Values

In Polish culture, people value their traditions along with the value of optimism (Cultural Atlas, CC). According to the Cultural Atlas, some of the core values in Poland include: Adaptability, Generosity, Justice, Tradition, and Sentimentality. Poland is one of the safest countries in Europe because of their accountability to these values. Due to their rich yet tragic history, Poles have joined together to create a peaceful, highly functioning environment. Citizens respect the laws put in place, and most issues are resolved peacefully without violence or force. Poles are considered the “softest” of the slavs, but their values have united them and helped them along with their journey to becoming a peaceful, succeeding country (Cultural Atlas, CC).

Like most countries, there is a social hierarchy that divides the citizens into their own classes, but social positions are generally accepted, meaning while members of society that hold power are respected, so are citizens that hold a more basic position in the social hierarchy. Poles are not considered “problematic” people, as they try to avoid confrontation and value helping one another, even if it puts them out. Many Poles follow traditional values and could be considered “old fashioned”, leading to the questioning of new technologies such as introducing AI into the judicial system. When problems arise, many want to abolish the system for good, while others want to continue to work out the kinks to form a perfect system.