ANTI-POLONISM IN EUROPE

rychlikThreads: 51 Posts: 446 Joined: Aug 6, 08 ♂	May 13, 10, 07:33 #1
Where is the biggest anti-Polonism in Europe today? As a Polish citizen, where would you not like to travel? We could divide this by West and Eastern Europe. If you've been a victim of ant-Polish attitude then what was the reason behind it?

Wroclaw BoyThreads: 57 Posts: 5,478 Joined: Jul 3, 09 MEMBER ♂	May 13, 10, 08:47 #2
My brother in law has told me a few times of the abuse he recieved in Germany when working there years ago, the UK wasnt such a great place either circa 2006-2008. Other than those two i cant really think of any, but of course im not Polish.

AdamKadmonThreads: 38 Posts: 1,120 Joined: Apr 23, 10 ♂	May 13, 10, 09:54 #3
I do not know if this is anti-Polonism, but when two years ago, I heard from a British person an advice go back to your shtty country* I thought it was. Now, I am not sure if this is typically British.

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May 13, 10, 12:46 #4

AdamKadmon:

I do not know if this is anti-Polonism, but when two years ago, I heard from a British person an advice go back to your sh*tty country I thought it was. Now, I am not sure if this is typically British.

No - just a desperate insult when they've lost an argument or have no real reason. Whenever I have a debate with anyone in England and am critical of something, they often say, "well, **** off back to Poland then if it's so great" ( suggesting of course, that compared to magic Britain, it isin't!)

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	May 13, 10, 12:50 #5
In Germany, there tends to be the perception that Poles are inferior. Then again, the Germans see almost anyone else in that way. I think many Brits have no problems with Poles. It's just the swamping effect that sours the milk. Poles are pretty well received across Europe.

Mr GrunwaldThreads: 34 Posts: 2,358 Joined: Dec 16, 08 ♂	May 13, 10, 13:05 #6
Seanus: Poles are pretty well received across Europe. Ive read some info about Italian "anti-Polonism" in Italy I am not sure if it is a general thing or just some wackoes Although you should be safe in Norway ;p (for the time being)

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	May 13, 10, 13:09 #7
Nah, Italians and Poles are close enough due to the prevalent ski culture. Having said that, I remember a story from my 15-year old student from a few years back. He told me that a couple of Italian shopkeepers refused to speak to him in English. They persisted in speaking Italian and it drove him nuts as his English was top drawer. There will always be specific instances of foolishness.

Miguel ColombiaThreads: 3 Posts: 711 Joined: Apr 20, 10 ♂	May 13, 10, 13:21 #8
Mr Grunwald: Ive read some info about Italian "anti-Polonism" in Italy I am not sure if it is a general thing or just some wackoes I am sure the Italians have nothing against Poles. At least not against the women. Hell, they like all women.

MareGaeaThreads: 45 Posts: 5,527 Joined: Feb 6, 08 ♂	May 13, 10, 14:09 #9
rychlik: Where is the biggest anti-Polonism in Europe today? In Poland. >^..^< M-G (they are their own worst enemies)

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	May 13, 10, 14:43 #10
Seanus: Then again, the Germans see almost anyone else in that way. Don't tell me it's not true...you Germanophobe you! ;)

BzibziohThreads: 6 Posts: 3,657 Joined: Oct 15, 08 ♀ [Suspended]	May 13, 10, 15:21 #11
Bratwurst Boy: Don't tell me it's not true...you Germanophobe you! I'm going to fly through Munich soon and if that horrible guard-woman checking me will be so mean to me again - I'm personally blaming you, Bratwurtski! ;)

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	May 13, 10, 15:22 #12
Bzibzioh: I'm personally blaming you, Bratwurtski! Look for a helmet first....:)

WroclawThreads: 77 Posts: 7,404 Joined: Apr 1, 06 ♂ [Moderator]	May 13, 10, 15:39 #13
Seanus: In Germany, there tends to be the perception that Poles are inferior. I would argue that in what was the old east germany there seems to be a common bond. it's certainly true of east berlin. i've never noiced any problems there at least.

Miguel ColombiaThreads: 3 Posts: 711 Joined: Apr 20, 10 ♂	May 13, 10, 15:57 #14
England. That´s probably the most anti-Polish place I can think of.

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May 13, 10, 18:13 #15

Probably true, Wrocław. The ex-commie connection going strong ;) ;)

BB, I should have put wink marks there, sorry. The truth is, I don't know what the majority of Germans think so I wheeled out a stereotype for good measure :) I liked Berlin a lot and felt great in Germany.

Truth be told, I don't think other Europeans think too much about Poles. Only the UK as there are so many there. Otherwise, 'out of sight, out of mind' applies.

MareGaeaThreads: 45 Posts: 5,527 Joined: Feb 6, 08 ♂	May 13, 10, 18:17 #16
Seanus: I don't think other Europeans think too much about Poles I don't think so either. Don't believe the hype :) >^..^< M-G (anyway is glad that he was able to get RR running on his 64 bit machine - been ages)

SeanusThreads: 22 Posts: 30,158 Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂	May 13, 10, 18:19 #17
I'm glad that it hasn't gone back to the world wars, that's a bonus :) People have got their own issues in life without worrying too much about what people from other countries think.

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Edited by: Torq May 13, 10, 18:26 #18

I travelled all around Europe and nowhere have I encountered any kind
of "anti-polonism" towards me. Quite the contrary - in some countries people
were very polite (Hungary, Czech Republic, Ireland, France, Bulgaria) and in
Ukraine an older man even offered me free lodging for the night in his apartment.

I didn't get any warm gestures or signs of sympathy in Germany or Denmark,
but no negative reactions either so, for me personally, talking about anti-Polinism
is a little bit of an exagerration.

STFUThreads: - Posts: 122 Joined: May 13, 10 ♂	May 13, 10, 20:26 #19
I'm happy to tell you that there's no such thing as Anti-Polonism.

SokratesThreads: 19 Posts: 4,464 Joined: Jan 19, 09 ♂ [Suspended]	Edited by: Sokrates May 13, 10, 20:34 #20
STFU: I'm happy to tell you that there's no such thing as Anti-Polonism. Just hatred of all things Polish:)

rychlikThreads: 51 Posts: 446 Joined: Aug 6, 08 ♂	May 13, 10, 21:19 #21
Seanus: In Germany, there tends to be the perception that Poles are inferior. I have mixed feelings about this country. I have read comments like yours and still wonder why the h'ell Poles want to work in Germany? I would hate to see Poles taking it in the a'ss because they felt like they had to.

TheOtherThreads: 5 Posts: 1,584 Joined: Jul 13, 09 ♂	May 13, 10, 21:37 #22
rychlik: I have read comments like yours and still wonder why the h'ell Poles want to work in Germany? Because the comments you read are hardly ever true - simple as that.

SouthMancPolakThreads: 2 Posts: 202 Joined: Apr 10, 10 ♂	Edited by: SouthMancPolak May 13, 10, 21:44 #23
TheOther: Because the comments you read are hardly ever true - simple as that. heh :) Seanus: Oh, come on, how can you hate pierogi and flour-based foods? ;) ;) my Chorley Cakes are nice, lol

TheOtherThreads: 5 Posts: 1,584 Joined: Jul 13, 09 ♂	Edited by: TheOther May 13, 10, 21:47 #24
You pick a tiny minority as an example? The NPD has less than 7000 members in Germany. Besides: :) http://www.polishforums.com/news-politics-4/bnp-far-right-poland-39459 /#msg787179

MareGaeaThreads: 45 Posts: 5,527 Joined: Feb 6, 08 ♂	May 13, 10, 22:13 #25
TheOther: a tiny minority as an example That's a very frequent problem on this forum :) >^..^< M-G (watching the Unknown Oddissey)

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	Edited by: Bratwurst Boy May 13, 10, 22:14 #26
That wasn't nice either... You are all nasty Germanophobes and I will never ever come to work to Poland, nein, nein! I know you all are just waiting to behead me and to show off my poor de-helmeted head. :(

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Edited by: SouthMancPolak May 13, 10, 22:21 #27

TheOther:

You pick a tiny minority as an example? The NPD has less than 7000 members in Germany.

MareGaea:

That's a very frequent problem on this forum :)

Taking things far too seriously is also a frequent problem on this forum ;)

Bratwurst Boy:

You are all nasty Germanophobes and I will never ever come to work to Poland, nein, nein!
I know you all are just waiting to behead me and to show off my poor de-helmeted head. :(

lol. that's more like it. :D

See? Germans aren't all humourless sunbed-pinchers ;)

Bratwurst BoyThreads: 11 Posts: 14,563 Joined: Apr 2, 07 ♂	May 13, 10, 22:31 #28
SouthMancPolak: See? Germans aren't all humourless sunbed-pinchers ;) Humourless not, sunbed-pinchers? You bet!!! ;)

SokratesThreads: 19 Posts: 4,464 Joined: Jan 19, 09 ♂ [Suspended]	May 13, 10, 22:31 #29
Bratwurst Boy: You are all nasty Germanophobes and I will never ever come to work to Poland, nein, nein! I know you all are just waiting to behead me and to show off my poor de-helmeted head. :( Inshallah Infidel, off with your head! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYJQJKDLoVg&feature=related Now thats germanophobic!

TheOtherThreads: 5 Posts: 1,584 Joined: Jul 13, 09 ♂	May 13, 10, 22:39 #30
SouthMancPolak: Taking things far too seriously is also a frequent problem on this forum That's actually the fun part of this forum... :)

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