Culture

Poland has fairly conservative religious and social practices, especially in the rural where men are still frequently considered as the household's primary earner. Around 75% of Poles identify as practicing Roman Catholics.

Young urban Poles typically have more relaxed and wilder personalities than their parents. However, Poles of all ages are also friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy handshakes and lively, casual talk over a vodka. Table manners are generally Western-style, and good service is typically rewarded with a 10% tip, but Poles occasionally leave less.

In Polish culture, adults must get to know one another well enough to use the equivalent of "you" when speaking to one another ("ty", equivalent to the French "tu"). The form "you" is frequently omitted when speaking to coworkers or neighbors who have known each other for years. Both women and males are referred to as "Pani" (indirect address; as Polish nouns are declined, the form of "pan" and "pani" change depending on how they are used in a sentence).