Do and don't in Poland

Hi all,
I've lived in Poland for 10 years now, and I love it. No more England doom and gloom for me. I will think about a list of 'does and don't' and post it later.
If I can help in any way, please write.
Welcome to Poland. A wonderful country for those prepared to adapt.

About eating If you are invited for a dinner, made at home, be prepared that you have to eat a lot. A lot of people will ask you a couple of times, are you really not hungry anymore

From this region which i know, you have to always pull of your shoes, when you are coming into ones apartment.. So to be sure, always ask even if they let in with your shoes, they wil appreciate the question.

When you are talking with somebody through a telephone, and you want to end a conversation, it's not enough to say just bye. You have to say something like this: bye, see you later, bye, kisses. ( all in one time ) not to your boss of course only to friends

Last edited by mila (2009-01-14 15:23:38)

Yes mostly it's true!
But I can add something more, so:
- Don't give money poor peoples who want it. They need this to buy alcohol, even this is some kid. Say "Nie" (No) and that's all.
- Don't leave opened car, or with open wide glass
- Don't fraid to ask young peoples something in english - we have english in most bacis schools! But not same skills
- Make many smiles on face, and be happy.
- When you meet some, or wanna say "Hi", say "Czesc"
- Yes, dinners are big, always ask for somethink to drink, and in start say "Smacznego", and at end say "Dziękuję" (thanks), or "Dziękuje, było wspaniałe" (thanks, was great)

Last edited by loopack (2009-09-18 09:54:02)