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

UFC lightweight Mateusz Gamrot shared his perspective that Poland compares favorably to the United States in several respects, despite political issues at home. He described Poland as clean, safe, and surprisingly modern, citing an example of being shocked when a U.S. restaurant recently installed portable payment terminals—technology that had been standard in Poland for a decade. Gamrot also criticized American hospitality, recounting being invited to barbecues where he would have gone hungry if he hadn't brought his own food, contrasting this with Polish culture where guests are fed and treated warmly. He found American social interactions superficial, noting the scripted "Hi, how are you? Fine, bye bye" exchanges, and described an incident where his honest response about having problems left someone confused. While acknowledging the U.S. offers career advantages for his sport, Gamrot emphasized that life quality isn't necessarily better there, sharing that his children preferred going home to their grandmother in Poland despite being in Florida with beaches and palm trees. He concluded that navigating daily life is simply easier at home where you know all the shortcuts.