If you are offered a drink by someone, especially your Polish partner's parents, do NOT refuse unless you don't drink at all.
--kokroo
92
Do not give even number of flowers, always odd, unless it’s funeral.
--Sajmon
40
Don't sit at the corner of the table: There's a superstition that sitting at the corner means you will never get married.
--Lena
10
Don't forget about small talk: While Poles appreciate getting straight to business, starting with some small talk is seen as polite and helps build rapport.
--Lena
00
Don't leave your purse open: An open purse is thought to invite financial loss
--Lena
00
Don't overlook hierarchy: Respect the corporate hierarchy and address senior members appropriately. Decisions are often made at the top
--Lena
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Do hang garlic: Hanging garlic in the home is believed to ward off evil spirits and negative energy.
--Lena
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Don't schedule important business meetings on Friday the 13th: This day is considered particularly unlucky in Polish superstition.
--Lena
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Don't sing at the table: Singing at the dining table is thought to bring bad luck.
--Lena
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Don't travel with an empty wallet: It’s believed that starting a journey with no money in your wallet ensures financial difficulties for the trip.
--Lena
00
Order Pierogi. Not pierogies. Pierogi are already plural. With cottage cheese and potato are best.
--SylDin
110
Tap water is totaly fine to drink, so dont be scared to use it
--Emila
50
If You go to a Polish wedding, be prepared to eat and drink A LOT. Also, there is a lot of dancing.
--Emila
40
Know that on Sundays all shops are closed, only small ones sometimes are opened. On the last Sunday of the month they are opend but not always, so if You are not sure, just Google.
--Emila
30
When you are entering a Polish house remove your shoes.
--isa
30
You should try Polish donuts called „pączki”. They are usually filled with jam inside and deep fried. So good !
--Emila
30
Polish desserts are amazing. The most famous are sernik, szarlotka and makowiec
--Emila
30
Tipical polish dishes are Bigos (cabbage) , Pierogi (dumplings) , Żurek (soup), Kotlet schabowy or Mielone (breaded meat). If You see them in a restaurant, the are a must try !
--Emila
21
If You are planning to use public transport for a couple days, most of the cities has got weekly or even longer-term tickets. Thats always more affortable option
--Emila
10
The best gift is alcohol. People Here love it, so the most famous gift is probably Polish vodka
--Emila
