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An often very misunderstood, despised, hated & underappreciated people in Eastern Europe.
Psychological studies have proven that the Polish people aren't actually rude or arrogant people at all; and their behavior (or accusation of being rude or arrogant) is simply a major misunderstanding. Polish people just have a different way of interaction & social skills.
If a Polish person likes you & is trying to be helpful, they will often be blunt with you & to-the-point. To westerners this may seem as rude, arrogant or sarcastic. For Polish people this is a sign of friendliness. Polish people tend to be very common-sense oriented people; they tend to be sheltered/isolated and are religious. So if a Polish person upsets you; don't worry, s/he is usually not trying to insult you or hurt your feelings; and this is mostly an unintentional behavior. (unbeknownst to Polish) In the Poland; what is seen as rude behavior in the Western world is actually seen differently in Poland & is actually viewed as a friendly gesture/mannerisms among the Polish.
Polish people, unlike Westerners, tend to value collectivism and the greater good, much like Eastern societies - Korea/Japan/China. While Westerners tend to be more individualistic. So if you are from Western Europe or even USA, don't be surprised or find it bizarre that a Polish person is acting different from you. To them, this behavior is normal & they don't realize it is unusual behavior & isn't understood in most Western nations.
Psychological studies have proven that the Polish people aren't actually rude or arrogant people at all; and their behavior (or accusation of being rude or arrogant) is simply a major misunderstanding. Polish people just have a different way of interaction & social skills.
If a Polish person likes you & is trying to be helpful, they will often be blunt with you & to-the-point. To westerners this may seem as rude, arrogant or sarcastic. For Polish people this is a sign of friendliness. Polish people tend to be very common-sense oriented people; they tend to be sheltered/isolated and are religious. So if a Polish person upsets you; don't worry, s/he is usually not trying to insult you or hurt your feelings; and this is mostly an unintentional behavior. (unbeknownst to Polish) In the Poland; what is seen as rude behavior in the Western world is actually seen differently in Poland & is actually viewed as a friendly gesture/mannerisms among the Polish.
Polish people, unlike Westerners, tend to value collectivism and the greater good, much like Eastern societies - Korea/Japan/China. While Westerners tend to be more individualistic. So if you are from Western Europe or even USA, don't be surprised or find it bizarre that a Polish person is acting different from you. To them, this behavior is normal & they don't realize it is unusual behavior & isn't understood in most Western nations.
Polish people will often view you as an outsider. But don't worry: The reason for this is because they were brought up in a strictly isolated Catholic country; and therefore they are very "clannish" people. They are a lot more savage and uncivilized; and more devoted to helping and working people; especially their own Polish people. Polish people do not like people who get in their way and view themselves as hard-working and important. They do not like small-talk or gossip. They avoid these things and other unnecessary interaction; often considering it to be a waste of their time.
Poles are a very family-oriented people and very nationalistic and for the greater-good; and individualism in Poland is seen as "laziness/selfishness/slacking off"; and a betrayal of important responsibilities and duties; and is therefore frowned upon by Poland. Individualism and Liberalism are not as celebrated in Poland as it is in the Western nations (i.e. such as England, France, USA) where it is seen as the norm. Polish people are not racist people but tend to be very suspicious of other people, which is why they have a high restriction on immigration. Likewise, this is why it often seems that Poles are prejudiced and also act and follow each other as a group and see themselves as very important people.
Poles are a very family-oriented people and very nationalistic and for the greater-good; and individualism in Poland is seen as "laziness/selfishness/slacking off"; and a betrayal of important responsibilities and duties; and is therefore frowned upon by Poland. Individualism and Liberalism are not as celebrated in Poland as it is in the Western nations (i.e. such as England, France, USA) where it is seen as the norm. Polish people are not racist people but tend to be very suspicious of other people, which is why they have a high restriction on immigration. Likewise, this is why it often seems that Poles are prejudiced and also act and follow each other as a group and see themselves as very important people.
Polish by Krazee Rob December 11, 2018
polish
short for Polish Sausage.
When said correctly (with a chicago accent) the O in "polish" is dragged out.
When said correctly (with a chicago accent) the O in "polish" is dragged out.
polish by drummergirl December 2, 2004