Dutch life vs American life (funny)

Dutch life vs American life (funny)
American reacts to life in the Netherlands. The truth about living in the Netherlands | An American's point of view.
A U.S. foreigner's view on living in the Netherlands (Dutch food, culture, lifestyle, language, first impressions, etc.) Living in the Netherlands vs living in the USA.
Comment below things you love about life in the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Tilburg, Groningen, Almere Stad, Breda, Nijmegen, etc.)!
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[@Basieeee]

There is one thing dutch people like most. Hearing people talk about the dutch.

[@hetspook666]

A American talking about my country without mentioning Amsterdam or calling it Holland! I like you already, 👍

[@hetspook666]

Not that I don't like A.dam but I think it's the same as saying New York represents the entire USA.

[@huiba1]

The weather is so weird... Like I go to school in a hoodie because it was cold and raining in the morning, then I go home sweating because of the sun...

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

Mostly Dutch people watch this 😂😂😂

[@fsfbart]

We are just learning how to improve on our hospitality :)

[@henkdeman4493]

Space for the Soul true 😂😂

[@zebulbaa]

Your Dutch ain’t half bad man, glad to hear you enjoy your time in the Netherlands

[@ba7134]

and Belgium :) Uw Nederlands is heel goed!

[@erwinrommel5582]

“Gourmetten” Amazing how he says that And I like how he says “Rotterdam”

[@Sarge80]

Meat, potatoes, and vegetables not just red cabbage LOL

[@AnthonyvanHamond]

for 2 years dutch.. you speak clear and understandable dutch and that's more than respectable!!!! my compliments and de groeten uit hoogvliet Rotterdam :-)

[@BodhiZaW]

Etiquette 101 : If you are holding a knife, you are left with a fork.

[@erfho8y]

The dutch at the end was good sir!

[@guusprillevitz3507]

Deze gast is geweldig!! 👏🏼

[@pieter9058]

You seem like a genuinely nice guy. Take care.

[@edthejester]

Dude comes across as a real chill person to hang out with. I would absolutely share a drink with him.

[@ikyune1665]

I just ate gourmet yesterday for christmas and the house still smells 😂

[@rachidow2125]

SOMUCHPHANDOMS !! Haha same

[@EquiliMario]

You're amazing dude. Everything you explained was either true or very close to true. Thank you for being such an open spirited and true hearted guy. Your Dutch is also excellent for just 2 years. Being straightforward and honest is number one priority when visiting the Netherlands. Speak your mind and we'll gladly interact. But don't be offended too easily! We don't mean any harm :)

[@abrahamcusters2987]

Table manners: both hands always stay above the table. Knife in right hand , fork in left hand. Never hold your fork vertically on the plate. It is amazing that this disappeared in the USA, because most of the Americans originate from Europe where these tables manners are way older than the USA.

[@watermark086]

Living in the Netherlands for two years and your Dutch is really good. A lot of people are living here all their live and do not speak Dutch or very very bad. So good job!!!!!!

[@R_candy]

One of the nicest things I’ve heard an American say about the netherlands

[@mfd6734]

Admirable for two years in the Netherlands and talking like that; that's worth a big compliment.

[@einherrjar]

the bit at the end was heartfelt and heartwarming. wholesome.

[@toaojjc]

Just a tip. If your table is set correctly, you never mess up your utensils. It's fork, plate knife, spoon (when you start with soup). Fork stays left in your left hand, knife and spoon stay right in your right hand. And it's meat potatoes and any vegetable... Not just red cabbage.

[@jpsholland]

Rode kool is wel lekker, vooral met spekjes......

[@MsHeartkiller666]

Wooow Dude, echt gaaf hoe duidelijk en eerlijk jij je uitspreekt over jou ervaring in ons nederland! Stoer om te horen dat we zo'n indruk als landje hebben gemaakt, wij zijn jou dankbaar voor je oprechte en goed gesproken verslag! ❤

[@nicciGT]

My husband is Dutch and we go back every yr to see his family in Almere. Every time we go I always want to stay longer! Plus I think he likes it too because he blends in better since he’s 6’9” & in the states he just gets stares and people asking the same questions over & over...

[@ansjepansje123]

I love that although the most people who watch this are Dutch all the comments are English

[@dragonflame583]

Ahwww! geen probleem! haha so nice :) I'm from Rotterdam, feel free to walk around at 3 or 4 o clock in the night it's no problem... Just don't poke the bears haha

[@AndyHamstra]

Such a heartwarming person! Best wishes for 2020

[@nightwolf19861]

Really love seeing this as a dutchie, he really knows his dutch things. And nice to see your view on it.

[@tlee4218]

Dude. As an American who has lived in The Netherlands since 1999, I am so proud of your open minded intelligence. You observe not judge. You accept instead of bitching it is Not like America. Thank you for explaining how being direct is better then BS. This trait has given me a home. Good young man.

[@Ronny_van_Gerwen]

He can have sunshine, rain, snow, storm, hail all in one day here. It puts a ? on most foreigners faces. Gold

[@iloncaernest9127]

If I remember you correctly you have served in Alkmaar and have visited our house a few times, I hope your doing good lots of love❤️

[@robbertcorsten]

Dude, the way you speak dutch within 2 years is great. You speak better dutch than many people who live here for way longer than that. Respect!!!!

[@Rodenburgw]

I loved this review of our Dutch culture. Glad that you enjoyed us and we are happy to have visitors like you.

[@itzthomas6947]

I think this was the only American who I could understand talking Dutch!

[@fsfbart]

Aww that last line of gratitude in Dutch was nice. Glad you liked it! Welcome back any time :)

[@k.hotting4851]

The last part you spoke in Dutch really touched me. I'm happy you've had such positive experiences in our little country. Hoop dat je ooit weer eens terugkeert en dank je wel voor dit mooie verhaal.

[@guido0346]

The honesty and enthusiasm you speak about the Dutch is just great, as a Dutchman I am proud to hear the thing you said about my country, every country got his troubles and up and downs but together all humans around the world if we believe in each other we can make this world so beautiful and nice to live in

[@bremsebal]

nice to hear his view of Holland, what a lovely guy

[@olafvandillen7581]

He im Dutch and from Rotterdam i think, like i hear you speak about the Netherlands you had the real Dutch experiance....... respect to you man and when you get back here in Rotterdam see you maby on the Witte de Wit straat at the Witte Aap 😁👍🏻

[@goobiethicc5054]

Goed ge-englisht

[@FragrancewithSteve]

Thank you for that straight from the heart addition in Dutch at the end! Greetings from Belgium

[@patrickvandriel5350]

Thank you very much and you are most welcome. Glad you had a good time and fijne kerst!

[@goreds551]

Lieve jongen. Fijne kerst iedereen hier en een gezegend nieuw jaar. Happy christmas everybody and a blessed new year.

[@terrencepoese1884]

It’s so funny to see him talking POSITIVE about my country

[@Mr00Chief00]

Just wanted to say I'm impressed by your grasp of the pronunciation of Ducth words you showed at the end. Things like the hard g-sound etc aren't very easy but you did a solid job.

[@survivalishisrevenge2511]

Well spoken😏 I'm Dutch and I live near Hoorn and compared to Amsterdam, everything is very different already even though it's a 30-35mins drive😅 And the rain.. We get used to it XD It stays irritating, but we're used to it😏🙃

[@mitchelleft7248]

i love this dude, i respect ur honest opinion.(thats what we like to know, we wanna know whats up?) bein straight to the point keeps things clear and simple, thank you!

[@ilse2932]

I'm surprised by how well you speak Dutch. It's very impressive! Thank you for sharing your views, it is always interesting to see your country and culture through someone else's eyes. And on the off chance that you read this: fijne feestdagen en een gelukkig nieuwjaar.

[@Juuul89]

What a cool dude, hope you come back sometime my man! Lot's more to see in the Netherlands :D

[@schotext]

A very honest and well balanced impression of his life in our country! And very nice to end with a message in Dutch!

[@user-cx5ni7me6l]

Wat a nice/chill man ! Have a wonderful life !! Greetings! Sam

[@jobhartgers1854]

Mitch!! Oh come on, we have more than just Rode kool. :) It is good to see you and listen to you, good sir. We are dankbaar that you came to The Netherlands!.

[@Lopro94]

What a nice dude! Big up! I studied in the Netherlands and the remark about the rain is absolutely on point!

[@Bruintjebeer6]

Wow, that last guy spoke Dutch very well. Respect.

[@hbjong3092]

Ive lived in the Netherlands all my life and still forget sometimes in which hand you have to hold your fork and knife 😂

[@goodtogo1405]

Someone describing African food in the Netherlands. Yep, that pretty much sums it up.

[@jhinthevirtuoso4886]

Yep truly sad to see my country in this state

[@WinkelmanSM-3]

That's what makes holland amazing imo

[@houtjeboom]

Your dutch is realy good!!!! Well done!! I have seen US vloggers who live here for 10 years now and still doesn"t speak dutch.

[@user-fl3yi5rq8b]

Great to hear especially that last part in Dutch, very well pronounced

[@bertkoerts3991]

What a warm video! Glad you enjoyed your stay here, sorry about the rain! 👍😊

[@cthulhuthrash3149]

Dude that was amazingly good dutch there at the end! Way to go!

[@cloggy010]

zeer leuk gast! thanx

[@FrankSijtsma]

Love your open mind and respect your Dutch, given the fact that almost everybody will answer in English when Americans start to communicate in the Netherlands. :-)

[@roverwoelders3960]

You seem like such an amazing guy genuine and nice. The dutchies welcome you

[@patricemeijboom9004]

What a nice video! It was very nice to watch. Nice to hear your experiences

[@Combinia]

cool story ! have a great 2020 and greetings from the netherlands! PS we love you to! ^^)

[@philsarkol341]

I didn't see that coming..him speaking dutch at the end..and gettin emotional at that..

[@dalujo]

Glad to have you mate!

[@roanvandewerken840]

Also, I love the english accent to the dutch language, I have a teacher who's an englishman, and it's always so funny!

[@djangojilderda4583]

Man you're awesome! Thank you for visiting us!

[@FN-Alpha-YT]

Wauw love this guy. It is really easy to like this guy. Always feel welcome to come back again.

[@chrisvos81]

you payed good attention in my country!thumbs up for you!!

[@geertvanderhoef8712]

You're amazing guy,. Everything you explained was either true. Thank you for the promo to the city Rotterdam. Best wishes for 2020, take care.

[@nonexistingvoid]

Thank you for your kind words. You're right about how Brabant and Limburg have different pronunciation, which can sound confusion to a lot of people. But after a while, you get used to it and might appreciate the differences. (Brabants is considered the sexiest accent, btw. Probably because of that soft 'g' sound we have)

[@pdhjans]

I missed the oliebol 🤙😂

[@jessehaenen5915]

This video is so awesome if your dutch because you can relate and understand many things

[@monkey-life]

This guy is not your typical American, he recognized and learned from the differences in culture. It's funny that he mentioned Gourmetten; grilling and frying meat in small pans which is a tradition during New Years Eve. However In the US; Gourmet style food means refined and performed by a chef! Good for you man that you have nice memories of the Netherlands and thanks for sharing!

[@iankaviaene7669]

wow realy good accent at the end im from belgium and i understood you perfectly :)

[@klotekat]

The bit at the end really got me, such a nice guy :) ik hou ook van jou

[@TheSilentsniper1973]

Thanks Nice to best your perspective about my country

[@ricopico8822]

hey, bro, I am from Rotterdam and I really love how you explained it, cheers.

[@r.j.d3923]

Knap gesproken op het eind! (Very good dutch at the end of your video! Well done!👍🏻)

[@KerstKadootjes]

What a beautiful person! He really seems to have an open mind and heart!

[@steven-qc2nt]

Everytime someone makes a video about the Netherlands the comments just get filled with Dutch people saying how great their country is im not saying thats bad its just funny

[@basscharenborg6441]

Thanks for the awesome story, and your Dutch is very great since you were in The Netherlands and Belgum for just 2 years. 👍🏻 The Netherlands is indeed rainy. Lately there was also a very thick mist, from 165ft to less than 40ft 🌫... That is not always the case. I live in the city of 's-Hertogenbosch (22 miles from Eindhoven). Last summer was very hot.. It could get around between 80f and 100f. the first heatwave was unbearable without an AC. Not long after I got one, and even with an AC it was just doable with 78-79f.🥵 Also happy newyear!🎆 And a good and healthy 2020 Greets, Bas from The Netherlands Ps. the 'a' in my name is pronounced as the 'a' in 'car', but short

[@BLACKbiirdy]

love this!

[@SliderTPP]

Thanks dude. And your Dutch is really good :)

[@Andre_vyent]

Nice story! Dankjewel ouwe :)

[@sebastianpeace3607]

Red cabbage is winterfood, we eat a lot of vegetables here, not only cabbage

[@onedirectionwriter]

Dutch is the most difficult language to learn so good for you!

[@101airbornreenacter6]

Haha wel leuk te horen !!

[@Lunatick666]

Wholesome video and a cool guy. His Dutch was perfect. Would love to see more of these kind of awesome people in Holland.

[@ChaufMT]

You are a great Guy, talk Dutch very well. Always welcome here.

[@frynjavelders98]

haha houses sticked together, that called a rijtjeshuis honn

[@brechtje9258]

your Dutch is really good! Happy to hear that you enjoy the Netherlands.

[@Kwebbel05]

“In the Netherlands things happen quick” I’m Dutch and I disagree. My life is taking too long

[@pieterbenjaminnijs2925]

Wow what an awesome dude! The words at the end were really touching! Almost everything he said is spot on! The only comment I have is it’s potatoes meat and vegetables instead of red cabbage 😉 hehe. But this is the first time I heard someone from an other country talk in a KZbin video about the Netherlands in a honest and true way!

[@ftenhorn]

Sweet Dutch at the end! Thanks for taking the trouble to learn!

[@lourensveenstra3021]

thanx 4 the real emotions at the end.

[@Populiervogel]

Your welcome buddy, your Dutch is pretty good!

[@MrThePatrik]

Nice story men ..... I am from the city Amsterdam in the Netherlands And your dutch on the end of your story is good !! Peace

[@cuddliness]

My heart break at the end of this video, your a nice guy ❤️

[@twanvorstenbosch]

your very welcome , and allways welcome , your dutch is very good considering your here for only 2,5 years , respect 👌🏻