what do you think about Eastern Europe?

I think nobody knows us....
one China gril told me that we (Poland) speak English...
and one Australian did not know Walesa...
and once i asked one person if he would like to go to poland
he said:
"of course but i am afraid of tigers"
no joke..........
but people know anly about
USa and Western Europe and Japan and other rich coutries
but nobody knows poor Europe
do you all think we are like "Borat"?
yuh yuh

We enjoyed Eastern Europe. We visited the Ukraine (Keiv) in '05 and the people were lovely, although I didn't care for the native foods. We have an au pair coming from CK.

We (Poland) are still underestimated - I know people from Germany who think that we do have polar bears and no TV. In Greece I was told that they don't know Walesa but know who Lepper is... And my cousin - from France - until he came here - was sure that there is no art, monuments or anything special... just trees maybe. When he came here fortunately he changed his mind ;]

There are plenty of people around the world who know about Eastern Europe. I'm living in the Czech Republic right now and I have been to Poland a number of times. In fact Wroclaw is one of my favorite cities of all time.

I have met with very similar people. One American guys asked me: so Poland is in Canada? or Where is Europe?
I think, we should do something for Poland. We need to do our home more famous.. Do you have any ideas? ;) I hope, it will change a little bit after the EURO 2012.. Hope, in a better way....

I know a little about Poland and its people. It's about the size of Germany, is located between Germany, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and the Baltic sea. Between 1795 and 1918 it didn't exist in the map of Europe.
The people is kind of mean, they drink a lot, they are not friendly, they use swear words very often, the word you hear most is KURWA that means whore, they don't like to speak English, Polish ladies never say thanks when you open a door for them, guys just look at you when you say hello...

Edit: Sorry. I know I shouldn't tell a diatribe against all the people of a country based on the behavior of a couple of individuals. At work, I know a Polish lady who is a wonderful person, we've talked about the issue and agreed that in all countries you'll find mostly nice people.

One could say equally bad things about any nation in the world. I do have Polish and American neighbors and friends. They all swear once in a while,some drink (not only Polish!)
Last year I visited Krakow - gorgeous place! And guess what? The city and even small villages are cleaner than any city in the U.S. One finds garbage cans everywhere,unlike here,and people know what they are for. So my experience with Poland and Poles is great.

I studied abroad in Poland last summer and traveled to some of the neighboring countries. I personally loved Poland and especially Krakow where I studied at the Jagiellonian University. I know Poles speak Polish but they had no problem speaking English in the big cities. The people of Krakow were very friendly and always very kind to me when I did a horrible job at pronouncing things in the Polish language. And I know Walesa, I did a nice long term paper on the entire subject of the Solidarity Movement (it was amazing!); now I'm starting research on Polish Economy and how it came to be in the capitalist world. Another idea I have been thinking to write about: What will happen to Poland if the Church's political hold loosens.
Besides Poland, I went to the Czech Republic and Slovakia and seen some of Austria. They were the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life. The hospitality that I was shown in Bratislava was amazing. I fell in love with the Tatry Mountains, the old castles and the many cathedrals throughout the areas. Not to mention, the food for the region was absolutely amazing. I will forever be a fan of pierogi, Zubrowka vodka, Borovicka, and many Eastern European candies/chocholates.
I am actually hoping to come to Poland, although I will be alone, next month. Maybe I will go see Poznan, Wroclaw, Lodz and/or Warsaw. I worry about my Polish because I have not used any since leaving Poland but I think I will have fun anyway and meet new friendly people.

I like Eastern Europe. I was in Poland, Ukraine, Belorussia and Russia. Actually I am Pole (from my Dad). I can even understand Polish language.

Cheap hookers and the booze is really nice too!