City Life
Polish funeral etiquette for expats: dress, flowers, kondolencje
Attending a Polish funeral? What to wear, which flowers to bring, how to give kondolencje, and why you should not skip the stypa reception.
etiquette: articles for expats in Poland
Work
Wigilia firmowa: surviving your first Polish office Christmas party
Your first wigilia firmowa: opłatek etiquette, dress code, drinks, Secret Santa and why December Thursdays sell out by September. An expat's guide.
City Life
Tipping in Poland: How Much to Leave and the 'Thank You' Trap
Tips in Poland run around 10% in restaurants, rounded up in bars and taxis. How it works, who expects what - and why 'dziekuje' can cost you your change.
City Life
Polish Name Days (Imieniny): What They Are and How to Join In
In Poland your name has its own holiday. What imieniny are, who hosts, what to say and what to bring - a practical etiquette guide for expats.
Guides
How to Talk About Attraction Respectfully When Dating in Poland
Complimenting in Polish dating culture: the phrases that work, what to compliment and when, what crosses the line, and how chivalry fits with respect.
City Life
Polish Social Etiquette 101: Customs and Habits Foreigners Should Know
The Polish etiquette rules that actually matter: pan and pani, home hospitality, flowers and name days, queues, toasts, Sundays and All Saints Day.
City Life
Is Public Affection Common in Poland? Attitudes to Kissing
Kissing in public is legal and normal in Poland's cities - the restraint is in degree, not rules. Where the real lines sit: law, places, generations.
City Life
Are Polish People Friendly to Foreigners? Etiquette and Tips
CBOS data on how Poles view other nations, plus the etiquette that unlocks Polish warmth - greetings, pan/pani, gifts and the slow-burn friendship model.