Poland for the Poles is the center of Europe and therefore they consider themselves as \u201cCentral Europeans\u201d. In fact, if you look at the map you\u2019ll see that they are not utterly wrong. Poland is indeed located in north-central Europe and for them the immediate linking to Eastern European countries does not appeal much.<\/p>\n
To the Poles it feels strange to shake hands on the doorstep so you have to decide, either you go outside or inside and only then shake hands.<\/p>\n
If you are invited to a local house and the host is wearing slippers or walking barefoot, you are also supposed to take off your shoes. It\u2019s rude in Poland to get into a house where everyone else goes without shoes.<\/p>\n
A few words in Polish will do a lot for you while you are in Poland. Words like thank you or please will help the locals to open up.<\/p>\n
Vacation in Poland is considered relatively cheap. A recreation that begins at the museum and ends with a good meal including a dessert will not bust your budget.<\/p>\n
Although Poland is considered cheap when it comes to food and drinks, Mark Walter pleads with you \u2013 if you come to Poland \u2013 not to drink alcohol in public places. This can attract attention from the local police and end up with a fine. You can drink of course in pubs and restaurants, but not outside.<\/p>\n
Mark Walter says he goes out with a photocopy of his passport while the passport itself is locked in a hotel room. He also takes his driving license with him. The Police do not usually bother tourists while on vacation in Poland, but these documents should be with you for safety.<\/p>\n
ATMs will get big bills of fifty or a hundred but you\u2019ll always be asked to pay in smaller bills, say twenty or ten. It is recommended to use large ones when possible and break them in smaller bills.<\/p>\n
The usual tip in Poland is ten or fifteen percent. Do not say \u201cthank you\u201d while you pay in cash because then the waiter will think that the entire amount is for him.<\/p>\n
The Poles, like their German neighbors, are punctual. If you are going to a meeting, update the Polish with whom you are about to meet.<\/p>\n
During your stay in Poland you will see many advertisements for beautiful places all over Poland that are worth visiting. However, if this is the first time for you in Poland, it is recommended to concentrate on the cities themselves, such as Krakow, Warsaw, Gdansk, Lublin and others, and give up the trip to those pastoral sites.<\/p>\n
There is excellent public transport in Poland that will bring you to any point.<\/p>\n