Yes, we Poles are "cold" towards people we don't know and it is completely normal. This is how it is in this part of Europe. We don't smile and pretend to be nice like in the south. As for the English language. Young people know it, but older people don't necessarily know it because Russian was taught in schools in their times. As for conversations in English, we assume that in Poland we speak Polish and if a foreigner lives here for a long time, he or she should learn it. Foreigners should adapt to the rules in force here, never the other way around.
My sister's boyfriend is from Italy. He has been living permanently in Poland for the last 2 years. He doesn't speak any Polish. He understands quite a bit. Which annoys me terribly. My sister speaks English and a little Italian to him. He even speaks English in the shop. Which annoys me. Especially since my sister thought that all foreigners should speak Polish. But as you can see, this does not apply to her boyfriend! And you are being rude to the channel host. Even aggressive.
@@Yutuir This is not aggression, just honesty. We Poles are direct, we say what we think. You might even consider it another cultural difference. Most Europeans "play the role" every day, trying to be nice so as not to be accused of aggression, racism or other bullshit. And we don't worry about it because we are not "politically correct"
if you wish to live in Poland, start to learn the polish language, your efforts will be appreciated, and as long as you speak english you will remain as a foreigner
I’d bet that after 7 years she speaks maximum on a very very basic level close to zero…. She wont be able to hold a basic conversation you can have with a 4 year old kid
@@MaciejDomański-y1i i am annoyed with all these foreigners who cant speak basic Polish Lazy sods!!! Ain’t gonna make any effort to speak english even though I spent 26 years in an english speaking country
in Poland there is no custom to address someone by name, except for people who look like minors, to all strangers you say Pani (Mrs), Pan (Mr) with this formal beginning and name or just this, it is not the same for these English forms. Even an older person uses this form to a very young but adult person. This is the rule in Polish, for example in a shop I am served by a young Ukrainian woman, at the end I say "thank you, Pani" - this is the norm, I do not even know her name, but I use the formal form.
all words like uncle, aunt, cousin, we have more of them, once almost for every person in the family but it is disappearing, these forms are actually for family, literally people related by blood or affinity, there are slight deviations for close friends, neighbours - informally they are also called that way
In Poland a large percentage of the population speaks English. If you look at the statistics, you can communicate in English much faster in Poland than in Italy or Spain, for example. Moreover, in Poland no one requires you to know Polish immediately after moving there. In Germany or France, learning your native language is necessary even for communication in everyday activities, such as ordering food at McDonald's. Whenever I am in Western Europe, I have trouble communicating outside of tourist spots. In this respect, I think you have misjudged Poland. I wish you further success, nice video
Even thought you're black,Poles look a you a bit strangely on the street,but be sure whether it's day or night,you can feel save here and no one will hurt you,Poland simply loves those respect us and it doesen't matter what color you are.
1. The N-word in Poland may shock you - it comes from a Moor, not from what you think. 2. The prices you gave are normal, but a large part of Poles have to survive on 3000 thousand and less. I would advise some volunteering? A noble package, a nursing home... there you will get to know ordinary Poles and their problems. You could talk about your country, teach the language and culture at the University of the Third Age (such meetings for retirees)...
@@rafanowacki2260 i have seen it….. they speak sooooo good Some people don’t give a damn about learning local language Very disrespectful….. that is why when someone asks me if I speak english I always ask if they are tourist if they are tourists I will go an extra mile to help snd translate If they are residents I tell them to start learning language ans piss off
Learn Polish, and your life will change. We know that Polish is not easy, but we Poles can appreciate if someone tries. If someone, after many years away does not speak Polish, it makes a bad impression on us. By the way, I myself lived in Germany for some time and did everything to master the language, even though I did not plan to stay there.
in Poland you would never go without using "Pan/Pani" (sir/mme) form to any other person, not even necessarily older than you! English work setting may work differently tho
The first-name basis is a standard in large corporations, including Polish-owned. It's imported but it stuck well. I've even had to call the CEO by his first name. For years I've worked for corporations only, I talk with friends and family on first-name basis obviously... so each time I have to switch back to standard Polish "Pan/Pani" I go through a small culture shock. But yes, that is the form that should always be used when you don't know someone very well.
Sorry you didnt met anybody in Poland. Unfortunatelly thats often the case with expats, and immigrants, if they arent fluent in language. It happened to me when I wasliving in Turkiye, even tho Turks are very friendly. I just couldnt understand the small cues people were sending me.
Hello I just moved in to Warsaw yesterday from Romanian, it's such a beautiful place, I feel more comfortable than Romanian already because the moment I stepped my foot in I saw my people and I know I could make one or two friends who I can relate with to some certain level 😅 but in Romanian especially the city (craiova) where I live it's took me months before I could site a black person and when I finally saw one we became close friends 😅😅 until he left and I became so lonely because a lot of Romanians don't speak English so it's makes it difficult to befriend them and relate with them 😅
Great video Chi. Please, can you talk more about job opportunities most especially the ones in demand that can fully foot the bills over there? Thank you ❤
The consulate refused me a work Visa and also rejected my appeal on the account of not returning to my country Ghana after expiration of work contract without justification of reasons. Any advice on what to do?
The only way your are calling people by their first name is because you work with English speaking people and it is natural to do so - I have been working in UK and that what we do here I presume you dont mix with polish people to kuch as friends You would know straight away that nobody is speaking per - you to people we dont know We speak Pan/Pani
I'm glad you overall feel welcome in Poland ❤ as to calling each other by names directly - it's just a corporate thingy, in normal human interactions "Pan/Pani" (sir/madame) is in use towards the elders or people higher in the hierarchy (like teachers). Taxi drivers lose clients due to Uber - and rightfully so! Not long ago some tourist got scammed in Warsaw (where I live) by one, 400 pln for 4km from center to Mokotów! As to rent prices - the western ones you mentioned come to less or the same as the ones in Poland if you apply the average 4.4 pln to EUR exchange rate... Sadly. It can consume half of ones salary... Anyway, all the best and if you'd like to connect somehow let me know :)
I do not agree with you that in Poland older people are addressed by their first names. In Poland we also like in Nigeria addressed older people by "Pan"- Mr or ,"Pani "- Mrs , especially in public places and buildings it is not polite to address someone by their first name, someone may even point out to you that it is not polite behavior. Children, young people and older people who know each other address each other by their first names. Addressing each other by their first names is common in foreign companies, where employees speak English at work, because there are English or American customs there. You probably have not noticed this because you do not function for a Polish employer in a Polish environment and I think that most of your friends are foreigners
I loved your video Very good insight I think you were spot on with things you brought up for a discussion. Polish people can seem to be cold but once you make friends you will have good friends and passionate 😊 i just found your channel I will watch your older videos to get to know you better ….. take care always!!!!
She is not white. Right? Do we need colour people in Poland. You say Yes, you are welcome to visit New York (USA) or Toronto (Canada) then you will change your way of thinking ... stay away from colour people. ... Cheers
In Poland you need to adapt to the rules and customs of the land, not the other way around. If you don't like those rules, you should leave. Yes, locals will treat you with suspicion because your skin colour tells them you are a foreigner. If you don't like it, you may leave. Remember that it was YOUR choice to live in Poland, you weren't invited and asked to come here.
@@pwalk4160 Why should we be welcoming to everyone, especially muslims and Africans? What do we need them for? Do they have any crucial skills? What can they actually bring to the table? If they were valuable, their countries wouldn't look like shit.
You're so hostile lmao. She's there legally, she was approved by the government so she has rights to be there. She also has freedom of speech to talk about her experience. Keep your hostility to yourself.
More and more foreigners are moving to Poland and enjoying Poland. My Nigerian friends are living great there. Don’t worry. Once you get to know a polish person personally they become more friendly. I am happy you moved to Poland. Enjoy our beautiful country ❤️☺️🇵🇱❤️🇵🇱❤️🇵🇱❤️
Life in Poland is getting harder and harder, the huge influx of immigrants from Ukraine and other countries has led to an increase in many fees, people are barely getting by. It may not be visible but it is true, many working people are looking for a second job or earning extra money illegally. Many retirees live on the edge of poverty. For immigrants, Poland may be a cheap country but for people working and living here it is not. Often renting a flat (not a room) costs as much as the minimum wage so you have to earn more to even have food. The excessive invasion of immigrants everywhere is causing the collapse of the country and an increase in taxes for everyone unfortunately... The EU wants to push illegal immigrants into our country, hard and dangerous times are ahead of us...
@@HOMEMADEbychefbevy hat is cheap? renting a flat in Warsaw? or maybe in Gdansk? or Krakow? how much will you earn in the first job you get? 3200 PLN? or maybe you will reach 4000 but how much does renting a studio flat in Warsaw cost? 2800 PLN? without fees of course. the worst standard. only we - Poles can speak about what life is like here. you can live here for 30 years as a foreigner and you will never understand the whole thing. it is like that in every country.
My- żebro z Gniezna i serce z Krakowa, krew z Warszawy piekno z Wilna i duma ze Lwowa. Juz czas sadzic drzewa, ej narodzie łącz sie. Jak jestes POLAKIEM - masz obowiązki Polskie!!!
Tired of your information about Poland. Question. When are you leaving Poland and going back home or another European country? I think it's time. Cheers
Yes, we Poles are "cold" towards people we don't know and it is completely normal. This is how it is in this part of Europe. We don't smile and pretend to be nice like in the south. As for the English language. Young people know it, but older people don't necessarily know it because Russian was taught in schools in their times. As for conversations in English, we assume that in Poland we speak Polish and if a foreigner lives here for a long time, he or she should learn it. Foreigners should adapt to the rules in force here, never the other way around.
My sister's boyfriend is from Italy. He has been living permanently in Poland for the last 2 years. He doesn't speak any Polish. He understands quite a bit. Which annoys me terribly. My sister speaks English and a little Italian to him. He even speaks English in the shop. Which annoys me. Especially since my sister thought that all foreigners should speak Polish. But as you can see, this does not apply to her boyfriend! And you are being rude to the channel host. Even aggressive.
@@Yutuir This is not aggression, just honesty. We Poles are direct, we say what we think. You might even consider it another cultural difference. Most Europeans "play the role" every day, trying to be nice so as not to be accused of aggression, racism or other bullshit. And we don't worry about it because we are not "politically correct"
if you wish to live in Poland, start to learn the polish language, your efforts will be appreciated, and as long as you speak english you will remain as a foreigner
I’d bet that after 7 years she speaks maximum on a very very basic level close to zero…. She wont be able to hold a basic conversation you can have with a 4 year old kid
Po angielsku Nie porozumiesz się również w Niemczech. Niemcy preferują swój język niemiecki - i nikt im tego nie krytykuje.
RUDE!!!A po co ma sie uczycz Polskie jak caly swiat porozumiewia sie po Angielsku .Naucz sie jej jezyka 😝
@@dteloss1 nie rozumiem co tu nieuprzejmego? nie wylizałem jej czy co? ... i ja nie mieszkam u czarnych
@@MaciejDomański-y1i i am annoyed with all these foreigners who cant speak basic Polish Lazy sods!!! Ain’t gonna make any effort to speak english even though I spent 26 years in an english speaking country
in Poland there is no custom to address someone by name, except for people who look like minors, to all strangers you say Pani (Mrs), Pan (Mr) with this formal beginning and name or just this, it is not the same for these English forms. Even an older person uses this form to a very young but adult person. This is the rule in Polish, for example in a shop I am served by a young Ukrainian woman, at the end I say "thank you, Pani" - this is the norm, I do not even know her name, but I use the formal form.
all words like uncle, aunt, cousin, we have more of them, once almost for every person in the family but it is disappearing, these forms are actually for family, literally people related by blood or affinity, there are slight deviations for close friends, neighbours - informally they are also called that way
In Poland a large percentage of the population speaks English. If you look at the statistics, you can communicate in English much faster in Poland than in Italy or Spain, for example. Moreover, in Poland no one requires you to know Polish immediately after moving there. In Germany or France, learning your native language is necessary even for communication in everyday activities, such as ordering food at McDonald's. Whenever I am in Western Europe, I have trouble communicating outside of tourist spots. In this respect, I think you have misjudged Poland. I wish you further success, nice video
Even thought you're black,Poles look a you a bit strangely on the street,but be sure whether it's day or night,you can feel save here and no one will hurt you,Poland simply loves those respect us and it doesen't matter what color you are.
1. The N-word in Poland may shock you - it comes from a Moor, not from what you think. 2. The prices you gave are normal, but a large part of Poles have to survive on 3000 thousand and less. I would advise some volunteering? A noble package, a nursing home... there you will get to know ordinary Poles and their problems. You could talk about your country, teach the language and culture at the University of the Third Age (such meetings for retirees)...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moors
How fluent are you in Polish? After 7 years you are still asking people for a direction in english? Come on ….😊 can you make a small video in polish?
She should watch the channel "Iranian in Poland" (Michał) has also been in Poland for 7 years and has mastered the language perfectly
@@rafanowacki2260 i have seen it….. they speak sooooo good Some people don’t give a damn about learning local language Very disrespectful….. that is why when someone asks me if I speak english I always ask if they are tourist if they are tourists I will go an extra mile to help snd translate If they are residents I tell them to start learning language ans piss off
@@Raq20 ruclips.net/user/shortssppsisk4n50?feature=share
Learn Polish, and your life will change. We know that Polish is not easy, but we Poles can appreciate if someone tries. If someone, after many years away does not speak Polish, it makes a bad impression on us. By the way, I myself lived in Germany for some time and did everything to master the language, even though I did not plan to stay there.
spróbuje Pani jednak pouczyć się języka polskiego. To na pewno pozytywnie wpłynie na Pani odbiór, jak też na liczbę znajomych a być może przyjaciół
Who needs those people in Poland? What is an idea to have colour people in Latin orgin country? Why? Cheers
in Poland you would never go without using "Pan/Pani" (sir/mme) form to any other person, not even necessarily older than you! English work setting may work differently tho
The first-name basis is a standard in large corporations, including Polish-owned. It's imported but it stuck well. I've even had to call the CEO by his first name.
For years I've worked for corporations only, I talk with friends and family on first-name basis obviously... so each time I have to switch back to standard Polish "Pan/Pani" I go through a small culture shock. But yes, that is the form that should always be used when you don't know someone very well.
@@medycznedodatki9515 oh that’s true thinking about it now , outside of work I hear Polish people using pan/pani. Thank you for this
Sorry you didnt met anybody in Poland. Unfortunatelly thats often the case with expats, and immigrants, if they arent fluent in language. It happened to me when I wasliving in Turkiye, even tho Turks are very friendly. I just couldnt understand the small cues people were sending me.
More and more foreigners are moving to Poland and enjoying Poland. My Nigerian friends are living great there.
Hello nwanne I hope you’re okay, I’m relocating to Warsaw next month so thank you for sharing this and I’ve learnt a lot from watching your vlogs💋💐
@@lifeofchichi thank you and welcome!
Stay in your country , we don't need you ❤❤❤
Congratulations🎉 please how did you secure an appointment at the polish embassy
@@dawkinzbmg where are you based
Ogun state
Hello I just moved in to Warsaw yesterday from Romanian, it's such a beautiful place, I feel more comfortable than Romanian already because the moment I stepped my foot in I saw my people and I know I could make one or two friends who I can relate with to some certain level 😅 but in Romanian especially the city (craiova) where I live it's took me months before I could site a black person and when I finally saw one we became close friends 😅😅 until he left and I became so lonely because a lot of Romanians don't speak English so it's makes it difficult to befriend them and relate with them 😅
Great video Chi.
Please, can you talk more about job opportunities most especially the ones in demand that can fully foot the bills over there?
Thank you ❤
The consulate refused me a work Visa and also rejected my appeal on the account of not returning to my country Ghana after expiration of work contract without justification of reasons. Any advice on what to do?
Am coming to Poland soon and found my self here
The only way your are calling people by their first name is because you work with English speaking people and it is natural to do so - I have been working in UK and that what we do here I presume you dont mix with polish people to kuch as friends You would know straight away that nobody is speaking per - you to people we dont know We speak Pan/Pani
Very interesting video. It is nice to know your point of view :-)
I'm glad you overall feel welcome in Poland ❤ as to calling each other by names directly - it's just a corporate thingy, in normal human interactions "Pan/Pani" (sir/madame) is in use towards the elders or people higher in the hierarchy (like teachers). Taxi drivers lose clients due to Uber - and rightfully so! Not long ago some tourist got scammed in Warsaw (where I live) by one, 400 pln for 4km from center to Mokotów!
As to rent prices - the western ones you mentioned come to less or the same as the ones in Poland if you apply the average 4.4 pln to EUR exchange rate... Sadly. It can consume half of ones salary...
Anyway, all the best and if you'd like to connect somehow let me know :)
I do not agree with you that in Poland older people are addressed by their first names. In Poland we also like in Nigeria addressed older people by "Pan"- Mr or ,"Pani "- Mrs , especially in public places and buildings it is not polite to address someone by their first name, someone may even point out to you that it is not polite behavior. Children, young people and older people who know each other address each other by their first names. Addressing each other by their first names is common in foreign companies, where employees speak English at work, because there are English or American customs there. You probably have not noticed this because you do not function for a Polish employer in a Polish environment and I think that most of your friends are foreigners
How do you get appointment at Poland embassy because couldn’t able to get any appointment data
Do u get job in Poland student visa if u have experience in multi national bpo companies like wipro concentrix etc
re Uber/Bolt - there's a war in each country between Uber/Bolt (or any carshring app) drivers and old taxi drivers.
I loved your video Very good insight I think you were spot on with things you brought up for a discussion. Polish people can seem to be cold but once you make friends you will have good friends and passionate 😊 i just found your channel I will watch your older videos to get to know you better ….. take care always!!!!
@@Raq20 I totally agree 👍🏾 thanks and welcome to the channel!
What university did you attend in Nigeria?
Looking good btw😍
You look so stunning damn 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks love 🥹❤️
She is not white. Right? Do we need colour people in Poland. You say Yes, you are welcome to visit New York (USA) or Toronto (Canada) then you will change your way of thinking ... stay away from colour people. ... Cheers
In Poland you need to adapt to the rules and customs of the land, not the other way around. If you don't like those rules, you should leave. Yes, locals will treat you with suspicion because your skin colour tells them you are a foreigner. If you don't like it, you may leave. Remember that it was YOUR choice to live in Poland, you weren't invited and asked to come here.
Unwelcoming and proud of it😅
@@pwalk4160 Why should we be welcoming to everyone, especially muslims and Africans? What do we need them for? Do they have any crucial skills? What can they actually bring to the table? If they were valuable, their countries wouldn't look like shit.
@@pwalk4160 What is wrong with that? Do you invite strangers into your home and let them stay there?
You're so hostile lmao. She's there legally, she was approved by the government so she has rights to be there. She also has freedom of speech to talk about her experience.
Keep your hostility to yourself.
@@rasklaat2 yeah she was basically invited by the government, pipe down
You did not talk about dating in Poland ooo… How is it in general ?
Pls what kind of tech jobs will pay higher?
More and more foreigners are moving to Poland and enjoying Poland. My Nigerian friends are living great there. Don’t worry. Once you get to know a polish person personally they become more friendly. I am happy you moved to Poland. Enjoy our beautiful country ❤️☺️🇵🇱❤️🇵🇱❤️🇵🇱❤️
Nice and informative
Life in Poland is getting harder and harder, the huge influx of immigrants from Ukraine and other countries has led to an increase in many fees, people are barely getting by. It may not be visible but it is true, many working people are looking for a second job or earning extra money illegally. Many retirees live on the edge of poverty. For immigrants, Poland may be a cheap country but for people working and living here it is not. Often renting a flat (not a room) costs as much as the minimum wage so you have to earn more to even have food. The excessive invasion of immigrants everywhere is causing the collapse of the country and an increase in taxes for everyone unfortunately... The EU wants to push illegal immigrants into our country, hard and dangerous times are ahead of us...
Learn polish first thats important
Pls how do I get to talk to you
Look, this guy is from Iran and he learned Polish in one year, and today he speaks Polish - ruclips.net/video/0UPvfAvW3vg/видео.html
Why Poland?
She explained that there was an opportunity via higher education exchange.
Cheep or free part of being foreign at higher education. Not much for native though. That's the trend of self-destruction of Europe
@Sn.rv14 I'm talking on what is happening
@Sn.rv14Poland accepted millions of war refugees. You see them all the time in every major city. These are citizens of Ukraine.
No poland visa appointments 😢
Polish men likes black women
Poland is cheap...hahahha good luck, ❤❤❤
Yes I was so baffled yesterday, coming from Romanian to Poland, it's so cheap here 😊
@@HOMEMADEbychefbevy hat is cheap? renting a flat in Warsaw? or maybe in Gdansk? or Krakow? how much will you earn in the first job you get? 3200 PLN? or maybe you will reach 4000 but how much does renting a studio flat in Warsaw cost? 2800 PLN? without fees of course. the worst standard. only we - Poles can speak about what life is like here. you can live here for 30 years as a foreigner and you will never understand the whole thing. it is like that in every country.
I want to move over
Cizinec někam přijede a zve další cizince....
Jiný nikam neodjel a najednou má kolem sebe cizinců jako v cizině!
My- żebro z Gniezna i serce z Krakowa, krew z Warszawy piekno z Wilna i duma ze Lwowa. Juz czas sadzic drzewa, ej narodzie łącz sie. Jak jestes POLAKIEM - masz obowiązki Polskie!!!
Tired of your information about Poland. Question. When are you leaving Poland and going back home or another European country? I think it's time. Cheers