Buzz·Posted on Jun 18, 201421 Things Only Polish-Americans Understand"How do you pronounce your name, again?"by Matt KiebusBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. You always sing "Sto Lat" on family birthdays. 2. And no one knows how to properly pronounce your name. 3. You break off a piece of the Christmas oplatki and wish your family good luck on the next year. View this photo on Instagram 4. And you know after dinner Babcia or someone is gonna toss on some polka. 5. You know being stubborn isn't a choice — it's in your genes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. You also know how you're going to vote in every election regardless of the candidates. 7. You know that eating pierogi is the most delicious way to consume potatoes... View this photo on Instagram 8. Kielbasa is sausage in its most perfect form... View this photo on Instagram 9. This is what horseradish is supposed to look like... 10. And no meal is complete without some rye bread. View this photo on Instagram 11. You know śledzie (herring) is possibly the least appetizing-looking thing on the dinner table... View this photo on Instagram 12. But you always have a cold beer to wash it down. View this photo on Instagram 13. And plenty of treats to look forward to for dessert. 14. You know what disappointment looks like... View this photo on Instagram 15. And you're bitter about Polish-born footballers that play for other countries. 16. You have a natural affinity for Polish-American athletes — no matter who they play for. 17. As well as any Vince Vaughn movies where he wears a Polish t-shirt — no matter if it's funny or not. 18. Your family has a picture of John Paul II hanging somewhere in your house. 19. Because they knew he was a saint way before he was canonized. View this photo on Instagram 20. You've probably never been to Poland, but you still always tell people it's a beautiful place... View this photo on Instagram 21. Because you're incredibly proud to be Polish. View this photo on Instagram