POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country?

Disagree.


The first one didn't do very nice things to Poland, especially afterwards; and the second one turned up late, although they did quite a lot when they arrived.

I'm not asking anyone to be grateful to me - I wasn't there, and neither were most of today's population of Poland.

Any more videos, Mr. Southern?

Yes.Some people may think that Poland is a huge,constant party.In fact there is after party as well.

Actually , Southern - some of those parties look like good fun. Were you actually at them, or did you just get these clips from youtube?

Back to the original question - the answer is simple: Poland is in Central Europe.

you might not be able to for whatever reason (you probably havent travelled sufficiently) but these nationalities are pretty easy to diferentiate

What are the differences, at first sight ?

manily facial - but you will also see differences in the way they dress and present themselves

understand that this is a generalisation but a favourite passtime of mine for years has been people watching and guessing nationalities...

Haha i see ;)
I know some Polish friends, you wouldn't be able to tell they are Polish. They could be German, French, English, etc. it'd be the same. ;)

have you spent much time living in different countries polson?

Living in another country ?...I live in France since i was born.

then you have little experience to draw on other than your fellow countrymen - when you spend considerable time in other countries you begin to notice distinguishing characteristics

for example, chinese, japanese, and koreans all look very similar to foreigners but a trained eye (or to someone who has spent considerable time there) can tell the difference between them - eye slant amount, face elongation, average height etc

the same with africans - most of us, when thinking about africans have a clear image in our mind's eye but stand an etheopian, nigerian and camaroonian next to each other an notice pronounced differences

the same can be said for europeans

Maybe. Tell me what are the physical differences for example ?

I'm sorry for the few idots we have around here. They think we're all going to take the things they say to heart and cry about it. They don't seem to realize that by belittling others over the internet they are actually making themselves look stupid, because they have nothing better to do than google a forum and talk $hit about other people. It's sad really....

lol - google it... look at hair, hight, skin pigmentation... work your way from south to start with, the differences ar more noticable

I meant the average Pole. Most Poles look like any German or Englishman.

I'm sure a Pole can pick out another Pole in a heartbeat, but that's because they know what to look for. Just like a German can find another German rather easily. My mother can guess which actors in an American movie are Polish by looking at their eyes or jaw. 99% of the time she is right too.


I do see what you're trying to get across though.

to the untrained eye quite probably



there you go - many nationalities stand out like sore thumbs to people who are used to seeing them



im just stating the obvious for people who have spent amounts of time in different countries

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im in the states atm, a country know as a melting pot of many different nationalities - its quite fun meeting people, americans, and trying to guess what their nationality origins are... most ive asked have been more than happy to tell me

Yes, i know there are differences between Meditteranean people and Icelanders for example. Hair and skin color, height, etc.
Do you want me to study the Darwin theory ;) LoL

Yes, but not everyone studies different people like you. So I would have to say "The average person cannot distinguish the difference between the average Pole and the average German or average Frenchman."


That make it better?

:]

In the US, people can say that I am from Europe, buy they have trouble to say from which country...It's usually said from Germany or Russia...

but can you see differences between italian and spanish...?

studying darwinism isnt needed - just look at those around you and notice similarities

in your profile photo you look as tho you have blonde hair (black n white photo so hard to tell) - this isnt a hair colour i would automatically ascociate with france

lol - never thougt of it like that but im definatley a people watcher



yeah - true - the averae person doesnt spend considerable time abroad - some never even move out of their city other than a couple of weeks holiday a year

You can invent new countries that don't really exist, then tell them that's where you're from.

Some Poles do stand out as Poles before they even say anything, but mistakes can easily be made.

Everyone is different, i think it would be hard to tell...some are easy to differentiate, and some others are more difficult.



Hehe ;) True i'm blond. So what country (countries) would you associate blond hair ? (i may know what you are going to answer...)
There are some blond people in France, but not many, i must say.
By the way, 1 French out of 3 have origins from another country...

:)

lol - and everyone is equal but some of us are more equal than others ;-)

the more northern european countries are the ones i associate with blond hair and hair gets darker as you go south - what your origins are i wouldnt like to guess from a small black n white photo...

my hair is dark - its not black but its a lot darker than the average pole, my complexion is also quite dark, in poland i have been told i look like a gypsy

its not just physical features that set nationalities apart - the way they dress and conduct themselves also set them apart. you live in paris many of whose occupants are known for their style and presentation - have you not been in the city centre when its flooded with tourists mid summer and looked at people immediatly knowing they are not from france...?

Haha ;)



LoL, some friends say i am a Viking ;) But they are quite ignorant...i'm blond with green/blue/grey eyes (i know it's "special"), etc, those few criteria make them think i'm a Viking (the Vikings were not a people, they were sailors, conquerors, warriors, merchants, etc. LoL)



So, the culture shows the difference, right ? ;) Cause Poles born abroad are quite similar to the "natives" ;)



Their language...English, Spanish, German, Polish, Italian, etc. LoL

i was thinking more along the ways they dress

Tourists are all the same...wearing sunglasses, hats, and taking pics...... :P

Seems like Ukraine is only Eastern European country... feel alone :-)

do not despair slo - Ukraine is a lovely country nevertheless:)

In reviewing the articles under Polski Radio's Europe East, they seem to have only story's from the Ukraine, not including Poland in the East.

http://www.polskieradio.pl/zagranica/news/archiwum.aspx?s=0&k=141

Poland is a central European country I'd say. Belarus is an Eastern European country I think. I'd say Prague is at the heart of Europe geographically and it's not so far from where I am here in Silesia