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 shake hands across a threshold: It’s believed to bring misfortune. Always step inside before shaking hands.
--Lena
00
Do not call Poles “East Europeans”—it might be offensive. Poland is in Central Europe
--Tom Maple
00
Don't put your hat on a bed: This is thought to bring bad luck.
--Lena
00
Don't point with your finger: It's considered rude to point directly at someone.
--Lena
00
Don't forget to respect religious customs: Poland is predominantly Catholic, and churches are important cultural and community centers. Dress modestly and behave respectfully when visiting.
--Lena
00
Don't sweep the floor after sunset: It's believed to sweep away the good fortune from your home.
--Lena
00
Do avoid whistling indoors: Whistling indoors is thought to bring bad luck, particularly financial loss.
--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
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
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
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
