Anna Kaisa from Finland about working and living in The Netherlands

[@markuselias6017]

Nice to see a Finnish person in Friesland! I love Finland as well!

[@desidesigning]

I work with both; Dutch and Fin. The Dutch is extremely friendly and chatty. The Fin says hello once a year!

[@ronnie9187]

Very nice to share this. A nephew of mine, married years ago with a finnish lady. He moved to Helsinki and did the celebration party overthere. It was very interesting to see that in the church you had on one side the Finnish relatives and on the other side the Dutch relatives. Before the church service began, the Dutch were busy talking and laughing with each other and the Finns very calm and composed. Really striking difference. Later during dinner I got into conversation with the uncle and aunt of the bride, very nice, interested people. And although very quiet, also very warm and polite. They where from the more northern part of Finnland, eastern from Oulu, where nature rules and towns and villages are rare. But they where not provincial at all, very well behaviour, very well in English (she was english teacher, that helps :) and very educated.

[@dahemper]

Loved your video Anna. Greetings from Drachten!

[@Populiervogel]

Lovely video, Tiemens sounds Dutch? I'v been to Finland many years ago, a Dutch friend of my is married to a Finnish girl and now he works and lives there in Joensuu. Suomi has a great nature, lovely people and a very difficult language. Hyvää joulua!

[@Iflie]

The finish sound like they would make a dutch person very uncomfortable, it's true we do not like a lag in conversation (though we do not all talk all the time, haha) and are disturbed if you are afraid to be direct and share your own opinions because we like to know what's up and get to know you by your opinions. I'd feel like I never knew a person and couldn't relax around them if they are too careful. That's really what a dutch upbringing does to you as most other countries don't seem to feel that way.

[@adrianangstenberger7922]

Be honest: d'ya believe in multiculturalism? )

[@Iflie]

@@adrianangstenberger7922 We're humans, we've always communicated between different cultures and took things from them. I'm just explaining what part of Finnish culture and dutch culture are something we'd need to have to talk about so neither gets the wrong idea on our intentions.

[@adrianangstenberger7922]

@@Iflie Geen punt! )) Well, I wouldn't say there're, say, certain serious "barriers" between these two cultures - the dutch and the finnish ones! ) Actually, my comment appealed to the problem of the relationship between those who PRETTY OFTEN do have diametrically opposed views on the same thing - smthng, you briefly mentioned in your post!). Could these become real friends? (?) P.S. Nothing personal! )

[@Iflie]

@@adrianangstenberger7922 Well there are certainly less issues between finnish or norwegian etc countries and the dutch. Because we think along the same lines. They could become close friends as long as they communicate. You get into trouble when either party has huge differences when it comes to human rights and they do not adapt. For instance on the rights of women and the LGBT. And animal rights of course, the basic values that make up a person.

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

you can know a person through silence too taking your time and observing someone , can tell you a lot about them and lets face it , there aren't a lot of different personalities you can make out quickly or a person is a calm one or not , a fast one to play tennis with , a smart one by the way he opens a can of coke so many different ways to discover the person who is sitting on a bench across the street you haven't even spoken too not all people around the world are the same , but there aren't many differences either just try to be more open , that's all

[@hilodunk]

Nice video, thanks for sharing your experiences! You haven’t mentioned once though that the municipality you work for is located in Fryslân which is a bilingual province of The Netherlands. They also have a very distinct culture which is similar to the Dutch but differs in many aspects. The largest difference being the language which is closely related to English.

[@fredschepers5149]

Nice video.... Can I just say that your English is immaculate as well! Finnish, English, Dutch.... How many languages do you speak... Hats off for you... Bravo...

[@Jacob_._Roberts]

It's interesting that you produced this video in English rather than Dutch or Finnish.

[@stefanufer608]

What a nice lady!

[@brian5154]

The best thing you could do as a Finn is to educate the Dutch in Jean Sibelius, in my opinion the gretest composer who has ever lived. Dutch tend to gravitate towards central European composers without even considering Sibelius. Are you a "natural" Finn, or do you use Swedish a lot? This tendency for the "upper classes" to speak Swedish has probably died out now, but it would be nice to hear about it from a Finn. Because of my love of Sibelius I am interested in things Finnish, but I am certainly not "introverted" or quiet. I am British born, married to a Dutch lady. Came to the Netherlands when I was 54 with my Dutch wife, and our two girls. Both are thoroughly Dutch, and I wouldn't live anywhere else.

[@minigarden4696]

They said: We wish to eat thereof and to be stronger in Faith, and to know that you have indeed told us the truth and that we ourselves be its witnesses.

[@zakariazaki7513]

Thanks for video keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco

[@vcab6875]

Be not afraid of SILENCE. There is access to great power when one is in SILENCE.

[@gstensen]

Silence in music is also music!

[@Samplesurfer]

Hey, Bitter & Zoet (Bitter & Sweet), that's Veenhuizen. A quite notorious place. For more than a century it was the Dutch governments "re-education colony" for hobo's.

[@tammo100]

I am Dutch, choose my words carefully, wait for my turn to speak and are not afraid of silence.

[@natalieb6956]

But then theres probably still a bit of difference between them and you. At least in my case it is. Some Dutchies are rude, loud and talkactive (scared of silence). Im not like that. I'd rather listen and choose my words as well (luckily since im a psychologist i guess). But when someone asks me do you like this dress Im not going to say i do when its not true. I'd probably say something like its not my taste but thats not important, as long as you like it. I thought about it and said it but im still honest, just not in the rudest way like no thats ugly like some do. But a lot of people ive met in other countries will just say they do like it even when they dont.

[@qedd722]

nice testimony I'm really interesting how you manage to living on the country site

[@CunningStuntsGoFast]

sending this to my finnish good friend and racing buddy who we call 'silent kalle' hehe

[@minigarden4696]

Never did I say to them aught except what You (Allah) did command me to say: 'Worship Allah, my Lord and your Lord.' And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them, but when You took me up, You were the Watcher over them, and You are a Witness to all things. (This is a great admonition and warning to the Christians of the whole world).

[@alpantanjung4824]

Anna Kaisa would you like to come to Malang, East Java, Indonesia. It is a beautifull city. It is called apple city and also called student city because it.has almost 50 universities.

[@Ernst1969]

De gemeente Smallingerland, met als hoofdplaats Drachten, ligt in de provincie Friesland 🟦❤️🟦❤️🟦 Toch nog noordelijk voor een Finse. 😉

[@kochamoplamerive3868]

Does she play AP Kaisa build or AD?

[@johnveerkamp1501]

DE BESTE METAL GROEP VAN DE WERELD IS NIGHTWISH VAN FINLAND ,MET FLOOR JANSEN VAN NEDERLAND.

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

True xD

[@autohmae]

You bought up something which is a bit off-topic, but they are definitely one of favorites.

[@michielvdvlies3315]

best en metal gaan al niet samen.

[@femkefeenstra7754]

@@michielvdvlies3315 Juist wel

[@ShapeshifteR-TheAnomalyGameCat]

Hey you don't have to scream, but i liked your comment anyway. Fijne dag verder!

[@shahaankhan9165]

May I come Finland

[@_PJW_]

"The sooner you speak the Dutch language, the better you can integrate, find friends, find a job" As for friends, true. Just show you'd like to be friends, the rest will solve itself. Just exchange some help with your own language and you will do just fine. As for jobs, of course some proficiency in the Dutch language is required. But your employer will set a path for that.

[@minigarden4696]

If You punish them, they are Your slaves, and if You forgive them, verily You, only You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

I have a few dutch friends for the past 3 years and they are terrible with the english language. they are in their early 50's and one in the 70's and I in america am 65. Always always, "lost in translation." And 1 I chat with everyday almost for 2 years on facebook. Rotterdam area and limburg area. 🙂

[@SionTJobbins]

why would it be a surprise that people shoud learn the "local language"!?! Do people really think the Netherlands will employd them if they don't speak Dutch. Why would someone move to a coutnry and not learn the language. It's up for people to integrate - and that includes English speakers.

[@jesse9710]

Are you even from here? Being able to speak Dutch is like the last thing on the "inburgeringschecklist". I can't tell you how many people I know that have lived here for years without speaking a single word of dutch. Over 90% of dutch people are able to speak proper English, so why take time out of your busy work schedule to learn a language that is frustratingly complicated only to be able to communicate in a different language with people whom you can already communicate with

[@eloelo8625]

Dutch people speak english well. Almost everybody. So you do not feel the pressure to learn Dutch. But despite that, a lot of people want to learn Dutch but then the problem begins. When you try to speak Dutch and your Dutch interlocutor hears that you are making mistakes he or she switches to english. Futhermore the Dutch language is EXTREMLY diffcult. The sounds are very specific and can change from person to person and from region to region. For example I can understand the best Belgian people. For me their accent and sounds are the most understandable. What's more. The words order changes a lot, there is a lot of phrases consisting of sveral other words which can be spread all over the sentence - is it called idioms? It makes learning Dutch a nightmare. But is very satisfying when you can understand what the Dutch are talking about

[@jannetteberends8730]

There are a number of Dutch workplaces where the language is English, like universities f.i.

[@mmbranigan]

@@eloelo8625 Every language expresses a slightly different worldview, and has words and phrases that simply can't be translated word for word into other languages. This means learning any language is valuable. The Dutch, for example, have a word, "gezellig," that has no direct translation to English. By learning more about this word, I have learned a lot about Dutch culture. I agree it's difficult to learn (even though so many people say it's similar to English due to the large number of cognates.) I find Dutch very difficult to pronounce, but keep trying.

[@natalieb6956]

@@eloelo8625 thats so true. Most people that I know, including myself always talk English when there are people around me that doesnt speak native Dutch. But sometimes I think we should because then you learn a little faster (if you live here of course). Its just more practical to me because my English is probably better than the other persons understanding ans speaking of Dutch. And we all know that Dutch is one of the harder languages to learn properly.

[@_PJW_]

Smallingerland. Wow! Good choice! The Dutch 'not afraid to share their opinion'. Ahem! 'Not afraid to tell others what their opinion should be', but with the best of intentions. Just contradict them and you will have a great discussion, bring on the beer and bitterballen!

[@colinsmith1288]

So do the Dutch lack sensitivity when it is needed. Say for instance if someone is dying.

[@collectioneur]

No, the Dutch don't lack sensitivity, but what they don't like is faking emotions. You will always know how they feel about something, isn't that fair?

[@colinsmith1288]

@@collectioneur Not really. If someone is suicidal,sometimes faking sincerity is better than telling them to get on with it. The English are masters of this,but great book writers too.

[@natalieb6956]

I dont think we are. We're more direct when someone ask you something. Like when someone asks you what do think of my dress and we'll say its not really my taste. Or when we ask how are you, we actually mean how are you. Or when someone says I speak Dutch poorly we'll say yes you do but its a hard language. We're not going to compliment you when its not true or try to beat around the bush unlike a lot of people. We're just practical and say it like it is. And when someone is sad most of the Dutch I know honestly are very empathic, especially when youre friends or family. They care for the people around them and when someone ask for help they will do that even when they dont know you. But I cant speak for everyone of course.

[@Kyoto99952]

@@natalieb6956 Yes exactly. I met some people from Germany, UK and other countries who live in Amsterdam. They invited me over for drinks and then the topic of LGBT was discussed. They were shocked to hear about my views and weren't so accepting of that. But I was just being honest and wouldn't judge anyone myself for their opinions and views. They didn't invite me ever again while with Dutch people you can have your opinions.

[@positive8498]

@@Kyoto99952 most people i know are like that and would respect someones opinion. I have to say that its changing, especially online. Since social media a lot of discussions seems to be more black or white, wrong or right and people dont really discuss anymore. I always think we can have different opinions, we can have a heated discussion if someone is open for it (and i feel like discussing the subject) but always be respectful to each other. And in the end i can say okay we have a different mindset about this but thats not all of you and if youre a nice, respectful person than id invite you in again as well.

[@2wellphone]

I want a job opportunity in Netherland

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

AAAH YEAH !!!!

[@minigarden4696]

And when I (Allah) put in the hearts of Al-Hawarieen (the disciples) [of 'Iesa (Jesus)] to believe in Me and My Messenger, they said: We believe. And bear witness that we are Muslims.

[@minigarden4696]

On the Day when Allah will gather the Messengers together and say to them: What was the response you received (from men to your teaching)? They will say: We have no knowledge, verily, only You are the All-Knower of all that is hidden (or unseen, etc.).

[@minigarden4696]

(Remember) when Al-Hawariun (the disciples) said: O 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)! Can your Lord send down to us a table spread (with food) from heaven? 'Iesa (Jesus) said: Fear Allah, if you are indeed believers.

[@minigarden4696]

Allah will say: This is a Day on which the truthful will profit from their truth: theirs are Gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise) - they shall abide therein forever. Allah is pleased with them and they with Him. That is the great success (Paradise).

[@michielderauter5926]

This is the girlfriend of jari Litmanen i think ;-)

[@michielvdvlies3315]

yeah thats the only Finnish man we do know ;-)

[@godenzoon5955]

@@michielvdvlies3315 Kuningas Litmanen, Ajax legend! But do not forget Mika Häkkinen and Kimi Räikkönen from the F1. Sami Hyypiä and Joonas Kolkka are also a bit known. And Jari got an Estonian woman.

[@MrJlin1982]

Nope, she is married with a dutch guy

[@minigarden4696]

And (remember) when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection): O 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)! Did you say unto men: 'Worship me and my mother as two gods besides Allah?' He will say: Glory be to You! It was not for me to say what I had no right (to say). Had I said such a thing, You would surely have known it. You know what is in my inner-self though I do not know what is in Yours, truly, You, only You, are the All-Knower of all that is hidden and unseen.

[@frankpoulsen5799]

You like selfies?

[@minigarden4696]

Allah said: I am going to send it down unto you, but if any of you after that disbelieves, then I will punish him with a torment such as I have not inflicted on anyone among (all) the 'Alamin (mankind and jinns).

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Frisian people that talk a lot???? lol.....There are rocks that talk more, luckily you ended up in Frisia than.....lol

[@hilodunk]

Yes, Frisians are good at small talking, they are very curious and very much want to know who the person is they are talking to.

[@simontenkate9601]

Wier hear

[@JOSWAY787]

Basically, the dutch can be very rude

[@minigarden4696]

'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary), said: O Allah, our Lord! Send us from heaven a table spread (with food) that there may be for us - for the first and the last of us - a festival and a sign from You; and provide us sustenance, for You are the Best of sustainers.

[@mahmoudtalukder1090]

HELL sister place help me

[@Hans-mg5nf]

typisch europees geld verspilling promo filmpje en alsnog niet integreren met taal. continu hetzelfde verhaaltje🙄

[@abmuis]

Kuopio.

[@jelledejong5789]

Please dont come here I as dutch person would like a house

[@basharataligoraya7853]

You are so beautiful really 😍

[@minigarden4696]

(Remember) when Allah will say (on the Day of Resurrection). O 'Iesa (Jesus), son of Maryam (Mary)! Remember My Favour to you and to your mother when I supported you with Ruh-ul-Qudus [Jibrael (Gabriel)] so that you spoke to the people in the cradle and in maturity; and when I taught you writing, Al-Hikmah (the power of understanding), the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel); and when you made out of the clay, as it were, the figure of a bird, by My Permission, and you breathed into it, and it became a bird by My Permission, and you healed those born blind, and the lepers by My Permission, and when you brought forth the dead by My Permission; and when I restrained the Children of Israel from you (when they resolved to kill you) since you came unto them with clear proofs, and the disbelievers among them said: 'This is nothing but evident magic.'

[@spangari]

and they are stingy as hell...

[@thegospelmessenger1corinth634]

How to be saved for sure - the gospel of our salvation in the dispensation of the grace of God (our gospel given to our Apostle Paul by Jesus Christ = 1 Corinthians 15:1-4). The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we make Him Lord of our life. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we repent and get baptized. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we fear God and work righteousness. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we confess our sins and ask for His forgiveness. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we receive Him as our personal savior. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we invite the Lord into our heart. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we receive the Eucharist of holy communion. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we keep the commandments and sell our possessions. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we forgive those who have trespassed against us. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we stop sinning. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we walk the isle and join the church. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we pray the sinners prayer. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we are confirmed. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we deny ourself, take up our cross and follow Him. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we observe Yom Kippur. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we endure unto the end. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we kneel at an old fashioned altar and cry a hot scalding bucket of tears. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if while listening to "Just as I am" we decide to walk the isle and give our heart to the Lord. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we pray the rosary. The gospel is not "Christ died for our sins" if we DO ANYTHING! Don't pervert it by adding to it. The gospel is found in 1 Corinthians chapter 15:1-4. "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel... By which also ye are saved,... how that Christ died for our sins... he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures." Just keep it simple. (2 Corinthians 11:3) God says salvation is found through faith in the finished cross-work and resurrection (Ephesians 2:8-9.) It is only faith that can justify and count for our righteousness. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. (Romans 4:5) Salvation is not getting our sins forgiven, it's believing they already are! Source - Truth Time Radio - also on youtube - for solid Bible study!

[@Georgeth-kb6rg]

lol

[@aussietramp]

God...Finnish sounds like Japanese!

[@jackienelson4973]

Just like Germans

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

Not ALL Dutch do much in there free time! And it is not allowed to flag on a day the government does not allow it !

[@7cougar0]

Come on, there is no law that stops you from flagging.

[@jeroen669]

Welke wet verbied dit dan?

[@michielvdvlies3315]

there isnt a law that forbids you from flagging the only rules I'm aware of don't hang it upside down and don't hang the flag when its dark (evening/night)

[@rubenfranzen8912]

@@michielvdvlies3315 indeed and even that will not result in any action.

[@lienbijs1205]

Not true, just instructions and it is up to you.