When do you say hello to someone in Poland?

As in English, this greeting is used when meeting people after the sun has begun to go down but before it has gotten completely dark. “Dobry wieczór” has the same level of formality as “dzień dobry.” To say “hey,” say “hej. ” This is pronounced exactly like the English “hey.” It is a very familiar and informal greeting.

Do you have to be born in Poland to have UK citizenship?

Since you have Polish origins, it is your birthright to take the benefits of having a second Polish passport. The great advantage of this right is that the citizenship in Poland is not gained by being born on its soil – you inherit it from your Polish ancestors being born and living in the UK or any other corner of the globe.

What’s the proper way to greet a woman in Poland?

Traditionally, women are greeted first in Polish society. Usually, your host will handle the introductions, so you probably won’t have to worry about this. Shake hands upon greetings, and maintain eye contact. You will also want to shake hands (again, with eye contact) upon leaving as well.

What are the steps to become a Polish citizen?

Remaining steps are all about the paperwork, forms and administration – paying duty stamps, ordering sworn translations, registering your vital records (i.e birth/marriage certificates) in Poland and last but not least, placing the Polish citizenship application with all required documentation to the Provincial Office.

What’s the correct way to say hello in Polish?

Hej! Yet another way of saying “Hello!”, used mostly by young people, is “Hej!”. You can also encounter a different form of this greeting, “Hejka!” Elo! The greeting “Elo!” is derived from the English “Hello!” and is used solely by young people. Joł! “Joł” is also derived from English and is pronounced exactly like “Yo”.

When to use czesc to greet someone in Poland?

Use cześć to greet: 1 family members, friends, work colleagues, fellow students; 2 your peers (mostly among young people); 3 any person you’re on familiar terms with.

What do I need to confirm my Polish citizenship?

1. The application form for the confirmation of Polish citizenship to be completed legibly in Polish 2. Original of the Polish passport, or any other documents allowing to leave Poland, that was in possession on departure. In case of a lack of the Polish passport or any other Polish travel document, a written statement is required.

What should I say if someone asks me about my TV licence?

REBUTTALS. If anyone knocks on your door and starts asking questions about who you are and do you live here, there is no reason for you to answer him/her. When asked, a TV Licensing officer MUST produce his/her identity document. The one response that will stop an EO is: ‘I’m the babysitter.” NOTA BENE.

How can I renew my TV licence online?

Sign in to your payment or savings card. Go paperless, switch to a licence by email. Pay for a TV Licence or renew an existing one. Update your name, address or bank details online. Check if you need a TV Licence.

How does an EO check a TV licence?

THE INSPECTION. Then the EO will ask if s/he may come in to inspect the TV. S/he may start walking in as s/he asks the question, presuming a positive response on your part. S/he may only enter if invited in by you. Once inside the EO only needs to confirm that the TV is available for use.

Can a Polish license be valid in the UK?

Surely a polish licence cannot be valid when a resident in the uk as the licence will have a polish address on it. A uk national has to renew a licence if they have a change of address or name change. – user2094 Jun 19 ’14 at 16:25 Yet, it’s the law (and conversely UK licenses are valid elsewhere in the EU).

When do you say Witam to a Polish person?

An equivalent of “welcome”, this greeting is used to greet people when you are acting as the host. Though some Poles might use it in just any social situation, saying witam when you’re not the host might imply that you consider yourself to occupy a superior position (think of “acting like you own the place”).

Where do I Post my TV licence details?

By post using the address TV Licensing, PO Box 578, Darlington DL98 1AN Online at tvl.co.uk/75pay or tvl.co.uk/75apply Over the phone on 0300 790 6151 If you are contacted and asked to pay for your TV licence using a different phone number, a different website or by posting your details to a different address, this is a scam.

Which is the safest way to say hello in Polish?

Cześć is usually compared to the English “hello”, though the conventions around its use are somehow more rigid: it’s not acceptable to say cześć to your professor or the cashier at the local supermarket. Other than that, it’s the safest way to say “hello” in Polish in most informal situations. Use cześć to greet: