In the center of our city, service establishments eagerly visited by American soldiers have turned toward the customer (no pun intended) and, to a large extent, become Americanized, both in terms of language and prices.
Are Bolesławiec establishments forgetting the Polish language?
Under the Polish Language Act, all signs, names, offers and advertisements addressed to customers in Poland must be in Polish. This means that signs, shop windows and information boards at shops, restaurants, offices and other service establishments are also subject to this requirement.
The most important rule—the Polish version must be
Signs informing customers about the nature of an establishment, its opening hours or the services offered must be written in Polish. If a business owner wants to add a foreign-language version, such as English, they may do so—but only as a supplement. The Polish version must always be visible and legible to the customer.
Who does this matter to?
Everyone conducting business activity in Poland—regardless of whether the establishment is located in the center of a large city or in a small town. The regulations apply to anyone serving customers in our country.