Americans are less formal, but Poles are more genuine. Americans and Brits are sometimes so indirect that it’s cringe-worthy. If you’ve ever heard “excuse me, but would it be possible if I could maybe just a little bit…”, you know what I’m talking about. Poles get to the point faster.

Exploring how Poland and the United States differ and what they have in common gives us a great insight into how history, society, and the economy shape cultures. We can look at the foods people eat and see how each country’s past influences its cuisine.

So while you may have experienced a rich culture living in the U.S., it’s true that in comparison, Poland is not so culturally diverse. However, it is this very uniqueness and differences that make Polish lifestyle beautiful in its own ways. Read on to find some of the most significant cultural differences between U.S. and Polish residents.

Poland and The USA are two different worlds entirely. The USA is sunny and positive and casual. Poland is cold, dark and romantic. There is an ancient feel in Poland, something almost mystical. I have often said that in the USA life is easy, in Poland life is beautiful.

If one looks at cultural differences from the perspective of Hofstede's model (Hofstede, 2011), it turns out that Poland differs from the USA in four dimensions, scoring significantly higher in...