What are the general characteristics of polish people?

Answer 1

Strangely, nobody has yet mentioned the mental or ethic characteristics, which does not mean Polish people are either dumb or dishonest. Contrary to the popular image of hardworking laborers, there are quite a few top Polish scientists (physicians, astronomers, mathematicians), computer programmers (Polish high school and university students win in major programming contests), or doctors employed and praised in many Western countries. One of the best tape recorders of all times, called "Nagra" was designed by a Polish engineer working in Switzerland. And that's the point - first the German occupation during World War Two, and then Russian oppression during communist years prevented Poland and Polish people from developing properly at their own country, as West European nationals did.
The two occupations also affected Polish ethics. The nazi and communist laws were something everybody tried to avoid. When food was confiscated by the occupants, village people always found a way to conceal one or two pigs, even though the penalty was death. When there was shortage of typing paper, you asked a friend, who worked at an office, for a favor. And the fifty years of such scheming made an impression on the Polish system of values - so even when there were no more oppressors, even the democratic government was considered "them", someone to be cheated. Fortunately, this is gradually improving, partly thanks to the teachings of John Paul II to young people whom he considered the pride of the nation.
And traditionally - the Polish people were always considered men of honor, ready to fight for a just cause, even when the fight is hopeless. They are also hospitable, friendly, always ready to help. And their sense of humor helps them understand and adapt even otherwise untranslatable English or Russian jokes.

Answer 2

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What are the general characteristics of polish people?

Answer 3

interesting question! Polish people are (mostly) white, often with dark hair, sometimes blond, hardly ever red. Languages most spoken in Poland are Polish (of course), then English (younger people), Russian, German (older people). Some Polish people have Russian influence in their looks; bones in the face are protruding at the cheeks a bit, some Polish men have this typical Russian mouth (big lips). In my opinion manu polish women are very pretty, a recurrent feature is the typical polish (female, sometimes also male) chin. Sharp chin, wide cheekbones, line between chin and cheeks is quite straight, wich makes down part of the face sort of triangular shaped.
One particular woman i am thinking of now is the actress from the movie Avalon (2001), Malgorzata Foremniac, some pictures are at http://film.onet.pl/O,5920,1,9,galeria.html
An example of a polish man with (a bit) Russian looks is Piotr Adamczykl. Other actors within the range of "typical Polish faces" are: Bartosz Obuchowicz, Ewa Wencel, Anna Mucha, Joanna Brodzik, Borys Szyc. Pictures of them (as wel as Piotr Adamczykl) are to be found at: http://film.onet.pl/osoby.html

Answer 4

Polish people tend to live in Poland.

Answer 5

Polish People Characteristics

Answer 6

well, they speak a minimum of 2 languages and usually 5 are taught through the schools.
they are brilliant and too often that is overlooked.
they are hard workers who value family and their land and know the value that both bring to their lives.

Answer 7

General - they are same like from another country. They are good and bad people.

Answer 8

Sound a bit like irish - irish prussian and proud

Answer 9

WELL i'm polish nd alot of ppl like me r mean