Americans Respond To DUTCH DIRECTNESS

[@exploringtheforeign]

I found this a really fun & unique video to do, and as I mention in the end, what was most special was how respectful and funny everything was despite discussing differences!

[@mavadelo]

Have a great 2024 my friend, may it be a great year for you and your channel.

[@helloall3951]

Ik dacht ook dat Amerikaans eten alleen fast food was, maar ik heb in 2023 in Atlanta veel BBQ gegeten en mijn vingers er bijna bij opgegeten.

[@Z3ROR]

Leuke video! Van mijn reis in de USA viel mij vooral op dat verpakkingen (in de supermarkt) allemaal groter zijn als in Nederland. En dit heeft natuurlijk alles te maken met de afstanden die amerikanen moeten afleggen om bij een supermarkt te komen, zodat ze die afstand niet te vaak hoeven doen. Maar grotere verpakkingen werkt helaas wel overeten in de hand en dat is een probleem. Voor zowel gezondheid als financieel, want grotere verpakkingen zijn ook duurder natuurlijk. Wij waren voor de wekelijkse boodschappen 2-3 keer zoveel geld kwijt als in Nederland, maar bij met sommige verpakkingen konden we ook veel langer mee doen.

[@wilco8729]

If you are stil in venice beach... say hi to the German in Venice (G.I.V). He got his own store over there and his own youtube channel about living in america and the life in Germany.

[@Marenqo]

Another nice video, well done!

[@Scp-049-e7e]

To any Dutch people reading this y’all are amazing I know you guys can be blunt but y’all are very great people and have beautiful hearts and that’s what makes me happy! god bless you Dutch ones and your beautiful country 😊❤ from the United States 😊

[@EvertfromNederland]

That's nice. I love you guys too

[@jacquelinevanderkooij4301]

We are saving time by being direct.

[@bertvanvliet4841]

Thank you

[@squarecircle1473]

As a Dutch, I don't think Americans are "fake" nice. I would however say that American niceness is a bit inauthentic. The US niceness is not an expression of one as a person, but an expression of ones culture (US culture). The niceness is a shared custom/etiquette, and one participates in it genuinely because one wants to be an accepted member of society. Because it is a shared custom, there is a sense of uniformity to that niceness, because thats its function (blending in). I think in a way all manner of etiquette is inauthentic. Because its a way for an individual to adjust themselves to blend into uniformity. That's how I see it. But I wouldnt say its fake: its too nuanced to brush it aside like that, as etiquette serves a genuine social function. For example, I'd also argue its inauthentic to eat with knife and fork, which is another expression of etiquette. There is probably a difference between how you eat a gourmet burger in a restaurant, versus how you would eat it alone in your room when watching netflix. That doesn't mean how you eat it in the restaurant is you being fake, per se. Its more nuanced than that, because your behavior in the restaurant is genuine, even though it is also somewhat inauthentic by design as you may be fiddling around with knives and forks in ways you may not when at home alone. But that inauthentic or artificial design serves the social function of facilitating social cohesion on societal scale, which is why one wants to participate in it genuinely (which is why its not a fake expression). If that make sense.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Really interesting take and I think that it makes a lot of sense!

[@maartenvz]

Great take! Shared customs are what define a culture and i would say its therefore something to be proud of

[@squarecircle1473]

@@exploringtheforeign Thanks! keep up the wonderful work on the channel man! I always enjoy watching :)

[@exploringtheforeign]

Appreciate that!

[@barraqudda]

I agree, as a Dutch person I studied in Chester PA, and after a while yes you do get used to it and behave the same way. It might feel uneasy for a person from Europe for the first time, just as an American dutch directness might feel confronting but you will get used to it after a while and use the etiquettes of the country. Unless you go to a secluded part of a country. Geographically or socially, which in general is bad.

[@SquirrelMonkeyCom]

Many prejudices about Americans are not true. When I still lived in the Netherlands, I also thought that Americans were excessively theatrical, but that is really a prejudice. Americans simply show a lot more emotions than Europeans. If a Dutch person wins the lottery, they are happy. Yet, they react on camera with: "Can we finally renovate our kitchen, Truus!" while Americans express their happy emotions verbally right away.

[@EvertfromNederland]

I have one experience to base this on; A 2 week vacation in LA, staying with my cousin and his wife in Northridge. I never got the feeling anyone was being inauthentic, I never got the impression that racism was as prevalent as media makes it out to be. What I can confirm is that cost of living is waaay higher. In fact, I learned a new expression; "Being house poor". A lot of people in LA my cousin said, are house poor. Meaning what they make is directly spent on housing, leaving very little to spend on anything else. I hope that will never become a thing here. What I love is how hospitable you guys are. My cousin and his wife opened up their home for me for two weeks, they took me everywhere, paid for a lot of stuff (basically everything) because I was broke at the time and one of their friends, whom I never met except for the final three days of my stay, made me a Brisket as a going away present at our BBQ on the last day I was there. He spent 12 hours(!!) preparing a chunk of beef for basically a stranger. I will never forget that. And I can say with 95% certainty that a Dutchman would never do that. Organize a BBQ? sure. pay for a meal? Meh rather not, but ok that's fine, but we will remember we payed. Spending 12 hours on a brisket for a guy they know for less than 24 hours? No way, unless he pays.

[@Yvolve]

The way the Dutch guy in the green jacket laughs when says Americans are lazy is the best. Such a contagious laugh, I couldn't help but laugh every time he did.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Hahaha, I loved his laugh too! He had great energy.

[@renevaanhold]

Hi Sam, First of all happy New Year! Nice and informative video again! I saw you where on Venice Beach. I've been there twice. 25 years ago and last year. It changed a lot in a negative way. A lot of homeless people, drugs everywhere and a lot of police. Hopefully it will be better soon, just like it was 25 years ago.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Hey Rene! Happy New Year to you as well! Are you enjoying the sun where you're at? :) Glad you enjoyed the video. And yeah, there are unfortunately many homeless people at Venice Beach, but funny enough, that's how I always rembered it even as a kid haha. In general, I always saw Venice Beach as the place where you can go meet the most interesting people. But in general, I hope the homeless problem in LA improves.

[@mariacatharina4759]

Dank je Sam voor al jouw video’s. Interessant en goed gemaakt. Ook jouw positiviteit is inspirerend en aanstekelijk 🙏🏻😀

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt!!

[@corjp]

Great video, you got it right on all fronts, US and Dutch... I like that. Thank you for making this clip and taking the time to do so, not many people are willing to give up private time to help others better understand or even help them in general. Keep up the good work bro. 👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, thanks!! This really means a lot. Wishing you a great year!

[@MokumHVB]

Nice video, respectfull and fun to see the reactions.

[@musicbyjackshore]

Hooi! Allemaal, the real American here! I love my American blood but i do agree with a lot of the “stereotypes“ Americans are often loud AF, talk too much and are WAY too nice, sometimes real but often it’s just their culture. Being I grew up in Jerusalem im glad I got a more direct and European upbringing!! Nice vide Sam!!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yo, Jack! Haha, glad you enjoyed the video. Nice to hear your perspective. I didn't realize how loud we are as Americans until I first came to Europe haha. It definitely stands out.

[@britneyshropshire7984]

Ariana what are you doing here?!!

[@incubuzz2391]

Americans are honest with compliments. The Dutch are honest with criticism. Sometimes Americans will pretend to achieve a goal, but in general the compliments are sincere. The Dutch, on the other hand, will be honest in telling you what you did wrong or what you need to improve. Less Fake.

[@KeesBoons]

Best wishes Sam. Good start of the year!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! Same to you :)

[@hunchbackaudio]

First of all a great 2024 Sam! Nice to see how everyone can reflect on how they are perceived in other cultures. And the more you get into it, the more you find we’re not all that different after all.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Hey, Hunchback! Thanks! Happy New Year to you and your family as well :) And yes, I agree with your last point!

[@WolfkingSybren]

Al weer een leuke video! en je presenteert met een leuk enthousiasme, 2 thumbs up!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt!!

[@LindaCasey]

Hard to paint a country/culture with just one brush of course .. especially politically (ugh), but one thing I know is when you were prancing up and down Venice Beach, I was getting awfully homesick (sigh). Another great video Sam.🥂

[@exploringtheforeign]

I agree, Linda! And ahh, I hope it also brought back some good memories! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@iZha249]

Hey. Thank you for your videos and especially this one. You bring very unique content. As an immigrant in the Netherlands, I really love to watch your exploring and comparing pics 🙌

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, thank you, man! Really appreciate it😁

[@exploringtheforeign]

Where you from?

[@iZha249]

@@exploringtheforeign Belarus

[@Jacques.dAnjou]

Maybe most people are over influenced by the media on this. My experience with Americans is they are so kind, they talk more, they care less about their appearance. Never confuse people with their politics! I love the multicultural melting pot!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Love it!

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

That is exactly the stereotypes you just mentioned xD nothing media about it apperiantly. By the way most of these points come from Americans themselfes 😂 politics is quite an issue in America they rather not talk about it even.

[@ashleyproostentousalwa]

I actually talk to a lot of Americans due to playing a lot of games and my dancing career. I like some Americans cause they are nice. BUT! Big but… they can be a little sensitive. Maybe because we dutch people are so direct which can come off as rude. There’s a big difference there. Things like my friend or i have to apologise for, meanwhile for us its quite a normal thing to mention or say. Overall Americans are incredibly charming. Is it fake or true though? Sometimes hard to completely know. “I love you so much. I would travel to the other side of the world just for you”. That typa thing. I can’t take that serious, cause usually its all say and no action. But that is just my experience. Overall i do believe their kindness when they express it

[@TregMediaHD]

Finally got to watch it through, Great video and happy 24 Sam , . Ill be in touch soon

[@taznsync7968]

Love the video! Proud the be dutch 🤩

[@koenhendriks4811]

ETF with a banger of a video to open up the year. Thanks :) Keep doing what you do brother

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!! More to come!

[@weirdmonkeyfish]

Another great video, thanks! And a happy new year!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And happy new year to you as well! :)

[@wvleeuwen01]

This was fun to watch, informative as well 😊

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@starbase218]

Regarding niceness/fakeness, I read some time ago a very apt article about "coconut" versus "peach" cultures. If you are a coconut, you are hard on the outside. Meaning you don't easily share personal stories with people you just met. In fact your whole attitude to people you don't know otherwise, reflects the fact that you don't know them. You're not rude, at least not from your perspective, but you're also not very open to them. When you do open up, it's when you share the inside of yourself. The soft, gooey stuff that is inside the coconut. When you meat a peach, and they are behaving all "peachy" to you, you might think "oh that's easy, I'm already inside". Until you find out that actually, you aren't; there's still a hard pit on the inside of the peach. And you're totally lost how to get in there. This might even come across as deceiving. Because you thought the niceness meant more than it actually did. If a Dutch person shared personal stories, well, maybe you could even crash at their place if you asked. Though it's also a bit different depending on where you are in The Netherlands; I think people from the north are even thicker coconuts than people from the west.

[@RecklawTheAmazing]

I'm from the US and moved to Germany. I was honestly kinda surprised with how much the culture people grew up with impacts how they interact with others. Of course that's obvious, but I don't think it was something I really understood until I saw it in effect. General observations about Americans from living abroad tho. Yeah, we're loud lol. Also tend to be pretty good at socializing and talking to strangers. We don't care about food nearly as much and mostly prioritize convenience. I don't think we're any dumber or lazier than the average European tho. That stereotype just isn't true imo

[@Wielie0305]

Allereerst de beste wensen! Mag het geluk en gezondheid je toelachen dit jaar en alle komende jaren. Jouw video’s zijn altijd te kort. Had van mij nog een keer 13 minuten mogen duren 😉. Ik krijg weer hoop in de mens als ik je video’s bekijk. You’re right we are normal people and respect for each other is the most important thing. Natuurlijk zijn er vooroordelen en generaliseren wij er op los, maar dat is niet erg zolang het met respect, beetje humor en zelfspot is.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt, Wielie! Het is altijd leuk om jouw reacties te lezen. Volgende keer moet ik een een uur lang video voor jouw maken haha. Maar, super mooie woorden, ik krijg ook heel hoop in mensen na deze gespreken. Glad you enjoyed the video and wishing you the best in 2024 as well!

[@MartinWebNatures]

Again a great video 👍❤️

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Martin!

[@MichelBaek]

The people you interviewed in LA and here are nice. They criticize with a smile that makes it clear there is no hate. Like you said they were respectful. I’ve only been in LA in GTA5 😜. Have you ever played GTA? Or other games? Great video Sam. ❤❤❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

I agree, Michel! Iedereen was geweldig! And yeah, I definitely played GTA growing up haha, but not anymore. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@britneyshropshire7984]

American/Dutchie here. I’ve been lucky enough to grow up with both sides of the coin. Since I have dual citizenship. For me as a kid, I’ve definitely felt that in the states adults and kids were more positive towards you and I’ve never expierenced bullying as much as I have in The Netherlands. Dutch people definitely are very judgmental and negative at some times and that definitely got to me as a kid. And even now it really bothers me that when an American posts something positive about traveling to The Netherlands, dutch people always have to add a negative comment. I did however feel safer growing up here and I do feel like I had more freedom regarding where I could go. It just sometimes really bothers me when they have a go at you for being an expat. My dad is American and he married my mom ( who is dutch) and he’s been living here for over 26 years and he also has a dutch passport. But still he gets comments like : “ vieze yank ga terug naar je eigen land, ik wed dat je op trump gestemd hebt.” “Stomme amerikaan dit is mijn land ga weg ofzo” and it really feels so disheartening to see because my parents worked really hard all these years to get where they are now. And sure there are lots of dutch people who are nice towards expats. But there are also lots of Dutch people who think that they are better than everyone else and have to make a statement about that. Dutch directness does exist, but as someone who has experienced both American and dutch culture on a longterm basis, I can say that sometimes they’re just assholes. I do however want to note that me growing up here for most of my life did make me more grounded and I feel like I have a good upbringing regarding dutch values. But whenever I visited my family in the states I felt like there was more positivity there that people could use a bit here. As for Americans I can say that the “ over the top positive attitude” really doesn’t bother me at all. It actually makes me feel welcome as a costumer in shops and I leave with a positive mindset. Only time it bothers me is when they’ve asked you more than 6 times if they can help you , and you’ve stated that you’re just looking. I’m also extremely introverted so that could also just be me haha. It also bothers me when Americans come visit Europe and they are really loud and expect it to be like Disneyland and have everyone cater to them. But for the most part people should be happy if they come and visit, that means more money. And if we’re honest Americans have lots of money to spend when they’re on holiday here.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Talking about negative… at the first look at your other comments I read that the Dutch education is the worst you have ever seen… 😂🎉 You are so funny. 🤡

[@bastonor]

Alweer een leuke video man!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@maidenekker]

Hi Sam, wat een leuke video. Je maakt het interessanter door even voorbij de clichés te gaan. Ons beeld van Amerika en de mensen daar wordt gevormd door films, muziek en sociale media, het is daardoor vaak eendimensionaal. Met jouw video vorm je daarop een uitzondering. Ik vind de VS heel interessant. Ik ben 1x in New York geweest en heb tot dusver nog niets gezien van het land. Ik zou graag een keer een paar weken willen rondreizen. Mijn meest positieve indruk van de cultuur zijn films, series en muziek, dat waardeer ik zeer.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt voor jouw reactie! Het is altijd mijn doel om iets anders of dieper dan het normaal te laten zien :) Really nice to read your analysis and your thoughts on the US, als je ooit weer naar Amerika gaat, laat me het weten!

[@bannhim6697]

There is a difference in intent with the sentence "Hi,hello how are you?" In the U.S. it is only a greeting ,over here it is more of an inquiry,we are prepared that it could go much deeper than just"fine, good " as a standard answer. This difference lays in the aspect of truly being interested in the person you meet ,it isn't as much of being polite to strangers. If the answer would be more than "good" , but a real depiction how the person would feel and be elaborate about it that would be considered awkward in the U.S. ,here we realize it could be a real opportunity to happen and we are fine with it. This is the thing that makes us feel that there isn't a genuine interest in the persona opposite of your greeting (hence the sentiment of fake ness)

[@Haroekoe]

Great video Sam! Have a great year 2024! Looking forward to all your new video's 👊🏼

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!! Wishing you a great 2024 as well :)

[@ay.maripoxa]

Aw it's so nice to see all the folks back home, I miss it there and def. Agree on all points they made. I wouldn't go back to California though, I definitely love the Netherlands too for its safety & family life

[@weertangel7231]

A very facinating way of doing a video and i agree, everyone was very honest but also respectful. As a dutchman myself i do try to keep a open mind but its really hard sometimes with the things u hear about the US.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And yeah, I understand! It's not all bad though over there :)

[@TregMediaHD]

We need to boost Sam to more than 16k. Like comment and share people . This content deserves a wide audience ..

[@C.Pachovsky]

Great video

[@exploringtheforeign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HardCoreStefanO]

Liked this one, keep it up

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@kerithsunshine9584]

Leuke video weer! Ik weet dat er Americans zijn die het niet fijn vinden als mensen te positief en enthousiast zijn en er zijn ook Nederlanders die het vervelend vinden als mensen direct en negatief zijn. Dus het ligt eraan waar je bent en met wie je allemaal omgaat. Ik vind het zelf lastig om die soort verschillen uit te leggen aan mensen die niet in beide landen hebben gewoond.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel! En goede obersvatie!

[@rudiechinchilla6746]

We in Latin America regard US people as rather colder and more reserved, but it s changing with the opening of Internet and many minorities in the country. But the Dutch are much like Germans, I am in part German, but they re certainly more direct and US people are friendlier certainly than they are but they are more direct .

[@vozmars7626]

I’m trying to move to Europe next year 2025 after graduation

[@thebushmaster0544]

you should totally come to the netherlands! its very gezellig here

[@bart_grasmat889]

​@@thebushmaster0544 gezellig = Pleasant/sociable, said by google translate.

[@MartinWebNatures]

@@bart_grasmat889cozy too, it has several meanings but positive always

[@MartinWebNatures]

@@thebushmaster0544where in Europe, as you should know, Europe is not a country

[@thebushmaster0544]

@@MartinWebNatures i know lol im from the netherlands myself

[@DonHrvato]

Happy New Year Sam

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! You as well!

[@mavadelo]

7:20 I must admit, I am one of those people calling it "fake nice" and I kind of feel bad about that because despite it feeling someone fake I completely understand that it doesn't feel fake for the lady. "fake" is a "by lack of a better word" thing for me in this case. I don't know for sure of course but I think it has something to do with the Dutch mentality of "doe maar normaal, dan doe je all gek genoeg". We are not used here to being over enthusiastic "by default". For example I noticed (from what I have seen from American KZbinrs and media) that in America there is much more of a hugging culture, although on the rise over here, it never has been really a thing. Maybe a better description than "fake" would be to say that the Dutch are on the introvert, and the Americans are on the extrovert side when showing emotions and/or feelings.

[@mick0matic]

I think a European would answer the question: how are you, more honestly even when they aren't doing so hot. I've always thought that if I answer negatively to the question of how i am ill be seen as a downer and won't be liked as much. So it feels like i can't answer the question very honestly because it's only asked out of courtesy as opposed to being a genuine question of how i'm feeling. Also we used to give 3 kisses and a hug when meeting old friends etc, i think we had a better hugging culture. We've gotten very prude in the past 20 years.

[@TheBontekraai]

but it is fake. people in the usa are so brought up with positivity and niceness that they forget that it's impossible to be nice and positive all the time. that's why it comes across as inauthentic, because it is inauthentic. i get that they don't see that themselves, but sometimes you have to challenge your conditioning. because conditioning is very, very strong in the USA. but i have to say dutch people can be a bit negative sometimes.

[@mavadelo]

@@mick0matic Hugging and kssing old friends is not what I am talking about. That has been a thing since I was a wee little baby. Americans are however much quicker to start giving hugs to people they just met and/or hardly know. That is more what I mean.

[@ay.maripoxa]

Def extroverted is the thing, I'm introverted so that's probably why I feel comfortable around Dutch people 😅

[@exploringtheforeign]

@mavadelo I like this take!

[@thebigbrain2318]

yo the glasses on bubble beach girl are cool as hell

[@heindiebels6736]

Well thought out video, I enjoyed it especially that there are many similarities. And are you aware, we are all people, it doesn't matter where you live or where your cradle was, we are people. keep up your going with your video's..

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you for that! Really awesome to read this. Yes, "we are people"! :)

[@jennyvoorhaar9547]

Great video ❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@daphnelovesL]

Gelukkig Nieuw Jaar!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel! Het zelfde!

[@raphdroidt692]

Haha, @11:45 we have 'checks and balances'....ja, Blackrock en MIC ja.

[@dutchyjhome]

Hey Sam, have a good Y24 ! Yeah well cultural differences only are to become a (serious) problem when they are not recognized and actively readjusted into a correct reaction or statement given the culture you're in (for holiday's or when your living there). So basically adjustment is key here, no matter the culture you're from; the leading culture is the culture you're in (again for holiday's or living in) ! This goes for cultural behavior, language, social behavior the whole 9 yards. So it's all about adjusting. Remember that if you find a country or a culture strange...it basically is you whom is strange, not the country you are visiting, since the rest of the people of that country or culture you are visiting consider their behavior normal. One should always adjust maximally to the country one visits or one choose to live in, just to give yourself a chance to stay within this, to you, new country; a chance you're giving yourself, which you else not would have had in the first place when you would have opted to stay as (American-foreign) to the new country as you can be. Adjusting, adjusting, adjusting, it really is all about adjusting to the new reality you're in.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Happy New Year Dutchy J! And yeah, that's what I really enjoy about traveling/living in other places, the adjustment and learning about a new culture!

[@shaunn]

Good thumbnail and edit !!we gotta get Sam to 50k subs this year. He is the best KZbinr

[@exploringtheforeign]

I appreciate you! haha

[@2stroke-outboard-FRL]

In general i appreciate American people, but its sometimes difficult because they see us as direct and it's not always being accepted if you bring up certain topics ( like political stuff ) i guess we are more open discussing personal things either the good and the bad.

[@fatherson5907]

Instead of fixing your failed economy, you’re worrying about pushing your failures on the US. Pay what you agreed to pay towards defense. We absolutely want to see you on Vlad’s list next. You are our enemy.

[@hkjb2002]

I been to America, really nice people and they love the Netherlands so much

[@loerelauloerelau6346]

As a Dutch guy. The woman is so correct. The fake how/how are you doing.... later they are plain rude.... sending an email in business and starting with just my first name? Without 'dear/hello'. And am not even British.

[@aislingbooks]

It's interesting that you were at Venice Beach with your interviews because it in itself is a circus like summers in Amsterdam can be. I've lived and worked in the Netherlands several years now, having come here as an international teacher from Denver, Colorado, but I was raised in Southern California...like maybe yourself? But if you'd interview Coloradans you'd generallly find a more outdoorsy culture that puts education at a premium. Yet if your interviews would include Nashville, Tennesee and New Orleans, Louisiana you'd not just find great music but a more middle class struggling with issues of diversity, race still being an alarming one. Places like Boise, Idaho and Indiana are farm country holding generally more conservative views. Upstate New York is old money just as New York City is often new...etc. The Netherlands, itself, is diverse in its provinces. Though I often work in the north, I live in the south, and they are different as night and day. One thing for sure about the whole of our country is that we have better healthcare and social security in general, such as very little homelessness. Crime rates too are minimal when compared with America and its problems with theft and violence. And because of this American police can come across heavy-handed and even frightening, as compared to our Dutch police. Yet it's true that because we're a northern country we may be friendly but not until we get to know someone. And it's been my own observation as an immigrant that friendships have been harder to come by here but tend to last longer. When a Dutch person says something they mean what they say, whether you like their directness or not. 😁

[@oldman3319]

Sorry Miss Pebble Beach, the Dutch are not "blunt" but direct. We speak our mind and it might scare or surprise the non-Dutch.

[@songman5538]

5:05 the switch to English is hilarious 😂

[@fionaek]

Dit was leuk!❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel Fiona!

[@jeffreyscholte4737]

The young man with the sunglasses is right and it looks as a cool person who makes music! And just as almost everyone is saying; health insurance is not good in the US but here in the Netherlands is one of the best in the whole world! (Number 2 at this moment even)

[@MrRobin1002]

I moved to Indonesia and have had quite a few encounters with Americans here. I don’t know why but especially Americans and the British tend to behave like they are above everyone else. They treat locals like they are below them, I’ve seen some even go as far to nearly treat them as if they were some kind of working slave. And when I speak to them one on one there is always that vibe that they are looking down at you. Not every person is like this obviously but it happens a lot more than you’d think. Especially the ones who aren’t here on a trip and have Indonesian wives, it sometimes just hurts to watch.

[@FloopieBooger]

Another informative, well shot and super educational video! I love dissecting the culture clash between the US and NL. I'm Dutch but I have quite a few American friends I care for very deeply. It might be a cool idea to actually have a US/NL debate/chat like this format in real time! Sit in a verjaardagscirkel, bust out the leverworst and kaas and talk about culture to learn from and appreciate each other!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you very much for this feedback! And that sounds like a real fun video idea!

[@r.a.h7682]

debate nerds are not entertaining, sorry.

[@FloopieBooger]

@@r.a.h7682 thank you for your eloquent and well formulated argument, I'm sure it will change the lives of many as it has changed mine profoundly.

[@aaroncoles2433]

I live on the East Coast (DC Area). Most Americans on this side (DC, Philly, NYC, ATL, Etc) are ok with you being blunt. Just be ready for Americans to “match your energy”. Americans go from “nice” to “harsh” in a heartbeat especially if you’re from a different country. I know that being apart of the African American community there’s blunt and straightforwardness all the time but if they don’t know you, and if they think you’re “trying to be funny” or rude you will definitely receive some HEAT. I’m just keeping it 💯😂 A lot of parts of America can seem like the Wild West for foreigners. But for the most part do what you gotta do and handle your business. Americans are some of the hardest working in the world. All for convenience. I got foreign friends who always complain about how much we work here. I’m like WELCOME TO AMERICA!😂 I’d like to experience Europe 1 day tho. Everybody like to try and give us Americans a hard time and I get it 😂. But Remember, we still #1 and most powerful and influential in the World. Wherever we go, we draw attention both good and bad. Intentionally and accidentally. Dutch people seem cool. But the US’s influence is what makes us #1🇺🇸 To be honest, A lot of European countries try to talk down on us, but our fashion, style, sports, cultures, music and so many other things they like to try to copy or be like us in so many ways. No matter what, you gotta love us 🤷🏾‍♂️😂🇺🇸

[@jodawgsup]

14:44 "the positivity is really attractive" should be "the positivity is really contagious"

[@Iosaiv]

Great video, Sam! One of your most interesting, I really liked it! Have a nice 2024! U still in the U.S.?

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!! Wishing you a great 2024 as well🙌🏾 and nope, I'm back in the Netherlands. This was filmed in November😅😂

[@timnguyen9348]

that woman in min. 11:40 - i think she assumes that other countries besides from the US don't have checks & balances...

[@joostandhisband9648]

You are becoming more Dutch every time I'm watching your video's.

[@SquirrelMonkeyCom]

Ik ben benieuwd waarom die vrouw zo tegen Biden is. Hij is oud (zelfs een paar jaar ouder dan Trump) maar in mijn optiek doet hij het niet slecht als president.

[@Valentin-oc5nh]

actually its true that americans are very positive and nice and open i mean I know many personally and its always been like that, ofc not everyone is the same but i feel like that is part of the culture.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yes, a lot of positive and nice people in the US for sure! Despite how hard things can be.

[@J2911L]

Cool video, it's always quite surprising to see the amount of generalisation towards the US (as a Dutch person) and then you go and interview people and they all seem to not fit the norm that we think they should fit. I think overall US people are quite awesome, I do think as a country the US right now seems quite concerning to live. A ton of homelessness, weird approach to healthcare, politics divide the US way more than it should at this moment in time. It feels like the country is sort of torn in half, from over here in The Netherlands. Could be cool to do a similar video to see their views about The Netherlands (if they have any).

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! Really appreciate your reaction/feedback. As for doing this video in reverse, to be honest, I think most Americans I come across wouldn't have much of an opinion about the Netherlands. They would probably know a little about Amsterdam, but that's it.

[@Rogier7305]

That was great to watch. Thank you. Now back to freezing Holland :) !

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha thanks! And I'm here already😅

[@DidierWierdsma6335]

Hey Sam Happy New Year🎉🎉 i hope that you and your family had a great and fun New Years Eve?😊 We Dutch people are not negative at all we are direct sure and that's not the same as being negative period. Dutch people are also very welcoming as well. Other than that a great video keep up the great work and once again Happy new year Sam👍 En nog een prettige dag toegewenst😊

[@exploringtheforeign]

Hoi Didier! Ik heb een geweldige jaarwisseling gehad, en ik hoop het zelfde voor jou en jouw familie! And yes, Dutch people can perhaps be more cold or direct compared to many other places, but luckily have also been very welcoming to me here! Thanks for your continued support on the channel :)

[@nancymesek]

When I first moved to the Netherlands, I can remember cycling on a beautiful day and saying hello as I passed people. The looks I got! They thought I was crazy. Lol I compare the Dutch to New Yorkers.

[@rannel7644]

It really depends on where in the Netherlands you greet people while cycling In many many places outside the "randstad" people do greet you back 😅

[@abi219]

Hi Sam. First of all, Happy New Year and all the best for 2024🙂 Great video to start the new year. Americans work more hours and have less free time than Europeans, so I would not call them lazy. As for junk food, we here have as much of it as they do, be it our portions are much smaller. The only thing that gets me is the limited general knowledge of Americans about anywhere outside the US. Often, they do believe they are the centre of the universe. keep up the good work. Love your videos 🙂👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, Abi!! Happy New Year and best wishes to you as well :) Thank you for your continued support, it really means a lot. And I agree with the points you've made. My observation on why Americans tend to have the "center of the universe" mindset is that it's due to how big our country is and the fact that many people never leave the US let alone own passports, so it's easy for many Americans to just get wrapped in a bubble. Add on top of that how big America is in pop culture, political affairs, etc. and yeah you get that (in my opinion).

[@mariadamen7886]

You could do some interviews in the rest of the country, the Netherlands is more than Amsterdam.

[@exploringtheforeign]

I'm definitely aware :) Over 90% of my videos take place outside of Amsterdam, but I filmed those response literally on the way to the airport to fly to LA haha. So Amsterdam was the best option.

[@on-the-pitch-p3w]

Oh, daar heb je weer zo’n provinciaal die weer eens zegt dat er meer is dan Amsterdam in een Amsterdamse video. 😂 Blijf het schattig vinden. Het boeit de mensen niet!

[@voddermucker5502]

I (Dutch) used an elevator in a hospital in the Netherlands yesterday, and a sign read: max.2500kg, or 33 persons. Without pause I thought to myself: yeah..so about half that if they're all American... 😁

[@voddermucker5502]

But in fairness, i'd like to add that the question is almost as fair as their thought on "Europeans". Even in a tiny country like Nederland, the difference in mentality between Frysians, Hollanders, Limbo's/Brabo's are not subtle... let alone the differences between, say Skandinavians and Greeks or Spanjards... The US is huge, and the differences from North to South, coast to coast, state to state, etc are apparent to anyone who pays attention. In short; A Cowboy is "very American", but im well aware most Americans probably never even met a genuine one.

[@exploringtheforeign]

We're the country people love to roast I see haha. And yeah, I agree that there's a wide variation of what's "American".

[@nielsmandemakers720]

America, world's richest 3rd world country

[@JanuzTrance68]

As being Dutch myself, i am really surprised to hear that one Dutch woman in the video said she wouldn't want to live in the U.S. at this moment just because of president Biden, while most of the Dutch people i know would say the same thing when it comes to in the case Trump would become president again (although i must add Biden mostly isn't seen as a great president either by the same people)

[@gi7685]

Im from Amsterdam and lived in California from 06 till 08.. most of my friends couldn't get used to my directness.. called me often times an asshole... i took them to Amsterdam.. After being there for a few days...they understood why my personality was "harsh" They weren't used to people not giving much of a shit 🤣🤣

[@Joefusz]

Well the Netherlands got more different cultures and diversity if you look at the size and the population differences to America. In the Netherlands the goverment is sometimes formed from like 4 different partys and more stuff i dont want to even start explaining. Nice video btw thumbs up

[@mick0matic]

I think a European would answer the question: how are you, more honestly even when they aren't doing so hot. I've always thought that if I answer negatively to the question of how i am ill be seen as a downer and won't be liked as much. So it feels like i can't answer the question very honestly because it's only asked out of courtesy as opposed to being a genuine question of how i'm feeling. Also we used to give 3 kisses and a hug when meeting old friends etc, i think we had a better hugging culture. We've gotten very prude in the past 20 years. Also calling people who on average have to have more jobs than us lazy, is just a bit silly. i can survive without a job here.

[@nancymesek]

In regards to the 3 cheek kisses, I was a bit surprised whenever I was introduced to someone that they gave kisses when I first arrived in NL. 30+ years later, it’s the norm. I love The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@Treinbouwer]

5:51 Ja, iemand groeten is beleefd, maar bij ons is het gebruik van de overtreffende trap om uitzonderlijke dingen aan te geven. Als je het zoals veel Amerikanen gebruikt heet dat bij ons overdrijven. Dat is juist onbeleefd.😂 's Lands gebruiken zullen we maar zeggen.🙃 Het zou alleen wel fijn zijn als een iets groter deel van de Amerikanen die ik op de uni tegen kwam, daar zelf rekening mee zou houden.😅 Je kunt niet van iedereen verwachten dat ze meteen de taal spreken, dat is voor mij voor de landen waar ik graag op vakantie ga makkelijker, omdat ik die talen op school heb moeten leren. Ik snap ook dat als je land zo groot is als de VS, dat je dan weinig ervaring hebt met hoe je te gedragen in het buitenland, maar ik heb van internationale studenten nogal eens wat opmerkingen onder de gordel ontvangen, niet alleen van die uit de VS en ook niet alleen van buitenlandse studenten, maar het gaat hier over de VS en met buitenlanders bots je vaak eerder omdat je geen gedeelde geschiedenis hebt.😅 Iets meer kat uit de boom kijken, vragen en verdiepen alvorens een oordeel te vellen zou van en voor velen op deze aardbol een vriendelijk gebaar zijn.😊

[@MrMonsster]

Am I noticing a slight Dutch accent all of a sudden!? Anywho: love your content dude.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, I wish I had more of a Dutch accent. My Dutch would sound way better! And thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed🙏🏾

[@Valentin-oc5nh]

bless this woman with the red jacket, she so cute 🥰

[@Mr196710]

Don't Europeans on average work only about 35 hours per week? I lived in Spain for 2 years and they are the most 'relaxed' culture I have ever experienced. I also lived in Japan for 7 years and they definitely know how to work!

[@jeffafa3096]

Would I move to the US? Not until the country significantly improves their domestic policies. Most people need multiple jobs to get by, and free time is far more difficult to get. Healthcare is insanely expensive. And even stuff like LGBTQ-rights are being attacked, in the land of the "free". No thank you, I'd rather move somewhere within Europe, if I would move to another country at all...

[@exploringtheforeign]

Fair points!

[@-lavender-777]

Who is the christian hip hop guy💙

[@zeikerd]

Most US women talk pretty loud and obnoxious when abroad. We understand you, please don't do it

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

As Dutch person I do think most of the stereotypes are true because we got the informatiom from American themselfes haha, but ofcourse not everyone is the same so obviously there are healthy not fat people (as statistics say America has the most obese people). We dont have as many guns. We instead have bicycles haha.

[@cherylh.1537]

Love the video Sam!! I don’t think Americans are lazy overall. What people should know if Amsterdam, is that it’s hard to be lazy I. The US and still be able to eat. 😂 You don’t hustle, you’ll definitely will be at the mercy of family or government.😂😂😂 we are definitely huggers here. I picked that up on my Visit that I may show affection more than Dutch people are accustomed to.❤

[@QuesnelMedia]

Well done ! This is building bridges

[@TonyNL87]

I'm Dutch and I would love to move to the US. For a few reasons. Nr 1 is Nature!! They have pretty much everything in the US. Over here everything is flat. Nature in the Netherlands is beautiful but compared to the US also boring in a way. And nr 2 is the food. Sugar... fat... salt..... those are the 3 things that are almost banned in our foods over here! I'm joking but also no..... Try Coca Cola in the Netherlands next to a Coca Cola from the US.... That shit is disgusting over here because there is barely any sugar left in it!😂 And chips..... they have less and less taste because they have to put in less and less salt. The food and snacks and drinks are less bad for you over here but it doesn't do the taste experience any good.🤷 Not that I get to see a lot of that if I wanna live the RV life in the US in nature. It will be mostly fish I eat that I have to catch and cook myself😅 But that's just a dream...Not gonna happen no matter how much I want it.

[@maartenvz]

Very nice video Sam! And good to see you getting some sunshine during these rainy/dark weeks :). I feel the usa is a land of extremes, both positive and negative. Life goes way too fast (just listen to the radio commercials), the "grinding" lifestyle will grind you to pieces and seeing all the homeless drug addicts just breaks my heart (these people were once children with dreams). On the other side i've met so many interesting and enthusiastic Americans, i feel in general they have more character/diversity and do more interesting stuff on their days off. And the national parcs and campsites are amazing. If the grind comes to a halt i would definitely consider living there but i dont see that happening on short notice

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave this feedback! I think you have really valid points. Glad you enjoyed :) What part of the country would you consider living in?

[@maartenvz]

​​@@exploringtheforeigni'm biased as i've been to the west coast most of the time (San Diego and Portland for business each for 2 weeks and the "standard" Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California national parks loop) but since i like cities close to national parks i would probably choose north of the Bay Area (Yosemite was just so impressive! Plus red woods, ocean, wine country, close to sf) but i could also get used to the sunny weather and dessert trips (driving offroad in anza borrego was amazing!) plus the Mexican food in socal. Portland has a little too much rain (even more than the Netherlands) but is also situated in a beautiful natural area. Where would you relocate if you would ever go back? Thinking/dreaming about it, i could also be really happy in Colorado

[@superliegebeest544]

It's like in the USA people say hi how are you? But they don't want to know how you are doing. It's just what we Dutch would say hallo. In Dutch if u ask somebody how they are doing, than u enter a private zone. Unless we know you personally, u have no business knowing how I'm doing. So we Dutch would translate a how are you doing into an invasion of our privacy if we don't know you.

[@gitmoholliday5764]

In Nederland geef je gewoon antwoord op één vraag en dat is het dan, in de US is het weer een extra opmerking erbij of extra vraag.. en dan opeens zijn ze weer weggelopen voor het gesprek doorloopt.. als je geen echt gesprek wilt hou het dan kort.

[@erikabee3498]

I don't have a problem with Americans as citizens of the U.S.A. People that hate all citizens of a complete country should be arrested and should have been hospitalized. Nothing good is come from them! But no, I would never move to the United States. Still, I might like to visit the U.S. as a tourist. Sure, I would like to visit New York, the Great Canyon, New Orleans and maybe L.A. & San Francisco But still the nature and rural areas would attrack me most. Yes maybe even going to Alaska. And after seeïng this video, maybe (if I had the travel budget) I might even sight seeing some more, But hey... Europe even without Russia is so beautiful too, and two other continents at our back door? There is a lot more to explore than the great American cities and landscapes. To get a visa for America I would give all my personal data. Do I have something to hide? Ofcourse... all things that our government says that can be (dis)abused by other countries.

[@shanicestella2226]

In America competitive society , Basically fake niceness is for the sake as a strategy to wins the competition but in the other side it feel insincere and artificial

[@KilyanAustin]

Not saying this to be mean but, The public school system in the USA needs to be wayyy better. It's almost like they are deliberately keeping children dumb and it worries me. I'm having a lot of conversations with Americans on the daily, and them not knowing stuff that 8 year olds should know is scary.

[@YtheMain]

Good busy ouwe!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@aprilandersen995]

Blanket statements! Not ALL Americans are fake....As well as not ALL Dutch are rude...it's about different Cultures.

[@038Dude]

I'd emigrate to Texas or Florida in a heartbeat. The Netherlands is done for.

[@lenax9798]

Enjoy paying 5k for a broken arm😂

[@038Dude]

@@lenax9798 im already enjoying paying through the nose for shit I never use...so it won't make much difference.

[@lenax9798]

@038DUDEX shit you never use? So you never go to the doctor or a dentist? Not once got meds for something, not even as a kid? Never had to have a surgery, not even a minor one? Never ever ever ever needed any form of medical care? And you're sure you will never need it in the future? I highly doubt it. I'm sure your parents got you meds when you were sick. And took you to the dentist for the half-yearly check up. And brought you to the doctor. You think they paid that out of their pocket? No! Insurance did! A dentist visit can cost up to 500 euro. A doctors visit can easily rank 100 euro. Meds are not cheap either. Yet all you have to pay is Insurance rate and taxes, which the latter is not only used for medical care but for other stuff too. And don't forget you'll get old. You will get sick and you will need a doctor. In America there is no one who will pay for your treatment, you gotta pay for it yourself. Lord forbid you get diabetes or c@ncer. If you're not rich, they'll give you a bill with a nice 150.000$ on it. If not more. You know what you have to pay if you end up in the hospital in the Netherlands? Nothing, nul, zero, nada. Hell, even if you don't have insurance, medical care is relatively cheap. So sure buddy, enjoy thinking you will never need any medical care, while I'll enjoy the comfort of knowing I'll never have to go bankrupt because I went to the doctor

[@jennyvoorhaar9547]

B-bye!

[@Blackadder75]

lazy? if anything Americans are not lazy, they work harder than us (but we work smarter)

[@Lilygirl283]

True!!

[@robvanlent1008]

I really don't like most Americans! I'm a no bullshit guy. ( Taurus). But I did meet some seperate Americans. I had to adjust my opinion. The general opinion I agree on. But like me, not everyone is the same. Especially when they come from small towns. My advice stay away from the city. Look for the country. If you want to know. We are not that much different!!