American Reacts: Why Is Poland So Safe?!

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• JU

  @justynam47 · 3 weeks ago

  Tipping isn't mandatory in Poland; you leave a tip if you feel like it. It’s not like in the States, where you’re forced to do it.

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• BA

  @Bartosz-p1p · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  In Warsaw, if you leave your bag by the table in a café or restaurant while you’re sitting there alone, go to the bathroom, and come back, your bag will still be there. And it’s clean because we respect the people who clean up after us.<br><br>In Polish, it works like this: 1 złoty, but 2, 3, or 4 złote, while 5 is already złotych. 😄<br><br>No, not all the pianos, but a lot of the ones on Krakowskie Przedmieście do have people playing Chopin. And in the Royal Łazienki Park, there are free Chopin concerts on Sundays, where professional pianists perform his music.<br><br>We only leave tips when the staff really impresses us—when they’re friendly, attentive, and work as fast as little ants. 😂<br><br>And the people sitting in the restaurants and cafés in the Old Town aren’t necessarily tourists. They can be locals too. The crowd is really a mix of both.<br><br>If someone steals your suitcase on a Polish train, you’ll be one in a million. 😂<br><br>Greetings from Warsaw!<br><br>Thanks for the video, thanks for your reaction, and honestly, it’s really nice watching you. I really like your vibe. ❤️<br>Floating wreaths on the water during the Kupała Festival is an ancient tradition that dates back to pre-Christian times.<br>Auschwitz-birkenau this is german concentration camp

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• SU

  @sumszuwarowy7281 · 3 weeks ago

  Judging by your reactions, I get the impression that the average American would be less shocked by the sight of Martians in New York’s Central Park than by an ordinary day in Poland. It’s quite amusing. Warsaw was founded at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, though the first settlements in the area date back as far as the 9th century. It became the capital of Poland at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries; prior to that, the capitals were briefly Gniezno and Poznań, followed by Kraków for several hundred years. The old buildings you see are actually less than 80 years old. After the war, over 90% of Warsaw on the left bank of the Vistula lay in ruins. The entire area was rebuilt after 1945 based on old paintings, drawings, photographs, and descriptions.

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• WI

  @wiolettapysiak2436 · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  Nobody steals luggage here 😊. And no, it’s not just tourists in cafés - Poland has a strong café culture.

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• VA

  @vaclavtotin3259 · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  Every country has its problems, but Poland,Czech republic,Hungary,Slovakia,Slovenia, and other Central European countries are, in many respects, safer and cleaner than many cities in western europe. Warsaw, Prague,Budapest,brno,Krakow,Bratislava, and many other cities are beautiful, safe , clean,and rich culture and history. they ofter an exceptional quality of life and unique cultural heritage that to be appreciated.

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• KU

  @KurtHektik · 3 weeks ago

  Hi Sofia. I recommend that you take some time off, buy tickets and come to Poland for a couple of days to see all of it with your own eyes. I live in Kraków and if you happen to be around I with my wife and daughter will gladly show you around as local guides. There are many more magical places than shown in the videos you watched. Let me know if you are interested.

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• OS

  @oszustoslaw · 3 weeks ago

  Tips is something we want to give not like in USA something we are &quot;forced&quot; to give.

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• SK

  @skandalsky66 · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  This black-and-white film showing the destruction was made in 1939, at the start of the war. <br>The real destruction of Warsaw took place shortly after the failed uprising in 1944. The Germans murdered over 100,000 residents; the rest were driven out of the city. &nbsp;They then proceeded to destroy the buildings, using explosives and flamethrowers. For four months, house by house. <br>During this time, the Red Army stood on the other side of the River Vistula, watching all this unfold but did not intervene. It did not enter the city until January 1945 when the Germans had left Warsaw. <br>There were around 2,000 residents (!) in the city (1.4 million before the war), holed up in cellars, starving and freezing. It was a very cold winter.

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• JO

  @joseescobara6630 · 3 weeks ago

  Almost all over Europe, there is no tipping. The maximum amount is rounded up, so instead of 135 you give 150 crowns. In our country, waiters are paid, not like in the US.

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• KL

  @Klau5z · 3 weeks ago

  Great reaction!<br>It’s awesome to see someone from outside really appreciate Warsaw — how calm, clean, and safe it is. Not many people know that Warsaw became a city in the late 13th century, around 1280–1300. In the 14th century, the first defensive walls were built around the Old Town, and the Barbican was added around 1548. It’s still standing today as one of the most iconic parts of the city’s fortifications. Warsaw was rebuilt from ruins, and now it’s one of the safest places in Europe. Chopin benches, the restored Old Town, no scammers, normal prices, and people who simply respect public space.<br>By the way, the Polish currency “złoty” is pronounced ZWOH-tee. The crossed Ł isn’t silent — it sounds like an English “W”. So if you ever visit Poland, just say ZWOH-tee and you’re good!<br>Thanks for the positive look at Poland — really enjoyed watching this.<br>Greetings from Warsaw

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• EC

  @EchoesOfSlavia-p7x · 3 weeks ago (edited)

  &quot;Ł&quot; is the same as &quot;W&quot; in &quot;water&quot;

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• BZ

  @Bzyku-x4t · 3 weeks ago

  In Polish, &quot;Złoty&quot; means &quot;Golden,&quot; and the letter &quot;Ł&quot; is pronounced like the first and last parts of &quot;Wow.&quot;

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