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Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles
Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles
Author: Ewa Lipniacka
A polarized peopleThe Poles are either bubbling with life, or comatose; they love or they loathe. It is this total commitment to the occupation of the moment which earns them the reputation of being mercurial. As Hemar wrote in his song: ?If only Poles did systematically and economically what they do spontaneously, they would be perfec...  more » Necessity is the mother of inventionKey national characteristics are adaptability, a knack for improvisation, and the ability to make the best of what is available. A good Polish cook is one who can make gourmet soup from a rusty nail. The Polish touchDevotion to style pervades all areas of life: the table might be rickety, but it is covered with a snowy tablecloth and decorated with a vase of flowers. Never say neverWhen the Communists rather foolishly tried to stop the Poles practicing their religion, the churches filled to overflowing. ?Forbidden? is a term of encouragement to a Pole.
ISBN-13: 9781906042448
ISBN-10: 1906042446
Publication Date: 6/1/2000
Pages: 92
Edition: New
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Publisher: Oval Books
Book Type: Paperback
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