The after-effects of communism and fascism run thick through the air of central Europe as evidenced in both the lingering pain and the attempts to move forward. To a business major, the drive to entrepreneurism in most of the region is startlingly low. However, our first night in Poland we went out to a restaurant and I noticed something very peculiar for European wait-staff. While our waitress was providing European-style service to others, we were provided American-style service. Her energy went up, she spoke perfect English, and she checked the table often. The overjoyed group tipped her generously. This was a common trend among Polish people. They were entrepreneurial in ways that other Central Europeans were not. Instead of giving up in the face of failure they invent new ways to try for success. Though we spent little time there, I am convinced of the spirit of the Poles and hope to return some day.
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