In a comprehensive survey conducted by the Public Opinion Research Center (CBOS) in January, Polish citizens were asked about their feelings towards various nationalities, allowing them to express sympathy, indifference, or aversion. The results showcase a broad spectrum of attitudes, with Americans, Italians, and Czechs topping the list of nations viewed most favorably.
Americans emerged as the most liked with 65 percent of respondents expressing a positive view. Only 8 percent showed aversion, while 21 percent remained indifferent. The remaining 6 percent were undecided.
Italians ranked second, garnering sympathy from 63 percent of those surveyed. They also had one of the lowest aversion rates at 5 percent, with 24 percent feeling indifferent and 8 percent unsure.
Czechs closely followed, with 61 percent of Poles expressing positive sentiments. Slovaks and the British also received favorable opinions, with 60 percent and 55 percent of Poles viewing them favorably, respectively.
Views on other nations varied, with Lithuanians, Finns, Hungarians, and French also receiving notable mentions for positive sentiments.
Conversely, the survey highlighted a significant aversion towards Russians, with 76 percent of respondents expressing negative feelings, marking them as the least favored nation among those surveyed. Belarusians and Romani people also faced considerable disapproval, with negative sentiments at 47 percent and 43 percent, respectively.
Other nations like Georgians, Ukrainians, Germans, Chinese, Indians, Turks, and Palestinians received mixed reactions, showcasing a complex landscape of international perceptions among the Polish population.
