Most people are used to how Polish weddings go. Although for some people this is completely normal, it must be admitted that they can be really intense. The very fact that they sometimes last a dozen or so hours can make some people feel dizzy. After all, it’s not like this everywhere and not always. Let’s add to this the kilograms of food displayed on the tables, crazy dancing until dawn, and alcohol, which often flows in liters. Let’s not forget about the emotions that accompany both the bride and groom and their guests on this day.
How to survive a Polish wedding? “They’re hardcore. Get ready!”
It’s no wonder that a small guide was created on how to survive a Polish wedding, especially if you are a foreigner. A handful of tips recently appeared on Pat Pisarski’s Instagram profile. The author mentions not only the moment of the wedding itself, but also how to prepare for it physically. But it’s not about training.
Here are five tips on how to survive a Polish wedding. And the word “survive” is key here, because Polish weddings are hardcore. Get ready!
– Pat said at the beginning.
How to survive a Polish wedding? “Learn to drink in Polish”
- Get some sleep. Weddings last until 4 or 5 a.m. and you’ll be dancing all night long. So make sure you have the strength to do it.
- Say hello. If you don’t speak Polish and find yourself among Poles, you will have to explain yourself. If someone is your age or younger, you can say, “Hi, I’m Pat. I don’t speak Polish. Nice to meet you.” If someone is older than you, you have to show them respect, so you have to say it like this: “Hello. My name is Pat. I don’t speak Polish. Nice to meet you.”
- Learn to drink in Polish. The most important phrase you need to know is: “bless you.” I have two more pieces of advice here. First, slow down, trust me! And second, if you don’t drink, say you take medication or drive. Because for Poles, drinking together is an opportunity to strengthen bonds.
- Make friends with your uncles and brothers-in-law. In no time you will all be speaking the same language.
- The last tip concerns gifts for hosts. A bottle of decent whiskey or a tin of cookies or chocolates will work. It is also customary to bring an envelope with money to cover the cost of food, drink, accommodation, etc.
The comments included more tips from other foreigners who also had the opportunity to experience a Polish wedding. Some people agreed with the suggestions of the author of the recording. Others pointed out that “if you don’t want to, don’t drink. Poles are not animals.” It is worth adding that weddings with a minimum amount of alcohol and lower strength, e.g. wine, drinks or beer, as well as completely non-alcoholic ones, are becoming more and more popular.
Source: Gazeta
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