Do you think that Polish people are rude?

iwonaThreads: 13 Posts: 639 Joined: Aug 6, 06 ♀	Feb 18, 07, 10:46 #91
English people in London just think that Poles with otherwise perfect English are being sarcastic so in turn they are frosty in return so Polish people think that English people are being unfriendly But English people are masters at good sarcasm. Why would they be offended by Polish being sarcastic?

paulo

Feb 18, 07, 10:57 #92

What a ridiculous and biased question is this. Let me enlighten you according to the opinion of my irish/english friend who lives in brazil europeans are rude and he left europe for brazil because of the general antagonistic culture. For example europeans begin at a early age teasing and abusing each other for whatever reason, this is true in the USA as well as there is a plethora of ethnic slurs and jokes that is rampant and common among children and last through adulthood generally and obviously. In Brazil no such thing exists there does not exist any ethnic slur for anyone black white or anyone else everyone is respected. Brasilians and poles are somewhat alike in this manner. In brasil people do not discriminate nationalities everyone is on equal footing, children in schools from my experience are much more gentle and embracing than americans and europeans, and my irish friend can back this up. Just look at carnaval in brazil how loving and embracing it is of all nations and especially the native indians and downcast africans and how accepted this ceremony is by all peoples of brasil including the european descendants. Learn from them how to put a stop to the rudeness. Just one more example , look at the brazilian soccer players how nice and clean they play and what good loosers they are which makes them into the real winners even when they loose which is not often. So are poles rude, I dont think so, Every european has their hands dirty in rudeness and poles probably much less than others.

HullaH00p	Feb 18, 07, 11:03 #93
They don't understand that the Poles are being sincere. They are genuinely saying something not being sarcastic. Try it youself with the szesc-siedem-osiem -- you're using the "roof of your mouth" to form the words which is quite common in Slavonic lanuages. This is uncommom for "mouth shape" naturalized english speakers.

Arien	Feb 18, 07, 11:12 #94
Are Polish people rude? Well, some defenitely are, and some totally aren't. Really, I think people are pretty much the same everywhere? I mean, even you can get a bit rude sometimes. Just like I can, and I think that's alright.

paulo	Feb 18, 07, 11:12 #95
how could the poles ever be rude , did they enslave anyone, not ever. Where they massacered recently by both neighbors yes and maybe that left some trauma. But also they are more gentle and peace loving yet truly heroic when the going gets tough. And this is proven by their history of accepance and egalitarian ideals.

♀

Feb 18, 07, 11:18 #96

They don't understand that the Poles are being sincere. They are genuinely saying something not being sarcastic.

Try it youself with the szesc-siedem-osiem -- you're using the "roof of your mouth" to form the words which is quite common in Slavonic lanuages. This is uncommom for "mouth shape" naturalized english speakers.

Maybe, but I didn't have much problem with it. Probbaly I am in general bit sarcastic

Arien	Feb 18, 07, 11:20 #97
You'll have to excuse me when I say that still doesn't mean Polish people can't be rude sometimes. Because everyone can get rude sometimes?

Polish_chick14Threads: 1 Posts: 14 Joined: Feb 17, 07 ♀	Feb 18, 07, 13:06 #98
Quoting: Arien Are Polish people rude? Well, some defenitely are, and some totally aren't. Really, I think people are pretty much the same everywhere? I mean, even you can get a bit rude sometimes. Just like I can, and I think that's alright. Exactly.

Patrycja19Threads: 76 Posts: 3,877 Joined: Oct 31, 06 ♀	Feb 18, 07, 13:32 #99
Quoting: paulo What a ridiculous and biased question is this. I do agree with this, and I think everyone is capable of rudeness, just dont wake up on the wrong side of the bed thats all!!

Patrycja19Threads: 76 Posts: 3,877 Joined: Oct 31, 06 ♀	Feb 18, 07, 13:36 #100
MY dad could be rude, but it wasnt cause of him being Polish. he just didnt have patience!! thats why people are rude, because they want it now, pronto!! or they cant tolerate waiting, or get angry when something is out of place. Or they snub people for not being like them. thats extremely rude. rude is mostly unacceptance of something you dont like.

♀

Feb 18, 07, 17:53 #101

Quoting: Polish_chick14

Quoting: Arien
Are Polish people rude? Well, some defenitely are, and some totally aren't. Really, I think people are pretty much the same everywhere?

I mean, even you can get a bit rude sometimes. Just like I can, and I think that's alright.

Exactly.

Ditto.... and as for the Americans being rude... depends on the person again, etc etc. I'm from the North and we are much more direct & to the point than the Southern folks. I found the Polish people to be very nice in almost every interaction I've had. Wasn't wild about the time I spent in Britain, frankly, I found the shop keepers rude & lots of people rude. Didn't care for Vienna, either, or any other places in Austria. Same reason.

MatyjaszThreads: 2 Posts: 1,786 Joined: Jul 20, 06 ♂	Feb 19, 07, 08:49 #102
Quoting: BubbaWoo Quoting: Polish_chick14 walk down the streets and someone bumps inot you, what would happen in Poland, ive been asked for a fight twice in the last couple of weeks when this has happened... You see, you have been ASKED! Now that's what I call polite, and proves that even in those kind of situations Poles know how to behave.

♂

Edited by: Huegel Feb 19, 07, 09:20 #103

Quoting: Matyjasz

Now that's what I call polite

Pah, you're mere amateurs.

Toff 1: I say, were you looking at my lady companion in an amorous manner? Why, you fiend, you've just gone and offended my principles to their very core. I demand satisfaction.
Toff 2: Why, I am most dreadfully sorry, however, I wouldn't want to insult you further by refusing to give you satisfaction.
Toff 1: Jolly decent of you. Would you mind stepping outside?
Toff 2: Certainly, i'll even remove my spectacles. I wouldn't want you to cut your hand on any glass fragments.
Toff 1: I do hope you enjoy hospital food.

daffyThreads: 40 Posts: 2,118 Joined: Feb 5, 07 ♂	Feb 19, 07, 09:47 #104
i find stress and tiredness dont help much either Funny huegal!

bubbamofo	Feb 19, 07, 11:28 #105
Quoting: Matyjasz ive been asked for a fight twice in the last couple of weeks when this has happened... ok... when i say asked it was actually my polite british way of putting it... it was more a case of wypiedalaj zajbana pi*do... mate...

purple	Mar 21, 07, 06:54 #106
It`s too easy to pin a label on someone`s behaviour, as being a national characteristic, ie being Polish and rude, and hide behind it, and not face the real reason for it and maybe some unpleasant truths.

BubbaWooThreads: 46 Posts: 4,438 Joined: Sep 26, 06 ♂	Mar 21, 07, 07:10 #107
not quite sure what point youre trying to make purple

VarsovianThreads: 85 Posts: 531 Joined: Nov 23, 06 ♂	Mar 21, 07, 09:35 #108
I had problems understanding that until I realised "Purple" was a person! I mean - how can you make a point purple except with felt tip pen?

poland2006Threads: 3 Posts: 98 Joined: Nov 29, 06 ♀	Mar 21, 07, 09:58 #109
Quoting: Varsovian "Purple" was a person REALLY?

purple	Mar 21, 07, 06:48 #110
Mar 21, 07, 11:20am - Attached on merging: Polish rudeness Its too easy to pin a label to someone`s behaviour, as being a national steroetypical characteristic, ie being Polish and rude and hide behind it, and not face the real reason and maybe some unpleasant truths.

purple	Mar 22, 07, 10:15 #111
Rudeness has been the effect, though probably not the intention of the Polish person I allude to, and to suggest this, as has been muted to me, anything to do with nationality, is an insult to this person`s intelligence. The real reason******?

muzyka

Mar 23, 07, 06:01 #112

Quoting: Eurola

It is definitely different than in Poland. I grew up without asking this type of questions, so I can understand Iwona's frustration." How are you" question was reserved for friends or family members, I did not see for months or years. When, you asked, you really wanted to know and they were happy to tell you all that happened since the last time. Very warm.

It would be nice to know how it works in all other languages and cultures. Anybody?

The French always ask how you are - ca va? comment vas-tu? and so on...it's definitely a part of their culture; the same applies in Australia.......it is common politeness and if we don't ask it, it's seen as rather rude in most situations.....

♂

Mar 24, 07, 11:21 #113

Quoting: paulo

In Brazil no such thing exists there does not exist any ethnic slur for anyone black white or anyone else everyone is respected. Brasilians and poles are somewhat alike in this manner. In brasil people do not discriminate nationalities everyone is on equal footing,

Some of what you say is true but much is absolute nonsense.Observe the murder rates for Brazil,the percentage of black prisoners in Brazil and how many of the thousands of poor people killed by Brazilian police and death squads are black.Open your eyes.

playgirl	Mar 26, 07, 07:41 #114
you are so rasic do you ever go aboard well how would you like it if they started saying that about you would you know well then and not all polish peple are like that okay little miss rasic[b][/b]

RazZThreads: 2 Posts: 244 Joined: Feb 15, 07 ♂	Mar 26, 07, 07:43 #115
Quoting: playgirl rasic you mean to say "Racist"

♀

Mar 26, 07, 07:45 #116

Quoting: truebrit

Some of what you say is true but much is absolute nonsense.Observe the murder rates for Brazil,the percentage of black prisoners in Brazil and how many of the thousands of poor people killed by Brazilian police and death squads are black.Open your eyes.

so true. If hes really from Brazil then Paulo must be a rich son of a policeman or politician...and to say that no Poles are racist either is a joke.

playgirl	Mar 26, 07, 07:45 #117
and by the way polish people are qutie polite

playgirl	Mar 26, 07, 07:46 #118
some polish people are rasic but not alol don't you agree

RazZThreads: 2 Posts: 244 Joined: Feb 15, 07 ♂	Mar 26, 07, 07:48 #119
again the word RASIC. im trying to help you. its Racist

playgirl	Mar 26, 07, 07:48 #120
Quoting: sapphire and to say that no Poles are racist either is a joke. some polish are rasict but not all of them don't you agree sapphire

POLAND . The Unofficial Guide.	Unanswered \| Archives
POLAND . The Unofficial Guide.	Poland and Polish Community	Witamy, Guest \| PF Members \| Gold Members

Home \| Unanswered \| Archives \| Random \| Statistics	Time in Poland: 16:34 / Feb 9
About Us \| Contact Us \| Rules, Privacy \| Poland Advertising	© 2005-12 PolishForums.com