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/^t/Many EEC sceptics fear competition and do not believe that Poland could catch up with European standards. They should be warned that underestimating of one's ability, lack of faith and stamina is blame for no progress, or what is even worse regress. As a EEC member Poland will have no other choice but to become an attractive trade partner, just like Ireland, Spain and Portugal had to. Trying to reach European standards will revolutionise Poles' attitude to work, duty and responsibility which should improve. Shops, museums, petrol stations will not close when their workers fall ill but still stay open and have competent crew able to take care of business. As many claim there is no better motivation than competition and challenge and that is exactly what Poland will face as a EEC member.