How Do GERMANS View THE DUTCH?

How do the Germans view the Dutch? As an American that's been living in the Netherlands, this was something I was curious to find out. I've had a very positive experience in the Netherlands and with Dutch people, but do their German neighbors feel the same way? Let's find out!
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[@exploringtheforeign]

Would you have expected these responses from Germans? As an American living in the Netherlands, I found it very interesting to hear their opinion on the Netherlands, and their opinion on the differences between Dutch people and Germans! *By the way* the young lady with the bike was half German, but also half English, hence the accent. :)

[@vickymaaskant6784]

Yes, I would 100% expect those answers. Just like the Germans would expect the Dutch to think of them 'kind, but looking grumpy', or things like 'just like us, but 50 years ago' (meaning both the lack of digitalisation as well as as high family values incl. traditions being celebrated together). We regard the Germans as highly disciplined and trustworthy. In Dutch, we even have sayings like Deutsche Gründlichkeit (we use the expression in German). It means that if it is fabricated in Germany, it has the right quality, and it will continue to be so forever and ever... We use the same expression 'Deutsche Gründlichkeit' to make a little fun of the Germans as well, as it also means it will be a never-ending story. Yes, you get the best product ever, but you will also have to wait for it forever! Germans made bureaucracy, quality testing, and quality systems into an art😂😂😂 I think the Dutch and the German have a deep love for each other, just as between the Dutch and the Belgians. For the latter, we feel like cousins, but the former are like siblings.❤ Oh, and eh, the Danish are Dutch. Or was it the other way around?

[@bert2526]

Dutch here. We love our neighbours. Working together makes all of us better and we're all equal. The BeNeLux (Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg) unity was the foundation for the EU actually, but you already know that of course!

[@stijnof660]

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[@Haroekoe]

Hi Sam I reckon the young girl on the bike watches a lot of English, American movies or series. Lots of youngsters do. They copy the accents. I know Dutch youngsters who talk English to one another in accents they picked up. A true Englishman once told me I speak mondial English, since I use English expressions, Scottish words (wee for little), Australia (I reckon) and American slang, I picked up during conversating on worldwide fora. I thought it was fun you corrected the pronunciation of FEBO.

[@thescatterpiratesquarepant7935]

not really.. I guess I was clueless on what to expect. Most of us (especially older people) make alot of jokes about the german, probably because their parents (our grandparents) been trough ww II and had a dislkining because of that. But we have alot of sayings about germans still (digging holes / we want our bikes back and stuff like that). But this was super wholesome. Very fun to see and WAY better responses than what I would think of. Anyway -- Bedankt voor de mooie video!

[@KilyanAustin]

Man if we are relaxed according to a german I wonder how extremely planned and stressed germans must be😂

[@exploringtheforeign]

haha

[@techno6106]

Germans are very strict about the rules

[@ChristiaanHW]

@@techno6106one of the ways that shows is in traffic. Germans stop when there is the slightest chance you might cross at a zebra crossing. while Dutchies often just slow down and only stop if you're really crossing. (might also be because the Dutch way is more efficient, and we Dutchies love to be efficient)

[@BogFiets]

​@@ChristiaanHWthe Dutchie way is more stressful if you're walking with children though

[@ChristiaanHW]

@@BogFiets most people will be extra carefull when they see (small) children along the street/road. And the people who don't pay extra attention are the same people who wouldn't stop at the crossing even if someone was already on it. We've all been kids in the past so we all know how kids have the ability to be unpredictable and might just run across the street out of the blue.

[@Cloudy_4x]

A clear indication of someone being well integrated into Dutch culture is when they confidently make the traditional vlaai joke to people from Limburg😄

[@exploringtheforeign]

hahaha

[@OurFamily-]

What joke?

[@gio3061]

I worked for a sales company a few years ago. Employer asked me to come to Limburgn with him for a day, said we'd definitely get vlaai from people there. No vlaai was had :(

[@squarecircle1473]

I'm Dutch. The Germans and the Dutch are different in some ways (they like rules more than we do), but I consider Germans as brothers. :) We are much the same. :) Much love 🇳🇱🇩🇪❤

[@ingridwatsup9671]

Very sweet and good reactions from the Germans about the Dutch! Ofcourse we Dutch are a Germanic tribe so yes we are alike in many ways. Well done Sam, lovely interviews.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, Ingrid! There were a few people who indeed said you guys are very similar, but I see I may have cut those parts haha. Thank you for watching! :)

[@ingridwatsup9671]

@@exploringtheforeign If you google “Germanen” you can see the map. Even the English (Angel Saksen) have west germanic blood! So, I guess that the English who moved/fled to the USA in masses spread it there aswell.

[@OurFamily-]

I think you are a bit confused about the tribal past of europe, germanic people isnt the germans nor do germanic people share a common identity lifestyle experiences etc. There are germanic languages and thats about it (english is a germanic language). 'being similar to germans' would have almost nothing to do with the term germanic. The 'angle saksen' dont have west germanic blood, the angles and saxons (yes those are seperate tribes) ARE germanic tribes. England also has non germanic heritage: celtics (like many scots and welsh) vikings etc, and a few more germanics next to angles and saxons. There are huge difference amongst germanic tribes. Even the germans dont call themselves germans remember? ;)

[@OurFamily-]

@mcautimusic tldr

[@baardagaam]

@OurFamily- Tltr? His comment was just as boring , long and "wannabee history teacher" as yours 😉

[@mosovanhe]

Dutchie here (living in Twente, near the German border)! I've always failed to see any extremely obvious similarities between the Dutch and the Germans. I actually feel like the Dutch have a lot more in common with the Danish than with the Germans (especially when it comes to humour, behaviour/mannerisms, lifestyle and mindset). Even Danish TV series feel extremely Dutch a lot of the times. I studied and lived in Denmark for almost 3 years, and living there only strengthened my belief that The Netherlands (or at least the North and East part of the country) feels a lot more like a Nordic country than "Western-European".

[@exploringtheforeign]

Interesting! I've still yet to visit the Nordic neighbors. I need to do that!

[@flapdrol75]

100% Germans and Dutchies are completely different people. The easiest way to discribe the difference is with a red light as metaphore. Peope will stand still in germany infront of a red light even tho not a single car is insight. And i hate that mentallity. They dont think for themselves. In the Netherlands people look if its possible to walk. Fuck that light. Thats only usefull when its busy. And from experience of having German family and having lived 3 years in Germany that goes for everything. Germans are obedient people overall. And i dislike it alot. I would even say, the danish language is closer to dutch than the german one.

[@mosovanhe]

@flapdrol75 Whenever I hear Danish it often feels like I'm listening to a Dutch dialect haha. Same with Swedish in a way, though that sounds a bit less familiar because of the differences in intonation.

[@jkarimb]

I hundred percent agree. I spent half a year in Copenhagen and the similarities were astounding. Almost all stereotypes Danish people attribute to themselves (directness, anti-hierarchical, cycling) are applicable to the Dutch as well. My danish friend and I joked that we should merge and create the country Nedermark.

[@vickymaaskant6784]

​@@flapdrol75I disagree with you on the traffic light story. Where did you meet the Dutch people walking or cycling through the 'red light'? I think this must have been in one of the 5 bigger cities in the Netherlands. In the rest of the country people wait for it to turn green. It took me nearly 20 years of living in 'the city' to see traffic lights (when walking or cycling) as suggestions.

[@ikkezegtie]

Asked this in both countries 50 years ago and the responses would have been much different. We came a long way in such a short time

[@DdW85]

That's so true, much different times, so much has changed. Although now that I think of it, where's that bike I should've inherited from my late grandfather?

[@dustylong]

Not really 🤔 He's asking Germans about the Dutch and the answers would have been pretty much the same 50 yrs ago. Asking the Dutch about the Germans however, that's a huge difference. When it comes to that, we've come a long way, yes. Thank goodness 😁

[@LoveDancingLoveSinging]

So true indeed! ❤️

[@leobe2104]

Sad to see how on both sides, or in the world in general, people still hold on to the distant past (most of those people weren't even alive back then) just to justify their hatred

[@Wilhelmabz1871]

So true. Recall the World Cup Finalor, the Euro semifinal in 1988 or the WC in 1990. Now, a game against Holland would be like a game against Austria, little bit of rivalry but no animosity

[@ronaldderooij1774]

I think Dutch and Germans are 90% alike. But the 10% gives the "flavor". I remember (long ago) when there was a military excercise that Dutch conscripts tried to solve problems on the spot, regardless of rank, but the Germans had to wait for orders from above. I think that sums it up. Also as you mentioned, the Germans are a bit more conservative and formal than the Dutch and a bit more religious. Long ago, my father drove a CEO. He had a meeting with a German CEO. My father said to the German driver that he did not have to hold the door open. The German driver almost got a stroke and did not believe him. So he did that. The German called later that he had never seen that. I am sure it is a bit more informal in Germany too nowadays, but that's the conservatism. It happens much later in Germany. Also the digitalisation, religion, etc. Germans are more collectivist, and Dutch more individualist. Look at the way Germans and Dutch celebrate carnaval. In Germany it is tightly organised on large tables with formal clothing. In the Netherlands it is a rough party. On the other hand, if you work for a small/medium sized company in Germany and you fall ill, the owner or the owner's wife can suddenly come to see you and ask to help. That is not done in the Netherlands.

[@maartenvz]

Great observations! I work with a lot of foreigners in the Netherlands and most of them have to get used to the fact that employers are allowed to question their superiors. "In Korea we never ask why, only when". I think its such a strength in the Netherlands that superiors listen to their employers, more chance of success

[@manzanasrojas6984]

Me, a german, agreeing with you until *"In Germany it is tightly organised on large tables with formal clothing. In the Netherlands it is a rough party. On the other hand, if you work for a small/medium sized company in Germany and you fall ill, the owner or the owner's wife can suddenly come to see you and ask to help. That is not done in the Netherlands."* Neither have I ever seen this in Germany, nor do I know of it happening

[@sarban1653]

I think it would be better to distinguish between the German subgroups in such statements. The internal differences among Germans are gonna be comparable to or larger than the difference between Germany and the Netherlands as a whole.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

@@manzanasrojas6984 Well, look at Carnival in Köln, it is broadcasted every year I belive. Nice black suits, women in evening dress sitting on long tables (probably paid a lot of money too to be there). And I know for a fact, that the emplyer in small companies are often considered "part of the family" in Germany. Maybe not in all, but it would be considered a breach of privacy if your boss would ask to help here in the Netherlands.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

@@sarban1653 No. I stand by my observations, they apply anywhere in at least what was West-Germany (not familiar with the former DDR).

[@Kaarssteun]

I'm Dutch, but born and raised very close to Duesseldorf here in Germany! I speak both languages, speaking Dutch at home and German outside of the household - but still hold my Dutch nationality, and "feel" significantly more Dutch. I always find it hard to point out differences between the two cultures, simply because I'm in the perfect position to experience them both

[@andyh-u2b]

I live in the Netherlands (close to Nijmegen) and have worked in Duesseldorf for 15 years - so I speak also both languages - I have the best of both worlds - living in the Netherlands is more relaxed than living in Germany

[@sjeese4666]

Never expected to see you commenting under this video lol

[@smallarmskid]

Ik had een vol bloeds duits docent uit Stuttgart in klas 1. Zij vertelde mij dst het grootste verschil voor haar was, was het feliciteren op verjaardagen. Ik snap zelf eigenlijk niet waarom wij Nederlanders iedereen feliciteren

[@manzanasrojas6984]

And because you grew up in the german state that everyone considers closest to the dutch (except for some german Frisians up north.)

[@sarban1653]

@@manzanasrojas6984 Fun fact: The native dialect of Dusseldorf is East Limburgish, which is part of the Dutch/Low Frankish family (until it got replaced by Standard High German). And in Geldern/Kleve, their dialect is close to Standard Dutch. The Low Rhine region of Germany is probably the closest to the Netherlands since they actually speak Dutch/Limburgish there. East Frisia and Westphalia would be the second closest (Eastern Netherlands mostly speaks Westphalian Saxon dialects).

[@hunchbackaudio]

Wow they where so positive, great video. Germans and Dutch are more alike than some people would like to admit....

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Hunchback! And yeah, very similar!

[@megamanx1291]

I think the western germans close to the border are similar but if you're talking to an eastern German there are definitely more differences.

[@DikWhite]

Great trip to Düsseldorf and you met some lovely people there with their positive reactions. I was particularly impressed by the German lady's fluency in Dutch which I suppose after 33 years shouldn't really be a surprise. I got talking to a guy from Chicago the other day staying in an airbnb apartment in my street. He didn't know that people from the Netherlands are called Dutch and the language is also called Dutch and asked me to speak a little. In turn he spoke to me in his native Tagalog (he was born in the Philippines).

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Dik! And yeah, her Dutch was amazing! Nice that you were able to exchange languages with that guy!

[@techno6106]

As a Dutch person (from Amsterdam) I like Germans as well! They may be a bit too strict when it comes to following rules but I think Germans are quite a lot like us Dutchies.

[@user-rw2jo1fz2p]

As a Dutchie, I must say that the admiration is indeed mutual. I find Germans to have an exceptional sense of duty and respect, which is reflected not just in their personal interactions but also in the quality of products and services they produce. Their knack for meticulous planning and organization is something I deeply respect. Furthermore, German engineering is something to be truly proud of. The remarkable autobahns and the unrivalled precision and luxury of German cars showcase the kind of innovation and expertise that has been nurtured in the country. In every facet, be it technology, automotive industry, or infrastructure, Germany seems to represent reliability and quality. Moreover, I am continuously impressed by the German cultural heritage, the rich tapestry of history that reflects in their architecture, literature and art. Their passion for preserving and cherishing history, while also fostering a spirit of modernity, is indeed awe-inspiring. But what really stands out to me is the German people themselves. Their politeness, punctuality, and the respect they show to others are truly commendable. Their approach to conversations is straightforward yet thoughtful, fostering deep and genuine connections with people they interact with. And let us not forget the simple joys that German traditions bring - the delightful Christmas markets, the hearty cuisine, and the vibrant festivals that display a rich tradition of community and celebration. In conclusion, as a Dutchie, I find that our two nations, though different in many respects, share a mutual understanding and respect for one another. The German culture, with its blend of tradition and modernity, is something I hold in high esteem. It's heartwarming to see this kind of camaraderie and appreciation shared between our two nations on this platform, and I hope this spirit of friendship and admiration continues to flourish for generations to come. A Proud Dutchie

[@HeWhoHungers]

Always fun to see these. As you noticed, while most Germans can't speak much Dutch, they generally have no problem understanding it (and mostly the same the other way around). The languages are close enough to be more or less mutually intelligible. I've had conversations with my German friends before where I'd speak Dutch to them and they spoke German back and those tend to go surprisingly smoothly.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel interesant!

[@Treinbouwer]

​​​@@exploringtheforeign Ik ben wel blij dat ik twee jaar Duits heb gehad, want het is wel lastig te verstaan als mensen normaal spreken. Ik kan wel de zelfde trucjes toepassen als op Nederlandse dialecten. Na die twee jaar en met flink wat oefening is het erg makkelijk, makkelijker dan Engels.

[@moladiver6817]

As a Dutchman I'm in a special position. Because we moved several times when I was a kid I never got to learn German in school. The focus was always on English from a young age. As a consequence I find German pretty hard to understand. The vocabulary is quite different from Dutch. I tend to understand simple sentences but I really need subtitles most of the time. It's probably easier for Dutch people to learn German than for example English people but I wouldn't say Dutch and German are mutually intelligible. I just think Dutch people think they are because they got it in school and were familiarized with the language from a young age.

[@Widdekuu91]

Until you encounter a "false friends" word, like I have heard (and done) a few times and then it gets real awkward. Making a fikkie in the forest, saying that your outfit is geil, wanting to klaarkomen with your colleagues and so on. I once had a misunderstanding online and I ended up making a fool of myself while using false friends. I am currently on my phone, but if you remind me, I will type the story out on my laptop later.

[@cantinadudes]

You still have to learn a bit, but if you both speak english and either of the languages you can understand like 70% which is enough to have conversations

[@henk4639]

I'd say the Germans are a little more reserved where Dutch people are a little more open but generally speaking the Dutch and Germans are very much alike. I love that with the millennial generation it became very uncool to still make jokes about the past like the boomers like to do. We're brotherly nations and friends and as a Dutchy I love our neighbors to the east.

[@ShimaKaede]

honestly? for only living here for just two years, you picked up the language very well already! it is well known dutch is one of the harder languages to learn, and I know of many people who still struggle a lot with the language even being here longer than you are! so props to you for learning it quite fast imo!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! Really appreciate that.

[@yvonnebirch6026]

Great video Sam. Heartwarming for my Dutch heart ! 💕🌷

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, Yvonne!!

[@Tygootten]

What a different experience this was compared to the Netherlands, awesome reactions and overall another banger video! 🔥

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha yeah man, behind the scenes was helemaal anders! But as always, it was great filming with you, man!

[@mavadelo]

I tend to be on many forums where the Dutch representation is very low. Often I am either the only Dutchman or there are just very few. Somehow I always find a German on there as well (not always the same German btw) and without needing to say/ask, there is always immidiatly a bit of a .... how to say .... a pact. Often when for example there is a need to explain "Europe", we will back each other with extra information or examples of differences between countries within Europe. This is something I only see among Germans, Dutch and Flemish. Meine lieben Brüder und Schwestern, vielen Dank für die freundlichen Worte. Und ja, du kannst im Fußball besser sein als wir, Max wird nächsten Sonntag in Monza den Rekord eines Deutschen Fahrers brechen. Ein Deutscher (Sebastian Vettel), den ich sehr respektiere und den ich als Juwel für Deutschland betrachte. Grüße aus Utrecht

[@saturner420]

As a dutch born with only german family this video brought tears to my eyes dude! Tears of joy, i was happy about hearing the typical german things and the surprising dutch things. I recognized myself in both countries, yet again thanks for another pareltje my man! Ps. Absolutely blown away by your dutch!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Oh wow, this is crazy to read! Thank you for sharing this, it really adds to the joy that I have for making these videos. And bedankt voor de complimenten van mijn nederlands!

[@saturner420]

@@exploringtheforeign totally not a problem, good progress deserves admiration and appreciation right? You are for sure learning one of the hardest languages in the world and we dutchies don’t recognized that too often or don’t praise people that actually try enough! You are a total legend for shedding a super interesting light on my beautiful precious little country! Ik heb het al vaker tegen je gezegd maar jij bent een goede toevoeging aan onze maatschappij ❤️

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt voor jouw woorden!

[@royklein9206]

I live 5 minutes from the border (in the Netherlands) and I love Germany! The country, the people, the food, everything :)

[@nate6908]

food?

[@royklein9206]

yes @@nate6908

[@bjoern0975]

While the more modern architecture in the Netherlands was mentioned, I would add that in general buildings, gardens, parks, and front yards there are more pretty and better kept than here in Germany. Homeowners (as well as city planners) seem to have a lot better taste than over here. Also, of course, more pretty old buildings are preserved. Right after crossing the border, the atmosphere there is more quaint, which all the waterways and great biking infrastructure only add to. I love going to the Netherlands.

[@BTMovieSecondChannel]

I agree. When crossing the border to Germany, everything seems more impoverished. The city planning seems to be a lot worse, for example there were beautiful historic buildings next to industry and not so beautiful newer houses. You won’t see that in the Netherlands. But for a Dutch person, the hilly landscape is always a pleasure to see.

[@Rinusj1]

good video Sam, i go to Germany at least once a year to attend a reggae festival as a volunteer( Reggaejam Bersenbruck) in the many years i've gone there i've made many German friends i don't think Germans are that different from Dutch people most of my friends are from the border area up to Cologne and Bonn. but then Germany is a rather big country so this may not apply to all Germans however i still have not met a bad German. Saying that Germans have no humor is a lie i think most people i know are full of joy and fun and they enjoy life..

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And oh that sounds fun, I love reggae! I need to meet more Germans :)

[@OrangeStaringCat]

Love the content Sam!❤ I’m Dutch, but I also really like Germans and Germany in general :)

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@eecorr]

I’m Dutch and I work as a musician for 16 years in Germany. Because I travel through the whole country I see a difference in the areas like west and east Germany. It’s hard for me to tell the real difference. I think it depends on the person itself and how you approach the people yourself. To the part of being treated as a musician I feel more welcome in Germany because you are seen as “herr musiker” ~ “the musician” and things are more organized. While in the Netherlands the audience is mostly loud, payment is low. There are locations that are good but that’s rare.

[@KeesBoons]

Thanks Sam. Good to see you go international ;o). I've always found that there is not too much difference between the German and Dutch people. Even when I was young, I/We went to Germany often, and a lot of German people came to our region as well. German was more our 2nd language than English was. These days that has changed a lot. I think you were close to the Dutch border. If you go to the South of Germany (Bavaria or Baden-Wurttemberg for example) or the Eastern part of Germany (Brandenburg etc), you could get some very different responses as Germans from these regions are less familiar with the Dutch on a personal level, and the Germans from these regions are a bit different as well.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks! Yeah, I thought that this would be a nice way to branch out the channel a little more :) And thanks for the tips, I will have to check out these other parts another time!

[@norbertkuhn4072]

That's true what you say. I grew up in Münsterland and also understand Dutch and have been to the Netherlands many times, very chill there. Now I've lived in Berlin for what feels like an eternity and believe me, the Berliners and Brandenburgers have nothing against Dutch people in general, however, they don't have direct contact with the Netherlands like the people in the northwest of Germany. From here people go for a short vacation to the Baltic Sea and Poland etc., but hardly to the Netherlands and Dutch is understood here rather less. I would say Germany can not generally compare with the Netherlands because, for example, Bavaria, Swabia, Saxony, etc., tick completely different as, for example, the respondents there in Düsseldorf.

[@ashleyftcash]

You deffended the weed usage as tourist thing! So proud!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, I had to share the truth!

[@TheJubess]

I just came back from Canada from a 3 week holiday.... I can say for sure we are NOT a weed country, lol. In Canada ( west Canada) there was advertising for weed even in the smallest of places. Canabis shops were everywhere! That really surprised me.

[@j.vandeven]

Leuke video’s en goede content! Een ding: Ik merk dat je onbekende oudere mensen vaak met”jij/je” aanspreekt waar het beleefder is om “u” te zeggen.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel! En ja, dat is iets dat ik moet verbeteren met mijn Nederlands!

[@vettemuziekjes]

"U" is respectloos

[@alicia.3740]

Another nice video Sam. It does make me a little sad that people think that we all use drugs in the Netherlands. Thank you for standing up for us on that. That was very sweet of you.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Alicia! Haha, I found it funny that he was surprised when I said that.

[@fredvrijhof3870]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu diesem Video! Aber sicherlich auch ein Kompliment für die Deutschen, die mit Ihnen auf Englisch gesprochen haben. Meine Familie in der Nähe von Braunschweig sprach früher kein Wort Englisch. Also Kompliment für die dortige Ausbildung. Congratulations for this video! But certainly also compliments for the Germans who spoke to you in English. My family near Braunsweig used to not speak a word of English. So compliments for the education there. Complimenten voor dit filmpje! Maar zeker ook complimenten voor de duitsers die jou in het Engels te woord hebben gestaan. Mijn familie nabij Braunsweig heeft vroeger geen woord Engels gesproken. Complimenten dus voor het onderwijs daar.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@user-ug7xo1by2y]

not him playing the most stereotypical bavarian music over Düsseldorf💀

[@duncandl910]

aah i needed this, thanks for the good vibes!!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Aw man, I appreciate that, Duncan. Wishing you more good vibes to come your way!

[@DutchDesires]

Perhaps its the way you present yourself to others, but you always seem to find gems of people in these types of videos

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, thank you! It's funny you say that, because I also always feel that it seems like I intereviewed the perfect people, but literally everyone you see in my videos is everyone I talked to that day, I don't cut anyone out. So it feels quite lucky I guess haha.

[@dikkiedik53]

What a joy to watch again Sam, my compliments. Just a tip about how you address people with "jij", the literal translation of the English "you". With youngsters that's not a big problem. I know you mean well, but it could be an improvement addressing a little elder people with the Dutch "je", it's a little softer, just a nuance. It would be the middle between the full respecting "U" and the a little more direct "jij". Please go on the way you do.

[@tiniselles]

I understand what you are trying to say, but ‘je’ for me is the same as ‘jij’. As someone old enough to be Sam’s mother, I get irritated if a much younger person doesn’t address me with ‘u’. If we become friends, I can decide to tell them to say ‘ je/jij’ to me. It’s a matter of respect for older people.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! I know people have given me this feedback before and I still haven't learned... it's been difficult for my English speaking brain to switch between the different versions of "you". I hope that the people I'm speaking to don't take it wrong!

[@tiniselles]

@@exploringtheforeign if I would meet you, a polite youngster, I would quite quickly say “call me je”, but someone I don’t know with an attitude, I wouldn’t accept it. When in doubt with an older person you start with ‘u’, they will say if you’re allowed to say ‘jij’.

[@KeesBoons]

@@exploringtheforeign I think it's a personal thing Sam. A lot of older people (even older than I am), prefer je and jij, but others prefer u. Same goes for people in hierarchical positions. It's impossible to do it right for everyone.

[@dikkiedik53]

@@tiniselleslol, I'm old enough to be Sam's grandfather. I have 38 years of experience as a street police officer, talking with everybody in Dutch society in all different situations. My personal opinion is. "Jij" I experience as aggressive, even a bit condescending. "U" I experience as respectful, but sometimes as too formal, a bit submissive even sometimes. "Je" gives me a more equal feeling, especially in sharing emotions and experiences. I know it all depends on many different components. To stay in the context of the item Sam had.. Germans sure are more for the formal form "Sie" / "U" while people in the Dutch Randstad are more for the informal "je" or "Du"

[@sdanckaarts]

Great vid ! As a Dutch person it was very interesting to learn how they are perceived by the Germans. You have developed a nice interview style too. Keep it up !

[@exploringtheforeign]

Great to hear! And thanks!!

[@jeffafa3096]

"Eten uit de muur trekken" is actually quite a well-known phrase in The Netherlands. You will hear it on train stations a lot. Things like: "Ik denk dat ik gewoon een broodje uit de muur trek" is not that weird to hear.

[@greenytaddict]

Interesting...I'm an American learning Dutch and haven't learn yet many phrases like this one.🙂

[@OurFamily-]

In fact im extremely surprised sam didnt understand immediately what was meant. But to be honest. Noone in my life uses these phrases you mention. Yet we all would know what is meant.

[@Haroekoe]

Hi Sam Haven't been on KZbin for a while. Great video 👌🏼 So spot on. Ever since my sister moved to Germany (from the UK) I visit her, my brother in law and Godson frequently. Ever since I do I love Germany more. It's such a beautiful country. The German people are more aloof. Dutch people are way more outgoing. I have to get used to that, since as a Dutchman I can have lengthy conversations with complete (Dutch) strangers while Germans are friendly but not as talkative. Last weekend I travelled in Germany by train, on my way to Düsseldorf airport. I discovered that travelling by train in Germany is a disaster. We always talk about Deutsche Pünktlichkeit (German accurateness?) but a German man told me that doesn't count for the German trains. Whenever I visit my sister I bring crates with me, because shopping in Germany is great. Kaufland, Aldi Süd, Lidl, Trinkland, OBI... Different food, articles and cheaper than in the Netherlands. Indeed in certain shops they don't do digital payments 🥴 While, as a Dutchman, I never carry cash. Can give problems in remote restaurants. On Saturday the shops close early (was it 14 or 16 o'clock) which is shocking for someone from Rotterdam, where shops are open seven days a week, even on national holiday ls, till 21or 22 o'clock. Germany values quality time with family. Do you know you are not allowed to make noise on Sunday? My brother in law mowed the grass on Sunday, but a German neighbour instantly was on their doorstep to tell him, a German law forbids. But what a beautiful country. I appreciate it more and more.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And really interesting insights you shared here!

[@Sunshine-ty7mm]

wow, the young girl on the bike speaks English so well...

[@19382q]

Tiktok

[@K55365]

0:46 this kid's English is very impressive

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yeah she was half British half German :) But even for a native English speaker, she spoke AMAZING

[@DailyDiscountNL]

​@@exploringtheforeignFunny, she had to be 😂

[@thewanderer1775]

Its nice to see germans speaking good about the netherlands i also like germany a lot and its pepole greetings from utrecht

[@jve89]

I totally agree to most examples the people are giving. I'm a lot in Germany for work so I see it often with my own eyes. Very nice video as always 👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

I appreciate it! :)

[@TregMediaHD]

As always i had a big smile on my face. You really are becoming a fantastic interviewer dude . One day we will meet up

[@exploringtheforeign]

I appreciate it, man! And most def we will!

[@TregMediaHD]

@@exploringtheforeign so trots op je zijn wij

[@TregMediaHD]

Your dutch is like mine very good but we will Never be 100% in ons dialect haha

[@ItzSKYVlogs]

Maaaan I clicked right away! Sidenote: that lady Gangsta!!! Lol Ayyye that was a great video Sam! I knew I wasn’t the only one who thought the Dutch were pretty coo! 🥷😎

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, thanks, Sky!

[@Floorman7285]

That’s so cool to watch your videos!! I speak both German and Dutch. Still my German is better more or less but I’m getting better with Dutch. Love your channel!!! Definitely subscribing 😊

[@LindaCasey]

Another great video Sam. My own first impression of the Dutch when I came here (in 1973) was how friendIy and heIpfuI they were to me (their EngIish was perfect) .. but what I stiII have a hard time understanding is what is meant by them being direct? I was toId the other day that I was more direct than even a Dutchman wouId be .. ?? .. hmmm I suppose I'm more the type that wouId point out that the emperor has no cIothes .. but is that a bad thing? I'm perpIexed. I'd much rather peopIe speak to me without pretense so is it rude to ask obvious questions that everybody's thinking? 🤔

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha so is it us Americans that are really direct🤔😂 glad you enjoyed the video, Linda!

[@ingridwatsup9671]

Linda, please stay as “direct” as you are: saves a lot of time, hassle and irritation. Aling the way you might loose some people, but believe me if they don’t accept you as you are, they are not worth investing your attention in. Clear point right?

[@LindaCasey]

@@ingridwatsup9671 Mijn gedachten precies .. bedankt.💕

[@janvanleeuwen2535]

Again a great vid, Sam 👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@dennisdsp4766]

I live pretty close to the German border and we visit Germany several times a year. German people tend to be more to themselves at first, but I am always striking up conversations with anyone. Once you get passed their initial attitude they are without exception very friendly people and a lot like us Dutch people. Off course that is in the border region and I can’t speak for the rest of Germany. A lot of people have family members across the border, so the places I visit usually have a lot of German people speaking Dutch and most Dutch learn German to some degree in school. As a kid I loved going into Germany, it was a wonder to visit another country, especially back when you even had to bring your passports.

[@whynot5698]

I have a lot of German friends and I think they are definately less open, more reserved, calmer, they stick to the rules more than the Dutch, are more conservative and they are more frugal 😅 The Dutch in general are more outgoing and extroverted. But compared to the rest of the world both have a lot in common.

[@lbergen001]

Again Sam, another good video 👍👍🇳🇱🇩🇪

[@exploringtheforeign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@luk5464]

Weed is not just an Amsterdam thing, but indeed mostly a tourist thing. I'm from Tilburg and there are always a lot of Belgian and even French number plates around the coffeeshops. Many from the north of France make a day trip of it. From what I've heard, it's the same in the east and Maastricht with Germans.

[@fagefoo1323]

Idk why i got so euphoric watching this video. Maybe it's because of your enthusiasm.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, thanks!!

[@Meppeler1971]

nice item 👍 nice to watch what other countries see of think about the netherlands

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@TregMediaHD]

Geweldig filmpje bro ❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel, Treg!

[@handsoapsoup5907]

Another lovely video! Always very excited to see you posted. Keep it up Sam!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!😁🙌🏾

[@heindiebels6736]

Sam was in Düsseldorf,. keep up your nice videos Sam, i love tham..

[@exploringtheforeign]

I was! And thanks! :)

[@F1carsguitar]

Hi from Houston,Texas from a Dutch person. Love your channel and you have a great personality for interviewing people,keep it going!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Means a lot! How do you like it in the States?

[@F1carsguitar]

I love living here but I need to get back to Holland.

[@MartijnFrazer]

Je hebt zo'n aanstekelijke vibe, ik zat de hele video met een glimlach :D

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel, Martijn! :) Heel leuk om te horen!

[@ZynChilian1173]

I dont get the beginning that we can learn soccer😂 from them

[@exploringtheforeign]

😂😂😅

[@releasethekraken5039]

Oooh boy here we go again

[@Amersfoortpower]

Meeste Nederlanders die ik ken houden ook van Duitsers en Duitsland. Waaronder ikzelf.

[@ltheroadtripper7701]

Hi Sam, what a nice words from our neighbours and I like that you defend the 'drugs image', that is true in the way that's its quite easy to get, but most of us Dutchies don't use it even though some people from other countries think so 😂 Great content and enthusiasm you have. I think you are the right person to do these interviews. Impressed by your Dutch as well! Keep up the good work 😃👌🏻

[@cutebear1817]

This video is so upbeat it makes me happy

[@Lilygirl283]

Great video as always Sam...👍👍👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Lily!

[@ginozucotti]

Well done! I liked the video. Your Dutch is very for someone that’s been here for only 3 years.

[@rankobarensic]

Je spreekt zo goed Nederlands..mooi om te zien..horen eigenlijk ❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@krabbelton]

I love your energy in these videos! Very fun to watch. Groetjes uit Amsterdam :)

[@larsjohansson2526]

This is so a nice channel. Great job!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you so much!

[@TheMx5Channel]

as a Dutchman i never knew the germans liked us that much :D

[@BlueStarDragon]

Good vid! Keep up the good work It's always interesting to me what other cultures think about the Netherlands

[@exploringtheforeign]

Awesome to hear, thank you! I'll be sure to bring more :)

[@TimothyVDWoude]

I think you are still doing a great job at interviewing people! Another great video nice job sam

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Timothy!

[@johnstafford7288]

Hi Sam, yes the reputation of the Germans are less relaxed than here but they are very much like the Dutch being of the Germanic tribe which even we English are we always think of them as being very much like us in some ways. Sure different parts of the country they differ as people do's the mind set changes depending on where you are much as it is in our own countries. Generally i think they dont have a bad reputation except maybe drunken youths on holiday but that seems to be the norm now a days. Your right its a good place to live even the weather cant complain about when you see whats going on elsewhere though for sure we will lol. Enjoy the rest of the week Sam.

[@amossutandi]

There is this german comic in Britain. He said he moved to England, because it's easier to do comedy there than in germany. All you have to do in britain to be a comic is to curse and complain; in germany that's more difficult, because in germany things work. Henning wehn is his name.

[@MichelBaek]

We are alike for a reason. We share the same blood. It is mentioned in the Dutch anthem. What i didn’t know until a few minutes ago is that it is the oldest national anthem in the world written between 1569 and 1572. Another fact learned. One thing that annoyed me was the girl in the beginning calling the biggest sport in the world “soccer” like Americans do. It is called FOOTBALL. She should be deported to the US. Besides that it is another great video Sam. ❤❤❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Michel! And funny enough, that national anthem fact is one I've been saving for a future video idea. I'm sure many aren't aware of that haha. And don't beat us Americans up too much for "soccer" lol.

[@MichelBaek]

@@exploringtheforeignNot beating Americans up about it, but didn’t expect a German to call it soccer. If you would accidentally call it soccer i don’t blame you. You are one of my favorite Americans. Definitely the most positive and inspiring American. Very nice to have you living here. ❤❤❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

😢🙏🏾

[@Lilygirl283]

​@@exploringtheforeigni agree, you are a lovely asset to the Netherlands..😊

[@marcelfacd]

Heeft helemaal NIETS met Duits of Duitsland te maken: VAN DUITSEN BLOED Het lied wordt als propaganda gebruikt om een opstand op gang te krijgen waar Willem van Oranje leider van is. Daarom is de tekst vanuit het oogpunt van Willem van Oranje geschreven. Er wordt begonnen met de zin: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe ben ik, van Duitsen bloed. In deze tijd was Duits (Diets) een synoniem voor Nederlands. Dat er gezongen wordt over Duitsland is dus niet waar! Duitsland bestond toen ook nog helemaal niet. Met deze zin zegt onze Vader des Vaderlands: ik ben één van jullie. En met Den vaderland getrouwe, blijf ik tot in den dood wordt duidelijk dat hij bereid is te sterven voor Nederland. Het lied is een succes, want hij weet mensen met verschillende politieke en geloofsopvattingen achter zich te scharen.

[@jasper9575]

Been watching a few of your videos and just wanted to say that you have such a positive vibe! Great content!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Jasper! :)

[@_AnimalTV]

Great video! Im Dutch, my father is pure Rotterdammer and my mom is German! I can relate what i saw in this video! Thanks and great content

[@exploringtheforeign]

That's awesome! And thank you :)

[@dark108x]

The Germans here in Dusseldorf are far kinder about the Dutch than the Dutch are back to the Germans. Us Dutchies need to show more love! As for the coffee shops being an Amsterdam/tourist thing, Venlo is a short train journey from Dusseldorf and infamous for daytrippers from the city coming for a smoke.

[@Hrn250]

Nice interview 👍🏻 The Dutch are less reserved, more open. The fact that in Germany, for example, you have to ask if you can say 'you' to someone, is unthinkable in the Netherlands. ( Darf ich sie duzen ?)

[@AdvdW]

Beste mensen uit Nederland. Praat gewoon Nederlands tegen Sam, hij is goed ingeburgerd en hij spreekt ook gewoon Nederlands. Sorry Sam, ik moest dit even kwijt. Je hebt weer een leuke video gemaakt. Dit keer bij onze buren. Ook zij zijn positief over ons te spreken. Wat doen we het toch goed. ☺😉

[@jeffafa3096]

De comments worden ook gelezen door mensen die geen/nauwelijks Nederlands spreken, daarom doe ik ze in het Engels.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, dankjewel! Maar engels is ook altijd welkom hoor! En leuk dat je het leuk vondt! :)

[@AdvdW]

@@jeffafa3096 Daar heb je ook weer gelijk in. Soms doe ik het weleens tweetalig, zodat ook niet Nederlands sprekende mensen het kunnen begrijpen. Maar Sam heeft weleens aangegeven dat het voor zijn inburgering het makkelijker maakt als wij Nederlands tegen hem praten. Maar de meeste Medelanders blijven Engels reageren. Wellicht allemaal vanwege de niet Nederlands sprekende mensen. 😉

[@Wielie0305]

Ach, onze Duitse vrienden! We hebben veel overeenkomsten al houden Nederlanders veel meer van praten en minder van regels. En heel soms hebben zelfs de Duitsers humor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJvdl2yYosSco9Esi=a4E-yLOWUdgsExQg. Enjoyed this as always Sam!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel! :) I'll have to check this video out haha, I'm sure I won't understand it, though.

[@jorinfull]

3:02 This girl represents most of the Germans I know. My ex from Hamburg and friends from Berlin think our language sounds cute (like we interpret Flemish). So much fun to see this video though and hear what people generally think. Would be awesome if you could check the difference between different cities in Germany!

[@H1SCOTTY]

I live at the Belgian border, and know for a fact the drugs tourism isn’t a Amsterdam thing, there are cities who closed down all their coffeeshops because of the huge tourism (in a bad way) it attracts, they also closed down one at a old border tollbooth and however I don’t us cannabis I would think that place wouldn’t really give much problems but I guess it’s because Nispen is under control of Roosendaal they couldn’t ban them from the city with banning all coffeeshops out of their council.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Interesting!

[@KeesBoons]

There is a lot of border traffic from France for just this reason, or at least there used to be.

[@H1SCOTTY]

@@KeesBoons there still is,when driving from Belgium into The Netherlands (that’s our nearest way to the highway, you’ll see almost constant a border patrol on motorbike waiting for suspicious traffic.

[@Kruiwagenchauffeur]

A German calling football "soccer". Now I have seen it all.

[@maxtrein532]

Leuke video. Je spreekt heel goed Nederlands. Mijn complimenten ! 👍🏻

[@bestgamting]

6:00 ze kan zoo goed Nederlands praten woow

[@pasadenatrader]

Your videos are so good bro. Keep it up!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@renzo1706]

Hi, as a dutch guy i work in Germany (Munsterland) and i really enjoy it, we are laughing a lot because of stereo typing, but we have a lot in common and my german collegues also try to understand dutch,and when i speak slowly they know what i am saying, this is a good synergie between our countries.DE❤NL

[@pel666]

Big Like!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Big thanks!

[@mariadebake5483]

Typical that there are several German people who seem to share the opinion that we Dutch always smoke weed, that we are relaxed as a people because of the weed. To me as a Dutch person this is so incredibly annoying - het ergert me echt vreselijk

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, I tried doing my part by pointing out that that's more of a tourist/Amsterdam thing.

[@plonss]

Yes, such a worn out image

[@Sokooo]

Maybe light a joint and you won’t be so annoyed all the time.

[@ingridwatsup9671]

Relax Maria. At least they didn’t complain about the Dutch “ramm krakers” of money machines in their country as we have removed most in NL!

[@PropagandasaurusRex]

It's probably because you always smoke weed.

[@egodeosum]

0:54 yeah and about damn time you brought it back.

[@mahumia]

Dutchie here, but I used to go to Germany frequently for work. My experience is that there are regional differences. Like people in the Randstad are more direct than those in other areas, I have seen more open people in Nordrhein-Westfalen and more closed off in Bavaria. When someone in Munich started duzen me (address with 'du', which is very informal) I was very conflicted on whether they insulted me or tried to be open. I think the latter, as I was speaking formally and was clearly a foreigner.

[@reneem2094]

Germans are so kind and modest! We can learn from that :)

[@okapa]

Nice project! Good luck buddy :)

[@HansTheGeek]

Wow authentic Düsseldorf music 😂

[@plonss]

Dutchie here. The Germans interviewed seem to speak better English than the average Dutchman !

[@exploringtheforeign]

Oh wow, interesting you think that! They all definitely spoke great English, but I think I still would have to give it to the Dutch on that one.

[@plonss]

@@exploringtheforeign As you did the interviews, you know better ! I was struck by the good pronunciation of some.

[@ImausrI]

My compliments for your excellent Dutch speaking😎

[@Juuul89]

Dude these videos are fucking great, keep it up!

[@janwanders3542]

I,m dutch and owner of a dutch company with a subsidiary in Germany. My experience is that the people are almost likewise but society and culture made them different. Germany is more conservative and everything has to be forbidden. They rule by law and people accept this and that makes them to what they are. Where dutch people are direct and non hierarchic, german people are more formal. This feels as they live two lives, one inhouse and with close friends and another formal live outside this circle.

[@hannofranz7973]

I feel a bit weird about this topic. I'm a German living in Spain and the only place in Germany where I still feel at home is Berlin for having family and friends there. Feeling disconnected with other places in Germany makes me feel somehow more comfortable on the other side of the borders but then I may cross into Germany and feel this special link with my roots just for being grown up there. Strange. Doordat ik ook een beetje nederlands kan praten, probeer ik in Nederland de taal te praten, maar vaak verstaa ik de nederlanders niet. Ik vind het land een de mensen algemeen leuk. In Spanje heb ik ook nederlandse vrienden, meer dan duitse.

[@TIMson888444]

WTF dude!!!!! u got jurgen klopp in your video!!!!! well done xD! (1:15)

[@exploringtheforeign]

I wouldn't have known who that is haha

[@Howlermonkey360]

Great video! Next one with in Belgium?

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks! :) And I have that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKPbaHx7oMeCj5Ysi=AbUGfYvdsgdP2XEa

[@Scar_tisseu-86]

As a achterhoeker, I live realy close to the border with Germany, and worked for almost 6 years in Germany. I love the German hospitality in the hotels, always start to feel like coming home. It's verry easy to bond with the German coworkers and the hotels where I stayed. Besides home Germany is my favorite country to go to.

[@playonkorg]

Ich bin diesen Sommer mit dem Fahrrad durch Deutschland gefahren und habe festgestellt, dass man nicht oft eine EC-Karte verwenden kann

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yeah, this was real frustrating for me haha

[@playonkorg]

@@exploringtheforeign It is, and I thought the Germans were at a very high level technically :(