Friday, April 1, 2011
Etiquette for visiting a house in Poland?
Etiquette for visiting a house in Poland?
Hi, I am from Greece, now I am in Warsow (student) and I am going to visit a Polish home. I haven't done this before. What's the etiquette? What gift should I bring? If the invitation is on 8 going there at 8.30 is a good time? (It's common in Greece!) Should I offer to remove my shoes?
Poland - 6 Answers
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1 :
Never ask if they like Polish Sausage.
2 :
The shoes are a touchy subject. In my part of Poland it is expected of guests to remove their shoes. In other areas it is regarded as offensive to a guest. Poles often argue about the shoe thing. To be safe, if the host is not wearing his/her shoes, take off yours as well. If you are visiting other students, a bottle of wine (or vodka) is a good gift. If you are visiting somebody older, bring some flowers (for a woman) or a bottle of wine (for a man) If the invitation is for 8 pm, you should show up at 8 pm
3 :
nemeczek is right. You can always ask if you have to remove your shoes: some Polish people find it rude to be asked to remove their shoes, but some think it's normal. Best time to appear is at 8 till 8:15. But not before 8. You can bring a wine, vodka, flowers or some chocolates. Or generally something to eat, like a Greek speciality, I think they'll find it nice. Good luck and have a nice time!
4 :
If you have a invitation about 8;00 pm you should show up at this time.When you knock the door and somebody open is nice to say 'Good evening (MRS or Mr.) Also is nice bring some flowers for the lady at the house and some wine for the men.Most of the shoes you should remove them by the entry-it's nice -it's show yours manor.
5 :
A good time to arrive is 8-8:15 it is rude to be more late! If the person you visit has no shoes on take yours off but you don't have to unless they explicitly ask. A good annd common present is a good wine or vodka or nalewka =, maybe some chocolates or flowers have a nice time
6 :
Ok well first of all never call then "you" only refer to them as Mr and Mrs. Never say cześć pronounced, "cheshch" if talking to an older person instead use the term "dzien dobry" it's much more polite. polish people always say you don't have to take your shoes off however it's best to take them off. I think that's a good time polish people stay up late (most depends on age). you can bring something. (optional) and that's about it be sure to use please and thank yous (like me most polish people talk a lot and use hand gestures)
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