We have moved to Poland temporarily a few months ago and these are some of the funny (or annoying) things we found are different here than at other places.
Taxis hide. So if you called one and can't see it anywhere then look for it behind the tree. But if you do manage to find you probably won't have any issues with them.
Don't call wanting to book a table or order a taxi in English, unless you want to stay home. They'll hang up on you if they hear a foreign language. But once you're at the restaurant they speak quite good English, they just can't do it on the phone.
People don't cross the road on a red light even if there are no cars around. They dutifully wait for it to change to green and you should do the same, unless you want evil glances on your back. The police can also give you a fine for crossing on a red light.
Don't expect anyone in an official position to be nice to you. Whether you're at the doctor or at the bank, be prepared for the person behind the desk/window to answer in one word sentences and to be angry with you for asking them for help in the first place. We can only hope they will forgive us for needing assistance.
If you're working with them in a team they will be really friendly and helpful though, feels like you're part of their family.It's ice cream time no matter what time of the day or year it is. They are willing to stand in a mile long queue for it and lick it for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Be ready to get litres of wine, rum and vodka if it's your birthday, Christmas or any other celebration from all the Polish people you know.
Is it weekend finally? Then you'll do best if you stay home and not travel anywhere. Poles love to travel and the trains are packed at the end of the week. And I wouldn't wish for anyone to be near a train station on a long weekend!
Are you queueing for something? You better not move an inch from your place or someone will replace you straight away!
Is it a religious holiday? Don't be a bit surprised to find the whole town at the church and around it. You'll also find a church on every single corner, if you ever needed one.
Girls are gorgeous and guys are not. Girls dress up, put on make up smell nice, and men...they just don't
Please let us know your opinion on these! Have you found anything else that was weird in Poland or in other countries?
We'd love to hear some Polish people's opinions on the subject too!