A recent poll reveals Polish citizens largely view Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s method of returning Poland’s highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, as offensive. Zelensky returned the decoration via a courier service, a departure from traditional diplomatic protocol. The majority of respondents in the survey expressed their disapproval of this approach. This action follows a period of heightened tensions between the two nations regarding agricultural imports and historical disputes. Many Poles perceive the manner of return as disrespectful to the honor itself and to Poland as a nation. The incident has fueled debate about the state of Polish-Ukrainian relations and potential diplomatic repercussions. Public opinion suggests a significant breach of etiquette occurred.