Social Life in Poland

Due to the speedy urbanization and industrialization, the traditional folk culture of Poland has been acutely damaged since the Second World War. With a population of 38 million, majority of Poles speaks a Slavic language. However, it is witnessed that people in Poland have a special fondness for the English language. In a matter of fact, English is among the most famous foreign languages in Poland. This has proved to a boon for many students who visit the country on a regular basis. There are many cities in Poland, and a large number of the students' population resides in these cities. The largest city is the capital city of Warsaw. Some of the other metropolis is Lodz, Szczecin, Gdansk, Poznan, Wroclaw, and Krakow.

Cultural Influence

The national culture of Poland is emerging as a fusion of Byzantine and Latin influences. The society, traditions, and customs display a wide amalgamation of the West and East. It consist of Islamic influence and the vibrant eastern ornamental style. To experience Polish amazing mix of styles is fascinating for visitors, tourists and students..

Food

Polish dining table etiquette and cuisine is the perfect reflection of the kindness of Polish people. Guests are always welcomed in a Polish home. The warmth with which the locals invite guests is a major reason why many students prefer this country to further their education. Breakfasts are usually heavy with cold cuts of meat and vegetables, and so are the dinners. Potato is the best friend of the Polish kitchen for ages and Poles are the original potato eaters. Other than potato, meat is another essential on a polish food table, they mainly use sausages and cold cuts that are grilled more often in front of the lawn or in the garden of a country home. The international students enjoy variety of Polish cuisine.

Greetings

Ask any international student and they will certify to one fact that Poles love to display and show affection during interactions and are sociable in character. An English hello or the polish for hi which is "czesc" is enough to start a conversation. Polish people love to greet each other by exchanging a firm handshake.
A Polish company will never make you feel lost or left out in a new country. A small conversation in English is enough to create enthusiasm in people, and then there will be no looking back. You can have common sightings of an international student being taught the Polish basics in restaurants, cafes, and street-eateries. It is essential that you should not decline their fraternal toast called Bruderszaft otherwise it can be insulting  which simply means sealing of comradeship. Associations and interactions become much more cordial post the occurrence of this ceremony and later you can address people with their first names.

Conversing with Poles

There is one thing that every international student must know. The prefix Pani, who is Ms in English and Pan that is Mr., is the best and safest way of addressing somebody who is Polish. The prefix must be, of course, accompanied by the first name. You can use these in order to officially address each other when in Poland, and Ty is simply Polish for the English “you". If your relationship is much more informal then you are allowed to address one another Ty. It is a useful tip to remember that rather than remembering birthdays it is essential to keep in mind a patron saint's day. It is a crucial day for people in Poland, and it is celebrated with great enthusiasm like in no other culture. Hence, it is worth checking the calendar and marking for the appropriate dates in order to avoid awkward situations. You can make up for the omission within the next few days or octave if you miss the actual day.