , patriotism is "love" for country. This "reminder" might fell weird , but my intention is informing those who don't know.
Stary, sorry wyglądasz na tyle lat ile masz. 21... 😂
I spent several of the winter months a couple of years ago visiting relatives in a small town outside of Krakow. It was a very difficult experience because I was living in a Polish speaking household where although the younger generation spoke English, there was very little English conversation in the home. Although I was invited to visit, once I arrived, there was limited interaction. I ate most of my meals alone and spent my days in the bedroom where I slept. I spent a few weekends visiting Germany, Warsaw, and listening to music in Krakow bars, but generally speaking, nobody did any socializing or entertaining except on the rarest occasion such as Christmas Eve. I met some attractive women at bars in Krakow, but I was only there a handful of weekends. The Ukraine War started and shortly thereafter I left because I wasn't getting much out of my time in Poland. In retrospect, I would not visit in the winter and I would spend more time in Warsaw, Gdansk, and Old Town Krakow. Outside of those locations, I found relatively little English and trying to learn Polish in a few months is not practical or useful unless one intends to move to Poland.
Maybe some positive information about Polish man... for forginers woman, becouse is a lack of information about Polish man 😉
Coming soon :)
Basically Eurocentrism.
Do you prefer Afrocentrism?
You gotta check out Dutch women! Absolutely no wife material, but extremely gorgeous.
Lolol
As a Pole, I say hell no ;)
Im Pole living for 10 years in NL, never have seen beautiful woman here that was Dutch
Are you serious? They're just "not dirty", unlike Polish women. They're clean, very, very tall, sleek, take far more care about themselves, everything that shows far greater quality. Of course that's just on the outside, cause on the inside, it's a totally different story, and she'll expect you to make her the sandwich, not her make you one!
@@arthurrock4979 well, I would say to clarify. A fact that woman was born in NL and speaks dutch doesnt make her Dutch for me. Those more beautiful ones you can see here are usually daughters of first generation immigrants from Easter Europe, South America and so. I've never seen beautiful Dutch woman, when whole of her family was Dutch for generations
Wow interesting how you said “in western anglo countries there is always interracial stereotypes of Asian women & white men” which is trueeee happy you discover more Asian male & European females couples in Europe & Russia
8:00 UNSUB!
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Polish women are discovering the aesthetic medicine, so they won't really look old soon ;))
My hypothesis is that Polish people age badly because the older generation (people being 50+ now) spent their childhood and part of their youth in the communist times, then the '90 and the beginning of 2000s was difficult time too. First growing up in sort of poverty, bad diet, receiving a lot of bad medication as a child (that today we know to be harmful to children), then high unemployment rate when you are young adult etc. The stress and mediocre lifestyle take their toll. Another thing - eating kind of healthy is rooted in our culture, but e.g. working out or skin care a bit less. The usual leisure for older generations is sitting in front of the TV, no sports + sometimes fatty food + quite often alcohol and cigarettes.
I'm really curious what the aging process will look like in more recent generations, people who do more sports, less addictions, more wealthy and with tools to deal with stress. I can already see a difference.
In Serbia you'll find true, good nationalism, a mentality that you can experience only in very few parts of the world.
like being proud of war crimes? :D
@@pingwin4079 you have listened too much to western propaganda
Ok man, I think Serbians are fine, but if someone'd ask me where in the world nationalism took the worst turn, I'd say 1) Russia, 2) Serbia.
@@blinski1 What about the United States? 🤔
@@AlexTiger19 mixed bag
you don't look 21 xD sorry to burst your bubble.
what will i do now
@@WheresWes become more modest I guess xD
Nationalism and racism is part of the same coin. If you are a nationalist you don’t want other nationalities dating your women.
True
@@richape9288 👍🏻
I don't think so, why? because they also think about others woman's 😂😂
Fish all over the world are exactly the same.
Definitely not
I'm sorry but I have to say this to you, Chinese dumplings are not good xDDD
CAP CAP CAP
@@WheresWes well I'm Polish and I honestly dislike jiaozi, so I guess that's a matter of taste xD
Polish women would be considered attractive only in comparison to other European nations, which isn’t saying much. Furthermore, the most attractive Polish women are taken by Polish men, not foreigners. This is not the same as what occurs in Latin America.
disagree. When taking into account everything, not just physical beauty, I still find Polish very attractive.
I respect it when groups aren’t overly accepting of foreigners
Are you a jealous woman? :) It's obvious, just like the fact that you say fairy tales
In Poland we don't say 'woman are taken'. Men don't take women. Woman chooses man. So no, you don't understand.
Wes, you need to start working out because appears you are developing love handles. You representing all AM, rather you want to or not.
I represent Asian men just fine lmao. I'm in perfectly good shape, it's the shirt
@@WheresWes That's great. Keep up the awesome content. I've been following you since you first moved to Colombia 🇨🇴.
He’s in good shape. Are you blind? 😂 man looks like an athlete
@gideontasanmi Moany Asian men are lean and skinny. I am making a comparison from before and now. I hope it was just the shirt making it loo like he was developing love handles.
@@mrxiong2567 nah. He looks fit
He only scratched the surface. There’s a lot of corruption in Poland 🇵🇱 from the government down to values families and how polish women are raised by their fathers.
I'm sure you're right but it's not to the same level as Colombia, which is my baseline
It was visible in Poland maybe 20-30 years ago just after fall of Socialism. Poland has changed a lot. CORRUPTION INDEX for Poland is 54 like for Italy, Spain is 60, Colombia is 40, Ukraine 36. The higher number = less corruption.
Polacy się starzeją szybko bo większa cześć Polaków starszych wzięła mentalność z Komunizmu
bredzisz
They also grew their own food and worked hard outside.
Nice video :) Like a Pole, I have a completely different opinion about women, I put Asian women first (China, Japan, South Korea), they have wonderful bodies and sweet faces, and Black women - sensual lips and deep eyes, White European women come last :) all the best