Most non-restaurant stores are closed in Poland on Sundays. At first I found it a bit inconvenient, but as I've lived here longer (going on ten years) I really appreciate it. It's a forced "slow down" day that's society-wide. It also helps push back against the constant desire to inject money and capital into every aspect of life.

It would never be allowed in the US, but I do think a designated "don't buy stuff" day once a week would be a really good idea, as well.

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stratocumulus0 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Long before that, a known religious zealot used to close his online store on Sundays and put out a very in-character lecturing note if you tried to visit it anyway.

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throw-the-towel 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I bet the crowds on Saturdays are something to enjoy.

	▲	keiferski 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I try not to reply to snarky comments, but - it's not noticeably worse than other days, unless you want to go shopping in the biggest mall in the center of the city.

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dwedge 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Unless you can also send packages there

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keiferski 2 hours ago | parent [-]

Not sure I understand your comment.

On Sundays, you can send packages via paczkomats (outdoor lockers) and convenience stores (Zabkas) but the post office, DHL, UPS, etc. offices are closed.

	▲	dwedge 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I meant Żabka and Delikatesy use that loophole to stay open, so thousands of shops are still open

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psp99 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Same in DACH