Poland

Poland

Poland

Family Life (5 of 5)

The mother is in charge of the children's education and the development of patriotism

– Grandparents also help in raising the children

Poles emphasize good manners and etiquette

– Children who misbehave are "impolite”

– Boys in particular are raised to be brave, self-reliant, and tough

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Social Etiquette (2 of 4)

Address people by their honorific title, “Pan” for a man and “Pani” for a woman, and their surname

– Do not use first names until invited to and when this occurs it means your inclusion in their ‘inner circle’

At parties or other social gatherings, your hosts will introduce you, usually starting with the women and then the men

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Business Etiquette (3 of 5)

Building personal relationships is essential for successful business dealings

– Honesty and trust are the cornerstones of business relationships

Poles are known for being direct communicators (say what they are thinking) yet also diplomatic

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Trivia (1 of 3)

Amongst all the members of the European Union, the residents of Poland marry the youngest

Polish households are the largest in the European Union

Poles have won 17 Nobel prizes to date, including four Peace Prizes and five in Literature

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