3.The stereotypical image of the Polish – what are our strengths and weaknesses?

A lot of people all over the worlds have a negative feeling about Polish people, but not only.
First of all, Polish people are thought to be a lazy nation.
Secondly others say that Poles are unfair.
Polish people are very religious – Catholics. Pope comes from Poland.
Lots of people use to say that: “Pole can do everything well if he only wants to”. The most famous stereotype is “to drink (alcohol) like Pole”.
But Europeans consider Polish kitchen to be unique and healthy.
People in the whole world think that Poles are prejudiced about Jews and black people. Also in Poland there are hooligans who attacking foreigners.
Poles are said to be thieves. Especially in the area of theft cars. There is even a joke: If your car was stolen, you should go to Poland. It surely would be there. It is said that Poles don’t have running water – very unusual stereotype.
However, we also have to remember that there is an element of truth in every saying.
What are the strengths of Polish nation?
Poles are a strong nation. They are brave and they know how to fight evil.
They work hard to life better and they learn quickly.
What are the weaknesses of Polish nation?
Bribery, Corruption, Unemployment, Low average payments.
That’s the main problems in Poland right now.
But it is changing for better. And let’s hope is going to be only better and better!!