Pros and Cons of Living in Poland

"Do not call anyone "a friend" here unless you are ready to bury his enemies at night with that person and cover their tracks. If Polish family calls you a friend and invite to their home - they will treat you like a family member since then. Do not betray that trust because that's how one gains a sworn enemy. Avoid political disputes. It is easy for foreigners - just play "ignorance in that area" card. Religion is another sensitive topic here - even though over 80% (another estimation states that it's nearly 90%) of population here are Christians (of different denominations) we do not talk about faith nor we are super crazy about that even though people attend Sunday's services regularly here. Do not ask Polish person "how they are" (Jak sie masz?) unless you have an hour to spare to listen about all," remarked one expat in Poland.

"Expats in Poland often find the language barrier to be one of the most challenging aspects of the local culture. Additionally, the country's conservative values and traditional customs can be difficult to adjust to for those coming from more liberal backgrounds. Furthermore, the lack of English-speaking locals can make it difficult to make friends and build a social network. Finally, the cost of living in Poland can be higher than in other countries, making it difficult for expats to find affordable housing and other necessities," said one person in Poland.

"I've found locals can be surprisingly helpful and friendly, but also surprisingly unhelpful, sour and difficult to deal with. On a few occasions for example I've had store workers just simply walk away from me because I could not speak Polish. It'll help to learn a few phrases at least, but Poles can be hard and cold sometimes," remarked one expat in Poland.