Mateusz Gamrot says Poland is cleaner, safer, and more modern than United States

UFC lightweight Mateusz Gamrot shared extensive thoughts on Polish-American cultural differences during a podcast appearance. He argued that Poland is cleaner, safer, more hospitable, and in many ways more technologically advanced than the United States, citing examples like restaurants still lacking portable payment terminals years after they became standard in Poland. Gamrot criticized American superficiality in social interactions and recalled an incident where his genuine response to "How are you?" confused someone expecting a formulaic reply. He noted that despite Florida's beaches and palm trees, his children still preferred visiting their grandmother in Poland. While acknowledging the USA offers career advantages in fighting sports, Gamrot emphasized that daily life and problem-solving are easier in his home country where he knows how to navigate systems efficiently.