The Dutch culture (shock)... How to deal with the Dutch?

[@saskibla]

"If you dont learn the language you're missing out"... I think that is the case in every country actually...

[@Framlii]

saskibla nope.

[@marjoleinvanharen4686]

Its strange BC the dutch people are known for knowing a lot of langueses and trying speaking to a forener in their own langues :o

[@Framlii]

Marjolein Van Haren yes in the shop or station. If you go to city hall and you don't speak Dutch ( in a Lot cases just basic is enough) they won't help you are act very mad and mean. The same with neighbours, you won't be accepted if you don't speak Dutch at all unless they are also foreigners.

[@noname-ze1cb]

saskibla we only like to share alcohol

[@zeeotter100]

v Framlii that's just false..

[@MarcelPolman]

some of the people have acquired a dutch accent in their English speech. Fascinating to observe

[@vincentcampaert8497]

Horrifying to listen to.

[@dukkiegamer1733]

lolhahalol2 and it sounds horrible. I'm Dutch too btw

[@TheToneBender]

Even the canadian XD

[@nanzers7785]

lolhahalol2 Ze germans have zhat too

[@MarcelPolman]

Fulkii Djust endjooi it.

[@seanl67]

I think if you've only been to Amsterdam, you are not getting the full Dutch experience. Amsterdam is a tourist trap.

[@yudycampbell6988]

you mean many pickpocket in amsterdam?

[@dr.omeganebula1529]

Fryslân boppe 😳

[@noyb8658]

Hala Nesredin In Utrecht you’ll only see Moroccans

[@casper6405]

I live in Arnhem and we got so much Beutyfull nature A great zoo Interesting history about ww2 Etc etc We got alot Amsterdam is just a shit stain

[@siemvangaans2640]

@@casper6405 precies 026🎉

[@17JMarino]

i am portuguese and i lived in holland (Utrecht) for 2 years and i loved holland. Dutch people are the niceste persons i have met. In work they can be funny and professional at the same time, they are very organized as well. they give you value when you do a good work, very polite and good english speakers. i was 19 years old when i moved there and it changes me as a person. Thank you Netherlands.

[@annemariecandyflip6531]

Thank you!! 👍😘🇱🇺

[@FXHazardproductions]

You lived in Utrecht for 2 years and still call it Holland, something went wrong there🤣

[@17JMarino]

@@FXHazardproductions i remind tou that i lived there in 2004. But only once, a dutch guy i used to work with, told me that Holland was wrong. that its the name of one of two regions in Netherlands. Holland north and south. But only one person. Now every time i find someone from Netherlands i say it correctly.

[@babakfakhriloo2313]

Portuguese people are also nice

[@Orlilover4]

Best thing about being dutch is that you can curse a lot even on tv and no one gives a rats ass. if you do that in America everyone is in shook or it gets beeped out..

[@dietraveler6214]

Orlilover4 I think it stems from Puritan views from back in early history.

[@krauterbaron360]

hey from germany,but honestly that makes tv in nl not better than from uk or us.i mean we have in germany a lot trash tv as well just sayin.sure u have some decent shows like new kidz or popoz or from the 90s the flodders.btw l the directness is similar to us germans at the end of the day we r not that different in some points ,im from northrhine westphalia n dutch culture is closer to me than bavarian culture for example,peace

[@jenster29]

It's very tacky though. They seem to think they sound cool when they talk like that but they don't.

[@Saartje05]

In Germany they dub EVERYTHING. Almost nothing is in the original language. So you see famous actors with German voice. That's the most irritating thing of German tv. It ruins everything. And imo it's an insult for the actors.

[@hellokitty524]

Cursing is very vulgar and shows a lack of vocabulary and thought. Since moving to Holland, I have really become aware of this and try not to curse, since I now see how bad and low class it sounds.

[@icu81mi46]

The culture shock I experienced was seeing how so much diversity being widely accepted and respected. I had people willing to translate our conversation into 2 other languages so we could all speak together. Very kind people, efficient, polite, helpful. I cant wait to go back again! Lol learning dutch to help, Duolingo is pretty decent for beginners too

[@LOKI77able]

How long did you stay there for?

[@LearndutchOrg]

Wie kijkt dit filmpje als Nederlander? Geef je mening! Beantwoord 7 stellingen: eens of oneens: www.learndutch.org/wat-vinden-nederlanders-over-zichzelf/ (resultaten komen in een nieuw filmpje)

[@dybetje678]

learndutch.org hoi ik ben Nederlands en ik weet niet wat ik hier doe

[@BimBamB00m]

Ik ben niet van Nederland maar van België. Het is correct als je het mij vraagt XD. We zijn inderdaad direct in wat we zeggen. Over het altijd plannen ben ik het niet altijd eens, maar dat is misschien meer iets voor de Nederlanders idk. Het was wel interessant om te zien wat buitenlanders van ons vinden 😀.

[@Ahmed_0303]

Ik ben nederlands en dit was in mijn recomendation ik weet niet waarom ik clickde

[@theluxraysquad735]

Ik heb geen nederlander maar een Belg, telt dat ook? XD

[@robinmlmd2562]

Het is ook nog eens waar wat ze zeggen xD

[@FarryEntertainment]

When I am with Dutch people, I like to watch the cat from the tree first.

[@brisaquina8816]

Yup that sounds very Dutch to me. Totally the way you translated it xD

[@brisaquina8816]

@@mariovanberneveld5802 Oh dear god xD

[@Remmy81]

Putting the flowers outside tonight.

[@mathieumansire372]

nothing on the hand

[@koningwillemvanoranje1870]

Make dat the cat wise.

[@Blueberryminty]

as a belgian from the flemish region I can only say that this confirms that we share the same language, but our cultures are miles apart...

[@GUITARTIME2024]

not so much as you think. i lived in the Randstad, but also lived a long time in the Antwerp area, and i'm not sure I saw huge differences. (and I do speak Dutch). Both groups don't smile enough and many seem depressed, though its true the Randstad people are more direct.

[@mariadebake5483]

But people from the south of the Netherlands are closer to you in mindset I think

[@dimrrider9133]

Valt best mee hoor, ik kom uit Breda en werk regelmatig in Vlaanderen en het enige verschil is dat de bazen ook weten dat ze de baas zijn terwijl dat hier veel minder is en dat verschil weten ze ondertussen wel als wij hun kassen weer moeten herstellen want dan krijgt het werkvolk ook gewoon koffie ;p

[@Annelies022]

Me: is Dutch KZbin: How to deal with the Dutch? Me: HELL YES I NEED THIS

[@jolie._xxx]

Annelies Pebesma i need help to even though im dutch though boiiii

[@GHOS8925]

Teach me your language, please!

[@jolie._xxx]

Guilherme Oliveira that’s gonna take a while😂

[@anastasiacorsica8623]

😂😂😂

[@Eislog]

Sws🤣🤣

[@StefanVeenstra]

It's not that Dutch don't share a lot. It's just considered rude to expect more than you're entitled to. We rather negotiate than just take.

[@riteasrain]

Well said.

[@tomodomo1000]

It's all about the language. The Dutch language has fewer expressions than others. It's also about living. Dutch people need less on a normal basis. Not saying about faith, which sometimes brings you to another level. Christmas is another day off, not more.

[@AudieHolland]

No, we Dutch are stingy by nature. Comparable people for that would be the Scottish. 'Going Dutch:' American saying (I think) meaning every member of a party, when going out for drinks or dinner even, will pay for him or herself. A pain for the poor waiters who are trying to come up with enough change. However nowadays that would be less of a problem, what with chipcards and pay via smartphone. 'Dutch Party:' also American. Everyone is invited but be sure to bring your own food and drinks.

[@aldyleeson]

I disagree. It's not about expecting from the other, but the action coming from you. Other cultures share more, but I understand them, we have to be more careful in who we be nice to... LoL

[@carladasilva6109]

@@AudieHolland frugal, not stingy

[@connormyron.5366]

goed verhaal, lekker kort ook.

[@Dayfitnl]

doen we niks mee...

[@adoifhitier5276]

Wie wil mijn mooie raket zien?

[@martijnhoogesteger4466]

Connor Myron. Dumpert mailde net of ze hun 2009 grapje terug mogen....

[@connormyron.5366]

boohooohooo, zeikstraal.

[@martijnhoogesteger4466]

Connor Myron. Ja en daar mag jij je mond mee spoelen... Gelijk dat gescheld allemaal 😴

[@elvarieH]

The Dutch are VERY opinionated (love giving you their opinion) and are not as open minded about other opinions as they claim to be. They love discussions! Everything is very well organised and they won't spontaneously invite you over for a drink or dinner. Yes, it is a culture shock!

[@byyr3]

they are fake and dirty

[@mohammadmo1789]

I have lived in the Netherlands for six years. I lived in Nijmegen, Arnhem, Zwolle and Weert, as well as small villages. I speak Dutch fluently C1 and to this day I have not succeeded in getting close to people and making friends. Now I really gave up and return to speak English and will go to randstad to be close to foreigners because it's more easier.

[@annemariecandyflip6531]

You're right. I hear that often from people. It's hard to make friends with the Dutch but once when you're befriended with them it's okay. Do understand your move for the Randstad, people are less reserved over there. I hope you will find a nice place to stay and good people around you. Good luck! 👍

[@RenataPazzini]

They don't like to make new friends!

[@ihsahnakerfeldt9280]

​@@annemariecandyflip6531"Once you're befriended with them it's ok" How do you get there if they're not willing to make that step too though?

[@frituurvlieg]

I really liked the 'respect for eachothers time' quote, cause thats exactely why some Dutch people can get ignored by more southern cultures. To me for instance, being on time is more important than being 'well dressed' for instance. Not being on time is not having respect for my schedule (and thus my commitments to other people that day).

[@ek5891]

I don't give a fuck about some others time. I don't life a stress life like you.

[@boukeboor9889]

One thing you should never do in 🇳🇱: visit people without them expecting you to come. When you do, you interrupt someone’s day completely and they will be mad at you😂 At least, I’m always mad when people suddenly stand in front of your door.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

just dont answer the door

[@jannefrijns5417]

how to deal with us: simple. be practical: if we don't apologise because we crash into you on the way to the entry of the bus, don't apologise either and maybe even start running a few steps. Nothing pisses dutch people off more than having to wait a few seconds longer. Never expect people to pay for you when you go out, we're Dutch, money is our everything. If you want to connect to people, complain about the weather, we do it all the time. actually just complain about anything and you'll be fine lol these are really the most annoying things about the netherlands, and that's coming from someone who has lived here all her life

[@024DoubleA]

Geniaal 😂

[@jannefrijns5417]

Alies Alies helemaal waar, alles praktisch, niets op gevoel.

[@user-dq6hs4ry6z]

Janne Frijns damn way to stereotype your own country. Though I must say you are a good complainer

[@erikpoephoofd]

Ik weet niet waar jij woont maar ik kan me hier totaal niet in vinden.

[@christoffelmiddel6663]

I can't stand your face, I can't stand the weather, I can't stand the garbage, I can't stand feyenoord winning over AJAX I can't stand the way you're cycling YOu're driving to slow! Go faster! Stop going on your phone while cycling or driving!

[@LearndutchOrg]

Do you AGREE or NOT? 1. Dutch people are direct. 2. Dutch people are not spontaneous, they plan everything. 3. Dutch people don’t like to stand out. 4. Dutch people are easy going & open minded. 5. Dutch people are (a bit) greedy. 6. Dutch people don’t like be told how to behave. 7. Dutch people feel responsible as members of society. These items summarise the video. What is your opinion?

[@henk_69]

learndutch.org Yep im dutch and that describes me

[@marcelberry784]

about "the importance of speakin dutch as a foreigner". i don't know anyone who doesn't have compassion for any foreigner not speaking dutch. i've heard more complaints of people who've always lived here and are grammaticaly at the age of 6 than about a foreigner that doesn't (or badly) speak dutch.

[@neroquin]

1. No 2. No 3. Yes 4. I guess 5. *Yes, I will never share my food! D:* 6. Yes, but if it's by a teacher or something, I will do it anyways. I won't like it though! 7. No

[@jetaddict420]

oxideer ofzo smh

[@OO7RX7]

Dutch people are stingy bastards

[@SnooLuna]

Are we really that direct?

[@CK88NL]

Yes, but I personally like that (a Greek living in Den Haag)

[@richarddawkins3098]

Apparantly, you didn't notice it any more.

[@kiylo]

Ja

[@atheistje761]

Ovi, YES we are that direct. We Dutch are honest. Not like those F.... lying foreigners.

[@corbeau-_-]

typical xD

[@RagicaltheUnhallowedKnight]

You kinda missed one as well. This might be part of our directness, but we do like to complain about everything and when we don't have something to complain about, we will complain about that. Not to mention our sarcasm rivals that of the Brits

[@BrianDagame]

Glad to hear from someone else about our sarcasm. The Brits are notorious for it, but I believe we can be masters of the cheeky arts as well..

[@XgruenaugeX]

Sounds like home to me. Direct, pragmatic, prepared for every eventuality, don't waste time, complain about everthing (especially the weather) and make sarcastic comments about politics. Greetings from Germany ;)

[@BrianDagame]

@@XgruenaugeX Hahah, all of this is so true. Greetings right back at you :)

[@chrisczajasager]

@@BrianDagame the worst NL sarcasm is "Schadefreude"....they find falling down very funny and hilarious if you hurt yourself! They lack poetry, a sense of the absurd and have a limited daily vocabulary: leuk, heerlijk, geweldig etc. And a lack of fantasy......and the sound of northern Dutch is grating to the ears.Give me Flemish....please!

[@TubeMeChannel]

Wat ik mij afvraag, waar wonen deze mensen? Het klinkt alsof ze in de randstad wonen. Klopt dat? Geloof me er zijn delen van Nederland, waar je direct wordt uitgenodigd, volgestopt wordt, mee kan eten, je onuitgenodigd langs kunt komen, zonder Hazes spontaan gefeest wordt 🍾🎉😊

[@LearndutchOrg]

Deze video is opgenomen in Drenthe. Sommige mensen in deze video wonen in de Randstad, maar anderen in de provincie. Het grappige is dat de meest typische uitspraken die hier in de commentaren besproken worden, juist van de mensen zijn die niet in de Randstad wonen.

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

Natuurlijk allemaal meteen naar A'dam gegaan. Voor de gemiddelde Amerikaan is Amsterdam hetzelfde als Nederland hebben gezien... And for our American friends: Ofcourse they went straightaway to Amsterdam. Because for the average American going to Amsterdam is like seeing the whole of the Netherlands...(or Europe for that matter)

[@Saartje05]

Het is inderdaad een GROOT verschil of je naar Friesland of Groningen gaat of naar het zuiden waar het veel bourgondischer is en waar bij wijze van de deur altijd open staat. Ik kom van oorsprong uit het westen, geboren in Rotterdam maar woon nu in het oosten. Ondanks dat ik hier nu langer woon dan in het westen heb ik nog steeds de westerse grondslag. Ik ben veel directer, we praten wat makkelijker met anderen terwijl hier in het oosten iedereen echt totaal dicht kan slaan als er iets is of als ze domweg de pest in hebben. Ipv uitpraten gaan ze een week zitten mokken.

[@froggylegspeople]

Saartje05 😂

[@xIpodTouchGoeroex]

Nederlanders zijn niet zo gastvrij

[@carlos0180]

I bet they all went to Amsterdam

[@roy_hks]

Carlitooo Nope

[@Orbitinbloom19018]

Lol goed voor mij want ik woon in amsterdam, but lets be honest amsterdam is gwn haast een ander land qua cultuur dan de rest van nederland

[@rubberducky.youretheone]

@@Orbitinbloom19018 Idk ik kom uit Zeeland

[@fleshbuttbongos]

Ja, after all I went for the stroopwafels and red lights. Only to leave soaking my fries in mayonnaise and calling them patatje.

[@robertheinrichvonseyfenste267]

I think to EmsterdEm, GoddEm

[@globalman]

I love the Netherlands and most of the people. I was born and grew up in NYC a long time ago and for me going to live in the Netherlands 2012 was like going home. The candid no nonsense way of speaking and being plus their sense of social responsibility is unique and the opposite of USA. I've lived in 10 countries and now speak 5 languages including Dutch. A great language and country. I never felt as free and comfortable as in the Netherlands. Their level of tolerance, acceptance and understanding is more than anywhere I've lived and quite the opposite of the USA, which like the British is never saying what they mean and being quite hypocritical. The Dutch do not beat around the bush. Obviously there are exceptions in every country.

[@Sikke_Kok]

Aren't New Yorkers more straightforward compared to other Americans? I always felt like NYC has a no nonsense mentality, similar to Holland.

[@lienbijs1205]

I think we Dutch people are all a kind of autistic people, some less, some more, but all are living too much according schedules. Too much incisting on first doing tasks, chores, and then only pleasure. Everything is even scheduled in free time. Sleeping, eating ( even a lot of people have a fixed dinner on days of the week) , visiting friend and family, housekerping, just name it. Going to cinema the first satyrday of the month for example, or always going to a fixed day of the month doing the big shoppings. If you call somebody to ask if you can come for a visit then don't be surprised to hear something like " Sorry, I can't because I always do the shoppings at the second tuesday of the month in the afternoon.

[@AirborneVisualsNL]

@@lienbijs1205 Gotta be honest tho, I think it is why our country is doing so well

[@chaoticatinynoises7894]

globalman And that’s how it is❣️👏🏻👍🏼

[@GUITARTIME2024]

@@lienbijs1205 Lien, you are so right! I laugh with my Belgian wife that so many Dutch seem borderline autistic! (even a fair amount of the North Belgians) That is so funny.

[@LearndutchOrg]

Your suggestions please! We will record a new series of interviews... we'll ask expats in the Netherlands about their experiences with the Dutch. Which topics should we cover?

[@agent9809]

Millions of immigrants in America and no formal education plus no post high school education after that, no English in 100 years ? How are going to make it? Immigrants live off the Uncle Sam dime plus charities(welfare) and food banks

[@neroquin]

We will always complain about the weather. When It's cold (it won't be that cold but yeah) we want it to be hotter, when it's hot we want it to be cold again. I also hate rain, snow or anything like that.. Actually, I think I hate all sorts of weather we got here!

[@geraldinel.2190]

workplace, food, money, 'the circle of death' (it wasn't mentioned in your friendship video)

[@hellokitty524]

Racism and why there is still a colonial hangover amongst the Dutch. Folks of different color and ethnicities would be shocked about how "white" Dutch feel about them and what say behind their backs. I know since they have told me in clear words, due to their bluntness. They don't even bother to find out if what they say is offensive to anyone around them who is hearing it. They are rude, narcissitic, unempathic and unable to walk in the shoes of others, self-centered, selfish, and greedy. When I have tried to point out the error of their ways, especially regarding racism, they attack me. As people have mentioned here, they hate to be corrected. However, they need to learn that their racism is not right.

[@aravindaravind1379]

You can try to cover region-wise , English proficency

[@Dutchreview]

Singing Hazes at 4 o'clock in the morning is sometimes as spontaneous as the Dutch get :D - nice video!

[@Exoticgirl1]

DutchReview I love how he fallen Andre Hazes Andrea lolol

[@adoifhitier5276]

Zelfs ik hou van Andre Hazes. We hadden zelfs nummers van Hazes afgespeeld bij onze parade. Je had het moeten zien haha. Onze nieuwste raketten kwamen voorbij op bloed, zweet en tranen.

[@adoifhitier5276]

Jullie Nederlanders hebben echt goede ideeën. Kan je iets met een vlieger in combinatie van een raket ontwikkelen?

[@miesya1137]

i hate hazes

[@adoifhitier5276]

Adolf here, im living in North Korea to. Kim is now busy with rocket science. Miesya, why you don't like hazes? You know he's a ubermensch?

[@jalenec]

One thing I learned there is no one cares about accidental pushing and shoving in close quarters. Down south in the US people are very nice and apologize, in the north people might say something. But in Amsterdam no one cared! It's not that they aren't nice, but it happens so often that it's not a big deal I guess!

[@yt-mca]

Amsterdam is not the Netherlands. In the same way NYC is not representative of the US.

[@jalenec]

It's not, but at the same time it is. NYC isn't necessarily a spokesperson for all the US, but its cultures and customs are representative.

[@henkoosterink8744]

In Amsterdam there are more foreigners than Dutch people.

[@ganjah.e.r.bdinosaur5638]

True this, amsterdam is nothing like the real netherlands.

[@davevd9944]

We always say in Amsterdam you hear 100 different languages...And Dutch ain't one of them. They have roughly 800-900ish thousand citzens and 17 million tourists each year....So yea Amsterdam is anything but a accurate representation of our little nation.

[@kyrav527]

Me: *watches this video* Me: ‘why am I watching this? I am Dutch, I know Dutch people.’ Also me: ‘I don’t think I’m Dutch anymore.’

[@renspolak6154]

Wie is er hier nederlands

[@walterrijke3295]

#gewoon alseenbaas ik XD

[@adoifhitier5276]

Ik ben een Oostenrijker, maar kan ook Nederlands praten.

[@amberveronique913]

#gewoon alseenbaas hallo, ik ben er!

[@walterrijke3295]

zo u bent oud

[@nanzers7785]

#gewoon alseenbaas Nog beter : ik ben Hollands Nederlander kan tegenwordig iedereen worden dankzij merkel

[@drunkensailor112]

I would like to point out that people south of the rivers are totally different. I moved from the north to Nijmegen and it's like a different country. I will never leave this place now.

[@chrisczajasager]

absolu, de lui 'zuid van de rivieren' zijn veel charmanter !

[@mariadebake5483]

Ja wij zijn gewoon veel leuker (ik ben Brabants) 😄

[@kobjgdewschucrvtubnkm]

most of them sound like Dutch people speaking english 😂

[@rianne5088]

Terkas haha, same!

[@twanrozendal4]

He he he

[@lazycrazy9709]

I know this is off topic but i like your profile picture of the silence lmao

[@moonlightdrown9366]

Cosplay4Life it is! Run! Dont look at it we can't forget what we know!!

[@kobjgdewschucrvtubnkm]

Cosplay4Life Huh? What profile picture? It's a picture of my cat :/

[@gijsyo]

Dutch guy here. One of the most difficult things for me is to find out what people truly mean in indirect cultures like the UK's.

[@annemariecandyflip6531]

Hoffelijkheid en beleefdheid is iets waar de Engelsen goed in zijn (Nederlanders niet). En zij brengen slecht nieuws op een manier zodat je de persoon die het over zich heen krijgt de pijn wat verzacht. En soms wordt de keiharde waarheid niet verteld om iemands gevoelens te sparen. Ik ben ook Nederlandse en ik ben absoluut tegen liegen en om de waarheid heen draaien maar Nederlanders gooien dat op een onhandige manier bij iemand voor de voeten. Engelsen ergeren zich eraan en dat kan ik wel een beetje begrijpen: je kunt negatief nieuws ook op een vriendelijker manier brengen. En het is toch ook mooi dat er mensen zijn die geven om je gevoelens en daarom sommige, relatief onschuldige maar wel vervelende zaken besluiten niet te bespreken uit een soort respect voor jou. Rotnieuws is nooit leuk om te brengen. Natuurlijk moet je bij belangrijke en ernstige dingen nooit zwijgen! Nederlanders denderen over de Engelse manier heen zonder erbij stil te staan dat hoffelijkheid ook heel belangrijk is, we zeggen immrrs wel eens: het is niet wat je zegt maar hoe je het zegt. Dat wordt bedoeld met indirecte culturen. Maar dat klopt ook niet helemaal: alle westerse werelddelen zijn vaak directer dan de rest

[@TomBartram-b1c]

My friend spent a year in Amsterdam ...and came home having learnt about 5 words of Dutch but with an astounding American accent !!!!!

[@cold-as-ice-007zero9]

i would say that the only correct thing in this video that really describes us dutch people is the directness, we say what we think and are straight to the point, but thats actually not all dutch people i would say that only goes for north holland south holland and utrecht the rest of the provinces kinda have their own way of living and diff values and upbringings, its actually quite logical:P that the people from the big cities are more direct and to the point cause they dont like to waste time, while the people from the east are more ... how u say it.. they live on a slower pace? idunno but there is deff a big diff between them and us, while the other points in this video dont really describe ''the dutch'' its more personalties of diff people and upbringings, as for us speaking english.. in my experience in most of all the big cities literly everyone speaks english and very fluently, ofcourse there are some dutch people that still speak broken kinda english, but all in all most of us speak english pretty decent i would say

[@elvarias9730]

93270 They really don't mean it in a bad way , but sometimes the best thing to do is getting straight to the point. You don't waste time and the person you speaking too understand it too, and of course you can always say what you think about something, depends on the circumstances. The Dutch in general always mean it in a good way.

[@kwando472]

Tourists only visit Amsterdam they don't know how the Dutch actually are.

[@BonnieGruesome]

Dutch people at the nicest people in the world in my experience, there’s not another populous like them :) I live with my Dutch hubby in Holland and can say these words 110% truthfully!

[@amazonionavalon8252]

I love my Dutch friends, and they really appreciate when I make the effort to write and speak to them in Dutch!

[@Erazzzer]

As a German in the Netherlands, I don't agree that the dutch are very organized. Especially with the focus on punctuality. When you make an appointment with a german person for, let's say, 8:30, the german person will show up at 8:30. An 8:30 appointment for a dutch person means somewhere between 8:30 and 9:00.

[@Flippokid]

In my social circles we always keep talking English for as long as we have a foreigner in our midst. Although some people can switch back to Dutch when you don't seem to be listening anymore, or they have a hard time translating to English. But most people speak English pretty well, so those people aren't that common.

[@gbultimate]

N7Mith it's not so easy when you're drunk. At some point someone says something dutch and then everyone is speaking dutch again. Until you remind them to switch back.

[@geraldinel.2190]

It's rare enough to be applauded :) Can I be your friend 😂

[@qquwert]

@TheWeeaboo You hit the nail on the head, Weeaboo. Many Dutch people do overestimate their command of English to a cringe-worthy degree. Their vanity may indeed serve a certain lazyness. But vanity is not the only cause -- their poor English is often also due to their poor command of their own Dutch language. Veel Nederlanders geven geen zier om hun taal. Hun Engels is vaak een gebrekkige weergave van hun gebrekkig Nederlands.

[@chrisczajasager]

The Nederlander is one of the best linguists in the world.I lived 29 years in Nederland, became a naturalized Nederlander and met only two people in all the 29 years who could not speak English.In fact many Nederlander speak better English than Americans.They don't say 'like' after every third word....................Most of my acquaintances spoke at least three languages.Where in the USA is that capacity? Over manners, there is a bit to be desired......

[@GUITARTIME2024]

yes, im American and i noticed that too. Dutch is my second language so I found myself switching a lot too, since some Dutchies/Belgians actually like practicing their American accent.

[@Antiliaantj]

If you really want to see the Netherlands. DON'T GO TO AMSTERDAM. Amsterdam it's like their own country with different rules. Even as a dutch person Amsterdam is like going on vacation. You should go to Nort Brabant we're nicer than the people in North Holland

[@douloureux.]

Naomi groningen!

[@FlorentiusIV]

Don't be so pretentious.. Claiming one part of the Netherlands is "nicer" then the rest. I am from North Brabant myself but a statement like that only hurts that image.

[@douloureux.]

Floris Kunst agreed. Every part has it’s charm.

[@freekmulder3662]

Why do people in North Brabant always think themselves superior to the rest of the Netherlands

[@FlorentiusIV]

..And now you are generalizing.

[@Matty-yq5sx]

in augusus ga ik naar enschede, nederland voor mijn MSc.. En soms voel ik me een beetje onrustig. de cursus is in het engels maar ik ben bezorgd dat ik problemen zal hebben in het socale leven. maar misschien zal het makkelijker zijn als nederlanders heel direct zijn... ik kijk uit naar om een nieuwe cultuur te verkennen XD

[@PornflakesNL]

Don't be! Enschede is very fun and almost everyone speaks English perfectly!

[@frisianmouve]

Netherlands is first on the english proficiency index, don't expect a language barrier. And judging by your comment you know Dutch pretty well. En hier ga ik weer natuurlijk, soms moet ik mezelf even herinneren om buitenlanders die Nederlands willen leren ook in het Nederlands toe te spreken. Instinctief ga ik dan over naar het Engels

[@TheXerxes249]

Je Nederlands gaat al lekker pik! Maak je niet druk, studenten zijn over het algemeen heel gemoedelijk, join een gezelligheidsvereniging met een subject van jouw keuze en je hebt geen problemen met het sociale leven!

[@walterrijke3295]

Ricky L XD

[@npigwnl]

Komt goed!

[@quenchfeline9951]

Ha ha how to deal with the dutch mmm i think the dutch (the real dutch) deals with you

[@martijnvanderlinde7002]

Quench Feline hahaha i Saw that.. lol

[@OsmosisHD]

True that. -Source I am dutch

[@adoifhitier5276]

Osmosis, Als je mocht kiezen tussen een lampenkap en een zeep, wat kies je dan?

[@Patrick_The_Pure]

FFS, here i thought i was going to leave a clever comment only seeing this one :P

[@adoifhitier5276]

Oke 3r5 dan wordt jij een lampenkap.

[@jeffreyvisser8628]

For people who feel annoyed about being with Dutch people around that speak shortly English but start speaking Dutch again for a while, I am very sorry to hear that. I think it depends on people, it also happened to me when I was with Chinese people and my friend when he was with Italian people. I think it depends on how people feel Comfortable and sometime they don’t realise how bad it can feel to people that cannot join the topic because of a different language. I always speak English even with my Dutch friends if there is a person that speak English, even when I don’t know them well I try to make topics and try to make them feel Comfortable.

[@ellen9865]

as a dutch person, people here are really individualistic and seriously dont care about other people, we're assertive and efficient. we hate to be slowed down and all live our lives fast and alone. personally i find it better than people being slow and involved with eachother.

[@annemariecandyflip6531]

Ellen, nu overdrijf je wel heel erg hoor, vind ik......Nederlanders doen wel alsof ze geen ene moer geven om wat een ander van ze vindt maar dat is alleen oppervlakkig. Er is geen mens ongevoelig voor de mening van anderen, al helemaal als iedereen op je let en het niet met je eens is en daarnaar handelen: dan ben je wel voorzichtiger!

[@ellen9865]

@@annemariecandyflip6531 ja lol dit was 2 jaar geleden idk wat ik allemaal zei

[@AirborneVisualsNL]

its so funny to see what everyone else thinks of our culture :p I knew we are direct, but never knew it was that noticeable. I love to see how actually nobody really hates the dutch culture, good to know it is loved by many :) And ofcourse, alot of love back from The Netherlands. or like we would say: het ga je goed

[@nicolekyoko5585]

Well when you go to their house they just bring a jar with cookies and give you 1 and put the rest away. When you ask for more, they say its finished even though there was a whole jar.

[@amelia8361]

nicole kyoko haha true

[@RoaringJaguar9701]

you just dont ask for more, that's rude man, coming from a dutch person

[@nicolekyoko5585]

Rutger van de Merwe miss voor gierige mensen

[@ishitarawat9475]

nicole kyoko it's totally opposite in my country India. We feed our guests until they are totally satisfied.

[@Xeyal1001]

Dude you know how rude it is to just ask for more cookies. I mean like, people always say Dutch people are greedy. That's not true we just have common desency for our country so you should respect them.

[@fionafidela]

I have had a bad experience with how direct Dutch people can be, to the extent that sometimes to me they can be totally mean. I have been friends with a Dutch man for almost a year now and one time I decided to follow his friend on Instagram and he followed me back. I thought things were okay, nothing was wrong until when my friend literally said on my face that I was just befriending him to flirt with his friend. First of all his friend and I haven't even talked, we just basically said hi. When I said ofc not you made me sad/cry and he replied that he made people cry every time. (??) But most of times I love them though, they are genuine and kind people, except that moment which is just ERGH I don't get it like it's normal thing to do here. I unfollowed his friend.

[@lisareenen1086]

for the girls at 3:21 : the netherlands is a country that adjusts very quick to other cultures and languages, thats because of the trade in the middle ages. like in cities, you will not be adressed in dutch, but in english,german or sometimes even french. in germany or spain for example, maybe 1 or 2 will adress you in english

[@moongloss9243]

My summary: PROS: - quite direct (they say what they expect of you) - very welcoming, showing genuine interest in other cultures - they're great in speaking / knowing English - if you ask for help, they will gladly help you CONS: - sometimes cold, robot like (people in administration) - not providing enough of food - just finger food while you're guest on a birthday party (probably just cultural difference I'm not accustomed to) - some are cycling like maniacs cutting my way or cycling in my lane (Dutch students mostly, lol)

[@lisapetri3616]

Limburg really is a country of it's own. My boyfriend's grandmother always gives us food. Not just party food but self cooked dinner. And she expects us to eat it. And when we're leaving she always gives us a bag with cola, chips and for the vitamins some fruit

[@moongloss9243]

It's nice to hear that. Grandmas are like that, mine were also like that, always providing lots of food. ;)

[@roy_hks]

Moon Gloss Yeah, that’s not viewed aa cycling like maniacs. As long as you don’t fall they’re cycling fine.

[@ESCStroopwafel]

One thing I didn't see in this video, we Dutch people LOVE to complain. Think about how much backlash the NS gets each day for trains being late, even if there are very clear reasons. xD

[@LisaMichelle98]

Nice to have found this. I hope more people who come to the Netherlands will learn Dutch. As a Dutchie who has to commute to Amsterdam every morning, I hardly ever hear people talk Dutch on the metro. (It gets quite annoying: it's like I'm the foreigner). Lately the trend also seems to be: one person from another country in class? Let's do the lesson in English! Although we're also at fault for always talking back or starting conversation in English, I hope people will not take 'easy' advantage of this anymore.

[@dietraveler6214]

Lisa Michelle I understand your point of view. I think it's because English is just the international language right now. However, when it isn't anymore, then there may be another language that dominates in most countries. That's just the way it goes now.

[@JustABeserkFan]

My bf is very dutch, very direct. I brought him to Indonesia once to meet my mom. You guys can imagine how that escalated quickly.

[@Christel12dd]

'how spontaneous Dutch people aren't.' Hoe eerlijk! Lovely.

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

We are spontaneous in our directness 😂🤣

[@matthewhendricks5712]

I am moving to Bocholt Germany from Cape Town South Africa. I speak German almost fluently as well as Afrikaans. I will have to make trips to the Netherlands everyday from Germany so I am trying to familiarise myself with the culture and the language. Quite an interesting culture I must say. I am excited for the experience. hahaha. Gaan heel leuk zijn. Hope that was correctly expressed XD

[@MentalRaptors]

Very close, we would say "gaa*t* heel leuk zijn".

[@liodemirror1775]

Gaat* heel leuk zijn

[@house_of_stars_3578]

i'm half Dutch half Welsh and grew up in Holland, but travelled and lived in other countries a lot also. Main part I lived in Holland, in all different cities and towns. Up to this day, almost always when i meet a very open, low barrier, easy to make friends with person, they are not Dutch. There are always from another country, including the English. I once had a very good Australian friend who tried living in A'dam for a year and she became almost depressed soon, and i totally understood her. She was used to very warm, sociable mentalities, and making friends very quickly everywhere. The outdoorsy lifestyle seems to resonate with the mentality. The Dutch to me are very withdrawn and reserved, it takes years before they ' come out of their boxes' ...I don't want to attack anyone, but i just think it's very striking!

[@martinroelofse966]

I don' t know where you get the idra that Dutch people are withdrawn I'm Dutch and we live inthe most free country in the world and people don' t talk to you is probably you don't have say anything and you maybe look like a bore or are you an expat bragging about your job showing off how much money you make ,yeah Dutch don't like that I've been to many countries and seen a lot of people Sorry to say but for me I'm always happy when Im back home again

[@MrOreo-oi2zh]

Put everything in their agenda? More than half never even uses one lol

[@Max-tb6fz]

Team Resurrection - NGME-PROXIMUM Ik doe t wel altijd. maar dat is puur omdat ik vergeetachtig ben hahaha

[@Ozymandias1]

I put most things in my smart phone diary. Agenda is the Dutch word for diary, agenda means something sinister in English like "they have an agenda" means that they are following a secret plot, usually politicians/the illuminati/powerful merchants.

[@MrOreo-oi2zh]

no shit sherlock, still doesnt change the fact almost noone actually uses one. I am dutch, in college maybe like 10% actually uses one, in business the majority doesnt use it either.

[@Lila7495375]

Volgens mij heb je het over 12 jarigen...

[@MrOreo-oi2zh]

agenda gebruikers bedoel je? laatste keer dat ik iemand er een heb zien gebruiken was toen ^^

[@andyj639]

The levels of English of Dutch people in general is very high. As a native English speaker trying to get over that and converse in Dutch is really hard especially in Amsterdam, although not so bad in the provinces. My advice if you want to learn the language would be to live in another town/city that isn't Amsterdam.

[@Guarroguapo18]

Hello, it amazes me, that the actual thing to do, if you are going to live in another social environment, has not been said for decades and its so obvious. Adaptation or integration is not done directly to the people living in a society, culture or country. Its the willingness to learn how to live on the ground you are setteling. For example (extreme example), if I as a real dutch person, go to the sahara and try to live there, the first thing I need to do, is knowing how to survive overthere. Find water, food, shelter, learn language if in the rare case I meet someone. Its the same in every country or environment. If you adapt to the way of living on that ground, you will be accepted socially, because you have the basic values to bring something which not only helps you, but also other people. An example of how it should be is the elderly woman on 3:03, she says: you miss so much if you refuse to learn the language, that means also, if a Dutch person leaves to USA, he needs to learn English to be able to move in the environment or to south america, the need of Latin languages are very crucial. Yet the young women on 3:14, actually feel so entitled, almost as if we owe to them to speak english to them. Well most Dutch can, but if Dutch switch to their own language, its a sign that you need to follow, not because of dominancy, but for fully understanding in what situation you start to live in. That's where the famous double Dutch kicks in. Jokes and Cynical talking is common for the Dutch and we accept it as normal. It is mostly a funny way to tell, how strange behaviour or situations are and sometimes those jokes can hurt a lot, but its mostly a sign you need to change something to fit in. Do not forget that Netherland is a country mostly build on land extracted from water, so it needs maintenance and a lot of it. Thats why Dutch history is so important to know, thats why you need to learn Dutch, thats why this tiny little country is famous throughout the world, thats why there are so much possibilities to express yourself. So if we start talking English, its because we know it and not only English, many Dutch people know at least 3 languages to speak. If we change to Dutch again, its because of the language you need to master, to fully adapt or survive in our, lets say, advanced civiliztion. And I can tell you, there are groups of people, who want to change that, not figuring out, that if Dutch language or culture falls, there will be nothing left eventually, have the respect to learn Dutch, you might end up making jokes, FUNNY ISN'T IT.......

[@moncarateez]

It’s funny how in almost every video I’ve seen about “the Dutch”, everyone says we’re really direct and always speak our minds. I can partly agree to that, actually. But I do find the directness more in the big cities and in the Northern parts of the Netherlands. In the South we are much more laid back I guess.. But that’s my opinion lol. I’m Dutch myself and I’d rather have people say what they really think than lying to my or someone else’s face

[@grumpgremlin7695]

I love to watch this as a Dutch person myself 😂 I really can relate to some things. 🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@selvmortsydd]

They put everything in their agenda? I don't even have one..But if you mean, they make an appointment for everything, that's correct. I hate it when friends come to my house unannounced..

[@ItsameAlex]

interesting

[@benw9949]

I've never been to the Netherlands, but the more I see and hear, the more I like it. There are sometimes little (or big) differences in national character, courtesy, outlook, behavior, things like that. They go with what makes a language or culture its own unique thing. The two comments about learning a language to really know the people and the culture, the reasons why, I really liked that. The comment on the ad, "Fit in to stand out," illustrates how Americans want to be unique and individualistic, where Dutch people (and many others) want teamwork, fitting in. (Americans also want to fit in, but in another way.) I'm interested to learn Dutch.

[@MilanRobin]

As a Dutch person I think it’s important to be direct and honest to people.

[@zzcoffie75]

Me too as an Aruban/ Dutch caribbean

[@alastairgreen_Nexus]

The Dutch directness is better, since it values time and honesty

[@ikbengiso8503]

Im currently living in dutch and this is my 2nd time here.I think its not so easy to build a real friendship with the dutch people.Bui think when u finally get a one friend then it will be for a lifetime friend. In the dutch society u have to bell them over in phone than docking in their door even if they just live upstair in ur house. Well every ducth knows andrea hazes even me i like "zij geloof in mij" . They really like to speak english even if u start with hoi ans they answer u back hello. They love their doggies,and they always prepare a small plastic in case their doggie pop in front of the neigbor house. During birthday dont expect like u are in other countries where u blow candles in the cake and many food in front of u,well in the dutch always expect to have apple tart and koffie with klein blocks of white sugar. In the end dutch people are nice if they dont like u they they will say nothing at all than saying bad about u.Sometimes descrimanation is part of the dutch well i think every country does. Weather here is mad sometimes rainy,windy and sunny but in the end they love their sun and everybody likes to spelbuiten or etenbuiten,sometimes like everybody does people here complain about their weather.

[@ikkelolnl]

Regina Thee i wonder where you are from? Or where did you go in the netherlands? i myself always get happy when i meet someone that tries to learn the culture and the language, met someone from norway and someone from australia a few weeks ago, norwegian lived here for 7 years, aussie 3 years, had an awesome time with them trying to speak dutch/english. You just need to find the correct people. Maybe by going out. it depends on where you go in our country because people aproach "people like you" diffrently everywhere. But all around its not tooo bad

[@ikbengiso8503]

ikkelolNL/BangUrDead iTB ja i guess depends to people u meet here in nl.I dont know if dutch people happy meeting with other asian or black people ,dutch sometimes have two faces u know.But above all not so bad i still love holland and dats belangrijk.Amarayts? 😅

[@ikkelolnl]

Regina Thee lol. yeah it does depend but most people i know would be curious and helpfull. what is your native language?

[@ikbengiso8503]

ikkelolNL/BangUrDead iTB filipino

[@TheLineCutter]

I think that Dutch people are either really agreeable or they are/think of themselves as very assertive and dont like people waisting their time/being out of the ordinairy. It's actually pretty polarised that way. I do think we speak our minds. But I've met English people that speak their minds as well. So whether any stereotype holds up in the end ... I doubt it actually xD. Still I do think we are the nicer version of a German though. That is: we run things efficiently and try to stay ahead of the pack but we do try to be accommodating when we can.

[@johannalange802]

finsclapping interesting description even though I won't subscribe to this. I am southern german and used to live for many years in northern Germany. From my experience there is a huge divide in history, culture and social behaviour. Northern seemed germanic, distant and not very socially inclined. In the south we are more tribal and clingy, alemanic bavarian celtic. It is hard to keep your distance here. Protestant vs catholic. You see this even when you take a look on the forms of rural settlements. So you will find more likely simply more hospitable people down south while of course they also exist up north and east and west. Same goes for nederlands people. Not all of them are dutch and compare a South England bred person to a Yorkie. These stereotyes won't do any justice. Society works on a very small level.

[@Skies133]

finsclapping I don't think these traits should be viewed as something negative. In fact I think there are moments that they can be celebrated! I moved to the Netherlands as an extremely insecure young lady and the Dutch culture taught me how to efficiently communicate my feelings while remaining assertive. I have a thicker skin today. Ik hou van Nederland❤

[@TheLineCutter]

Good on you :) Being strongminded and capable is to be celebrated no matter what. I don't think I paint assertiveness as negative in what I said. But maybe you did rightfully pick up on a hesitation to be overly celebratory, and it is because there is a flip side to having a society that is fairly deterministic. One that almost blindly follows the established trajectory or even pathologies(patterns of behavior) of a community. In the Netherlands and in business we have lots of that. Which is why you have to be articulate in your approach, especially when your ideas differ from those of the group. But we're not unique that way. And I perhaps wrongfully associate assertiveness with the tendency of some to simply follow with blind devotion, enthusiastically. But that's wrong. Being assertive is great, and it is what we do with it that is what is important and probably where my personal irritations/fascinations surface.

[@neroquin]

I'm the person that hates it when people waste my time or if they are just being like.. *Really* stupid (I'm talking about the people that will make you sigh at their stupidity). Even though I'm being slow all the time!

[@amyyychelse]

I like the ‘nicer version of a german’ 😂😂

[@anqiwang3169]

I was so shocked by my boyfriend who's Dutch at the beginning of our relationship because of his directness. I'm from China and Chinese people are more likely to not to say things too directly, for me, I also sometimes like to say things in a more hidden way, then he can't be able to catch my meaning, so he got annoyed by that. Meanwhile, I got upset because of his directness as well...but gradually I'm becoming more direct than I used to be because I realized that it really saves a lot of time.

[@annemariecandyflip6531]

Honey, speaking in mysteries never works unless someone is having and using his/her intuition....and you must learn it and train it

[@aerodaan]

Try to interview Dutch people who live abroad and how they experience this compared to how things work in The Netherlands.

[@AudieHolland]

A German expat wrote in his column for a German newspaper that the Dutch mentality surprised and disappointed him. He noted: Dutch people are always aware they have to start work again on Monday. So during the weekend, even when going out for drinks, they will mention: have I had enough? Think I'll be sober enough on Monday? The German compared this attitude to the ground crew at Cape Canaveral (NASA rocket base). They were always counting down till Monday! Also, where punctuality was concerned, Dutch will try everything in their power not to be late. Because being late to an appointment or date is a mortal sin! In the end, the German expat concluded that the Dutch had 'out-germaned the Germans.' According to him, most employers in Germany will allow a worker who starts Monday with a hangover. Hangovers on Mondays NOT TOLERATED in The Netherlands.

[@ronnie9187]

Living as a dutch for a long time abroad, I learned that when people criticize their guest land, it tells more about themselves actually as about their guest land. People tend to see their own culture als "absolute" and measure all other cultures on that. Once when you understand that it is easier to adapt and accept instead of judging. It can also be very fun to look at your own culture with a different perspective.

[@WimvEvert]

I' dutch myself, and I figured out that the meaning of the word "respect" says a lot about the culture you're from. second, being direct or not so is connected to this. they talk about you when they are in your company but they don't say it in your face, thy don't want to hurt you. for me this is mean.

[@Tom_pr]

You can be pretty direct if you do it in a respectfull way.

[@silenichathasaigh9127]

Nice video, although I would have added far more more extreme examples. I'm Irish and speak fluent, Dutch with a noticeable, generic Flemish accent because I had spent time in Flanders. It had gotten me into all kinds of confusing situations in NL as they did not know what to make of me! My experience has been working as a substitute teacher in local secondary schools (not international schools), as I live close to the Dutch/German border. The Dutch have their merits, no doubt, but, there are many things I struggle with and just do not like about the way they do things! The more you understand their cultural nuances from within, the easier it is to deal with, however.

[@scorchedearth1451]

Better to be direct, than waste your time with not saying what you want. Life is precious. Spend your time well. It might end sooner than you expect.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

I lived over there. Many of them can be cool, but I found that they weren't very warm or open. Its just not a "start a conversation with a stranger" country. If anything, it was often better to just stick with English (I can speak Dutch) so they hear my American accent, instead of thinking I'm an East Euro guy who maybe just moved over there last year. I'm white but I often found the non-white Dutch had a more open attitude, instead of being so uptight.

[@LanTran-do3px]

I've never realized being direct is what non-Dutch citizens experience as shocking and harsh. I can't imagine saying things you don't actually mean.

[@pale_morning]

Lan Tran Dutch people are not direct, they mistake being rude and unpolite with being honest and direct. The Dutch are rude, unpolite, boorish, passive-agressive, narcissist, extremely racist, the list goes on forever. This is the opinion of every expat and foreigner I've talked to during my time here, and I've met too many. And those who differ, may have an uncle Tom syndrome. I've lived here for 4 years now and I can vouch for the fact that the Dutch are like Nazis. Even some white Dutch people that I've met here don't like it here and want to or wish they could move to another place.

[@RedemptionDenied666]

@@pale_morning sounds more like you just are an offended pussy. Sorry that's just my directness speaking

[@mariadebake5483]

@@pale_morning well thanks for your flattering opinion of us

[@pale_morning]

@@mariadebake5483 you’re very welcome, any time. You can feel proud of being like that of course right?

[@pale_morning]

@@RedemptionDenied666 let’s meet face to face and settle this as men and see who’s really direct and who’s the pussy then. And you’re right, you’ll be denied redemption

[@mennovanpoecke6026]

Seems all of the people here in this video only were in Holland, not in the Netherlands :-)

[@indyvds6442]

True

[@cheburaschkabeer1712]

I'm a German and don't have a clue how I ended up here

[@TomDutch]

I'm Dutch and lived in the Caribbean and Mexico. People smile more to eachother in these tropical countries compared to the Netherlands. Many Dutch people pass eachother without greeting or making eye contact or a friendly nod... in London UK its even worse. My ex girlfriend who lived in this city showed me in a pretty full public transportation bus by walking through the bus, making funny faces and noises.. she looked at me and said: "You see? People are so busy with themselves they don't even notice what happens around them" I was kinda surprised.

[@PSVfanaat]

Being a Dutchman I can honestly say that the directness and non-spontaneity do not apply to the entire Netherlands (oh, and please... do NOT say Holland!). People in the West (a.k.a. Holland) tend to be very direct indeed, which may come across as a bit agressive to some people. In the rest of the country, especially the South, people are much more laid back, outgoing but also more introvert. We Southerners don't have our hearts on our sleeves, but once we get to know you (and vice versa) we tend to be much more jovial. That's why Dutch people call it the friendly, Burgundian South.

[@ilse7240]

As a Dutchie, I can say this is really accurate

[@soren7350]

How to handle Dutch people? Don't. Just...don't. I'm dutch and I still don't want to handle em.

[@adoifhitier5276]

Kan je ook Nederlands praten Lewis? Bewijs dat je Nederlander bent.

[@soren7350]

M J Grasscutter Gelukkig heeft een google+ naam vrij weinig te maken met mijn ethniciteit ha

[@soren7350]

AdoIf HitIer Jup, nou bewijst een taal spreken eigenlijk niet of ik dan ook echt Nederlands ben, maargoed

[@soren7350]

M J Grasscutter Also you sound incredibly butthurt, snap niet helemaal waarom aangezien het een grap is maargoed, laat weer zien dat Nederlanders nergens tegen kunnen ;)

[@nanzers7785]

M J Grasscutter ik lag in een deuk toen ik haar las.....guess what ik ben zelfs een Hollander en ik kan er om lachen, zeik niet, kom je uit amsterdam ofzo?

[@samashinvale7368]

As i living here for almost 3 years, the Dutch people are amazing, Smart , Sweet, Very honest, Friendly, Have big heart, Love them work so far , like to have fun... and more more nice things they have Ik hou van Nederland

[@amyyychelse]

I think a lot of people forget that it’s not common for dutch people to be fluent in English. It’s only been a few years since we’ve really started learning it. Yes we knew some english but back in 2011 (like year 8 / de 2e) i could barely speak english but i learnt it online. They started teaching it to the 5 years olds and you can see that the generation born from around 1980/1990 till now have a more developed English vocabulary. And Dutch is our go to language so we’ll automatically switch back, like anyone would with their first language.

[@Kirstenfleur23]

It's so funny to hear them say that we switch to dutch very fast when talking to foreigners while we are known for always trying to talk their language when in a conversation while they actually wish we talk dutch to them, so they can learn and adjust.

[@ruud22nljansen88]

well sorry, there are no typical Dutch! mentality in the north or south is very different than for instance in Amsterdam!

[@renee3356]

yeah...I have a feeling they were only talking about Amsterdam lol. Easygoing? really? Definitely not in the little villages in the far North!

[@sam-tu5bk]

ye lowkey cos I lived in the north for a couple years with all those small villages and they were so nice

[@zzcoffie75]

True Amsterdam is multicultural they are more tolerant of other countries and different cultures.

[@chrisczajasager]

@@zzcoffie75 neen, hoor, allen onverschillig!

[@GUITARTIME2024]

You Dutchies constantly talk crap and the Randstad. I met plenty of cool people from there. No, they arent super warm, but they arent too bad.

[@esmeedeboer4580]

It's so fun to see how people view us :)

[@GUITARTIME2024]

I view NL as reasonably polite but kind of cold. Charm isnt really considered a plus there. I speak Dutch (but Im American) and I wish the Dutchies had been more open and fun, and not just when they drink. I think its the weather and the "everything must be rational" mentality.

[@syafasmo4565]

You guys havent been in suriname yet. Suriname was colony of the dutch And we are worst... Trust me. Ya'll gonna love it here

[@veertjeeeeh]

I'm kind of sad about the hate about dutch people speaking dutch in front of americans. I'm sorry but dutch people speak dutch, english, german and french. Not all that good but atleast we try. I never had an american try a word dutch. So i'm sorry if I forget to speak english but it's my second language and it can be difficult and exhausting to talk in a different language. I hope people will understand this. I'm not trying to offend anyone in anyway. I just wanted to say this. Love

[@iedanus]

It really depents on what part of holland you are. Are you in the west like Amsterdam or the North/east Groningen or the Frysian province. Its a big big difference. The south of Holland is another totally different world.

[@roy_hks]

iedanus They probably were in the west since people from Groningen are way more relaxed, laid back, and less direct (rude when it comes to the randstad-directness tbh)

[@WraplingMe]

I would like to know where in the Netherlands these people live. There is a big biggg difference between the people who live in the north of Netherland and south. I'm curious. I haven't seen any video about that anywhere though...

[@zzcoffie75]

True even in Aruba people have differences i come from Oranjestad and every district has different accent and behavior

[@AB-kt6oy]

Dutch give you 1 biscuit when they invite you for a tea and their tea is awwwwfffuuuuul man

[@VoodooAngels]

I keep hearing about how direct the Dutch are and how that can be perceived as rudeness and so on. After 5 years in the Netherlands, I have one question: WHERE?! Everyone I've ever met here has been absurdly polite and sickeningly nice. I fed my Dutch husband burnt pancakes for a year and he kept insisting they were great and he couldn't tell they were burnt...while sprinkling sugar on the dark brown pancakes. And that's a man who refuses to eat leftovers because he doesn't like warmed up food. Everyone does that around me. Direct, my beehive.

[@gta1kev]

VoodooAngels you probably have experienced it but have never really put a look at it (idk the exact word) And like i do i like a little bit of black on my pancake makes it a bit crunchy like a bite

[@chicaloca5307]

VoodooAngels Spoiled too. Doesn't like to eat warmed up food. Lol. My man is from Colombia and he never dare complain about the food he's eating. He'll eat anything. Food is food.

[@mrkurrei]

i think they mean when someone does something to you, you don't really like, most dutch people will point it out

[@91Durktheturk]

You probably live in Drenthe then, or the South. They are too kind to be honest there.

[@VoodooAngels]

I live near Groningen. It doesn't get more north than that. But I did get into a bit of a fight with another expat on a different platform and, it seems, people apply their own views on the Dutch, greatly misunderstanding the intention behind their actions in order to come up with some "rudeness" stupidity.

[@BuzziMuzzi]

Tbh my biggest culture shock with Dutch people is how “cold” they are and how most of them have quite a one way of thinking. The “Oh I play hockey, wear a woolrich paid by my dad, love to get absolutely wasted in the weekend and my mummy and daddy pay my tuition fees, also, I’m better than you because I am so unconfident I need to be in Vindicat to feel like I have friends” And meanwhile they know nothing of other cultures though they claim to be so multicultural. Also they claim to be so direct and they love “telling the truth” but they can’t take criticism themselves, especially not from a foreigner. I am a white half Dutch person by the way.

[@leaf111]

i’m belgian (flemish) and honestly whenever i visit the netherlands it scares me? i don’t like how social they are, wherever you go people try to start a conversation w you and it makes me hella uncomfortable

[@GUITARTIME2024]

lol Rose, you seem to be a good looking woman. Of course they start conversations with you, especially the dudes (and I bet many are Moroccan).. .As just an average looking guy, however, I can promise you my experience with Dutchies is not very open and there aren't a lot of spontaneous conversations. (and I do speak Dutch and of course American English).

[@yootantonystark2738]

*Lol Canadians and Dutch are the two polar opposites in the kind of people. Trust me I'm Canadian and I have been to Netherlands for few weeks. I have never felt so non existent in my life :D*

[@chrisczajasager]

@Daniel M that sums it up: sarcasm alla nederlands

[@aeroyrhwrdd4314]

Yes, Tom, absolutely. And I'm from UK also and my partner is Dutch and its been very liberating and really feeling healthier for not being as reserved.

[@maeelle3364]

Als nederlander vind ik dit echt naar om te zien.. hebben meerdere mensen dat? X

[@ChrysanthemumLelie]

Ja soort van

[@MartijnWnltz]

Hoezo?

[@mfjdv2020]

That Canadian lady is the ONLY one who said it's very important to learn Dutch. None of the others did. And some of them like the Brazilian couple, just poked fun at us. I am Irish-French, naturalised Dutch and of course I speak fluent Dutch. Even if you don't naturalise, learning the language is simply a courtesy and a mark of respect to the host country, whether it's the Netherlands or any other country. The English are the worst about learning Dutch. And that English gentleman really hit the nail on the head by saying that the English never say what they mean! To me they're incomprehensible!

[@WimvEvert]

exactly, but we know that the english are like that.

[@remcovanwoerkom9546]

I was born and raised in the Netherlands and im often described as direct by my friends.. I wonder how that would play out if i lived in britain or something

[@dream-67]

In the UK they would probably laugh with you or call you rude in working class areas, in middle class areas they would ignore you or change the subject..... Your name is cool btw

[@onee]

"They don't like to share a lot." Ah, the typical greedy Dutch stereotype. :P

[@emiquetzalkoala4288]

It's not just a stereotype: it's real, and it's a cultural thing. And it's so deeply engrained in the Dutch culture that when a Dutch person hears about it they don't really grasp the point: it's almost like talking about colors to someone who was born blind: they just don't get it. Proof of it: 99% of the comments from Dutch citizens here sound like "We work for our stuff and so we don't share it", or "we will share only if you share too" or other nonsensical sentences that clarify beyond any doubt that they are not getting what the concept of sharing really is about. Maybe the concept of sharing just for the sake of sharing or for showing reciprocal appreciation and affection is just not part of their cultural grammar and it's virtually untranslateable into their cultural dictionary. How can they even talk about it? Maybe we should just stop accusing them of this, let them be the way they are and learn to not cringe every single time we see that cultural trait in action.

[@Mirm83]

The Dutch SHARE. It's rampant in their society. You can see this in everything, from public transport to programs for the disabled to general helpfulness and generosity. They just don't trust always outsiders to share, and rightfully so, given the state of the world. Sharing, in it's essence, is meant to be reciprocated. Otherwise, it is just taking. They are also a very welcoming, kind people, especially if you leave the tourist trap areas, and will happily let anyone participate in their reciprocal sharing culture, which is only as good as it is because of expected participation. Everything about their lifestyles is family and community oriented. When my great-uncle and aunt celebrated their 60th anniversary, all the neighbours on the street hung flags that morning. And not as a specially planned thing, it is just something they do for all of their neighbours special events and is just the norm. They literally have calendars just to chronicle yearly events/dates of other people. They drop off handwritten cards, and send well-wishes, just because you exist somewhere in their general area. It's a beautiful thing, but only works because everybody is expected to, and happily, participates. They understand that their effort counts a lot, and that your participation counts a lot too. . It's a level of group sharing that most people can't even comprehend. Imagine. A country that will give you everything it can, no matter who you are, but expects you to do your part to maintain that standard of living for others. How entitled and greedy are they?! :P

[@mariadebake5483]

@@Mirm83 thank you for seeiing and understanding us. Not everyone does, most people only (as is shown in many comments here) see the surface and don't take the trouble to look any further

[@anti-genocide]

@@Mirm83 just stop arguing please, simply they are not that generous in fact not generous at all adding to that being rude and back stabbing at the same time!! I don't know.... there are good, nice and caring Dutch but the majority are not defiantly maybe if they interact a lot with foreigners they can change their attitudes but again they just don't like foreigners

[@Erwin-eo7iv]

@@emiquetzalkoala4288 2 dutch drive somewere the pasanger who basicly got a free drive of an hour lend the driver a euro to park, a month later they meet eatchoter in the street the guy who lend the euro, greets the other dutch, Hey you own me a euro

[@ca-jf3ey]

Dutch are generally Nice people but also quite self absorbed. They think they're quite something, just look at some of the comments below... they claim to be unpatriotic but at the same time they're pretty proud of their Dutch mentality. They have some reason to because it is a special country. It's just that it borders on arrogance with some, and ignorance with others. Other than that, their directness can be a good thing. It has it's downsides as well. Sometimes it's just impolite and inconsiderate. Or rude, if you will. At the same time, you will know where they stand, which can be a good thing. Last but not least Dutch are quite loud and not very polite in public. For instance in France people make room for you if you want to pass them in a supermarket. Dutch don't even notice you, and remain where they are even as they're blocking your path. They don't apologise even when they bump into you (at least, a lot of them). In France everybody apologises, even when it's not their fault. The dutch don't like following normal rules and feel entitled to break them (like biking on the pavement, going through red lights). At the same time they get angry when others don't follow the rules, especially if it puts them at disadvantage. That's it. I'm Dutch by the way, having a love-hate relationship with my fellow countrymen. Generally I'm happy here but sometimes... you know ;-)

[@QCLagstone]

Hugo Oo I really agree with what you're saying here. "Directness" is just an excuse for treating other people like shit a lot of the time. We are also quite full of ourselves.

[@ancaas7945]

Most of the times you don't really know what they truly think. They are most of the times politically correct. But when the door closes behind you, trust me, that's when they truly unleash. That's why sometimes it's better if you don't understand Dutch.

[@cmdrgarbage1895]

What the fuck? If you have like 1 item ina gorcery store people will gladly give you space to go first. French people are rude as fuck by the way, so fucking patriotic acting all high and mighty.

[@mrlahey5995]

Altijd mooi om te zien hoe iemand de samenleving van een heel land in hokjes probeert te zetten zelf ben ik van mening dat t grootste deel uit je opvoeding,school en je regio komt

[@lG-gz9rl]

Hugo Oo Gozer beschrijf je nu de bijlmer ofzo? Want de meeste mensen die ik hier ken in Gelderland gedragen zich niet zo. Niet zo veel lullen dus ;)

[@111-k4d9m]

The Swiss are not much different. Of course one should learn the lingo of the country if staying more than a few months.

[@chrisczajasager]

" not much different""" hmmm, MONEY is central!!!

[@111-k4d9m]

@@chrisczajasager If you were living in Switzerland and did not speak Swiss German, French, German and very good English plus have a very high education you can forget about the word money or earning money. You would end up cleaning our streets or washing dishes for example.

[@judithvandijkhuizen8331]

Yes, I like the directness. I do think you should learn Dutch if you live there -- can't believe anyone wouldn't. Btw I'm only half Dutch and a Brit.