Poland : Poland
Family Life (5 of 5) : 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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Social Etiquette (2 of 4) : 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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Business Etiquette (3 of 5) : 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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Trivia (1 of 3) : 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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
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