1. Poland can be said to be a country that has given me a lot of surprises, before I went, I had carefully studied the history of Poland, which is a land that has carried too much heavy history, with its own culture, nationality and language.
From the end of the 18th century, Poland was divided until 1918, when Poland became fully independent, but the outbreak of World War II left Warsaw and many cities and villages in ruins. The Poles even named their national anthem after: Poland did not perish.
Such a fragmented country has produced many famous people: Marie Curie, Copernicus, Chopin, Krzysztof Kieślowski, and so on.
2. Poland has a land area of 322,000 square kilometers and a population of 37.74 million, Warsaw is the capital of Poland, and it is also the center of its culture and politics. As an important member of NATO and the European Union, Poland has developed rapidly under the influence of economic powers such as Britain, France, and Germany. The standard of living and happiness of the Poles has reached the standards of a moderately developed country.
3. Standing on the streets of Polish cities, the surrounding buildings can always make you feel the traces left by history: the palaces, battlements, churches, squares of the ancient city, those Gothic and Baroque palaces of the 14th and 15th centuries with their reliefs and paintings, as well as the alleys paved with bricks and stones, and the hexagonal street lamps on the side of the road, are the most exquisite decorations of the city.
4. High-rise buildings are rarely seen in Poland, most of them are low-rise buildings, including small buildings with two or three floors. Poles have a very simple view of housing, and many young people live in rented houses and prefer to invest their money in something more meaningful than being tied down by a house.
It is worth mentioning that there is no so-called shared area in Poland, and the pressure to buy a house is far less heavy than in other places. It is said that the average Pole can buy a house of his own after working for an average of 12 years. The Polish staircase is a bit different, the first floor is generally called the ground floor in Europe, so the 1st floor refers to what we call the 2nd floor, and so on.
If you want to save accommodation fees, as a tourist you can book a homestay instead of a hotel, if you book a homestay, remember to install an email app in your phone, because the owner of the homestay basically uses email to contact you, and many homestays are not always there people during the day, unlike hotels with a front desk. It should also be noted that most hotels provide guests with toiletries, but only shampoo, shower gel, soap, and do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, and disposable slippers.
5. Agriculture is also an important pillar of the Polish economy, and highly mechanized agricultural production has made Poland an important exporter of agricultural and sideline products in Europe. From meat, eggs, milk and fruit to coffee, cocoa and a wide range of processed foods, Poland's agricultural products are well-known on the international market.
In addition to the good development of agriculture, Poland also has a solid industrial base. Whether it is mechanical engineering, automobiles, shipbuilding, precision instruments, metalworking, or the electronics industry, Poland has accumulated a wealth of experience and human resources. In particular, the automobile manufacturing industry is an important criterion for measuring a country's comprehensive industrial strength, and Poland has strong strength in this field.
6. The minimum wage standard for Poles is 2,800 zlotys, which is equivalent to about 5,000 yuan, and the average salary is about 8,261 yuan, but the actual monthly income of most people is about 5,300 yuan. The working hours of the Poles generally start at seven in the morning and end at three or four in the afternoon.
In Warsaw's Chinatown, where the minimum wage for restaurant chefs is about 8,000 Polish dollars (about 14,300 yuan), most of the businesses here are run by Chinese owners, and the employees are mainly Chinese, so there are no barriers to communication.
Poles have a strong "tradition" of working abroad, believing that this is not only a way to increase knowledge, but also to earn more income. Countries such as the United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway, and Germany, which have good benefits and high wages, are their top destinations. There is a saying: "In Poland, everyone has at least one relative in England." ”
7. In terms of medical care, Poland implements a universal publicly-funded medical system, which only requires a small registration fee, and the cost of treatment is fully borne by the government. Appointments are required to see a doctor in advance, which means that many minor ailments will recover on their own while waiting. Private hospitals are expensive, but they have better treatment conditions and advanced medical equipment. By the way, women in Poland have up to 26 weeks of paid leave when they give birth to a child, and they receive milk money after the birth of the child. Poles under the age of 65 receive a pension, the unemployed receive unemployment benefits, and low-income families can apply for living benefits.
8. In the streets and alleys of Poland, it can be said that you can see all kinds of stalls everywhere! There are those who sell small commodities, some sell clothes, in short, they have everything to eat, drink, play and wear! As long as the stalls do not obstruct the passage of pedestrians and vehicles, you can set them up as you like, and the stall culture is very popular in Poland and very lively, so that in some places, the number of people who set up stalls even exceeds the number of merchants who open shops. The reason behind this is mainly that Poland is relatively friendly to street stalls, followed by the fact that Poland's online shopping market has not yet fully developed, and the price of street stall items is cheap and the quality is not bad, so it has naturally become the first choice of consumers.
9. Compared with other European countries, the consumption concept of Poles does not pay much attention to saving money, but is accustomed to using money to enjoy life. Many young people do not hesitate to spend their monthly salary as soon as they get it, which is a typical moonshine family! Even so, the pressure of life does not increase because of this, and many parents in Poland are always happy to support their children financially.
Poles also attach great importance to anniversaries, which invite friends and family to dinner, just as we do during the Chinese New Year, when those who have not been able to earn money while working outside the home will return home to reunite with their families. Poles generally believe that the value of money is that it can make life better, not just accumulated.
10、 There is also an interesting phenomenon, that is, transnational marriage intermediaries are extremely popular, because of the disparity in the ratio of men and women, it is not easy for Polish women to find a wishful husband, so they hope to find a partner in other countries, followed by the breeding of a group of marriage scammers, in the name of introducing boyfriends, but these girls with love dreams are sent into the arms of Western European prostitutes, which is why in the industry in Western Europe, there are many women from Northeast Europe, and a large part of them are in love, which is also the sad and realistic side of these countries.
11. Poles are warm and friendly, have a good attitude towards the Chinese, and take the initiative to help many cases, as long as you look embarrassed, someone will come forward to ask if you want to help, say the difficulties, if they know, they will generally help you or even take you personally to the past. There are also people who will greet you on the street and ask where you are from. Having said that, it is necessary to guard against the traditional project of Europe: thieves. Don't show your wealth, just carry a small amount of cash for the day and keep your wallet safe, these are essential anti-theft measures when traveling in Europe.
Poland's credit system, any supermarket, restaurant, communication service provider, hotel, transportation sales terminal, souvenir shop, etc. can directly swipe the credit card, so there is no need to worry about the lack of cash, let alone too much exchange of zlotys, just take the cash used on the day every day, because zlotys can only be used as travel souvenirs in addition to Poland.
12. I have visited large and small supermarkets and vegetable markets in Poland, and generally speaking, the prices of daily drinks and snacks are 1.2-1.5 times that of the first-tier cities in China, and this price is considered a conscience in Europe! The consumption of ordinary restaurants in Poland is basically the same as that of the first-tier cities in China. When eating fast food locally, McDonald's, KFC, etc., you have to clean up the tables and plates by yourself, and collect the garbage into the corresponding garbage sorting bin in the restaurant. Sauces from McDonald's and KFC in Poland are charged separately, and the tomato sauce is 0.95 euros a piece.
Tipping is not required in Poland, and some of the more upscale restaurants add a 10% service charge directly to the bill. Of course, tipping is also voluntary, and the principle of tipping is 10% of the meal.
The toilets in the attractions with tickets are free, but the toilets in the stations and around the attractions are charged, and they are 2.5-3 zlotys per visit.
13. The eating habits of Poles are generally similar to those of other Eastern European countries. Specifically, Poles usually eat pasta. I like to eat grilled, boiled, and stewed dishes, and the taste is medium and not very heavy. The habit of the Polish people to eat is to eat the first meal, including cold dishes and snacks, then drink the soup, serve the main course after the soup, and eat dessert and drink coffee or black tea after removing the main course.
The dishes are dominated by meats, especially sausages, grilled or stewed meats, and of course, one of its famous national dishes: Polish dumplings. Polish dumplings are also fried and boiled, with fillings that are more traditional European pairings, with meat, vegan, and fruit fillings, and thicker skins. Let's eat dumplings dipped in vinegar, and the Poles serve them with dumpling sauce.
Polish sausages, no less quality than those made in Germany, are crispy and delicious, and the fatty parts are not greasy, and the locals like to eat sausages grilled in an iron basin, accompanied by various sauces, tomato sauce or mustard lemon sauce, and accompanied by local slightly sweet sauerkraut, which is very delicious.
Polish and street food are generally bread and sausages with drinks, or sausages with fries, sausages with refreshing pickles, in short, can't do without sausages and barbecue~ Good quality and cheap are worth trying.
14. In Poland, amber is the specialty that is all over the streets, and the city that sells the most amber in Poland is Gdansk, the price is very cheap, and the design of jewelry is relatively exquisite. Polish ceramics are also famous throughout Europe, with traditional handmade ceramics originating from the small town of Boleslawiec, which is rich in high-quality white clay, and the locals have been mining clay and making utensils as early as the 7th century. In modern times, Polish porcelain has seen more innovation, the style is lively and distinctive, and there are many ceramic designs that have added a lot of cute elements, and many animal-shaped ceramic ornaments and utensils are especially popular.
15. In terms of dress, the style of the Poles tends to be casual, mainly casual clothing, and the colors are mostly black, white, gray and khaki. Poles believe that it is enough to dress comfortably and appropriately, and there is no need to blindly pursue fashion and luxury. Polish women have the beauty and elegance of Eastern European women, and their makeup is intellectual and elegant, and it is rare to see heavy makeup. On the streets of Warsaw, it is not difficult to meet Polish women with outstanding temperament and generous manners.
16. Poland implements 12 years of compulsory education, from primary school to high school, free of tuition, even textbook fees and school uniforms are free. The number of students in the class is relatively small. In addition to public schools, there are many vocational education universities in Poland that provide students with free vocational education and assist them in finding jobs after graduation. Private schools and international schools charge more, but it is also an opportunity for families who can afford to receive a higher quality education.
17. Poland belongs to the middle latitude country, the autumn is slightly colder than our climate at the same time, the climate characteristics are relatively stable, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is huge, it is likely to be 4 degrees in the morning, 24 degrees at noon, so it is essential to wear a cold-proof coat when traveling. Poland's old town is almost all very abrupt stone roads, more abrupt than the stone roads that specialize in foot acupressure in domestic parks! You can imagine what the consequences will be if you wear heels! It is best to wear sneakers or hiking shoes, and if girls have appearance requirements, they should also try to choose thick-soled sneakers or thick-soled casual shoes, in short, they must be easy to walk!
18. Polish buses are not punctual, and there are buttons on the doors of the buses, and the doors will be opened only when you press them when you get on and off the bus. There are no conductors on public transport and no one checks tickets, but don't evade fares! If you are caught evading a fare by plainclothes staff, you face a hefty fine.