In Poland, you have to pay with cash? Go to Germany. I think in Poland, you can pay almost everywhere with a card. They like cash more, that's alright because you can avoid taxes, but paying with a card is a common thing. You can do it everywhere. Go to Germany. In 80% of small restaurants, you can't pay with a card. It doesn't matter if you are in Berlin or a small village.
Come on ... European think?.... I'm thinking that many small towns in US are like from ancient times ... Regarding payment, considering overall country per average citizen Poland is much more developed than US. Just check statistics how many banking cards per statistical head are issued.
I'm actually thinking about moving to Poland. I wouldn't mind the stores and restaurants closed on Sundays. It'll be a refreshing change from the US. Regarding the small towns speaking only Polish, I totally understand. English isn't the main language. I'll be a foreigner, so learning the culture and language of a country can be one of the most rewarding experiences for me. I did hear that Polish is a difficult language to learn though. I visited the country around 9 years ago. It's a good thing my friend's wife is Polish and was actually born and raised in Poland, so she was our translator.
I wouldn't say small towns don't speak English, it's about generations, not geography. Older people often don't, and young, below the age of 40, usually do. And it's going to get better, as children watch a lot of UA-cam in English, apart from school education.
That comment about cash is a weird one. Almost everywhere in Poland you can pay with a card. When I visited lots of western European countries, Japan or some of the US they were very much behind Poland in terms of card payment and there I had to often pay in cash. Sure, in Poland there are some street markets, ice cream stands etc that don't have card payment, maybe some smaller greengrocers and maybe in some small towns/villages (although not that ones that I've visited) that have also cash payment only but those are exceptions. Cash is still in use of course, if you want you can pay in cash, but it's an option. Also paying in cash is not so backwards as you would think. Virtual money means more control over it by the goverments, banks etc. I don't think it's the right direction moving towards the future. If banks were in trouble, get hacked or there will be some problems with internet connection nationwide (or worldwide) you will be deprived to access your own money.
@@martinz4902 małolata , chińskim zegarkiem za 5 dolarów? W USA ludzie ciemni , kolega opowiadał mi , że pytali ile trzeba samochodem jechać do Polski....
In Poland, the per capita number of transactions is higher than in the USA: (Poland - 0.45; USA - 0.32). Therefore, people in Poland use payment cards more frequently than in the USA. The directness in social interactions stems from cultural and linguistic differences. You might perceive this as "rudeness," but Poles see it as the norm and, in contrast, do not appreciate the perceived artificiality of American small talk or smiles. This has nothing to do with a childish dichotomy of polite vs. impolite, and so on. Please don't take offense, but after five years of living in Poland, it's probably time to get to know the culture and social sociology of your parents' country.
Po miesiącu mieszkania w Niemczech, mój niemiecki wyraźnie się prawił, a autorka po 5 latach w Polsce, dalej ma problemy z wymową : złoty, Warszawa , Kraków.
I disagree with 2 things: The majority of people in Poland pay with Blik or card. Cash is only in handy in the farmer’s markets. Even in countryside you pay with card in the stores. Also, Poles speak English, German, Spanish, French and other languages. Older generations brought up in the Communism speak languages of Poland’s neighbours whereas younger generations speak languages of Western Europe and beyond.
Blik is available only in Poland. It's a polish technology. And it's the greatest one when You have to transfer money instantly just using a phone number. No other country in the world have it ;)
You made up that story about the supermarket where you can only pay in cash. In terms of electronic payments, Poland is much more advanced than Western Europe or the United States. You are still in the Middle Ages in this matter. In Poland old grannies pay with a plastic card, and younger ones pay with a phone or watch. When it comes to English, Poles speak English much better than the rest of non-English-speaking Europe. Probably because no one outside Poland understands Polish. You make it seem like you've never been to any other country except the United States and Poland.
Be glad you're not in Germany where you can get a fine of up to 50 THOUSAND euros for making noise on Sunday. With us it's a matter of respect for our neighbors.
Saying that your neighbours would kill you for mowing your lawn on sunday is such a big exaggeration! Some people could be a bit annoyed if they were planning on chilling in the garden and at the exact samw time their neighbour starts his yardwork, but that's it. You xan spend your sundays however you wish, including working your ass off in the garden. The August 15th holiday is a Polish Army day, celebrating the vistorious battle with Bolshevicks in 1920 and it just happens to coincide with a catholic holiday. Also, I live in a tiny town of 2,500 people and I haven't paid with cash since moving here three years ago. Unless there's some internet connection problem preventing the terminal from working, you can pay with a card/phone/watch pretty much everywhere, you are definitely not expected to pay with cash (alhough it's most certainly possible). And the reason why Poland is generally more cash-friendly than the US is quite simple - we don't use credit cards here, our cards are what's called debit cards, so thet are connected to your actuall bank account and even though you can use them to make some debit if you have unsufficient means on your account (hence the name), usually you just pay with the money you actually have in the bank, so you can either use the card to pay or just withdraw the money from tne very same account and pay with cash, whereas in the US it's common to use credit cards which opperate a bit differently. I'd say assuming that in smaller towns people won't know a word of English is an exaggeration too. It depends on the generation and education rather than the size of the city - older generations would more likely know either Russian, German or French rather than English (or not speak a foreign language at all), but younger people (strating with millennials) would typically know at least some basic English, since it has been compulsory in most schools since the nineties. I'm not saying that everyone is fluent, but even on a small town if the cashier is younger than fourty, they will know at least a few words necessary to take your payment. And saying that we are "set back from the entire world" shows how limited your knowledge of the world is. Whereas English became lingua franca of our times, there are definitely places in the world where it's not spoken at all (like Mongolia - it's quite uncommon to find English language in a school vurriculum thereand even people working in an international environment would no Chinese and Russian, but not English) or spoken in a very limited way (i.e., waaay more limited than in Poland). Also, the fact that people don't speak English doesn't mean they don't speak other foreign languages. English is not mandatory for everyone in the world xD
I visited Poland for one months and never used cash ? I never seen Polish currency ! Even buy newspaper I pay card ! Why Polish people have to speak English ? If you want everyone speak English you have to move back to US
THAT IS SHOCKING AND TOTALLY SURPRISING! "Everyone around you in Poland speaks Polish!" And I think, there's a conspiracy behind that... e.g. in Sweden, 99% of them speak Swedish when they aren't busy talking to someone "international" (i.e. from civilized countries like the USofA). The same goes for Italians speaking Italian, Greeks speaking Greek (and it will all Greek to you, too)... the list goes on and on. Honestly, girl, it's called a nationality. That goes with customs, language, behavior, historical background etc.etc. You shouldn't be surprised that people speak their language... and maybe don't speak English at all. Maybe they do know another language, which is more useful in their situation (County next to them)? That has nothing to do with "the country entirely expanded". Not speaking English does not make you being backward. OTOH speaking English only, visiting a foreign county, expecting everyone speaking your language... that's a different thing. So kudos to you, raising that "Learn some phrases!" point.
Great comment! Iwas so triggered when i heard that. English speaking countries treating another countries as 3rd world when the whole population doesn't speak english as a second language! Most of USA and UK citizens doesn't even speak another language! This is hipocrisy. What about France or Spain? They don't even care about it!
Jump in you would love it. In my city we have hole families from Japan living here for years now. Mostly due to work in NGK Ceramics which is from Japan.
Haha, yeah, no surprises there! Polish isn’t exactly a common language in the U.S. 😄 It definitely takes some adjusting when moving between countries with different languages.
Few small comments - biggest one - I completely don't agree about cash - hardly anyone expects you to have cash (pretty much only bus drivers in public transport, some old vending machines and "under the counter services") - outside of that even small farmer markets got a terminal or accept BLIK payments. I have not used cash for over the last 15years. You are more likely to encounter places that except cashless methods only. - Beer has been the preferred type of alcohol for quite some time now. - We don't have universal free healthcare - it's insurance based. Nearly everyone is covered so it looks as if it was universal though.
Thank you so much for your comments, GdzieJestNemo! We really appreciate you taking the time to clarify a few things. - Cash: It’s great to hear that cashless payments are so widely accepted in Poland. Our experiences might have been influenced by certain places or habits, but we're glad to know that even small markets are embracing modern payment methods like BLIK. It’s impressive how Poland is rapidly adapting to cashless transactions. - Beer: You’re absolutely right-beer is quickly becoming the go-to drink for many in Poland, and it’s fascinating to see how preferences evolve over time. - Healthcare: Hmm... thanks for pointing that out! We meant to emphasize the broad coverage through insurance, which might seem universal, but you do have a point - it’s not the same as completely free healthcare. We’ll make sure to clarify that in the future. GdzieJestNemo, your insights are super helpful and will definitely improve the content. Thanks again for watching and for the thoughtful feedback! 😊
@@explorewithkojo universal healthcare don’t mean its completely free. It means its available for all people. You do have to pay but not much and if you cant afford it you get help by the government.
You think 100% like a US citizen, so I wouldn't consider myself Polish. What makes a Pole is the way he thinks and accepts our culture, not blood ties.
@@WładysławBednarz-p7q nope 😂 Yea we can argue all day long, but there are more people that would say she's polish despite her living in the us or most of her life, she clearly has an accent tho, why do you think the people that got deported from poland to the ussr (siberia, kazakhstand etc.) are called repatriates rather than imigrants after they comeback to poland? Cause they are polish, and some people would say her parent were polish she's polish, perid, some other can say an african that has born there is polish, but some will still say that he's african.
Are you sure you live in Poland? Cash uwagę is very low in Poland. No we dont care if someone work on Sunday just do it in such a manner that you dont annoy neighbours. English is main language in all cities even in small cities. I originate from small city 25k popularion loads of people speak english there. This is caused by fall of Soviet Union and everyone tuning to the West.
1. Sunday should be for sun&fun , not for work. 2. Not every religiously related holiday is day off from work. According to Polish tradition, August 15th is the day of Our Lady Mary of the Herbs , but its also Polish Army Day and coz that holiday we have day off. 3. We are light years ahead of Germany in being a cashless nation for example, but cash will always be king , because in digital currency only world , you are slave at the mercy of your government. 4. A niechaj narodowie wżdy postronni znają, iż Polacy nie gęsi, iż swój język mają (And let outside nations know that Poles are not geese, that they have their own language) 5. We have pretty good work/life balance. 6. We hate fakeness. 7.Looking at the crappy public transport in the USA, it's no wonder that getting into a clean, calm , reliable and quiet means of public transport can be a shock. 8.Poland is over 1000 years old nation and we have been invaded over 40 times in the last 400 years.Our ancestors paid with blood for our traditions, language and values to survive. So we take them seriously. 9. Żurek - Sour rye soup ( with egg) , must try in Poland 10. 500+ , as today 800+ have virtually eliminated extreme poverty in Poland.
Thank you for your thorough and insightful comment! We really appreciate you breaking down these aspects of Polish culture and history. Regarding Sundays for sun and fun, it totally makes sense to have a day dedicated purely to relaxation and spending quality time with family. Thanks for the clarification on the significance of August 15th, both as a religious and national holiday. It’s fascinating how these traditions have been preserved and celebrated. And last but not least, we’ll definitely make sure to try Żurek-sounds delicious! All in all, your comment offers a deep, multifaceted look at Poland, and we are all grateful you took the time to share it. Thanks again for your valuable insights!
@@antoniszczepaniak7989 zdecydowanie miało, i to widać na wskaźnikach zamożności obywateli na wschodniej ścianie Polski. Jak w danym rejonie nie ma przemysłu, to masz małe szanse na lepszy status. I uprzedzając, nie wszędzie sprawdza się agroturystyka. Moje 800+ idzie na prywatną szkołę.
To think of it, Sundays were completely free from work during "communist" Poland (PRL). Back then, there were even more restrictive regulations regarding working on Sundays than today. In those times, a Sunday visit to church was almost a necessity imposed by custom. Sunday was for God, rest and family. It was during the PRL.
I have the opposite feeling when it comes to paying by card and cash and by phone in Poland compared to the USA. In Poland we have the so-called BLIK code, which can be set as a payment source instead of a card in the phone, you can also use it to deposit and withdraw money from an ATM, etc. In the USA, if you want, you can pay by card, but the waiter takes it and goes to the back, it's not safe. The second difference is that in Poland there are no shootings in the streets, because there is no universal access to weapons. The third difference, in Poland, health care is free (but you can also get private treatment). Fourth, infrastructure for pedestrians, sidewalks are everywhere. In the USA it is not obvious, everything is more adapted for cars. In Poland, if someone asks how you are and smiles, it means they are really interested. And in the US, this (hi, how are you) is often fake. So for me it's not a shock.
Zurek, white borscht is one of true Polish staples. There is also red borsht edition with dumplings, some say it's Ukrainian. Poland is the 2nd most religious country in Europe, right behind Vatican. Sunday laws of Christianity originated from Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) laws and initially it was Saturday celebrated by all Christians. Nothing wrong with cash transactions, I don't crave government controlling everything and freezing our accounts. Poland like other Slavic countries is deeply rooted in history, customs.
No, cash is not a big deal and most people don't carry cash exept when going to some local markets. And shops closed on sundays are definitely not traditional is quite a new thing. And yeah in Poland the worst thing you can come across is somewhat aggressive conversation, in USA you just gonna get shot, i would argue that people in poland are still nicer than those in us.
[PL]15 sierpnia to święto państwowe i kościelne. 1. Świętujemy wygranie Bitwy Warszawskiej z 1920 roku gdy pokonaliśmy Rosjan. Milionowa polska armia kontra 5 milionowa rosyjska 2. Święto Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny [EN]August 15 is a public and Catholic church holiday. 1. We celebrate winning the Battle of Warsaw in 1920 when we defeated the Russians. 1 million Polish Army vs 5 million Russian Army 2. Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
@@LodzSquad Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! It’s really helpful to understand the significance of August 15th in Poland, both as a national and religious holiday. The historical context of the Battle of Warsaw and the Feast of the Assumption are truly important parts of Polish heritage. I appreciate you sharing this valuable information with everyone!
Jestem w szoku Polacy wymyslili pierwsi w EUROPIE BLIKA NIE MA TEGO W ITALI I WIELU KRAJACH EUROPY I PROSZE NIE KŁAM BYŁEM W STANACH I CI POWIEM 30 LAT SĄ ZA NAMI INFRASTRUKURA METRO WARSZAWA -N JORK OGULNIE PATOLOGIA BYLEM W SZOKU POLAKA PRZY USA TO EMIRATY POZDRAWIAM
Thanks for sharing your perspective! Honestly, it’s impressive how BLIK has become such a game-changer in Poland, and it’s true that not every country in Europe has caught up with similar technology. The comparison you made between Warsaw’s metro and New York’s infrastructure is definitely thought-provoking. Actually the truth is that Poland is really pushing forward in many ways. Thanks for your input-it's great to hear how others see these developments! Pozdrawiam!
Proszę nie mów o metrze w Warszawie jako przykład nowoczesności i wyprzedzenia stanów w jakikolwiek sposób. Metro jest po prostu nowsze niż w miastach USA ale w całej Warszawie są tylko dwie linie. Metro Warszawskie jest bardziej jako ciekawostka, ponieważ jest poza zasięgiem większości mieszkańców miasta. Jak dobrze pójdzie to dopiero za 30 lat dobijemy zagęszczeniem stacji na km2 do NYC.
@@explorewithkojo BLIK is game changer as you can pay your friend (do private payments) with phone - all you need is reciepient phone number (you already should know it anyway)
...and it has very little to do with religion, but quite opposite - it's a socialist way of thinking. That way people have that one day in a week, where all family can spend time together.
Paying by card is not that bad, it is known that in the countryside at the bazaar or at a stand selling flowers no one will bother with a terminal for ATM cards and it is the same in America. Shops are closed on Sundays and that is very good, people in trade also deserve a rest and spend some time relaxing with their families. And shops can be open on Sundays if the owner of the shop or restaurant himself stands behind the counter. Foreign languages are not that bad, especially among the younger generation - I wonder what foreign languages Americans know apart from their own
pracownikom większych sklepów bardziej pasował stary system, z niedzielą pracującą. Raz, czasem 2x w miesiącu przychodziło się w niedzielę i zarabiało sporo większą dniówkę. Za niedzielę był wolny dzień w tygodniu, w sam raz na np. załatwianie jakichś spraw.
@@skandalsky66Realiow chyba nie znasz. Znam kilka osob z hipermarketow i zadna z nich nie chciala pracowac w niedziele. Oni tam i tak tyraja za dwoje. Wyzsza placa za niedziele? Gdzie? Nawet w Mc Donald nie bylo i chyba dalej nie ma…
Angole podbiłi POŁOWĘ ŚWIATA i wykorzystali to do narzucania swojego języka jako urzędowego. Może ktoś wie jaki PROCENT Anglików, Amerykanów, Australijczyków itp. nauczył się w sposób w miarę komunikatywny innego języka niż tego którym operuje. Mieszkam w Krakowie i na przestrzeni lat byłem świadkiem w różnych sytuacjach jak akurat tu przypadek - głównie młode Amerykanki ( akcent ) na pewno studiujące tu, nie znały zwykłych podstawowych polskich słów. Choćby w sklepie chcąć kupić kabanosy a można było powiedzieć np. o kiełbasie, bo nie nie wydukały do o co im chodzi - pokazująć sprzedawczyni nieprecyzyjnie palcem - półki z różnymi produktami. Studiują po angielsku w dużym stopniu medycynę i nie wysilają się by nauczyć się dodatkowo polskich słów ułatwiających funkcjonowanie w Polsce. Za bardzo bije z autorki amerykański ciemnogród POCZUCIA WYŻSZOŚCI ICH STYLU ŻYCIA. Np. SMALL TALK o którym wypowiedziała się rodowita Amerykanka bez polskich korzeni Davina Reeves, która dosłownie zmieszała ten styl z błotem mówiąc iż nienawidzi tego. Miała cięźkie życie, ależ nie wolno o tym mówić, trzeba się fałszywie uśmiechać i mówić wszystko w porządku. Bo i tak na zrozumienie nie ma co liczyć, a tym bardziej na szczerą życzliwość i pomoc. Olała USA i żyje się jej dobrze w Polsce, a także w Europie.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I understand where you’re coming from, and it’s important to recognize that language barriers can be frustrating, especially when living in another country. I agree that learning the local language shows respect and makes life easier. The video wasn’t meant to come across as having a sense of superiority, but rather to share personal experiences and cultural differences. We all have different perspectives based on where we’ve lived and what we’ve experienced.
Cash is being used less and less in Poland. Everywhere, literally everywhere, you can pay by card/phone/watch or BLIK. Recently, in a small vegetable store, I paid for a radish and vegetables for soup with my phone (the seller only gave me his phone number). I haven't even carried a wallet for several years. I don't have to carry my ID and driver's license with me because I have it on a government app on my phone
@@explorewithkojo obecnie telefon to twój bank, dowód osobisty, prawo jazdy, karta pojazdu, legitymacja itd Polska ma taką naturę że bardzo szybko akceptuje nowości technologiczne.
I'm glad that you like certain things about our country and that you enjoy living here. However, I disagree with some of your statements, and I think they might be due to the fact that you've been living in Poland for a relatively short time and might not be fully aware of certain aspects of our reality. The Sunday trading ban is not a tradition. It was introduced in March 2018, so most of us remember a time when we could freely shop on Sundays. I got the impression that you think that when someone does something on Sunday, we view it from a religious perspective-that one shouldn’t work on a holy day. In reality, we don’t care what you do on Sundays. The only thing we don't want is for someone to be drilling next to our ear at 8 AM on a Sunday when we're trying to sleep and rest. We do take public holidays seriously, but not all of them have a religious character. There are also holidays related to various historical events. For example, August 15th is not only the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also the Polish Armed Forces Day, established to commemorate the victorious Battle of Warsaw in 1920 during the Polish-Soviet War. In fact, it is the U.S. banking and payment system that is considered outdated. It is the U.S. that needs to catch up with Europe in this regard. The American system is slow, and many things that are automated here in Europe are still manually confirmed by a person there in the USA. For comparison: As of 2023, it is estimated that around 70-80% of retail locations in the U.S. have terminals capable of accepting contactless payments. This includes major retailers, fast-food chains, and many smaller businesses. In Poland, it’s about 100%. Poland is actually among the leading countries in Europe when it comes to the number of places where you can pay contactless. As other commenters have mentioned, we also have our own payment system called BLIK (introduced in 2015), which currently operates only in Poland, but BLIK is actively planning to expand to other countries. With BLIK, you can quickly pay for something online, in a store (all payment terminals support it, including those at self-checkout stations). You can also withdraw money from an ATM without using a card. For example, you can pay for insurance via BLIK during a phone call. You could even have a small cotton candy stand by the sea, and people could pay you with small change or with BLIK. It is estimated that around 70-75% of all online transactions in Poland are conducted using BLIK. I haven’t used cash in years. When I go out, I only carry my phone and a watch connected to my card. No cash, no wallet. I haven’t even carried cards with me for years, so I’m not sure if I even remember my PIN. I pay everywhere with my watch.
co ty gadasz dziunia to po prostu baja... blikiem czy karta to na targu zapłacisz, w taksówce itd. Na prowincji nie mówią po angielsku? No pewnie mniej niż w Wawie ale bez przesady.
While it's true that electronic payments like BLIK and card transactions are widely accepted in touristy areas and big cities, it’s not the case everywhere in Poland. For example, in smaller towns or places that aren't very touristy, our team found that many establishments still only accept cash. Even in major cities like Warsaw and Kraków, some small businesses might prefer accepting cash over electronic payments, particularly in local markets or smaller shops. That's why I always advise visitors to carry some cash with them as they explore this beautiful country. It's especially important if they're planning to visit parts of Poland that aren’t on the main tourist paths. It’s always better to be prepared and avoid any inconvenience!
@@explorewithkojo co ty piszesz ? Ostatnio jak nie miałem gotówki, a terminal w sklepie się zepsuł, to zapłaciłem BLIKiem kasjerce, płacisz z telefonu na telefon. Jak idę ze znajomymi do lokalu, to bierzemy wspólny rachunek, a na koniec jedna osoba płaci, a reszta płaci z swoje BLIKiem na telefon tej osobie. W Polsce możesz zapłacić za ten sam rachunek dwoma płatnościami jednocześnie, płacisz gotówka a jak tobie brakuje gotówki to resztę zapłacisz kartą/BLIKiem
I don't find paying by CC a good thing. You are then clearly a slave to your bank and its electronic system. If your bank blocks your account you're screwed.. Cash leaves no trace and you physically hold it in your hands so no one can freeze it
Let me explain about religion, which in the USA is not as big of a deal. Poland is mostly a Catholic country and in Catholicism Sunday IS a holiday. Try asking Baptists to work on a Sunday, same thing. Try asking Jees to work on a Saturday, or Muslims to work on Fridays. Avarage American teenagers have no idea about cultural diversity. Also, when you have your weekends free and don't need to work, why would you expect other people to work onnSu days, when it may be the only day they can spend with their families?
Last year I was in NYC and Miami and compared to Poland, in the US you have to have cash, in Poland I haven't used cash for almost 8 years, even in smaller towns or villages When it comes to public transport, in Poland most people really rely on their cars, and the fact that we have well-developed public transport (in large cities) is only a good sign.
Albo nie potrafisz jeszcze patrzeć i słuchać, albo nie wyjeżdżasz z Warszawy. Dominują u Ciebie stereotypy przywiezione z USA. Ale nie przejmuj się z czasem będzie lepiej. Kartą płaci się prawie wszędzie, ten nie ma terminala kto chce uniknąć podatków lub byznes jest bardzo mały jak u babci na bazarku. Co do języków - próbowałaś po rosyjsku?
Thanks for your insights! I appreciate your perspective and totally get where you're coming from. You're right-there's a lot more to Poland than just Warsaw, and it’s true that stereotypes can sometimes color our view. We are all definitely learning and trying to expand our understanding beyond first impressions. Regarding payments, it’s great to know that card payments are so widely accepted, even in smaller businesses. Thanks so much for your insights.
Thank you for your interesting insight into living in Poland. Now, let me make a few comments about the English language in Poland. Poland is proud of its language. Many people in Poland speak English because it is an international language. However, there is no obligation to do so, and the official language in Poland is Polish. Given this, the fact that some Poles would like to be kind and helpful to foreigners by using English should encourage gratitude.
In Poland you don't need that much of car because everything is in walking distance, where in US it is not so common, in most cases you need to ride your car to reach a store. But also US citizens are lazy, next store is 200 meters away and most would jump in to the car and drive to their parking. It is hard for US to have King/Queens monuments or Castles etc. Because it was too late for it. It was already Presidents around the world.
About the presidents part: Not really, the ratio of monarchies to republics, constitutional monarchies etcetera was about as bad in the medieval period, so bad that washington was offered the crown of america. In a revolt majorly against the king of england, not some ruling nationality that treated a group as inferior to them. It took a lot of will and some luck for the US to become and stay a democracy. So, it's not that it was "Too late", as that period imo really only came somewhere around WW!.
no it wasn't, there were only few republics by 1776 and most of them then turned kingdoms again (i.e. netherlands) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_republics
Sorry, but what you talk about is rather normal in European, developed countries. I live in Switzerland and here not only all stores are closed on Sundays but also most of stores close at 19:00 week days, and at 16:00 on Saturdays. In Poland you may pay by credit card, Apple-pay, cash phone transfer and many more, while in Switzerland this became available broadly only during COVID. I am surprised you are shocked by what you have experienced in Poland but I am afraid that only refers to how little you have yet seen in your young life ;)
You are right that there are more methods of payments, because BLIK is extremely popular here in Poland. I can transfer money to anyone if I know their phone number, or pay for their purchase at any shop while talking on the phone with them, or give them cash via ATM. Every time I request, my bank gives me a code which gives access to my account for 2 minutes, I can tell/send the code to anyone, they can do whatever they want with it, but then I need to confirm the transaction on my screen. It's amazing.
Your observations are very accurate ! Not all shops are closed on Sundays; a shop can be open on Sundays if the owner is selling - there are appropriate regulations for this. Why is it worth using public transport in large cities? There are dedicated lanes for buses and taxis - they do not wait in traffic jams and therefore you can reach your destination faster. I do not agree with some of the comments regarding payment terminals, because even in small villages shops have terminals, parcel lockers, etc. You have to pay in cash at the market at very small stands or at the grandmother selling flowers. Food in Poland has always been adapted to the season and crops (potatoes, cabbage, onion, peas, red beets, carrots, apples, etc.) that is why there is such diversity in dishes depending on the season. In sausage - I dare say - we are the best...Greetings 💝
ask your countryman where Poland is, he will say that here white bears walk the streets what's wrong with cash, which is free from extra fees or taxes for the seller, or that the mall is closed on Sundays, there are plenty of convenient stores where you can always buy something. We used to shopping on Saturdays or during the week. American does not understand Europe or any other continents and always say that the USA is always the best. Because they cannot even imagine themselves that there are some countries with better life.
The point of the video wasn’t to claim the U.S. is the best, knowing the plethora of challenges America is dealing with. Poland is a great place and this video was meant to share the presenter's personal experiences and observations after living in different countries. It’s all about learning from these differences and appreciating how each place does things in its own unique way. We really do appreciate your comment and hope you'll take a look at the full video to get the bigger picture! Thanks.
Poza tym, że nie zgadzam się z tezą, że dużo ludzi nie mówi w języku angielskim to chciałbym zauważyć, że jak ktoś przyjeżdża do innego kraju to z kultury i szacunku powinien się nauczyć kilku podstawowych zwrotów. Amerykanie są w tych sprawach trochę ignoranccy. Spotkałem dużo amerykańskich żołnierzy w Rzeszowie. Zostało im powiedziane żeby uważać na polskie kobiety, bo będą ich chciały złapać na dziecko 🤣. Większej bzdury nie słyszałem, w Polsce jest wyższy poziom życia niz w USA. To nie czasy komuny gdzie każdy chciał uciec.
@@ricken21 ale głównie mówi że większość Polski jest bardziej na "Banknoty" niżeli na karty. Co nie jest prawdą, statystycznie to drastycznie mniej jest miejsc gdzie zapłacisz tylko gotówką.
@@ricken21 niektóre nie akceptują płatności kartą bo trzeba płacić prowizję za każdą transakcję lub opłacić abonament za terminal. Jak ktoś prowadzi JDG, to blikiem opłacisz na telefon i po problemie, kwestia chęci czy sprzedawca taką formę akceptuje
I think when you are returning immigrant you dont have to pay taxes for 4 years. Now every child gets more money 800+ZL each month and 300+ZL for school supplies each year.
In Scotland the shops were closed on a Sunday - up until around 1990. City centres were dead, now it is like a carnival w/ open air pub drinking. - Lived in Krakow three times. Awesome being in Poland then. It was 4,5 Zloty to the pound, (17 pence each) then 5 Zloty to the pound, (20 pence), now no idea.
August the 15th is mainly a national holiday, not religious, this is the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw at which Polish soldiers had badly beaten the Soviet Army. It's one of the most important aniversaries in Polish history, like May the 3rd or November 11th.
I live in Canada now and having my own business I prefer for people to pay with cash and going to get my hair or nails done I will pay with a card but I tip in cash and everyone is happy that I do that and they always say I wish everyone did that so I don’t understand why is it such a big deal. Also on Sundays every restaurant, bar small vendors are open when I lived in Holland every thing was closed on Tuesday and I mean everything even restaurants I had to go to Belgium to eat it was ghost country and it was a family day too so compared to Holland Poland is nothing
Co w tym dziwnego, że mamy inną kulturę, styl życia, święta obchodzi się rodzinnie. Zakupy można sobie zrobić w sobotę. Nie każdy w Polsce mówi po angielsku, co w tym dziwnego. Grecy mówią głównie po grecku, Włosi mówią po włosku, podobnie jest we Franciji, Niemczech i innych krajach. Ty też chcesz porozumieć się w swoim języku. Ameryka to nie jedyny kraj na świecie. Trzeba akceptować odmienność kultury kraju w którym się przebywa, bo większość ma bogatszą kulturę niż USA.
Thank you very much for watching and leaving your comment! I completely agree that every country has its own unique culture and way of life, and that’s what makes traveling and living abroad so interesting. The video wasn’t meant to criticize or say that one culture is better than another, but just to share the presenter's own personal experiences upon going back to Poland after being away for from the country for years.
It is always interesting to hear the perspective on our country from someone who moved here from a different place. And you are very polite to say that Polish people are direct - people here are often simply rude and they mistake it for directness. But there are also many nice and polite Poles and I hope you will meet more of them.
To bardzo mi przykro że nie ma takiego przywiązania i poszanowania świąt i nikt się nie skupia nad tym czy będą uszka z barszczem czy pierogi z grzybami na święta. To smutne i przykre. Jesteś młoda i wyprana z wartości, a jeśli Cię meczy posiadanie paru zł w gotówce przy dupie to nie zawracaj TU ludziom gitary i wracaj tam do tego "snu amerykańskiego". PS w Niemczech ludzie używają więcej gotówki niż w Polsce. Zablokują Ci kiedyś terminal jednym kliknięciem na komputerze i z głodu umrzesz. Ale młody caban jeszcze się musi duuużo nauczyć.
Sunday shopping is no problem if you know where to go. Most Poles don't celebrate holidays religiously, or pay lip service by going to church twice per year (Christmas and Easter). Paying by card/BLIK is routine nowadays, only 70+ people carry lots of cash.
People do not speak English in many places in Poland, only Polish? What a surprise... Knowledge of English is neither a mark of civilisation nor being a human :) Many polish speak Russian, German, French and other foreign languages, but they do not speak English. Do American people know any foreign languages? I suppose most of them cannot speak but one language.
Wisi mi to że w PL nie używam się języka ju es ej.Jesteś w Polsce ucz się polskiego.Jeśli uważasz że jestem "rasitą" jedź do Niemiec.Oni też mówią tylko po niemiecku.
@@Playlista567Playlista byłem wielokrotnie.Możliwe że większą ilość razy jak Ty.Oni zawsze mają problem z j.angielskim mimo że doskonale rozumieją nie chcą się nim posługiwać.Wielokrotnie słyszałem z ust niemców:jesteś w Niemczech mów po niemiecku.....Szanują swój język i takie zachowanie popieram,mimo że jest to utrudnieniem w normalnych kontaktach.....
@@kazimierzmichalik4444 od gadania byłem byłem nie sprawisz że ktoś bardziej ci uwierzy. Za dużo internetu się naczytałeś i to odrazu widać. Dla kogoś kto w Niemczech mieszkał jesteś całkowicie niewiarygodny.
@@Playlista567Co Ty możesz wiedzieć o mnie gdzie byłem a gdzie nie???Moim zdaniem wychodzi żę chyba Ty nie byleś/Aś.Ale nienważne....Jestem człowiekiem bardzonuodowym i strasznie nie lubię kopać się z koniem......KIEROWCA.
@@kazimierzmichalik4444 widze co piszesz i mieszkałem w niemczech przez lata i konfrontuje. A wiem że to bzdury bo poziom angielskiego w niemieckim społeczeństwie bije na głowe ten w Polsce. Kierowców tam nie lubią, szczególnie ze wschodu bo to brudasy co robią w sikobidony więc to możliwe że się nasłuchałeś.
I don't agree that in Poland you have to have cash with you in cities, 95% of shops, companies, restaurants accept payments by card, phone, Blik, etc. Even in small bazaars, grandma will sell you strawberries and pull out a credit card terminal. However, it is possible that in small towns and villages cash is needed in some places. For many years I haven't had to use cash at all. In Poland, in larger cities you are able to communicate in better, worse, or poor English in most places, but it really is a problem in small towns. However, you are wrong about Germany, there you can have really big problems communicating in English, even in larger cities. For example, in Sweden almost everyone speaks English quite well. It's true that Poles are probably too direct :). They are also more reserved than Americans, which I regret :). The situation that happened to you with the bus driver and the old lady outraged me. I have never seen anything like it.
Assumption Day August 15th Christian holiday. Assuming that speaking English should be compulsory at any time everywhere is bit excessive One must be brave to ride atube in Big Apple Expecting paying by card on bazaar is a bit excessive, 2, I'm afraid 😊
Przez prawie 30 lat po 89 roku sklepy były czynne w każdą niedzielę. A ludzie byli bardziej otwarci i towarzyscy przed 89 rokiem, czyli w PRL-u. Pogoń za pieniądzem zmieniła wszystko.
Polish law requires having at least one electronic payment. This means you must have a card terminal or support Blik payments. It is impossible for the store not to accept such a payment. In my opinion, this is not good, but it is worth not misleading. When it comes to language, the older generation actually does not use English, but history has influenced it and it cannot be influenced in any way. However, most of them using smartphones without any problems, so there is always the option of translating it using Google or another application. The rest is correct and these are more positive than negative. The lack of small talk is the biggest positive :)
Sunday church bells 😊 They are so many Holidays, it's great. Cash only in the villages but that is everywhere in the world, including English only being spoken in big cities. The Sunday Holidays are new or newer, it only started a few years ago. Go to Poznan.
It's funny how western culture, which was shaped by christianity and religions related to it, doesn't understand what the deal is with a free sunday, that it is the most important Christian holiday, more important than others, the rest are basically assimilated pagan celebrations... Mowing the lawn on sunday is not appropriate not because it disturbs the peace of neighbors, but it is an insult to God and disrespect for believers! Third: "Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is the Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son or your daughter, your manservant or your maidservant, or your animals, or the alien within your gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and declared it holy." for Israelites the seventh day is Saturday (in Polish it's sobota) for Muslims it is Friday (almost like freeday😂) and for Christians it is Sunday (the day of the Lord's resurrection). The problem is that mammon rules the world and desecrates every sacred thing, and most people still follow this idol in total ignorance and currently are even focused on making mammon an electronic shepherd for each of us...
Even private people collecting donations in front of the store, e.g. for a sick child, have payment terminals. Without them, they wouldn't collect much, because we don't need cash, even for tips. And the number of unmanned stores is comparable to that in Germany.
Bez przesady ..trzeba tu trochę pomieszkać by wydawać opinie na temat Polski a nie wyssane z palca mieć jakieś nędzne przykłady..Tak jak by w stanach było wszystko takie idealne ... Najgorsze przywileje i nawyki to ...właśnie w Polsce wprowadzane są przez stany Zjednoczone ...aż przykro ..
Thanks for your comment! I totally understand your point. My intention wasn't to say that everything in the States is perfect or to paint Poland in a negative light. The examples shared in the video are just personal experiences, not meant to generalize. I encourage you to watch the whole video to get a better sense of the overall message. It's more about sharing cultural differences and personal surprises rather than criticizing. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!
Girl….are we secretly sisters?….cause my parents are polish but I was born in England….and 5 months ago we decided to come live in Poland…and my whole life I e been speaking English except when I’m at home with my parents…..
One more remark - young lady , if U r into filming / shooting / videoing. One picture tells more than thousand words. So simply show Wilanow palace . No palace in the background as such. Do not feel offended. 🤓👍
Could you say anything about safety in Poland, on the streets in the cities? Do you have the same in e.g. NY city? No. In Poland you can walking down the street in every time and you are save.
Thank you for your comment! We’ve actually made a ton of videos comparing Poland to the United States, and I’ve highlighted many of the advantages that Poland has over the US, including safety. And you're absolutely right about Poland being very safe. When it comes to safety, Poland is far ahead of places like New York City. In Poland, walking down the street at any time of day or night feels much safer, and that’s something our host really appreciates while living there. We’ll continue sharing these experiences to show what makes Poland such a special and secure place to live. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
It's very rude to call us "rude" for being direct and not so "expressive and emotional" as you Americans. I'm getting triggered each time when people who move here measure us against their own cultural standards like theirs would be the one to follow! It's a big NO NO, because those differences between cultures are what makes the world so interesting and beautiful. Frankly speaking I don't think you understand our culture, and I guess you haven't noticed that part of it is honesty - and this is what drives our communication style, to the most part. Now if you want to compare apples to apples, I've been around the world back in my good days - including the US (Irving, Texas) - and I have a baggage of experiences with me. I know for a fact, that this "politeness" of which you speak, is often false or just on the outside - because the real opinions (often driven by jealousy, weird moral standards or simply lack of respect for others) are quite the opposite and shouted out behind closed doors of your home, when the neighbors don't listen. We can bounce the ball PL to US, US to PL and we can continue such exchanges all day/week - but at the end of the day it all comes down how well we understand the culture and how we respect it. If we would all be the same, the world would be boring.
I've lived in Poland my whole life, and I strongly disagree with most of what you're saying. It also contradicts research findings. Poland is one of the countries with the highest rates of cashless payments. However, these payments are also the target of conspiracy theories, so it's not surprising to find some businesses (all around the world) especially in more remote areas, still relying on cash. My neighborhood had one until recently, but it went bankrupt because od that. It's ironic that you're criticizing our payment methods when you come from a country that's so behind the times in this regard, where checks and other outdated methods are still common. Poland is also consistently ranked among the top non-English-speaking countries where it's easiest to communicate in English. This is a fact. Just because you met people in the countryside who don't speak English doesn't mean anything - you'd find the same in Italian, German, or French villages. And what about foreign language skills among Americans? The connection between holidays and religion? Only a minority of Poles are practicing Catholics (about 30%). Mostly elders and people from small towns, villages. I could go on. You probably landed in very specific social bubble in Poland to come to those conclusions.
Thanks for sharing your perspective, and we appreciate your insights! The host definitely didn’t mean to generalize, just sharing her own unique personal experience and some surprises she had after being away from the country for a long time.
It's not even about the fact that I took out my card, as I haven't paid with any other method than by phone for several years. By the way. You are georgious. And yes there are smaller towns in this country. Do you think this is only a problem for foreigners? No way.
W Polsce praktycznie wszędzie zapłacisz karta, nawet automaty z kawą i napojami akceptują płatności kartą. Karta to już przeżytek, teraz się płaci telefonem lub BLIKiem. Polska to lider w płatnościach elektronicznych w Europie. W USA nie mają chodników, w Polsce nawet w najmniejszych wsiach są chodniki, i jest tam Internet. W USA dalej funkcjonuje przestarzała płatność czekami.
august 15th? In Croatia that is Velika Gospa ... Saint Mary's holyday ... traditionally ... I'm also paying with cash because I can then see how much money I have spent ... And what's strange if in Poland people speak Polish? And what is your second language? Do you speak Spanish? French? Mandarin? If you made a decision to move, for example, to Spain, it is logically that you will try to learn Spanish. And when you mentioned that in US people in general are "more" polite, isn't that more that they don't want to be involved in conflict situation, and that is why they are quiet and "polite". The question is: what is behind this politeness? When I was in Canada, I witnessed to situation in bus when one older woman (she was in traditional Muslim clothing, covered head and etc., but this is not important) entered the bus and she was standing although there was a plenty of free seating places. Driver of bus, said to her: Lady, please sit down, because I will not drive while you are standing. And she was just standing there (I thought, maybe she didn't understand English). After 20 to 30 seconds driver (he was by origins probably from southeast Asia or Filipini ) again said to the woman: Please sit down, I will not start driving ... Other passengers started commenting and saying to the woman: Please, sit down, and showing her to the seat ... and after some maybe 4 or 5 minutes, she finally sat. In some other occasion in another bus entered two boys in age of 16 or 17 (they were black boys) and they just entered in bus without showing or buying ticket at driver. And driver then stand up and went to the end of the bus where two boys have sat and he asked: Do you have tickets? Show me the tickets! They didn't have the tickets, and driver start to shout on them and in very rude and rough way he drove them out of the bus (there was, as much as I was able to see, no physical contact) only: Get out! I was surprised a little bit, because Canada is very civil and polite country, but obviously they are very strict about: No ticket, no ride ! Get out! There is no free ride in Canada! In some other occasion I have started to have conversation on bus station with some girl, in age of maybe 28. We exchanged Fb profiles. During the weekend I contacted her in Facebook and I started conversation in PM, when she suggested to me to switch to e-mail. I switched to e-mail, and she asked me: What you want to do and for how much? I don't have to say to you that I was surprised (she wasn't some beauty, as it is our host here). I said to her: Sorry, if you got me wrong. I'm just ordinary guy. I don't have money. I was thinking that we could be friends and hang out together, drink some beer maybe ... She said: I have enough friends. I need money. Then I said to myself: From now on I will not approach any more to some ordinary, average girls, but only to attractive ones. They will not probably ask me for money. Am I wrong?
Shops closed for Sundays, is not "tradition". It was done by far right politics few years ago. And people just now starting to just to it. And no, working on Sundays is bad seeing usually on country. You can pay using card, apple pay or blik in 95% of shops, services and any commercial places. Where did you this? Where are you?
In Poland, you have to pay with cash? Go to Germany. I think in Poland, you can pay almost everywhere with a card. They like cash more, that's alright because you can avoid taxes, but paying with a card is a common thing. You can do it everywhere. Go to Germany. In 80% of small restaurants, you can't pay with a card. It doesn't matter if you are in Berlin or a small village.
@@Vidus15 you are right about Germany. This is actually very common throughout Europe.
Come on ... European think?.... I'm thinking that many small towns in US are like from ancient times ... Regarding payment, considering overall country per average citizen Poland is much more developed than US. Just check statistics how many banking cards per statistical head are issued.
Witam serdecznie 🇵🇱♥️ w Polsce jak i w Niemczech można płacić gotówką jak i karta😊 pozdrawiam 🤗🥰
Alsow Germany ruind my country 2 Times withoute a reason so why u using Germany here GFUS
Kojo! Serducho eksploruj, badaj, obserwój ale nigdy nie porównuj Polski do Niemiec... Nie rób tego nigdy! Zapraszam na Śląsk ❤😊
I'm actually thinking about moving to Poland. I wouldn't mind the stores and restaurants closed on Sundays. It'll be a refreshing change from the US. Regarding the small towns speaking only Polish, I totally understand. English isn't the main language. I'll be a foreigner, so learning the culture and language of a country can be one of the most rewarding experiences for me. I did hear that Polish is a difficult language to learn though. I visited the country around 9 years ago. It's a good thing my friend's wife is Polish and was actually born and raised in Poland, so she was our translator.
Restaurants, movie theaters, museums are open on Sundays. But not shops, stores etc.
I wouldn't say small towns don't speak English, it's about generations, not geography. Older people often don't, and young, below the age of 40, usually do. And it's going to get better, as children watch a lot of UA-cam in English, apart from school education.
That comment about cash is a weird one. Almost everywhere in Poland you can pay with a card. When I visited lots of western European countries, Japan or some of the US they were very much behind Poland in terms of card payment and there I had to often pay in cash. Sure, in Poland there are some street markets, ice cream stands etc that don't have card payment, maybe some smaller greengrocers and maybe in some small towns/villages (although not that ones that I've visited) that have also cash payment only but those are exceptions. Cash is still in use of course, if you want you can pay in cash, but it's an option. Also paying in cash is not so backwards as you would think. Virtual money means more control over it by the goverments, banks etc. I don't think it's the right direction moving towards the future. If banks were in trouble, get hacked or there will be some problems with internet connection nationwide (or worldwide) you will be deprived to access your own money.
@przemysawdobrzynski2590 Thanks for sharing your insights with us. You make a number of very relevant points.
tak , ale placcie gotowka poki jest
moher oszołom?
Dokładnie tak. Ale głupoty małolatka mówi bo w Louisiana w lokalnej knajpie bluesowej nie sądze żeby można było zapłacić zegarkiem🤣
@@martinz4902 małolata , chińskim zegarkiem za 5 dolarów? W USA ludzie ciemni , kolega opowiadał mi , że pytali ile trzeba samochodem jechać do Polski....
In Poland, the per capita number of transactions is higher than in the USA: (Poland - 0.45; USA - 0.32). Therefore, people in Poland use payment cards more frequently than in the USA. The directness in social interactions stems from cultural and linguistic differences. You might perceive this as "rudeness," but Poles see it as the norm and, in contrast, do not appreciate the perceived artificiality of American small talk or smiles. This has nothing to do with a childish dichotomy of polite vs. impolite, and so on. Please don't take offense, but after five years of living in Poland, it's probably time to get to know the culture and social sociology of your parents' country.
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Po miesiącu mieszkania w Niemczech, mój niemiecki wyraźnie się prawił, a autorka po 5 latach w Polsce, dalej ma problemy z wymową : złoty, Warszawa , Kraków.
I disagree with 2 things: The majority of people in Poland pay with Blik or card. Cash is only in handy in the farmer’s markets. Even in countryside you pay with card in the stores. Also, Poles speak English, German, Spanish, French and other languages. Older generations brought up in the Communism speak languages of Poland’s neighbours whereas younger generations speak languages of Western Europe and beyond.
Yes I agree. Is very hard find a place without contactless payment in Poland. Chyba że trafisz tam gdzie psy dupą szczekają XD
I agree. Maybe old people dont know English, but it is minority.
Nie musisz się tłumaczyć z obelg na nas...
Blik is available only in Poland. It's a polish technology. And it's the greatest one when You have to transfer money instantly just using a phone number. No other country in the world have it ;)
@@damianch7741 młoda tego nie kuma
You made up that story about the supermarket where you can only pay in cash. In terms of electronic payments, Poland is much more advanced than Western Europe or the United States. You are still in the Middle Ages in this matter. In Poland old grannies pay with a plastic card, and younger ones pay with a phone or watch. When it comes to English, Poles speak English much better than the rest of non-English-speaking Europe. Probably because no one outside Poland understands Polish. You make it seem like you've never been to any other country except the United States and Poland.
Be glad you're not in Germany where you can get a fine of up to 50 THOUSAND euros for making noise on Sunday. With us it's a matter of respect for our neighbors.
Saying that your neighbours would kill you for mowing your lawn on sunday is such a big exaggeration! Some people could be a bit annoyed if they were planning on chilling in the garden and at the exact samw time their neighbour starts his yardwork, but that's it. You xan spend your sundays however you wish, including working your ass off in the garden.
The August 15th holiday is a Polish Army day, celebrating the vistorious battle with Bolshevicks in 1920 and it just happens to coincide with a catholic holiday.
Also, I live in a tiny town of 2,500 people and I haven't paid with cash since moving here three years ago. Unless there's some internet connection problem preventing the terminal from working, you can pay with a card/phone/watch pretty much everywhere, you are definitely not expected to pay with cash (alhough it's most certainly possible). And the reason why Poland is generally more cash-friendly than the US is quite simple - we don't use credit cards here, our cards are what's called debit cards, so thet are connected to your actuall bank account and even though you can use them to make some debit if you have unsufficient means on your account (hence the name), usually you just pay with the money you actually have in the bank, so you can either use the card to pay or just withdraw the money from tne very same account and pay with cash, whereas in the US it's common to use credit cards which opperate a bit differently.
I'd say assuming that in smaller towns people won't know a word of English is an exaggeration too. It depends on the generation and education rather than the size of the city - older generations would more likely know either Russian, German or French rather than English (or not speak a foreign language at all), but younger people (strating with millennials) would typically know at least some basic English, since it has been compulsory in most schools since the nineties. I'm not saying that everyone is fluent, but even on a small town if the cashier is younger than fourty, they will know at least a few words necessary to take your payment. And saying that we are "set back from the entire world" shows how limited your knowledge of the world is. Whereas English became lingua franca of our times, there are definitely places in the world where it's not spoken at all (like Mongolia - it's quite uncommon to find English language in a school vurriculum thereand even people working in an international environment would no Chinese and Russian, but not English) or spoken in a very limited way (i.e., waaay more limited than in Poland). Also, the fact that people don't speak English doesn't mean they don't speak other foreign languages. English is not mandatory for everyone in the world xD
Dokładnie , w zależności od miejsca Rosyjski, Niemiecki, Francuski, Hiszpański, Arabski to języki lingua franca dla tych społeczności.
Americans DO have a traditional food...
It's called a Big Mac 😂
I visited Poland for one months and never used cash ? I never seen Polish currency ! Even buy newspaper I pay card !
Why Polish people have to speak English ? If you want everyone speak English you have to move back to US
@@EA00000 The presenter never said she wanted all Poles to speak English.
THAT IS SHOCKING AND TOTALLY SURPRISING! "Everyone around you in Poland speaks Polish!"
And I think, there's a conspiracy behind that... e.g. in Sweden, 99% of them speak Swedish when they aren't busy talking to someone "international" (i.e. from civilized countries like the USofA).
The same goes for Italians speaking Italian, Greeks speaking Greek (and it will all Greek to you, too)... the list goes on and on.
Honestly, girl, it's called a nationality. That goes with customs, language, behavior, historical background etc.etc. You shouldn't be surprised that people speak their language... and maybe don't speak English at all. Maybe they do know another language, which is more useful in their situation (County next to them)? That has nothing to do with "the country entirely expanded".
Not speaking English does not make you being backward. OTOH speaking English only, visiting a foreign county, expecting everyone speaking your language... that's a different thing. So kudos to you, raising that "Learn some phrases!" point.
@@thinkbeforeshooting3955 Thanks for your constructive contribution to the topic.
Bravo
She meant that in USA/Canada you often hear Spanish French or some Asian languages and in Poland it is not that common.
@@CzeCzaCreg You're absolutely right. Thanks for shedding some light on that.
Great comment! Iwas so triggered when i heard that. English speaking countries treating another countries as 3rd world when the whole population doesn't speak english as a second language! Most of USA and UK citizens doesn't even speak another language! This is hipocrisy. What about France or Spain? They don't even care about it!
My dream is to live in Poland from Japan !!
@@syougowatanabe1716 Poland is a beautiful place. We are sure you'd like living there.
Jump in you would love it. In my city we have hole families from Japan living here for years now. Mostly due to work in NGK Ceramics which is from Japan.
You will be more than welcome here
Japanese are always welcome in Poland my friend 🇵🇱❤🇯🇵
If u nice girl I take u in
Moved from London to Cracow, very safe clean lovely place - very happy
@@invisiblehandofadamsmith That’s really nice to hear. We are happy you are enjoying your stay there (:
bro moved there but cant even spell the city name LMAO
It's a shock in the USA, I wouldn't like to live there. Not to mention that few people know Polish.
Haha, yeah, no surprises there! Polish isn’t exactly a common language in the U.S. 😄 It definitely takes some adjusting when moving between countries with different languages.
Sunday shop Closure are also in Germany, Austria.and other countries in Europe. In Poland small local shops like Zabka are open.
In northern europe shops are open at sundays. Also in some parts of germany.
i b dobrze , niedziela jest odpoczynkiem
@@erikstenviken2652 In China, Belarus , Russia, Ukraine almost all shops are open 7 days per week . But do we realy want this style of living ?
But żabka is nor a big shop, the same small ones are in the Netherlnds still open till late night.
@@Milus2006you don't have to, just get used to it beeing abroad little russian troll.
Few small comments
- biggest one - I completely don't agree about cash - hardly anyone expects you to have cash (pretty much only bus drivers in public transport, some old vending machines and "under the counter services") - outside of that even small farmer markets got a terminal or accept BLIK payments. I have not used cash for over the last 15years. You are more likely to encounter places that except cashless methods only.
- Beer has been the preferred type of alcohol for quite some time now.
- We don't have universal free healthcare - it's insurance based. Nearly everyone is covered so it looks as if it was universal though.
Thank you so much for your comments, GdzieJestNemo! We really appreciate you taking the time to clarify a few things.
- Cash: It’s great to hear that cashless payments are so widely accepted in Poland. Our experiences might have been influenced by certain places or habits, but we're glad to know that even small markets are embracing modern payment methods like BLIK. It’s impressive how Poland is rapidly adapting to cashless transactions.
- Beer: You’re absolutely right-beer is quickly becoming the go-to drink for many in Poland, and it’s fascinating to see how preferences evolve over time.
- Healthcare: Hmm... thanks for pointing that out! We meant to emphasize the broad coverage through insurance, which might seem universal, but you do have a point - it’s not the same as completely free healthcare. We’ll make sure to clarify that in the future.
GdzieJestNemo, your insights are super helpful and will definitely improve the content. Thanks again for watching and for the thoughtful feedback! 😊
Not to forget the public toilets, thats really an issue, when you are travelling as a stranger or foreigner :-) you need some coins in your pocket :-)
@@Rubax52 You are absolutely right about that. It's a very important thing you bring up.
@@Rubax52 true, but paid toilets are rather rare
@@explorewithkojo universal healthcare don’t mean its completely free. It means its available for all people. You do have to pay but not much and if you cant afford it you get help by the government.
You think 100% like a US citizen, so I wouldn't consider myself Polish. What makes a Pole is the way he thinks and accepts our culture, not blood ties.
Yes, of course.@Japan-qt9on
Brain is already wired by english language, parents should have sent her to polish language school.
@@WładysławBednarz-p7q nope 😂 Yea we can argue all day long, but there are more people that would say she's polish despite her living in the us or most of her life, she clearly has an accent tho, why do you think the people that got deported from poland to the ussr (siberia, kazakhstand etc.) are called repatriates rather than imigrants after they comeback to poland? Cause they are polish, and some people would say her parent were polish she's polish, perid, some other can say an african that has born there is polish, but some will still say that he's african.
@Japan-qt9onTak!
@@chrisa.4022some are humans that don’t evolve so who cares
Are you sure you live in Poland? Cash uwagę is very low in Poland. No we dont care if someone work on Sunday just do it in such a manner that you dont annoy neighbours. English is main language in all cities even in small cities. I originate from small city 25k popularion loads of people speak english there. This is caused by fall of Soviet Union and everyone tuning to the West.
1. Sunday should be for sun&fun , not for work.
2. Not every religiously related holiday is day off from work. According to Polish tradition, August 15th is the day of Our Lady Mary of the Herbs , but its also Polish Army Day and coz that holiday we have day off.
3. We are light years ahead of Germany in being a cashless nation for example, but cash will always be king , because in digital currency only world , you are slave at the mercy of your government.
4. A niechaj narodowie wżdy postronni znają, iż Polacy nie gęsi, iż swój język mają (And let outside nations know that Poles are not geese, that they have their own language)
5. We have pretty good work/life balance.
6. We hate fakeness.
7.Looking at the crappy public transport in the USA, it's no wonder that getting into a clean, calm , reliable and quiet means of public transport can be a shock.
8.Poland is over 1000 years old nation and we have been invaded over 40 times in the last 400 years.Our ancestors paid with blood for our traditions, language and values to survive. So we take them seriously.
9. Żurek - Sour rye soup ( with egg) , must try in Poland
10. 500+ , as today 800+ have virtually eliminated extreme poverty in Poland.
Thank you for your thorough and insightful comment! We really appreciate you breaking down these aspects of Polish culture and history. Regarding Sundays for sun and fun, it totally makes sense to have a day dedicated purely to relaxation and spending quality time with family. Thanks for the clarification on the significance of August 15th, both as a religious and national holiday. It’s fascinating how these traditions have been preserved and celebrated. And last but not least, we’ll definitely make sure to try Żurek-sounds delicious! All in all, your comment offers a deep, multifaceted look at Poland, and we are all grateful you took the time to share it. Thanks again for your valuable insights!
@@explorewithkojo 🙂
Ad 4. The "geese" here is an adjective, not a noun (czyj język? Gęsi) - fun fact 😉 But totally agree with the rest!
Lol... 500+ had no impact on poverty rate.
@@antoniszczepaniak7989 zdecydowanie miało, i to widać na wskaźnikach zamożności obywateli na wschodniej ścianie Polski. Jak w danym rejonie nie ma przemysłu, to masz małe szanse na lepszy status. I uprzedzając, nie wszędzie sprawdza się agroturystyka. Moje 800+ idzie na prywatną szkołę.
To think of it, Sundays were completely free from work during "communist" Poland (PRL). Back then, there were even more restrictive regulations regarding working on Sundays than today. In those times, a Sunday visit to church was almost a necessity imposed by custom. Sunday was for God, rest and family. It was during the PRL.
In my (very little) rural town I pay with card in every shop. Expecting to be able to pay with card at a farmers' market isn't reasonable though.
I have the opposite feeling when it comes to paying by card and cash and by phone in Poland compared to the USA. In Poland we have the so-called BLIK code, which can be set as a payment source instead of a card in the phone, you can also use it to deposit and withdraw money from an ATM, etc. In the USA, if you want, you can pay by card, but the waiter takes it and goes to the back, it's not safe. The second difference is that in Poland there are no shootings in the streets, because there is no universal access to weapons. The third difference, in Poland, health care is free (but you can also get private treatment). Fourth, infrastructure for pedestrians, sidewalks are everywhere. In the USA it is not obvious, everything is more adapted for cars. In Poland, if someone asks how you are and smiles, it means they are really interested. And in the US, this (hi, how are you) is often fake. So for me it's not a shock.
@@rupert2019 we appreciate your constructive contribution to this ongoing discussion. Thanks.
Zurek, white borscht is one of true Polish staples. There is also red borsht edition with dumplings, some say it's Ukrainian. Poland is the 2nd most religious country in Europe,
right behind Vatican. Sunday laws of Christianity originated from Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) laws and initially it was Saturday celebrated by all Christians. Nothing wrong
with cash transactions, I don't crave government controlling everything and freezing our accounts. Poland like other Slavic countries is deeply rooted in history, customs.
you forgot to mention polar bears on every street
Paraphrasing old polish saying : U can leave USA but USA won't leave your head😂
Hmm...
Come on, it's not old polish saying 😂
@@czeski80 U can leave village... ? Don't U really know it?
No, cash is not a big deal and most people don't carry cash exept when going to some local markets. And shops closed on sundays are definitely not traditional is quite a new thing.
And yeah in Poland the worst thing you can come across is somewhat aggressive conversation, in USA you just gonna get shot, i would argue that people in poland are still nicer than those in us.
używanie karty w Polsce jest brakiem wolności i kontrolą a my Polacy kochamy freedom
[PL]15 sierpnia to święto państwowe i kościelne.
1. Świętujemy wygranie Bitwy Warszawskiej z 1920 roku gdy pokonaliśmy Rosjan. Milionowa polska armia kontra 5 milionowa rosyjska
2. Święto Wniebowzięcia Najświętszej Maryi Panny
[EN]August 15 is a public and Catholic church holiday.
1. We celebrate winning the Battle of Warsaw in 1920 when we defeated the Russians. 1 million Polish Army vs 5 million Russian Army
2. Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
@@LodzSquad Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! It’s really helpful to understand the significance of August 15th in Poland, both as a national and religious holiday. The historical context of the Battle of Warsaw and the Feast of the Assumption are truly important parts of Polish heritage. I appreciate you sharing this valuable information with everyone!
Jestem w szoku Polacy wymyslili pierwsi w EUROPIE BLIKA NIE MA TEGO W ITALI I WIELU KRAJACH EUROPY I PROSZE NIE KŁAM BYŁEM W STANACH I CI POWIEM 30 LAT SĄ ZA NAMI INFRASTRUKURA METRO WARSZAWA -N JORK OGULNIE PATOLOGIA BYLEM W SZOKU POLAKA PRZY USA TO EMIRATY POZDRAWIAM
Thanks for sharing your perspective! Honestly, it’s impressive how BLIK has become such a game-changer in Poland, and it’s true that not every country in Europe has caught up with similar technology.
The comparison you made between Warsaw’s metro and New York’s infrastructure is definitely thought-provoking. Actually the truth is that Poland is really pushing forward in many ways. Thanks for your input-it's great to hear how others see these developments! Pozdrawiam!
Proszę nie mów o metrze w Warszawie jako przykład nowoczesności i wyprzedzenia stanów w jakikolwiek sposób. Metro jest po prostu nowsze niż w miastach USA ale w całej Warszawie są tylko dwie linie. Metro Warszawskie jest bardziej jako ciekawostka, ponieważ jest poza zasięgiem większości mieszkańców miasta. Jak dobrze pójdzie to dopiero za 30 lat dobijemy zagęszczeniem stacji na km2 do NYC.
@@explorewithkojo BLIK is game changer as you can pay your friend (do private payments) with phone - all you need is reciepient phone number (you already should know it anyway)
@@explorewithkojojesteś Polką !? To pisz po Polsku !!! Masz szczęście , że mieszkasz teraz w pięknym kraju !
A nie te zgniłe USA !
you made me laugh. and if you go to the USA, how many people will speak Polish :) .
The fact that shops are closed on Sundays is a good thing. You have 6 other days to do your shopping !!!
@@PeterJ-cb3vk You have a point (:
In my opinion i should be max 5 days for everyone.
@@kadi8297 some people work 9 - 18 so they have to do their grocery shopping on Saturdays.
...and it has very little to do with religion, but quite opposite - it's a socialist way of thinking. That way people have that one day in a week, where all family can spend time together.
@@AlicjaBorkowska432 That makes sense.
Should I expect that in every city in the US people understand "Dzień dobry" or should I make a film that they don't ?
Paying by card is not that bad, it is known that in the countryside at the bazaar or at a stand selling flowers no one will bother with a terminal for ATM cards and it is the same in America. Shops are closed on Sundays and that is very good, people in trade also deserve a rest and spend some time relaxing with their families. And shops can be open on Sundays if the owner of the shop or restaurant himself stands behind the counter. Foreign languages are not that bad, especially among the younger generation - I wonder what foreign languages Americans know apart from their own
They know many languages - American, English, Australian, New Zealand, etc. /s
@@oles_bohdan
@@oles_bohdan
pracownikom większych sklepów bardziej pasował stary system, z niedzielą pracującą. Raz, czasem 2x w miesiącu przychodziło się w niedzielę i zarabiało sporo większą dniówkę. Za niedzielę był wolny dzień w tygodniu, w sam raz na np. załatwianie jakichś spraw.
@@skandalsky66Realiow chyba nie znasz. Znam kilka osob z hipermarketow i zadna z nich nie chciala pracowac w niedziele. Oni tam i tak tyraja za dwoje. Wyzsza placa za niedziele? Gdzie? Nawet w Mc Donald nie bylo i chyba dalej nie ma…
Angole podbiłi POŁOWĘ ŚWIATA i wykorzystali to do narzucania swojego języka jako urzędowego. Może ktoś wie jaki PROCENT Anglików, Amerykanów, Australijczyków itp. nauczył się w sposób w miarę komunikatywny innego języka niż tego którym operuje. Mieszkam w Krakowie i na przestrzeni lat byłem świadkiem w różnych sytuacjach jak akurat tu przypadek - głównie młode Amerykanki ( akcent ) na pewno studiujące tu, nie znały zwykłych podstawowych polskich słów. Choćby w sklepie chcąć kupić kabanosy a można było powiedzieć np. o kiełbasie, bo nie nie wydukały do o co im chodzi - pokazująć sprzedawczyni nieprecyzyjnie palcem - półki z różnymi produktami. Studiują po angielsku w dużym stopniu medycynę i nie wysilają się by nauczyć się dodatkowo polskich słów ułatwiających funkcjonowanie w Polsce. Za bardzo bije z autorki amerykański ciemnogród POCZUCIA WYŻSZOŚCI ICH STYLU ŻYCIA. Np. SMALL TALK o którym wypowiedziała się rodowita Amerykanka bez polskich korzeni Davina Reeves, która dosłownie zmieszała ten styl z błotem mówiąc iż nienawidzi tego. Miała cięźkie życie, ależ nie wolno o tym mówić, trzeba się fałszywie uśmiechać i mówić wszystko w porządku. Bo i tak na zrozumienie nie ma co liczyć, a tym bardziej na szczerą życzliwość i pomoc. Olała USA i żyje się jej dobrze w Polsce, a także w Europie.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I understand where you’re coming from, and it’s important to recognize that language barriers can be frustrating, especially when living in another country. I agree that learning the local language shows respect and makes life easier. The video wasn’t meant to come across as having a sense of superiority, but rather to share personal experiences and cultural differences. We all have different perspectives based on where we’ve lived and what we’ve experienced.
Cash is being used less and less in Poland. Everywhere, literally everywhere, you can pay by card/phone/watch or BLIK. Recently, in a small vegetable store, I paid for a radish and vegetables for soup with my phone (the seller only gave me his phone number). I haven't even carried a wallet for several years. I don't have to carry my ID and driver's license with me because I have it on a government app on my phone
That's good to know. Thanks for shedding some more light on this. Much appreciated.
@@explorewithkojo obecnie telefon to twój bank, dowód osobisty, prawo jazdy, karta pojazdu, legitymacja itd Polska ma taką naturę że bardzo szybko akceptuje nowości technologiczne.
I'm glad that you like certain things about our country and that you enjoy living here. However, I disagree with some of your statements, and I think they might be due to the fact that you've been living in Poland for a relatively short time and might not be fully aware of certain aspects of our reality.
The Sunday trading ban is not a tradition. It was introduced in March 2018, so most of us remember a time when we could freely shop on Sundays.
I got the impression that you think that when someone does something on Sunday, we view it from a religious perspective-that one shouldn’t work on a holy day. In reality, we don’t care what you do on Sundays. The only thing we don't want is for someone to be drilling next to our ear at 8 AM on a Sunday when we're trying to sleep and rest.
We do take public holidays seriously, but not all of them have a religious character. There are also holidays related to various historical events. For example, August 15th is not only the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also the Polish Armed Forces Day, established to commemorate the victorious Battle of Warsaw in 1920 during the Polish-Soviet War.
In fact, it is the U.S. banking and payment system that is considered outdated. It is the U.S. that needs to catch up with Europe in this regard. The American system is slow, and many things that are automated here in Europe are still manually confirmed by a person there in the USA.
For comparison: As of 2023, it is estimated that around 70-80% of retail locations in the U.S. have terminals capable of accepting contactless payments. This includes major retailers, fast-food chains, and many smaller businesses. In Poland, it’s about 100%. Poland is actually among the leading countries in Europe when it comes to the number of places where you can pay contactless. As other commenters have mentioned, we also have our own payment system called BLIK (introduced in 2015), which currently operates only in Poland, but BLIK is actively planning to expand to other countries. With BLIK, you can quickly pay for something online, in a store (all payment terminals support it, including those at self-checkout stations). You can also withdraw money from an ATM without using a card. For example, you can pay for insurance via BLIK during a phone call. You could even have a small cotton candy stand by the sea, and people could pay you with small change or with BLIK. It is estimated that around 70-75% of all online transactions in Poland are conducted using BLIK. I haven’t used cash in years. When I go out, I only carry my phone and a watch connected to my card. No cash, no wallet. I haven’t even carried cards with me for years, so I’m not sure if I even remember my PIN. I pay everywhere with my watch.
co ty gadasz dziunia to po prostu baja... blikiem czy karta to na targu zapłacisz, w taksówce itd. Na prowincji nie mówią po angielsku? No pewnie mniej niż w Wawie ale bez przesady.
While it's true that electronic payments like BLIK and card transactions are widely accepted in touristy areas and big cities, it’s not the case everywhere in Poland. For example, in smaller towns or places that aren't very touristy, our team found that many establishments still only accept cash. Even in major cities like Warsaw and Kraków, some small businesses might prefer accepting cash over electronic payments, particularly in local markets or smaller shops. That's why I always advise visitors to carry some cash with them as they explore this beautiful country. It's especially important if they're planning to visit parts of Poland that aren’t on the main tourist paths. It’s always better to be prepared and avoid any inconvenience!
@@explorewithkojo blikiem placisz wszedzie ale rozumiem jestes amerykanka czyli umyslowym niedorozwojem jak cala reszta
Oni nie znają Bliku.Blik to polska firma płatności.
@@explorewithkojo co ty piszesz ? Ostatnio jak nie miałem gotówki, a terminal w sklepie się zepsuł, to zapłaciłem BLIKiem kasjerce, płacisz z telefonu na telefon. Jak idę ze znajomymi do lokalu, to bierzemy wspólny rachunek, a na koniec jedna osoba płaci, a reszta płaci z swoje BLIKiem na telefon tej osobie. W Polsce możesz zapłacić za ten sam rachunek dwoma płatnościami jednocześnie, płacisz gotówka a jak tobie brakuje gotówki to resztę zapłacisz kartą/BLIKiem
jest translator w komórce.
I visited Krakow in July 1998, I like it very very much it is so beautiful and I like to visit it again.
przeżyjesz szok, jak się miasto zmieniło przez 26 lat.
I don't find paying by CC a good thing. You are then clearly a slave to your bank and its electronic system. If your bank blocks your account you're screwed.. Cash leaves no trace and you physically hold it in your hands so no one can freeze it
@freefallingkate You make a very strong case here. Sometimes, paying with cash allows one to enjoy peace of mind.
Let me explain about religion, which in the USA is not as big of a deal. Poland is mostly a Catholic country and in Catholicism Sunday IS a holiday. Try asking Baptists to work on a Sunday, same thing. Try asking Jees to work on a Saturday, or Muslims to work on Fridays. Avarage American teenagers have no idea about cultural diversity. Also, when you have your weekends free and don't need to work, why would you expect other people to work onnSu days, when it may be the only day they can spend with their families?
Last year I was in NYC and Miami and compared to Poland, in the US you have to have cash, in Poland I haven't used cash for almost 8 years, even in smaller towns or villages
When it comes to public transport, in Poland most people really rely on their cars, and the fact that we have well-developed public transport (in large cities) is only a good sign.
Albo nie potrafisz jeszcze patrzeć i słuchać, albo nie wyjeżdżasz z Warszawy. Dominują u Ciebie stereotypy przywiezione z USA. Ale nie przejmuj się z czasem będzie lepiej. Kartą płaci się prawie wszędzie, ten nie ma terminala kto chce uniknąć podatków lub byznes jest bardzo mały jak u babci na bazarku. Co do języków - próbowałaś po rosyjsku?
Thanks for your insights! I appreciate your perspective and totally get where you're coming from. You're right-there's a lot more to Poland than just Warsaw, and it’s true that stereotypes can sometimes color our view. We are all definitely learning and trying to expand our understanding beyond first impressions.
Regarding payments, it’s great to know that card payments are so widely accepted, even in smaller businesses. Thanks so much for your insights.
Po co jej rosyjski? Tak jej potrzebny jak język plemienny Zulu w Europie.
Thank you for your interesting insight into living in Poland. Now, let me make a few comments about the English language in Poland. Poland is proud of its language. Many people in Poland speak English because it is an international language. However, there is no obligation to do so, and the official language in Poland is Polish. Given this, the fact that some Poles would like to be kind and helpful to foreigners by using English should encourage gratitude.
In Poland you don't need that much of car because everything is in walking distance, where in US it is not so common, in most cases you need to ride your car to reach a store. But also US citizens are lazy, next store is 200 meters away and most would jump in to the car and drive to their parking. It is hard for US to have King/Queens monuments or Castles etc. Because it was too late for it. It was already Presidents around the world.
About the presidents part:
Not really, the ratio of monarchies to republics, constitutional monarchies etcetera was about as bad in the medieval period, so bad that washington was offered the crown of america. In a revolt majorly against the king of england, not some ruling nationality that treated a group as inferior to them.
It took a lot of will and some luck for the US to become and stay a democracy. So, it's not that it was "Too late", as that period imo really only came somewhere around WW!.
no it wasn't, there were only few republics by 1776 and most of them then turned kingdoms again (i.e. netherlands) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_republics
I think I live in a different Poland, where the vast majority of stores prefer card payments.
And majority of younger generation, under 35 at least, actually speaks English
Sorry, but what you talk about is rather normal in European, developed countries. I live in Switzerland and here not only all stores are closed on Sundays but also most of stores close at 19:00 week days, and at 16:00 on Saturdays. In Poland you may pay by credit card, Apple-pay, cash phone transfer and many more, while in Switzerland this became available broadly only during COVID. I am surprised you are shocked by what you have experienced in Poland but I am afraid that only refers to how little you have yet seen in your young life ;)
You are right that there are more methods of payments, because BLIK is extremely popular here in Poland. I can transfer money to anyone if I know their phone number, or pay for their purchase at any shop while talking on the phone with them, or give them cash via ATM. Every time I request, my bank gives me a code which gives access to my account for 2 minutes, I can tell/send the code to anyone, they can do whatever they want with it, but then I need to confirm the transaction on my screen. It's amazing.
Your observations are very accurate ! Not all shops are closed on Sundays; a shop can be open on Sundays if the owner is selling - there are appropriate regulations for this. Why is it worth using public transport in large cities? There are dedicated lanes for buses and taxis - they do not wait in traffic jams and therefore you can reach your destination faster. I do not agree with some of the comments regarding payment terminals, because even in small villages shops have terminals, parcel lockers, etc. You have to pay in cash at the market at very small stands or at the grandmother selling flowers. Food in Poland has always been adapted to the season and crops (potatoes, cabbage, onion, peas, red beets, carrots, apples, etc.) that is why there is such diversity in dishes depending on the season. In sausage - I dare say - we are the best...Greetings 💝
@@barbaravoice1042 Thanks for enriching the discussion with your insights.
ask your countryman where Poland is, he will say that here white bears walk the streets
what's wrong with cash, which is free from extra fees or taxes for the seller, or that the mall is closed on Sundays, there are plenty of convenient stores where you can always buy something. We used to shopping on Saturdays or during the week. American does not understand Europe or any other continents and always say that the USA is always the best. Because they cannot even imagine themselves that there are some countries with better life.
The point of the video wasn’t to claim the U.S. is the best, knowing the plethora of challenges America is dealing with. Poland is a great place and this video was meant to share the presenter's personal experiences and observations after living in different countries. It’s all about learning from these differences and appreciating how each place does things in its own unique way. We really do appreciate your comment and hope you'll take a look at the full video to get the bigger picture! Thanks.
Poza tym, że nie zgadzam się z tezą, że dużo ludzi nie mówi w języku angielskim to chciałbym zauważyć, że jak ktoś przyjeżdża do innego kraju to z kultury i szacunku powinien się nauczyć kilku podstawowych zwrotów. Amerykanie są w tych sprawach trochę ignoranccy. Spotkałem dużo amerykańskich żołnierzy w Rzeszowie. Zostało im powiedziane żeby uważać na polskie kobiety, bo będą ich chciały złapać na dziecko 🤣. Większej bzdury nie słyszałem, w Polsce jest wyższy poziom życia niz w USA. To nie czasy komuny gdzie każdy chciał uciec.
Z tą płatnoscią to KOJO kompromitacja
Czemu kompromitacja, akurat to, że na bazarkach czy ulicznych straganach raczej nie zapłacisz kartą jest prawdą
@@ricken21 ale głównie mówi że większość Polski jest bardziej na "Banknoty" niżeli na karty. Co nie jest prawdą, statystycznie to drastycznie mniej jest miejsc gdzie zapłacisz tylko gotówką.
@@ricken21zdziwiłbyś się...
@@ricken21 niektóre nie akceptują płatności kartą bo trzeba płacić prowizję za każdą transakcję lub opłacić abonament za terminal. Jak ktoś prowadzi JDG, to blikiem opłacisz na telefon i po problemie, kwestia chęci czy sprzedawca taką formę akceptuje
I think when you are returning immigrant you dont have to pay taxes for 4 years. Now every child gets more money 800+ZL each month and 300+ZL for school supplies each year.
@@tomekville7 That’s honestly fantastic! Good work by the government.
it's always nice to hear someone sharing their view about poland because it's usually positive and polish people underestimate their country a lot
In Scotland the shops were closed on a Sunday - up until around 1990. City centres were dead, now it is like a carnival w/ open air pub drinking. - Lived in Krakow three times. Awesome being in Poland then. It was 4,5 Zloty to the pound, (17 pence each) then 5 Zloty to the pound, (20 pence), now no idea.
August the 15th is mainly a national holiday, not religious, this is the anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw at which Polish soldiers had badly beaten the Soviet Army. It's one of the most important aniversaries in Polish history, like May the 3rd or November 11th.
@@necrodaemonterrorsathan3748 Thanks for educating us on the significance of this Polish holiday.
That comment about cash is a weird one. Almost everywhere in Poland you can pay with a card.
I live in Canada now and having my own business I prefer for people to pay with cash and going to get my hair or nails done I will pay with a card but I tip in cash and everyone is happy that I do that and they always say I wish everyone did that so I don’t understand why is it such a big deal. Also on Sundays every restaurant, bar small vendors are open when I lived in Holland every thing was closed on Tuesday and I mean everything even restaurants I had to go to Belgium to eat it was ghost country and it was a family day too so compared to Holland Poland is nothing
I've never carried cash while living in Poland 😅 I paid only by card
Thanks for drawing our attention to this. Much appreciated
Co w tym dziwnego, że mamy inną kulturę, styl życia, święta obchodzi się rodzinnie. Zakupy można sobie zrobić w sobotę. Nie każdy w Polsce mówi po angielsku, co w tym dziwnego. Grecy mówią głównie po grecku, Włosi mówią po włosku, podobnie jest we Franciji, Niemczech i innych krajach. Ty też chcesz porozumieć się w swoim języku. Ameryka to nie jedyny kraj na świecie. Trzeba akceptować odmienność kultury kraju w którym się przebywa, bo większość ma bogatszą kulturę niż USA.
W Ameryce bycie Trans jest teraz trendy
Thank you very much for watching and leaving your comment! I completely agree that every country has its own unique culture and way of life, and that’s what makes traveling and living abroad so interesting. The video wasn’t meant to criticize or say that one culture is better than another, but just to share the presenter's own personal experiences upon going back to Poland after being away for from the country for years.
Everyone is entitled to their own identity and how they choose to express it, and it's important to respect that.
15th of August is a Polish Armed Forces Day.
It is always interesting to hear the perspective on our country from someone who moved here from a different place. And you are very polite to say that Polish people are direct - people here are often simply rude and they mistake it for directness. But there are also many nice and polite Poles and I hope you will meet more of them.
@cheekymonkey6573 Totally agree with you. Looking forward to meeting more nice and warm people.
Poles hate falsehoods, if being rude means being honest, then so be it. It's still better than fake smiles.
lol nawet księża po kolędzie chodzą z terminalem 😀
You are so gorgeous :-)
Bardzo powierzchowne obserwacje...
She is 18 years old and was raised in the USA so superficial seems to fit.
To bardzo mi przykro że nie ma takiego przywiązania i poszanowania świąt i nikt się nie skupia nad tym czy będą uszka z barszczem czy pierogi z grzybami na święta. To smutne i przykre. Jesteś młoda i wyprana z wartości, a jeśli Cię meczy posiadanie paru zł w gotówce przy dupie to nie zawracaj TU ludziom gitary i wracaj tam do tego "snu amerykańskiego". PS w Niemczech ludzie używają więcej gotówki niż w Polsce. Zablokują Ci kiedyś terminal jednym kliknięciem na komputerze i z głodu umrzesz. Ale młody caban jeszcze się musi duuużo nauczyć.
Cash? I don't use it. I even use my card at the farmers' market. That's 100% not true.
Sunday shopping is no problem if you know where to go. Most Poles don't celebrate holidays religiously, or pay lip service by going to church twice per year (Christmas and Easter). Paying by card/BLIK is routine nowadays, only 70+ people carry lots of cash.
People do not speak English in many places in Poland, only Polish? What a surprise... Knowledge of English is neither a mark of civilisation nor being a human :) Many polish speak Russian, German, French and other foreign languages, but they do not speak English. Do American people know any foreign languages? I suppose most of them cannot speak but one language.
Hej. Tak na marginesie 1USD kosztuje 3,85 zł (zwykle cena to około 4 zł) więc 800+ to około 200 $. Pozdrawiam i dziękuję za filmik
@@zibix7173 we appreciate you watching the video and for the additional insight. Thanks
Wisi mi to że w PL nie używam się języka ju es ej.Jesteś w Polsce ucz się polskiego.Jeśli uważasz że jestem "rasitą" jedź do Niemiec.Oni też mówią tylko po niemiecku.
Widac nigdy w Niemczech nie byles.
@@Playlista567Playlista byłem wielokrotnie.Możliwe że większą ilość razy jak Ty.Oni zawsze mają problem z j.angielskim mimo że doskonale rozumieją nie chcą się nim posługiwać.Wielokrotnie słyszałem z ust niemców:jesteś w Niemczech mów po niemiecku.....Szanują swój język i takie zachowanie popieram,mimo że jest to utrudnieniem w normalnych kontaktach.....
@@kazimierzmichalik4444 od gadania byłem byłem nie sprawisz że ktoś bardziej ci uwierzy. Za dużo internetu się naczytałeś i to odrazu widać. Dla kogoś kto w Niemczech mieszkał jesteś całkowicie niewiarygodny.
@@Playlista567Co Ty możesz wiedzieć o mnie gdzie byłem a gdzie nie???Moim zdaniem wychodzi żę chyba Ty nie byleś/Aś.Ale nienważne....Jestem człowiekiem bardzonuodowym i strasznie nie lubię kopać się z koniem......KIEROWCA.
@@kazimierzmichalik4444 widze co piszesz i mieszkałem w niemczech przez lata i konfrontuje. A wiem że to bzdury bo poziom angielskiego w niemieckim społeczeństwie bije na głowe ten w Polsce. Kierowców tam nie lubią, szczególnie ze wschodu bo to brudasy co robią w sikobidony więc to możliwe że się nasłuchałeś.
I don't agree that in Poland you have to have cash with you in cities, 95% of shops, companies, restaurants accept payments by card, phone, Blik, etc. Even in small bazaars, grandma will sell you strawberries and pull out a credit card terminal. However, it is possible that in small towns and villages cash is needed in some places. For many years I haven't had to use cash at all.
In Poland, in larger cities you are able to communicate in better, worse, or poor English in most places, but it really is a problem in small towns.
However, you are wrong about Germany, there you can have really big problems communicating in English, even in larger cities.
For example, in Sweden almost everyone speaks English quite well.
It's true that Poles are probably too direct :). They are also more reserved than Americans, which I regret :).
The situation that happened to you with the bus driver and the old lady outraged me. I have never seen anything like it.
Your english is Super clean. Like without any accent. It's very easy to understand any of your word with basic english level
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Assumption Day August 15th Christian holiday.
Assuming that speaking English should be compulsory at any time everywhere is bit excessive
One must be brave to ride atube in Big Apple
Expecting paying by card on bazaar is a bit excessive, 2, I'm afraid 😊
Przeprowadziłam się do Polski i byłam w szoku bo tutaj ludzie rozmawiają po polsku!!!!! SZOK!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
So, you're an American but when talking about Polish customs you say "we" :) W takim razie witaj Kaśka w domu wariatów.
Kiedyś w NY trzeba było mieć gotówkę, żeby dać murzynowi na ulicy, żeby ci noża między żebra nie wsadził. Mówisz, że to już nieaktualne?
Now homeless take CC in all large US cities
Przez prawie 30 lat po 89 roku sklepy były czynne w każdą niedzielę. A ludzie byli bardziej otwarci i towarzyscy przed 89 rokiem, czyli w PRL-u. Pogoń za pieniądzem zmieniła wszystko.
Polish law requires having at least one electronic payment. This means you must have a card terminal or support Blik payments. It is impossible for the store not to accept such a payment.
In my opinion, this is not good, but it is worth not misleading.
When it comes to language, the older generation actually does not use English, but history has influenced it and it cannot be influenced in any way. However, most of them using smartphones without any problems, so there is always the option of translating it using Google or another application.
The rest is correct and these are more positive than negative.
The lack of small talk is the biggest positive :)
WOW she speaks Americana. A polish Americana very cool.
Sunday church bells 😊 They are so many Holidays, it's great. Cash only in the villages but that is everywhere in the world, including English only being spoken in big cities. The Sunday Holidays are new or newer, it only started a few years ago. Go to Poznan.
It's funny how western culture, which was shaped by christianity and religions related to it, doesn't understand what the deal is with a free sunday, that it is the most important Christian holiday, more important than others, the rest are basically assimilated pagan celebrations... Mowing the lawn on sunday is not appropriate not because it disturbs the peace of neighbors, but it is an insult to God and disrespect for believers! Third: "Remember the Sabbath day to sanctify it. Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is the Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son or your daughter, your manservant or your maidservant, or your animals, or the alien within your gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and declared it holy." for Israelites the seventh day is Saturday (in Polish it's sobota) for Muslims it is Friday (almost like freeday😂) and for Christians it is Sunday (the day of the Lord's resurrection).
The problem is that mammon rules the world and desecrates every sacred thing, and most people still follow this idol in total ignorance and currently are even focused on making mammon an electronic shepherd for each of us...
Even private people collecting donations in front of the store, e.g. for a sick child, have payment terminals. Without them, they wouldn't collect much, because we don't need cash, even for tips.
And the number of unmanned stores is comparable to that in Germany.
Bez przesady ..trzeba tu trochę pomieszkać by wydawać opinie na temat Polski a nie wyssane z palca mieć jakieś nędzne przykłady..Tak jak by w stanach było wszystko takie idealne ... Najgorsze przywileje i nawyki to ...właśnie w Polsce wprowadzane są przez stany Zjednoczone ...aż przykro ..
Thanks for your comment! I totally understand your point. My intention wasn't to say that everything in the States is perfect or to paint Poland in a negative light. The examples shared in the video are just personal experiences, not meant to generalize. I encourage you to watch the whole video to get a better sense of the overall message. It's more about sharing cultural differences and personal surprises rather than criticizing. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!
I could use a quiet day once a week
Wow Their Culture is like my Culture, Catholic. We cannot make noise on Sunday too.
If you were born in America, then your nationality is American. Your ethnicity is Polish.
It's great that you are fluent in polish Ms. Americana woman 👠.
Girl….are we secretly sisters?….cause my parents are polish but I was born in England….and 5 months ago we decided to come live in Poland…and my whole life I e been speaking English except when I’m at home with my parents…..
One more remark - young lady , if U r into filming / shooting / videoing. One picture tells more than thousand words. So simply show Wilanow palace . No palace in the background as such. Do not feel offended. 🤓👍
Bez przesady. Dobrze, że nie stanęła wśród gnajacych ludzi przed Pałacem Stalina
Could you say anything about safety in Poland, on the streets in the cities? Do you have the same in e.g. NY city? No. In Poland you can walking down the street in every time and you are save.
Thank you for your comment! We’ve actually made a ton of videos comparing Poland to the United States, and I’ve highlighted many of the advantages that Poland has over the US, including safety.
And you're absolutely right about Poland being very safe. When it comes to safety, Poland is far ahead of places like New York City. In Poland, walking down the street at any time of day or night feels much safer, and that’s something our host really appreciates while living there. We’ll continue sharing these experiences to show what makes Poland such a special and secure place to live. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
I have a Natural Beauty Poland Princess Today.
BRAVO...👍👍 Thank you✌😍😍
It's very rude to call us "rude" for being direct and not so "expressive and emotional" as you Americans. I'm getting triggered each time when people who move here measure us against their own cultural standards like theirs would be the one to follow! It's a big NO NO, because those differences between cultures are what makes the world so interesting and beautiful. Frankly speaking I don't think you understand our culture, and I guess you haven't noticed that part of it is honesty - and this is what drives our communication style, to the most part.
Now if you want to compare apples to apples, I've been around the world back in my good days - including the US (Irving, Texas) - and I have a baggage of experiences with me. I know for a fact, that this "politeness" of which you speak, is often false or just on the outside - because the real opinions (often driven by jealousy, weird moral standards or simply lack of respect for others) are quite the opposite and shouted out behind closed doors of your home, when the neighbors don't listen.
We can bounce the ball PL to US, US to PL and we can continue such exchanges all day/week - but at the end of the day it all comes down how well we understand the culture and how we respect it. If we would all be the same, the world would be boring.
I've lived in Poland my whole life, and I strongly disagree with most of what you're saying. It also contradicts research findings. Poland is one of the countries with the highest rates of cashless payments. However, these payments are also the target of conspiracy theories, so it's not surprising to find some businesses (all around the world) especially in more remote areas, still relying on cash. My neighborhood had one until recently, but it went bankrupt because od that. It's ironic that you're criticizing our payment methods when you come from a country that's so behind the times in this regard, where checks and other outdated methods are still common. Poland is also consistently ranked among the top non-English-speaking countries where it's easiest to communicate in English. This is a fact. Just because you met people in the countryside who don't speak English doesn't mean anything - you'd find the same in Italian, German, or French villages. And what about foreign language skills among Americans? The connection between holidays and religion? Only a minority of Poles are practicing Catholics (about 30%). Mostly elders and people from small towns, villages. I could go on. You probably landed in very specific social bubble in Poland to come to those conclusions.
Thanks for sharing your perspective, and we appreciate your insights! The host definitely didn’t mean to generalize, just sharing her own unique personal experience and some surprises she had after being away from the country for a long time.
It's not even about the fact that I took out my card, as I haven't paid with any other method than by phone for several years. By the way. You are georgious. And yes there are smaller towns in this country. Do you think this is only a problem for foreigners? No way.
W Polsce praktycznie wszędzie zapłacisz karta, nawet automaty z kawą i napojami akceptują płatności kartą. Karta to już przeżytek, teraz się płaci telefonem lub BLIKiem. Polska to lider w płatnościach elektronicznych w Europie. W USA nie mają chodników, w Polsce nawet w najmniejszych wsiach są chodniki, i jest tam Internet. W USA dalej funkcjonuje przestarzała płatność czekami.
august 15th? In Croatia that is Velika Gospa ... Saint Mary's holyday ... traditionally ... I'm also paying with cash because I can then see how much money I have spent ... And what's strange if in Poland people speak Polish? And what is your second language? Do you speak Spanish? French? Mandarin? If you made a decision to move, for example, to Spain, it is logically that you will try to learn Spanish. And when you mentioned that in US people in general are "more" polite, isn't that more that they don't want to be involved in conflict situation, and that is why they are quiet and "polite". The question is: what is behind this politeness? When I was in Canada, I witnessed to situation in bus when one older woman (she was in traditional Muslim clothing, covered head and etc., but this is not important) entered the bus and she was standing although there was a plenty of free seating places. Driver of bus, said to her: Lady, please sit down, because I will not drive while you are standing. And she was just standing there (I thought, maybe she didn't understand English). After 20 to 30 seconds driver (he was by origins probably from southeast Asia or Filipini ) again said to the woman: Please sit down, I will not start driving ... Other passengers started commenting and saying to the woman: Please, sit down, and showing her to the seat ... and after some maybe 4 or 5 minutes, she finally sat. In some other occasion in another bus entered two boys in age of 16 or 17 (they were black boys) and they just entered in bus without showing or buying ticket at driver. And driver then stand up and went to the end of the bus where two boys have sat and he asked: Do you have tickets? Show me the tickets! They didn't have the tickets, and driver start to shout on them and in very rude and rough way he drove them out of the bus (there was, as much as I was able to see, no physical contact) only: Get out! I was surprised a little bit, because Canada is very civil and polite country, but obviously they are very strict about: No ticket, no ride ! Get out! There is no free ride in Canada! In some other occasion I have started to have conversation on bus station with some girl, in age of maybe 28. We exchanged Fb profiles. During the weekend I contacted her in Facebook and I started conversation in PM, when she suggested to me to switch to e-mail. I switched to e-mail, and she asked me: What you want to do and for how much? I don't have to say to you that I was surprised (she wasn't some beauty, as it is our host here). I said to her: Sorry, if you got me wrong. I'm just ordinary guy. I don't have money. I was thinking that we could be friends and hang out together, drink some beer maybe ... She said: I have enough friends. I need money. Then I said to myself: From now on I will not approach any more to some ordinary, average girls, but only to attractive ones. They will not probably ask me for money. Am I wrong?
Shops closed for Sundays, is not "tradition". It was done by far right politics few years ago. And people just now starting to just to it. And no, working on Sundays is bad seeing usually on country.
You can pay using card, apple pay or blik in 95% of shops, services and any commercial places. Where did you this? Where are you?
very nice assessment and I think we have nothing to be ashamed of, on the contrary, we should be proud of our tradition and history
She makes Poland look like third world country, something that USA is aspiring to
Poland is the best. Cash, cash, cash only fuck cards
Od razu widać że Polka.
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@@wjg-i6j Chodzi mi o jej ewidentnie polską urodę. Może ślepy jesteś nie wiem.