Have you guys seen my new video: HOW TO DATE POLISH PEOPLE?! you might like it! (tell me if it's true, but if I'm wrong also let me know!) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-riL5f1aQzN0.html
Yes, especially if You compare to the other western countries, for example Germany. They earn 2-4 times more than in Poland and still can have lots of things cheaper than here (especially electronics)
@@dc41 Yes, but polish politicians are very fascist and you can get mandate for crossing street when zebra isn't in distance of 100 metres, so many people are very frustrated all the time and they want to speak about it all the time, because everyday something is bothering them. :P My uncle once on my cousin birthday started talking about closing car belts, because even when you drive 2 km to the shop without belts you risk mandate. And in January 2021 politicians said they want to make refusing mandate illegal and it need battle in court to prove it was mistake. It's really frustrating and things like that happens all the time.
A ja myślę, że lubimy jak nas doceniają, bo za granicą znani jesteśmy jaki 'biedaki' 'nieroby' 'pijaki' 'złodzieje'. Bardzo głupie utarte stereotypy, ale nie mówcie mi, że tak nie bywa. Bardzo mi się raduje serce, że powoli to się zmienia i ludzie z zagranicy widzą coś pięknego w nas i w naszym kraju i o tym mówią. Duży plus dla autora, dużo radości mi sprawił tym filmem :)
Bo zbyt często jesteśmy ignorowani lub odrzucani, albo traktowani jako ruska kolonia. Dlatego ja się bardzo cieszę, kiedy ktoś z innego kraju wspomni o nas dobrze, tak sam z siebie.
A ja to widzę trochę inaczej. O byle co się szarpiemy, kłócimy, o obostrzenia pandemii, o szczepionki, o PISy lewactwo itp, o Kościół Dlatego, jako tacy, nie mamy wysokiego mniemania o samych sobie. Stąd wielkie ciśnienie na pochwały z zewnątrz.
From my observations in public we don't speak to each other loud, because we don't want to be in attention. We don't like to be in attention. Once I got visitors from Italy and they mentioned that Poland is very "quiet" country. I must agree with them. Well it changes after darkness when ppl get one or two drinks ;) but usually they don't like to be loud. But we do speak loud on the telephone. From my personal perspective I speak loud because I think person on the other side can't hear me well 😅
Yes, for me as a Dutch person with Polish friends, I would say that the Polish people speak rather modestly with each other and it sounds really polite and friendly. I am not understanding a word though.
Ja po 20 latach przypomniałem typowi jak mi mówił że mnie nie nawidzi i że gardzi moja rodzina i że pluje i żyga na nas A teraz mówi Czesc?! I dzień dobry. Żałosny typ.
Urodziłem się tutaj, żyję już sporo ponad 20 lat i w sumie jak dla mnie filmik zrobiony tylko dla wyświetleń xD większość z tych rzeczy można by przypisać sporej części różnych nacji, bardzo mało tutaj rzeczy, które mógłbym zaobserwować w realnym życiu
One thing missing in the video that is extremeply important for english speaking people that You've missed. Forget that "how are you?" is a greeting. If you cross the polish border it becomes a serious existential question nad whenever you say "How are You?" people will answer. Oooooh we. Will. Tell. You. EVERYTHING!
@@izabellakaliszka4804 Tbh it depends on the person asking. If it's a person I don't know very well or who is of a higher "social" standing than I am (an elder to me, or a university professor), I just answer "Oh, I'm fine, thank you" or "Yeah, I'm rather okay" or something similar. If it's a friend asking me, then I answer honestly.
Funfact about loudness - main reason for that is sound complexity of the language. If you don't speak loud, you can be easily misunderstood by others. Polish movies are great example of that, sound mix is usually really poor, because there is so much interference of ambient and enviroment sounds with sounds as "ś, ź, ć". If we don't speak loud, we sound like mumble 😄
There's one thing. You say that when you hear a Pole complaining, you should complain too so he feels understood. But before doing that, don't forget about previously mentioned rule - consistency. Don't say that your day was shitty if it actually wasn't.
Haha Fajny stereotyp. Nie, Tak naprawde to zależy czy twoja babcia chce pozbyć sie jedzenia czy Nie. TAK, niektóre babcie są ciężkie do przekonania. Ale jednak nie jest to niemożliwe. Nie powinno to być jednym z ,,rzeczy których nie powinno sie robić w Polsce”
It's not like you shouldn't refuse your granny's offer for another course of meal (although you probably shouldn't), but it's simply impossible - she literally won't let you go unless you're so full you can barely move.
Bzdura, strefa komfortu? Dostaje zeza od tego określenia, które używa się już wszędzie. Chłopak dobrze to nazwał, bardzo dobrze krąg zaufania. Możesz rozmawiać z każdym ale tylko nielicznym ufasz i jak najbardziej zgadzam się.
Ten dialog mnie rozwalił: - pomożesz mi złożyć meble? - nie, nie mam czasu. Ok. Serio, wydaje mi się, że 100% moich znajomych się tym nie przejmie i pójdzie zapytać o pomoc kogoś innego. Jak można się o to obrazić??
Really specific behavior of Polish people is that every time someone mentions us in the Internet or at least shows any reference to our country, Polish people are going nuts and are happy that someones from abroad sees us. Kinda weird, but happens every time
The Poles that manned the Destroyer ORP Piorun. Ever since I learned of this Polish crew with giant balls of solid brass? I have admired the Polish people. Here is an excerpt from Polish naval history. “ORP Piorun was a Polish destroyer that was part of the British Navy when they engaged the Bismarck. She was sent in with the British destroyers early in the morning of May 30, 1941 to harass the Bismarck and keep the ship occupied while the rest of the British fleet caught up. The entire time the ORP Piorun was firing at the Bismarck, it was using it's signal lights to send the message "I AM A POLE." - message "I AM A POLE."”.
Hello, i'm Polish and i can say that grandmas in Poland are seriously very kind. For example my grandma was making pudding for me everyday after day in School.
In smaller cities the grandma's just newd to strat the conversation with "oh, you will not believe, you know Who died this week?" Its conneceted to the complaining mode
I'm moving to Poland in the next couple of weeks to join my polish partner I'm south American living in Ireland for the last 22 years And after being together for 8 years we decide to move there , your videos have been very useful and informative Specially caming from the same cultural background ,have been in Poland a good few times and I Love the people and the straight forward no bullshit general attitude they have towards life in general , can't wait to move and settle down , thanks for the help.
@April Fool I love it here it was a bit of a shock but now I'm used to it, the language it's a nightmare to learn and the difference in wages will put alot of people off from coming here, the prices are the same as in Ireland but you make 5 times less, all and all this is my home now and I love it.
Never say phrase "polskie obozy koncentracyjne" (polish concentration camps), because it wasn't polish. It was on Poland teritory but it was nazi camps - it might offend someone. Also many people can get outraged when someone insult pope John Paul II. However I think that many people, specially young people, lost esteem for John Paul II when they realize that he suppressed paedophilia in church.
it work as well when it's a short 'no' I think it might be a shortened version of word "ano" which is often used by some "ano" is an actual word meaning "yes" for our western slavic cousins - Czech and Slovaks :D
@@StopTeoriomSpiskowym This word is also used in all Central and east European languages. It comes from Latin, and means something that isn't straight. In metaphorical meaning to a woman who doesn't walk the right way.
Wow I'm Brazilian, decedent from poland my grandma brought a lot of her folks culture I can easily relate to things like sharing, keeping the distance, and being really mad at people not doing the things they said they would do, and yes I find terrible to commit to things that I can't do a 100% right. Great video BTW
I was born in Argentina and I currently live in Argentina but, my grandmother parents came from poland during WWII. And is so funny how you describe my grandmother, she is exactly what you said in the video haha
As always, your observations ase 110% true and 120% insightful. Love them! When people say Poland is cheap, I always get mixed feelings: I know they like it and I'd live to share their enthusiasm, but on the back off my head there's this thought: are we talking about the same country? Or maybe I am just so broke?
Thank you! I try really hard to give insights that are not always obvious. It helps that I have a foreigner's perspective, but I have to give Karolina (Vigo's Mom) has A LOT of credit. She helps me tremendously! For example. That VERY COMMENT about "cheap" was her observation.
I've just realized I do the same thing when I go to Ukraine :( It's still cheaper than Poland but it would be nicer not to make such comments. Thanks :)
Yeah, it's always a matter of perspective... I made the same comments though, when I moved from a big city to smaller one - "Oh, how cheap this restaurant is! Much more affordable than back in Kraków" XD I know I sounded snobbish, but it's hard to stop yourself.
Years ago, an old salesman that trained me told me to never refer to a product as ‘cheap’ and to use ‘inexpensive’ instead. He said people associate ‘cheap’ as poor quality and ‘inexpensive’ as a good value. Not sure how accurate that is, but I’ve been using his advice since.
Iranians love to complain too specially in this situation if u take a taxi the taxi driver would start a conversation and start complaining about everything like politics, weather and the prices etc There are more similarities in some points with polish people ❤️ Lots of love to warm people of Poland.
Oh my, i saw this video by accident, but it’s first time when i see someone is talking about poles and Poland in... good way. I just started to cry when you was talking about sharing in war times. I didn’t love in this times but i felt like i was and... i haven’t heared beafore that someone can talk about my country in good way. Thank you 💖
My Venezuelan boyfriend moved to Poland and as we are living here for more then a year already, he is still very often unaware of some polish things you just presented. I'm watching with him all your videos, keep up the great work! You have really good observation skills 😅
Widzę że przed wydawać by się mogło że nieprawdopodobnie ważnymi dla nas kobietami trzeba prawnych a najlepiej konstytucyjnych zabezpieczeń już na wczoraj.
Another thing is don’t say “ jak się masz?” (how are you?)when you walk into a store or establishment unless you personally know the person because it’s weird. It’s kinda like a complete stranger walking up to you and hugging you in America. Like um.. sir... I don’t know you kinda thing. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Actually, don't try to ask people how they are. Unless you are really interested and available to listen and empatise with their personal stories, health or family situation. I think some of us learned to ask "how are you" question abroad, but when I am actually thinking of small talk in Polish then... it doesn't even exist!
@@kasiaczemplik163 thankyou. yes. this makes more sense to me. i am polish speak the language and have been there. but i have never really lived there so i wasn’t 100% sure😅😅
As a Pole myself, I must say first 3 are totally true. Be reliable, be honest, be thrustwhorty - no one expects you to be nice. That's what makes you a good friend and a person.
I watched your video with great interest. It is always nice to learn how other people who aren't Polish see Poles. It's hard to have one universal view. Our opinions are rather subjective or based on our own experience. I wish you all the best !
Hi, I'm Maciek from Poland.. One more about eating. - If you propose a meal to Pole and he says "No, thank you", propose it one more time. Probably he doesn't want to impose himself, but don't repeat it too many times (if you're not grandma :D), because he will feel self-conscious. Referring to cold "No, I don't have time". If Kuba is your very close frient, this is enough, but if he's just colleague, you should briefly explain that you have a lot of work or something. You can propose help in other day, Kuba will appreciate that. Yes, complaining together is our funny feature, but remember to do not bid who's worse. We really like curt empathy. As for non-verbal language, remember to do not look into the eyes of strangers for a long time. In this case you will confuse somebody. If you're unlucky you can provoke someone. But don't be tense if you catch gaze :D About Polish words: Don't say "kurwa" wherever you are. It's not funny. If you know when to use it and you are with friends it's ok, and can be funny for us, but generally it's very vulgar word. Polish people like when someone say straight ("prosto z mostu" and "bez owijania w bawełnę") :D
THANK YOU! Finally someone said that: "pierogi" is already a plural. I used to think that it was alright, that they've adopted our word and made it accurate for English language, but it's NOT. But I've felt, that if I pointed it out, it would make me sound like an asshole. Wrong again!
Fajny materiał, z ciekawością posłuchałem co myślą o nas amerykanie... Jest też inna ważna zasada: nigdy nie powtarzaj dalej co powiedział Tobie przyjaciel bo odwrócą się od Ciebie wszyscy. ;) Nigdy też się nie odmawia wódki :)
Th first one is sooooo true!!! My grandma loves to feed others, is always concerned if you like it, and also gives us the food in jars to please your belly when you're away from her.
As a pole living abroad I had often this"Polite interruption" misunderstanding problem. Especially with my girlfriend. How to explain something what is extremely impolite to somebody, that is completely natural, common, maybe not polite but not impolite either, to you 😛
The complaning one is so true. You just made me realize that sharing misery brings us together :D Doesn't sound like a healthy life attitude but it is what it is.
Beautiful. I was born in Poland but moved to germany. I still feel polish. Think polish. Live polish. Long story short. Feels great having a foreigner understanding us and making me feel familiar. I miss home although we are many here. You get lost. LOVE anything that takes me back. I cherished this video and you dont even know how much. One love my friend and thank you
There's one thing I remember I didn't find particularly unusual when I lived in Poland where I originally come from and that is NOT greeting random strangers with ''dzien dobry/czesc''. It seemed pretty normal to me however once I've lived nearly 10 years in the UK it struck me as a bit odd as we do greet people here a lot more often. Seeing your video brought back those memories. :P Cheers lad, greetings from England! x)
my dad is born in silesia,before my grandpa and grandma went to germany with him and his siblings in 1958.we often visited his his birthplace.unfortunately he didn't teach me polish as a child,so the commumucation wasn't always easy.but with a polish dictionary,with hands & feet or with pen & paper we managed it to communicate and in any case it was always fun.
You make me want to visit there! I am American, but 1/4 Polish and really favor that side of the family-looks, personality traits, etc. I would love to see the area my Polish side of the family originated from.
I'm polish and I have to argue with 4th thing that you mentioned: voice volume and "polite interruption". Especially about laud talking in public transport. That is bit unmannerly, I know that many people do that even poles... but that's still unmannerly and personally I hate people loud talking in public transport. Not everybody have to listen to what do you have to say to your friend or your mother you're talking to on the phone. Savoir-vivre even says that in public transport we should not to talk on the phone. (for me bit obsolete rule and no one will be mad at you when you talk quiet on the phone). Interrupting other people, I would not say that’s polite. Many people also do that but still it is unmannerly and it small sign of lack of manners. Better no to do that. Of course when you are talking with friends there are some situations when you can’t speak up without interrupting 😊
Once I came late for lecture. Because i unwillingly interrupted it and everybody stared at me I explained - 'sorry I'm late 'cause I've overslept'. But it was 3 p.m. so everybody started to laugh including the lecturer.
@Vigo's Dad "Pierogis" is just hard on your ears when you're Polish. It's nearly like someone drilling a hole in my head. What you said in the 2nd part is essentially - in Poland you can be yourself. There's no obligation to pretend everything's rainbows and unicorns when you're going through a rough patch.
I have Polish relatives now through my brother's marriage. I want to share. Now I have a Polish grandma (sorta) and she cooks for me when I'm around. I AM scared to learn Polish: it is so foreign; but I will try common phrases. Yes, the food is great. I try to keep away from Religion. My brother visits Poland often, but I have only seen it on RU-vid. I am a fan of Polish Opera, (but I imagine that doesn't count). I've tried to read Polish History. Thanks for your posting. I'm in the States, but my brother now comes with a whole lot of Polish relatives. I want to be "nice"; but I am also someone who is reliable, on-time, does what he says he'll do, likes kids; so maybe I will fit in?
Finnly someone got it right on how Poland is not that cheap on salaries that Poles receive or disability pensions Yeah u come hot shot from USA or Canada or wherever and exchange dollars for zlotys , u may be in disbelief as how cheap it is, but when getting disability or monthly pay, then it's 2 different worlds!!!! Finnly someone got it !!!!!!!!!
Agree, humble is not a word I would associate with polish people. Generous would depend on circumstances. If you are close friends or family, they will give the shirt off their back for you.
You answered your own question about why polish people are so loud. Because they love to interrupt each other and they're always competing to talk over each other. I've never answered a question in Poland to anyone. As soon as I even start to answer, I'm already being asked another question.
I'm polish and I avoid such people. If it's really "our" thing then this is terrible. I always thought that these are just assholes caring only about themeselves. Don't lose hope, not all of us are like that. Hm.. I'm really sorry that you also experienced this.
You are so funny and likeable. I love your videos. I laugh a lot. It is so many true what you said about us, polish peolpe that I did not even realize and is so surprising ! More please. Greetings for you wife and son.
Another Big one thats unique to Poland goes for all the smokers out there. If someone asks you for a cigarette it’s normal to give them one (and Most people would give you a cig too if you don’t have any atm) BUT. If you have only one cigarette left in the pack just say its your Last one. If you would try to give them your last cigarette they would be shocked and creeped out, for real. If you have two left it’s not a deal tho
always the last is for owner with chips too or another things poles thinking that when you eating last part of cake that you are never be full so always they said "no the last is for you - no! for you-no! absolutly for you!! "
Unmistakably an outstanding video. The bloodline of Vigo's Dad may not be Polish but his soul is 100 percent Polish. It doesn't get any better than this.
I hate when someone interrupts me during a group conversation, because then I can't speak anymore: / (Some introverts problems) Also when it comes to loud phone calls on the bus, at least for me the reason is that sometimes there is too much noise and you can't hear well. Though I'm just the "call later" type.
