Article: " The phrase dzień dobry (jeyn DOB-ry) can mean either "good morning" or "good afternoon." It is also used as a basic greeting, particularly if you are saying hello to people you don't know, or who are older than you. When greeting friends or people your own age, you can also use cześć (tch-esh-ch), which is a more informal way to say hello. " Jak się masz (yahk sheng mah-sh) is the Polish phrase that means "how are you?" If someone asks you this question, respond "dziękuję, dobrze," (jenkoo-yeng dob-zhe), which means "fine, thank you." If the other person asks how you are first, you may say "bardzo dobrze, dziękuję. A Ty?" This means "fine, thank you. And you?" This is the informal way to say this. If you're speaking to someone who is older than you, or who is an authority figure, you would say "A Pan" (if speaking to a man) or "A Pani" (if speaking to a woman). If you want to have a conversation with someone, you likely want them to know your name. Introduce yourself with your first name, followed by your surname. In informal situations, such as if you're talking to someone your name, you can simply use your first name. When someone tells you their name, you might say "bardzo mi miło," which means "pleased to meet you." Especially if you have strong pronunciation, a native speaker may start using words or phrases you don't understand. If you say "Nie mówię dobrze po polsku," you are saying "I don't speak Polish well."  You might also find the need to say "nie rozumiem," which means "I don't understand." You can also say "mów wolniej," which means "please speak more slowly." The person you're speaking to may become frustrated and want to speak to you in English or some other language. If you want to continue practicing your Polish, you might say "ze mną można rozmawiać po polsku," which means "speak to me in Polish." " Prozę (PRO-she) means "please," while dziękuję (jenkoo-yeah) means "thank you." As in any language, being polite to native speakers, especially as you are learning the language, can help ease any misunderstandings.  If someone thanks you for something, you can either use "proszę" or say "nie ma za co." The latter phrase is more informal, so should only be used when talking to people your own age or younger. In Polish, the same word, "przepraszam," means both "sorry" or "excuse me."
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Greet people by saying "Dzień dobry! Follow up by asking "Jak się masz? Introduce yourself in Polish with "Nazywam się" (my name is). Let the person know that you don't speak much Polish. Mind your manners by saying "proszę" and "dziękuję.
Article: Different stains will create warmer or darker tones to the cabinets, so consider your preferred tone and choose a wood stain that will work well in your home. Brands such as Minwax have a variety of different wood stains to choose from. Water-based wood stains produce fewer fumes, dry fast and clean-up easier than oil-based wood stains, but the color may fade quicker. Only use oil-based stains in a well-ventilated area. Whenever you are applying stains of any type, it's a good idea to test the stain on a sample of scrap wood of the same wood-type as the piece you'll be working on.  Shake the can of stain thoroughly before you open the can and test the stain. This will mix in any pigments that have settled at the bottom of the can. Apply the stain to the scrap wood with a paintbrush and let it set for 2 to 3 minutes. Ensure you are happy with the results before moving on to the next step. Using a clean rag, apply the stain with long, smooth strokes in the same direction and work the stain into the wood. Follow the line of the grain while accentuating any knots in the wood. Wipe away excess stain with another clean rag or a soft cotton cloth that you've folded into a pad. The more pressure you apply to the rag or the pad, the more the wood grain will show through the stain on the final product.  If you are pickling oak cabinets, apply the pickling stain with a brush and wipe the stain against the grain. Due to the large pores and the natural grain pattern of oak, wiping against the grain is essential to working the stain down into the pores of the wood. Once you've worked the pickling stain into the pores of the wood, use a clean rag to wipe away any excess.  If your rag becomes tacky as you are staining the cabinets, replace it with a clean rag. This should take about 1 to 2 days. If the surface is tacky to the touch, the wood stain is not completely set and will need more drying time. While whitewashing enhances the wood grain, it does not offer any wood protection. To finish the cabinets, use non-yellowing protective top coat that will penetrate the wood's pours and protect the wood from within, such as a water-based lacquer, clear acrylic or natural Tung oil.  Apply the top coat with a high quality brush that is designed for latex or water-based products, so that stray bristles don't end up on your top coat. Use overlapping continuous strokes to finish the surface, a process called "striking off."   Allow the first coat to dry for about 4 hours, and then lightly sand the cabinets one last time with 220 grit sandpaper. Use a tack cloth to wipe away any excess reside left behind by the sandpaper, and then apply a second and final coat to the cabinets.  When you finish the bottom of the cabinet, place the cabinet on a small block or shims so that the polyacrylic doesn't stick to the surface of your work area. Avoid using oil-based protective finishes over whitewashing or pickling as these finishes have a yellowish look that will detract from the white coloring of the whitewash look. Hang the cabinets back in their exact positions, using the labelled screws and hardware.
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Choose a whitewash wood stain. Test the stain before you use it. Apply the stain to the cabinets. Let the cabinets dry completely. Finish the cabinets with a top coat. Re install your whitewash cabinets.