What do BRITISH People Think About the DUTCH? | Easy English 112

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[@jsb7975]

Well the architecture has more simulairities with English architecture than German or Belgian. That says a lot...

[@nlx78]

Nice video. The woman who starts about 'going Dutch' and that's it a bit mean of spirit. True, the English made many verbs/sayings with Dutch in it, and as far as I know, all negative. Dutch wife, Dutch auction, Dutch concert, Dutch act, Dutch oven, Going Dutch, Dutch party, Dutch courage, Dutch agreement, Dutch bargain, Dutch defense, Dutch headache, Dutch generosity and many more ;)

[@janaaj1an889]

Interesting. I'd like to see you run this by a bunch of Americans (I'm one). I lived in Europe for a few years> Loved the Dutch. Got on fine with Germans. Never got to Britain (alas).

[@jsb7975]

@@nlx78 and it all stemms from the time of the 17th century's Anglo-Dutch wars. Until the state-holder (Willem lll of Orange) became also king of England. Eventually the English found the Dutch republic too low for 'royal' standard's.... The new republic made people more equal, so 'common'. AND their JALOUSY for the Dutch and their new independent and thriving society was famously known in those days. Hence all that negativity back then.....

[@theelectricangel2250]

Can you do please "what argentinians think about the british"??

[@samuelli-a-sam]

I am from the Netherlands and I would argue that having been to Amsterdam doesn't mean you have been to the Netherlands because Amsterdam is such an internatonal city that if you really want a taste of the Dutch culture you should visit towns and cities such as Utrecht, The Hague etc

[@patrickreuvekamp]

And some cities outside the Randstad.

[@sachawithfield1151]

OMG YESS, I ALWAYS SAY THISS!!! Utrecht is an amazing place to get a REAL taste of the Netherlands :)

[@magdalena-ug2sl]

Add Deventer to that list, it's not very touristy but has all the necessary infrastructure and loads of stuff to do. You can go shopping or to museum's and historical tour's. And some of the villages around Deventer are really beautiful as well. And most importantly, the people are very friendly.

[@Freakie1NL]

@@patrickreuvekamp ja man, Helmond, Tilburg, Roermond enz. De parels van Nederland...

[@mctend9108]

@@Freakie1NL je vergeet Roosendaal

[@nordicgaming2572]

I love Dutch people. I have a bizarre sense of humor and whenever I tell jokes in international gatherings the Dutch guy is typically the only one who gets it while everyone else just stares at me like there's something wrong with me ^^

[@user-ie6jr4bg1w]

You mean humour 😉

[@SuperDirk1965]

The Dutch guy is just the one who acts like he gets it and afterwards tells you you're completely wrong because only the Dutch know how everything works (or so they think)

[@stephanosgreco2602]

@@user-ie6jr4bg1w 'humor' is being written by the Americans this way.

[@nikkivanzanen]

Now you've got to share the jokes

[@nordicgaming2572]

@@nikkivanzanen I cried when Joffrey died. Saddest moment in television history.

[@Raadpensionaris]

The British Dutch connection is actually a pretty strong one historically. Anglo-Dutch history is very closely linked

[@Tyronejizz]

Anglo-Dutch war score: 2-2, time for a tie breaker?

[@tetaomichel]

@@Tyronejizz William 3 took it all in 1689 when he became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. Game over.

[@xx7943]

the dutch and english royal house often exchanged marriages and the english converted the last part of the netherlands to christians

[@thomasbeckers3595]

@@Tyronejizz Well there have been dutch peaple on the english throne, So I think there is your tie breaker xD

[@SuAva]

Yeah such a shame that Brits apparently don't learn anything about that at school or in life in general.

[@enigmadrath1780]

Someday, the world is going to realize there's a whole country beyond the city limits of Amsterdam, and I don't think they'll be mentally or emotionally prepared for it.

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

😂

[@Widdekuu91]

Hahaha, that reminds me of Arjen Lubach's "Toerisme in Amsterdam - Zondag met Lubach (S05)" video (with English subtitles.) Amsterdam beyond Amsterdam.

[@wickwickening3977]

Ja of ni ,aint that the truth 😆👍

[@glennis-dankuwel6020]

Hahaha

[@O.O.O.K999]

Ha! Half of this country, the north part of England is yet to realise that there's more to the south of England than London.

[@spa97229]

Hello Easy English. I'm from England, but my family moved to the Netherlands when I was twelve. We lived in Den Haag, and I attended The English School of The Hague. I made a few Dutch friends in my neighbourhood, and I was a member of a Dutch Table Tennis club, so I learned quite a bit of the language. Since then, we moved to the States, and I've lived there for 47 years, but thanks to KZbin and Netflix, Dutch is now a hobby for me. I miss many things about living in England and Holland living in the States.

[@Brian-om2hh]

My father was in Holland during WW2, as part of the occupying Allied forces moving into Europe following D Day. To be frank, my father had little time for foreigners, but developed fond respect for the Dutch during his time in Holland. The Dutch people were extremely appreciative of the British Army being in Holland, and my dad said they were offered some of what food was available, and some of the locals laundered uniforms etc for the British forces. My dad passed away in 1985, but I still have some old Dutch banknotes he had while he was there, plus an information leaflet printed by the Dutch Underground during the German occupation.

[@jackthebassman1]

I just love everything about the Netherlands, the society, the people, the cleanliness, yup, everything!

[@_.A.J._]

I'm Dutch and I love Brits. You guys are the most politie and patient drivers of the whole world. It's truly amazing. But as soon you get out of your car, you all truly love banter and say stuff like "you bloody wanker" (jokingly). Lovely people!

[@_.A.J._]

This is the opposite in Belgium. Belgians speak softly, calmly and polite but as soon they get in their car they turn into killing machines, they have no regard for anyone and rather run over people.

[@jorka4691]

The most politie? woop woop its the sound of the police.

[@andymcburzel9959]

Beste A.J., ik woon bijna 40 jaar in Duitsland maar ik ben engelsman. Ik hou van Nederland en van de nederlandse „Way of Life“! Toffe mensen en heel veel toffe uitspraaken! Engelse groeten uit Duitsland!

[@mellowasahorse]

C'mon, the Dutch are hands down the most similar nation on earth to us! I mean, who else would embrace the darts in the same way...

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

🤣😂🤣😂 fair point

[@lissandrafreljord7913]

I thought Ireland was. But I did hear a lot of Brits, especially English people, say the Netherlands is the country in continental Europe that feels most at home for them.

[@williamjordan5554]

@@lissandrafreljord7913 Irish hold grudges.

[@Wielie0305]

Hahaha, that and ofcourse British Music, sarcasm and definitely humor. Really love the Young Ones, Bottom, Little Britain, Allo Allo, Absolutely Fabulous, Monty Python etc. etc.

[@bodoor8172]

Dutch are more like Germans mate, nowhere near Brits.

[@andycotton162]

In my experience in International trade, the Dutch are very friendly, taller than average, speak excellent English, probably because they heard & saw a lot of English TV and radio and are very laid back, probably because of the special cakes they make.

[@harrynac6017]

Lol. The first Dutch words a Britisch man I've met learned were "appeltaart met slagroom"

[@MusicJunky3]

Oi ! There is Heineken too you know !

[@oogabooga5678]

@@MusicJunky3 actualy heineken is the most hated beer in the netherlands and its mostly called slootwater=riverwater

[@MusicJunky3]

@@oogabooga5678 Amstel then.. Or Grolsh.. The list is endless 😋

[@harrynac6017]

@@oogabooga5678 Even worse, slootwater=ditch water. I prefer Belgium beers.

[@noae.115]

It's not a Dutch video without The Netherlands being mistaken for Denmark or another Scandinavian country lmao

[@Needlestitch]

Britain has more north (Scandinavian) in it than The Netherlands ever had.

[@noae.115]

@@Needlestitch No need to take it so seriously lmao. It's probably because The Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries both have quite progressive policies in a lot of areas and are both prominent welfare states, so they get associated with eachother quite often. Danish and Dutch also get mixed up a lot because they both sound like people have something stuck in their throat lmao. I don't think it has anything to do with history.

[@Needlestitch]

@@noae.115 To each their own imaging and gutturals.

[@Showwieh]

@@Needlestitch nah Britain is mostly celtic.The Netherlands, North Germany and Denmark are basically the same country/people

[@xx7943]

I find it not strange that they mixt us up with scandinavian we look the same we use some words the same but english people only think about amsterdam and den haag they never think about limburg friesland because this places have a native language beside normall dutch the limburg side use more scandinavian words mixt german and french while friesland use more english and german words

[@gazza9463]

I have had the pleasure of visiting many times, not just Amsterdam either, love the double decker trains. Very friendly people , their love of chocolate sprinkles made me chuckle.

[@AngelineHargreaves]

I have friends in France who are Dutch and had friends in England who were Dutch, I've only met nice Dutch people. Very similar humour and they like a lot of the same things as us Brits ! Love a clog!

[@jorka4691]

Butttt we don't really wear clogs at all, ever.

[@sigridvanosch1990]

People wear clogs a lot more in the north and east of the Netherlands. I recently moved from Breda to the Achterhoek and I see them a lot here.

[@heeelgekkkkkk]

@@sigridvanosch1990 That's such a different scene, why did you go from Breda to the Achterhoek?

[@AwoudeX]

@@jorka4691 I wear clogs, therefor i exist. The more rural parts will have you see some people on clogs. Fun fact about them: the wood breathes and therefor a stinky sweat odour will be harder to get in clogs, skin conditions are better because of the same breathing and because of the hard surface your feet rest on while walking, the bones in your feet stay better alligned/positioned.

[@MDE1992]

West-Dutch (very direct, maybe a bit blunt, good trader mentality, good humour, basically very fun people to hang out with.) South Dutch (less direct, but very hospitable and outgoing, you don't really hear their actual opinion, because they want to keep it "cosy". And they really love food and drinks (the good life). North-Dutch (a bit shy, but when you get through to them they very kind and reliable people. And they definitely have the best looking girls;-) Their behavior and looks are very much like Danes basically.

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Nice summary 🙌

[@SparklingDiva1111]

Best looking man are usually from that area too!! Your assessment of the different areas is good :) It's pretty similar in the UK where people are also different in the various areas. Their 'yokel' county is in the north, ours in the south. Much also depends on religion btw.

[@floorvandeven7151]

I feel like Brabanders are actually very direct

[@Angie-yv7ws]

@Steiner true. Brabanders are nor direct generally speak.

[@Angie-yv7ws]

Very good summary!

[@mangiagatti85]

When the Protestant Dutch arrived to trade in Japan in the 17th century, the locals much preferred their manners, soberness & great trading honesty...& the Japanese kicked-out the Catholic Portugese...who were fanatics for introducing their religious beliefs to Japan. The Dutch just shrugged & said "No brother...we are here to trade!". A good lesson for empire-builders?

[@jillvandenlinden6946]

Love this video! Interesting to learn about difference in culture/politics. I really like the British. I found them to be very polite and helpfull. Sense of humour is defenitely the same, you can have a good laugh with them!! Shout out to Goldmember 🤣 Love from the Netherlands

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Thanks Jill! It seems us Brits and Dutch are cut from the same cloth, especially in comedic senses. Greetings from Brighton! :)

[@moalam9794]

Lived and worked in Hengelo Netherlands for 28 years! Raised my family there and really appreciate the welcome and openness of the Dutch. Made many enduring and endearing friends over the years. Well done to them for creating such a successful society.

[@KEVWARD63]

Is that Hengelo , Overijssel ?

[@moalam9794]

@@KEVWARD63 it is. Been there?

[@KEVWARD63]

@@moalam9794 Had a GF in Kleine Driene , was stationed in Muenster with British Army. 1991-93. Posted back to UK 1993 , as British Forces withdrew from Germany , post Cold War. Hengelo was my off duty weekend home 92-93.

[@moalam9794]

@@KEVWARD63 Aha fellow serviceman. I'm ex RAF myself. Resigned as Sgt in 1986. In Hengelo I worked for Thales Netherlands BV from 1996 till 2011, before moving to work in Oman. I'm retired now but have 2 sons settled in Hengelo - one in Vikkershoek (near kleigat lake) and the other on Breemarsweg. Going back from UK to Hengelo tomorrow incidentally. Cheers

[@starbase218]

Dutch are less reserved and more straightforward. With a Dutch person, you know what you’re dealing with. We can just say things, even if someone feels offended by them, because taking offence is deemed not to be any better than giving offence. A Brit will hold his or her cards closed, and just appear to be polite all the time. It’s only afterwards that you notice how they really felt all along. At least that’s my observation as a Dutch guy in London.

[@td2222]

A taste of your own medicine cause the Dutch keep their cards also closed when encountering a foreigner. You might not think of them as foreigners because you're in their country, but the other way around it is..

[@pipercharms7374]

As a brit the politeness is more to do with theres this very strong behavior to avoid any type of conflict so if you find something odd or strange or something you even dislike about someone else, you're not going to say so, simply because you don't want to course any upset, we'll lie and pretend everything's fine as much as possible to avoid any kind of conflict with any body else. We will have small hints that usually for said person to leave us alone but we don't say it directly to once again avoid conflict, our politeness in general I think is just one big massive flashing sign screaming we don't want to argue or to course upset! We'll do it with each other and foreigners, though since we're used to this type of behavior from each other, by the tone of voice and words we can usually tell if another brit is being genuine or politely telling us to fxck off without actually saying it XD

[@glennhopkins2643]

Congratulations to Mr Wilders !!!

[@Boudi-ca]

I would love to visit the Netherlands again. My last experience was as a child, and the only thing I remember was visiting the three border location. As a Brit I really do appreciate a good sense of humour too, and they speak good English?.. even better. I also appreciate a good old Clog 👌

[@malloot9224]

7:18 this man has the best descriptions of the Dutch in my opinion, pretty accurate. Not to mention he is a damn cool dude!

[@SparklingDiva1111]

Yes, he seemed the only one that could come up with a very good description. I'm thinking he's above average intelligent, the way he's able to put things together, shows real insight etc.

[@ktkee7161]

@@SparklingDiva1111 l thought the John Cleese type bloke before him was good too. They were all good, but l especially liked the bad teeth woman (living up to stereotypes there) who was asked have you been to the Netherlands? No. Would you like to go? No 😂 Good job they didn't interview a well known lrish poster who lives there and finds them all unbearably arrogant and always wants their football team to lose 10-0 😂

[@Ladybug-le2tv]

Very nice to see and hear how English people think about us Dutchies. But please when you visit our country, pick for once another city besides Amsterdam. Ever been in Haarlem or Den Haag? You would be impressed

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

I (Mitch) would love to visit Friesland! Anything sea-based is great for me. I love Sylt in Germany so I imagine I'd love this area of the Netherlands

[@harrynac6017]

@@EasyEnglishVideos For the ultimate Dutch island experience, I'd advice Terschelling. It's not allowed to go by car and you can easily rent a bike. They have a lot of festivals in spring and summer. I think "Oerol Festival" in spring is the best.

[@ronaldvanhemiksem3544]

@@EasyEnglishVideos Well, then you should definitely visit the province of Sealand (Zeeland), in the Southwest of our country. It consists of multiple islands and peninsulas connected by long dams, bridges and tunnels and also by ferry if you travel on foot or bicycle. There's lots of water, water recreation, the famous Delta works can be visited and the beaches of Sealand belong to the most beautiful beaches of the country. It's recommended to visit Sealand during summer. Only disadvantage of being there during summer is that you will probably meet more Germans than Dutchies there. 😉

[@lottej.8184]

@@harrynac6017 I am sorry but what you are saying isn't right. Yes Terschelling is lovely and 'Oerol' is a festival (in June) but you can take your car to the island! Tourist can't take their car to Vlieland, which is another island.

[@SparklingDiva1111]

You do know The Netherlands stretches way beyond that area?

[@Leispada]

The compliments of the interviewees are wonderful. I for one am quite grateful

[@Eitner100]

Wow! Such insight about the Dutch on a psychological level. Specially the man comparing the Dutch mentality to the Swedish. Respect,

[@ThePipton]

Honestly, every time I have been to the UK I have never felt like a foreigner as a Dutch person. Could be my British accent, but I honestly think that the culture is not that far apart. Especially the pub world is nearly identical, the food is familiar (we have fish and chips as well), people have the same vibe of practicality and the humor is essentially similar (prefer it above American sitcoms). Sorry if this comment doesn't make sense, just came from the pub ;)

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Hahaha brilliant end to a comment 😉

[@tsaoh5572]

We’re similar in nearly every way, except for the directness i’d say. British people can be so incredibly indirect in their requests that I sometimes don’t even understand what they’re trying to get me to do.

[@allthatchas]

Fish and chips? In the Netherlands?? Sure, we have fish and we have chips, but the average fastfood restaurant doesn't sell fish with their chips. Kroketten, frikadellen, berenhappen, bamischijven, etc., but no fish.

[@ThePipton]

@@allthatchas Lekkerbek met friet

[@stroopwafel6141]

What a lovely video. All these people really gave it a thought. Indeed, we Dutch are close to the British. We were imperialists, just as you. Sailors and traders, just as the British. Both down to earth as well, but we speak better English than you speak Dutch. Don't know if that goes for our monarchs... But on this side of the North Sea we do love the tongue in cheek humor and the genuine British self-mockery. I mean, nothing better than Fawlty Towers, Bottom or Four Weddings and a Funeral. Oh, and watched all episodes of The Crown. For god sake, what more proof you need we still love you, you silly leavers. :-) Greetings from clogsland! And now go eat your shepherds pie!

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

You know "Bottom"!? Amazing!

[@stroopwafel6141]

@@EasyEnglishVideos Yeah, all British comedy's were on Dutch tv. The Young Ones, Little Britain, Keeping Up Appearences, you name it, we've seen it! )

[@Widdekuu91]

@@stroopwafel6141 Ik heb de Nederlandse ondertiteling van de show Would I Lie To You gemaakt, wel voor een fanchannel (Wilty?Nope!) maar het was echt heel erg leuk, alle Engelse cultuur kwam langs haha.

[@dakhaas300]

You forgot Blackadder!

[@stroopwafel6141]

@@dakhaas300 I could have mentioned way more great examples of British humor. A Fish Called Wanda... Are you being served etc etc

[@Glittertrut]

I as a Dutch person like how the Brits handle their Ambulance calls etc. Even the paramedics are just so calming in the way they handle situation, I love to follow the show inside the amulance. I think the Dutch could learn from that. We are very direct but in some cases that isn't alway the best. You won't hear them say stuff like oh sweety, or oh love or something like that.

[@opez_kalit]

Wow British Dutch, I like it 🇬🇧🇳🇱

[@esmith712]

Thank you for another very interesting video! I learned so much!

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Thanks for supporting us… we’re glad you enjoyed it 🙌

[@msheludko]

British people and Dutch have a lot more in common, than with any other country and don't even realise that

[@carmenm.4091]

The Dutch and the English are genetically linked by our Anglo ancestors. Especially in the North of Holland where I’m from. There are also English people with Dutch heritage in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

[@jb9433]

Yes, but that's just the English. Britain is not England.

[@gordonsmith8899]

Dutch engineers were very active in the draining of the fens in the 17th century. Part of East Anglia is called Holland.

Leuk!! Ik heb ervan genoten.

[@AtlasUrbex]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. It put a smile on my face while having me some classic dutch dinner: Chinese Greetings from the North of The Netherlands!

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

😂😂😂 classic

[@paulstuart551]

I have only been to Amsterdam when young with my girlfriend, it was the friendliest place I've ever been. It was our first trip abroad & we hadn't booked a hotel as it was not summer but all in our price range were full. The first night we stayed in a cheap hotel which was awful, there was no lock on the door but only a latch with a gap & huge cockroaches. The food is very different, breakfast was bread jam & a small piece of cheese. A lovely gay couple who owned a good restaurant let us rent a flat they had for very little money. Everybody there was helpful & kind.

[@mariadebake5483]

Nice video! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@collectioneur]

I have a lot of English colleagues and we are certainly comparable in terms of intelligence. The biggest difference, however, is that the Dutch look outward and the British look inward and there isn't much to see there these days...

[@rogerdavid3297]

my brother married a dutch women in 2000,the family went over for the wedding. i think the people and the country are great, enjoyed the dutch way of life .

[@HeleentjeB]

This was fun to watch! In the Netherlands we actually get english class in high school. And there are many english tv channels, or movies here as well. So that's why most people here can speak and understand the english language.

[@keesdevreugd9177]

38 years ago I was taught English already in elementary school. Did they stop doing that? The subtitles on television help too. On top of that, I've been working internationally for all my life, so English became a sort of second first language to me. Can't get rid of the horrible accent though. :-D

[@younessdirect5403]

@@keesdevreugd9177 I even had my first English lessons in my fifth year of primary school.

[@maartengodschalk7902]

Nice video, I recognize most even though the 'going Dutch' in my experience is more of a thing amongst elder generations above the rivers (such as my parents) who tend to be Calvinistic due to protestant roots and growing up after WWII. The best compliment for me as a Dutch was the guy at the end who relates British humour to the Ductch. British humour is a well known thing here, most adults remember Monty Python, Keeping up appearances, Fawlty Towers etc.

[@SparklingDiva1111]

Ah, never thought it'd be a Calvinistic thing. I'm from the south, so RK. And oddly enough this 'going Dutch" is what most Americans believe of us too. Not for nothing that it became a standard expression in English language! I did, however, not know the English felt that way too. What I know we do paying in restaurants etc. quite equally among friends and with a date for me it's always been the guy that paid. I always have offered though, but no man wanted that. Chivalry still exists, even among us down to Earth Dutchies :)

[@hardanheavy]

6:32 is the most British way of saying we keep butting in with our unsollicited opinions, brilliant 😁

[@miran4471]

Love this video 🙂 Greetings from the Netherlands ❤️🌷

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Thanks Mi Ran 🙌 greetings from Brighton 🏖

[@Yayarayaya]

Very interesting video to watch as a Dutch person😂 loved to see it and honestly they are so nice about us Dutch people 🤩 thank you guys!!

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Thanks for watching Raya, glad you liked it

[@childofGOD1962]

I have realy enjoyed whatching this ! I was born i Birmingham however have lived most of my live in the NETHERLANDS, so have been brought up with both CULTURES and can say I perfere the more openminded direct and easy going way of aproaching live of the dutch compared to the reserved and stiffer upper lip style of England. (got a eglish mu and a dutch dad) ta-ra

[@rudybemelmans5024]

Dutch person who lived in the UK for a decade here. Going to get a bank account, including having to show my passport, and looking at my information a while later. Nationality: Dutch. Country: Denmark? (people at banks should know better) During my first couple of years there people initially thought I was Canadian, then my accent when speaking English shifted to modern RP. That confused everyone, because suddenly I was thought of as a Brit who somehow hadn't mastered the art of tactfully beating around the bush. Also, before people thought I was British and stopped asking this, I lost count of how often this small conversation got repeated: "Where in Canada are you from?" "I'm actually from The Netherlands." (confused pause) "Oh, you're from Amsterdam then? "Nope, not even close." (cue baffled face) I love the Brits though. Friendly people with a witty sense of humour.

[@doyouknowbabs9151]

As a Dutch person I enjoyed this video a lot! I think a lot of Dutch people feel very connected to England, but we do know we are both quite different. I love to see the English point of few on our culture haha. And we always joked that you guys wanted to be European but just in your own way, and we kind of loved and disliked that about you (but definitely 99% love, because we Dutch love the English culture.)

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Thanks for your compliment! I (Mitch) find it so strange that Brits don't really have much cultural knowledge of the Dutch... we know so much about Italy, Germany, France etc... but as you saw, Dutch culture/politics/royalty hasn't made much of an imprint. 🤷‍♂️ Nevertheless, I have really enjoyed my time in the Netherlands and have only positive experiences with the people 😁

[@kevindare3113]

Love the Dutch, 🇬🇧👍

[@gordonsmith8899]

Ek ook

[@hollandiapreppers]

💚Thank you British friends for the kind words about the Dutch.

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

🇬🇧♥️🇳🇱

[@gordonsmith8899]

No problem, I was stationed just over the German border near to Roermond - I never met with anything other than courtesy and a smile from the Dutch people. We really have a great deal in common. The Oranjeboom pub was just over the border - I often wonder whether it's still pulling pints

[@arjenbij]

The image at 1:00 is not that of William of Orange the first, it's William the third.

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Is he not the same person?

[@stevie8763]

Igone de Jongh and Donij van Doorn are both ranked very highly in the world of Performing Arts.

[@robdehoogh6742]

Most English people don't know now the Dutch invated London/England during one of the Anglo-Dutch wars. And ruled the seas all over the world.

[@rbrown1266]

I loved the guy who said that the Dutch love sarcasm. Maybe not everyone, but I’d reckon most people wouldn’t even date someone who doesn’t has that sense of humour. In fact, when I was started dating my current partner, we watched the news, and there were heavy floods in the Balkans. Some anchor asked the stupidest things of all, to a reporter almost trying to hold himself together against the flooding. She asked: What are you seeing? Both me and my partner simultaneously said: water.

[@LaughNDLearn]

As a dutchman this movie is fun to watch!

[@jangoslinga5643]

I love how she came clean at 3:53. Ik ben in Delft geboren btw. Woon al 40 jaar in Canada.

[@ktkee7161]

Only reason 90% of Britons visit!

[@pawelkurzanski]

I had the same situation in the Netherlands,when i asked a person "do you speak english" and the answer was "of course I do " ! Yes,most people over there,they do speak english on a high level. Greetings from Poland !

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Greetings from Brighton 🏖

[@SparklingDiva1111]

Not on a high level at all. I remember watching Derek Ogilvie on Dutch tv walking through a city, asking people questions. I was shocked to hear how bad Dutch people's English is, especially knowing how many years they are taught English at school. I know the level they're taught as I am an English teacher. I felt I had failed my job, haha. Most do speak English, yes, but it's horrible. And very superficial, as in very limited in what they know & understand. Try watching Michael McIntyre with 'em. They will not be able to follow any of it. My former son in law was American. When over here on holiday with my daughter he felt terribly neglected and alone as NO ONE could handle speaking English for a few hours (except me as I've lived in Australia, had a British partner, etc.). So he just sat there, waiting for time to pass until they could go home. So high level English, nope. Not even close. Bear in mind: you do not fully get a language until you can get the humour of it (without subs). And many say they like English humour... again, try watching Michael McIntyre "the dentist" with them. I guarantee no one will get it, unless they're near-native speaker.

[@pawelkurzanski]

@@SparklingDiva1111 So i guess we had diffrent experiences,I speak of course based what I have experienced do far,and with most people there was no problem to communicate or to have a conversation.Even to ask about some details when I needed. So one thing is to know a language and another one to understand some humour,especially when you are from a diffrent country. I am not a native speaker of english,but with no problems I can understand english humour(Plus I speak this language every single day,and use plus teach online :) ),and we are talking now about British English of course.I reckon cause of so much popularity of US tv series,films etc it is easier to catch some humour from over there than from UK,even though is closer for Dutch people maybe.Cannot be sure but just,thinking here. From myself I can add that,I am passionate about languages,so I always dig more to find out more,like slang words,expressions to be able to understand things from other countries. Plus bear in mind not everyone from UK is like a Shakespeare,or any other English speaking country,people they use language for whatever they need/want and theirs vocabulary might be not exactly the same as ours.

[@pawelkurzanski]

@@SparklingDiva1111 Plus,lately I talked with some person from U.S. and to be honest i was suprised that I knew much word,and be able to respond faster being a non-native speaker !

[@bartobruintjes7056]

@@SparklingDiva1111 Don't lie next time.

[@gamenmetbritt3491]

2:58 tnx you😂🇳🇱❤ youre great too👍🏻

[@insulani]

Yeah the British sense of humour doesn’t get lost here. We all get it and love it.

[@wickwickening3977]

Great vid .fun to hear what the english think of us .👍

[@evadoornewaard6559]

I like that one of them said something about sarcasm. Our daily language is full of sarcasm. If you'd to to TikTok you can find those "in Dutch we don't say X, we say Y" videos and half of these things are just so sarcastic and I love it.

[@JmJones2611]

Hehe UK and Dutch connections are strong 😂 we even like to argue about the Anglo Dutch wars sometimes 😂😂

[@marcwassenaar8183]

they are chill

[@andreasdejong1846]

There are no Dutch people in Amsterdam, but ok. For progressives who don't care about norms and values I can imagine it is a great place though.

[@cambs0181]

King William in certain areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland - Monarch of great historical importance, celebrated within communities to this day. King William in Southern England - Who?

[@hunterluxton5976]

The Dutch use to have a rival empire and were on a par with the royal navy until they were defeated at sea. The Dutch are sophisticated, intelligent cultured and have a similar sensibility to the British.

[@td2222]

Sophisticated and intelligent? 😂 My observation and experience is quite the opposite! They're extremely judgmental and prejudiced.

[@tig3662]

@@td2222 Yeah and not educated at all.

[@niekvanwensen]

5:56 As a Dutchman, that’s quite accurate, I never thought about it. We’re somehow really progressive yet still very conservative

[@Widdekuu91]

I would argue that in some cases, being progressive can backfire into going backwards though, depending on what you're doing. It's often done "the American way" and I recently noticed that when I spoke to a policeman. I told the local policeman that I was autistic and that speaking to him with a loud portophone on, was difficult. He apologized and turned it off. That was fine. Then, he asked me if I could recall what time the youths had destroyed the staircase. I said; 'Oh god, I'm quite bad with timing I'm afraid, another one of my vague autistic traits.. It was between 2 and 5, I think. Can't be any more specific than that though.' Which is when he apologized for asking. I raised my eyebrows and immediately replied; 'Sir...there's nothing wrong with that question. I just simply can't give you the correct answer, that's all." I mean, he seems like a great local police-officer, but apologizing for asking me a question I do not know is backwards 'progressive' to me. I don't know why it bothered me so much that he apologized for it, but it just made him seem so insecure and 'American-style-woke' that it made me feel uncomfortable. Like I was some sortof flowervase made with extra fragile glass or something.

[@niekvanwensen]

@@Widdekuu91 yeah 100%, the woke people are going the wrong progressive way😂

[@ktkee7161]

@@Widdekuu91 can't see the Dutch ever embracing wokeness, unlike the English.

[@Widdekuu91]

@@ktkee7161 I hope to god we never embrace it, it's like eating toothpaste. A small amountof toothpaste that you rinse off is great. Eating toothpaste in large amounts and swallowing it, is toxic.

[@dale7385]

I love the Dutch.. Have really good friends in Almelo ❤

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

I love that we have had a Dutch monarch on their throne I just can’t fucking imagine it hahaha. Must be because I’m a catholic Dutch

[@ControlledCha0s]

You never fail to deliver, Mitch, old chap! 👍🏼😎👍🏼 Here's something interesting I got from Etymonline: _"Since c. 1600, _*_Dutch_*_ (adj.) has been a "pejorative label pinned by English speakers on almost anything they regard as inferior, irregular, or contrary to 'normal' (i.e., their own) practice" [Rawson]._ _E.g. ironical _*_Dutch treat_*_ , of each person paying for himself (1887), _*_Dutch courage_*_ "boldness inspired by intoxicating spirits" (1809), nautical _*_Dutch talent_*_ "any piece of work not done in shipshape style (1867), etc._ -- _probably exceeded in such usage only by Indian and Irish_ -- _reflecting first British commercial and military rivalry and later heavy German immigration to U.S."_ And let's not forget about *double Dutch* , which my brain so often refuses to understand in its proper sense, preferring a more literal version, sort of like this: _"Duubbeel Needdeerlaands iis goeoed voooor jouou!"_ 😁

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Ah thanks mate, we really appreciate it. 🙌 This is a great addition to the comments section… I didn’t realise the extent of how we use Dutch as a negative/jokey term Thanks for posting 👊

[@harrynac6017]

I remember going to London some decades ago, seeing a poster about how hell would be; they speak Dutch.

[@stormgroenendijk4948]

I want to move from the Netherlands to England. I love England!

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Greetings from Brighton 🏖

[@rogink]

I'm off to visit NL in a couple of months so clicked on the link for this video. People in Brighton are hardly a good representation of British people but I'm impressed that some recognised the King (I'm still in the mindset that there is a queen) as well as Rutte (I can't believe I didn't get that one). I'd imagine that for most people in Britain all those pictures would have drawn a blank - although I'm surprised Johann Cruyff wasn't better recognised. For all that, I'd say that the Dutch and British are very close in attitudes and if it wasn't for the impenetrable language there would be no barrier. If you count Ireland as a 'foreign' country, the Netherlands would be next as our closest neighbour.

[@Ludifant]

Self portrait of Van Gogh: "That's a Monet, innit?" 😆

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

😆

[@Lillfex]

I am dutch and i think that we are more laid back in life and Uk people are more reservert and more old fashion then we are. UK people are much more on manners. We are much more open . Uk people are friendly but more "how can i say this "more with a wall around them so they are harder to get too?

[@davidcandelaruze]

Thanks for the italki info and the interview, you seem very human, bye

[@johnfoster7428]

It is a well know fact that Dutch people cannot survive without chocolate sprinkles. I stayed with a friend near Purmerend whose house was 3 metres below sea level. I asked if he was not worried that the dyke would burst, the sea would rush in and they could all drown. He retorted that it was far more worrying to live in England; it being an island you could easily fall off into the sea and drown. The Dutch people I know have a good sense of humour.

[@stevie8763]

The Dutch can be a bit loud, but generally they are good company, good fun and good friends. Pity about their beer, but you cant have everything.

[@marinusboel7795]

not warm enough ?

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

😂

[@stevie8763]

@@marinusboel7795 I find the Dutch quite warm. However, their beer has to be served very cold in order to numb the taste buds from its poor taste. At least that's the theory, but it still tastes bad even after that.

[@beorlingo]

Netherlands is the one country I look up to.

[@O.O.O.K999]

I had a Dutch boyfriend many years ago (we are still friends) and when I visited him at his university flat in Wageningen, the plates were not washed between courses. I was shocked but he told me it was the Dutch way and I believed him! So what do I think about Dutch people? Their students are just as big slobs as British students 😂because at his parents house we had clean plates for every course.

[@williamwilting]

It's nice to know that the British think that we're friendly and less conservative than they are, because I don't completely agree. Perhaps our political and healthcare related systems care about more communities of people, allthough it doesn't always feel like that. But on the other hand, I always felt that the British are more loyal to a certain code of manners towards people with impairments or disabilities than the Dutch do, and that the British are stricter in upholding that code. Also, we may be direct, but I wouldn't always consider directness as being fair. You shouldn't lie, but there are more ways to be fair to someone than just being direct. Sometimes speaking your mind at the wrong moment, for the wrong reason, or to a person with whom directness doesn't always work well can be harsh, in my opinion. Intentionally hiding something or lying to screw someone over is wrong, but on the other hand, we should learn to know when to stop and/or keep our mouth shut, because sometimes that can be the fairest thing to do. In that regard, I tend to like the Flemish a bit more than us Dutch people, and I think that the British have more of that gentler approah to other people as well. By the way, it could have been better to stay in the EU, economically speaking. However, I also understand the points made on selfcontrol as one of the main reasons to leave. I meet enough Dutch people who would want the Netherlands to leave the EU as well, because even political or economical decisions concerning national affairs are controlled by the rich members of the EU's parlement, who put lots of money paid by civilians into expansive travels, hotels and meeting places. Their businesss with international affairs I can understand, but what is the use of national parlements if the EU controls the most decisions by far? Not mention that the people who really need all that money or other kinds of support nowadays get less and less attention. I for one can't support this union as being a dedicated part of it. So, we'll have to wait and see if the UK isn't really better off now. I have to say it won't get better soon as long as that goofball Johnson, who's calling the shots now, hasn't been kicked out of his position. The man should be ashamed of himself with his arrogant attitude compared to the British civilians, concerning his parties while ignoring his own COVID rules. For Rutte, the same thing counts. These guys just like to lie, cheat snd steel at the cost of those without any influence or desire for power, and take their profit of it.

[@moononastick8628]

I found your comments really interesting. Overall I think the Dutch are probably the most similar to the British out of all of European nations, I think we understand each other pretty well. Boris is without doubt the worst Prime Minister we’ve ever had (I may get some reaction to that) and I think the majority now can’t wait to get rid of the man.

[@ktkee7161]

You've confirmed your Dutch directness by mentioning Brexit but have broken the golden British rule of NEVER MENTION BREXIT. Or politics 🙂 Do Dutch people not have that rule of no politics or religion?

[@Leispada]

This comment is very accurate (saying this as a Dutch person)

[@peerberwers9503]

@@ktkee7161 We actually do talk quite a lot about politics. It's quite a good way to learn more about and understand a person better. You just need to make sure that's don't take it too far and respect other people's opinions. Religion on the other hand isn't a common topic, because most Dutch people are atheists and simply don't believe religion. We do however accept all religions, as long as they don't interfere with our everyday lives.

[@ktkee7161]

@@peerberwers9503 yeah it's an old saying from when people were religious. I think the English and the Dutch are the two least religious countries in Europe, although that's changing with immigration. I don't know much about Dutch politics but l guess like a lot of continental politics it's coalition and consensus based. British politics is confrontational and oppositional so best avoided unless you want a row.

[@joanne1114]

“That’s chappie” waaahahahaha! That covers it perfectly actually lol.

[@alfonsmelenhorst9672]

Wij Nederlanders weten meer over de Engelsen, dan de Engelsen over de Nederlanders weten.

[@ECINADGIRL]

Wij Caribische Nederlanders weten meerover de Nederlanders dan de Nederlanders over de Caribische eilanden.

[@marioprivacy9411]

@@ECINADGIRL Maar als je ooit zou verdwalen in de buurt van Hoogezand-Sappemeer, Zuidbroek, Scheemda, Veendam, Wildervank, Oude Pekela, Nieuwe Pekela en Stadskanaal, zul je er je voordeel mee kunnen doen.

[@harrynac6017]

@@ECINADGIRL Sterker nog, de overzeese gebieden worden vaak vergeten. Niet iets om trots op te zijn. (Voor de zekerheid: dat we het vaak vergeten is niet iets om trots op te zijn)

[@harrynac6017]

@@marioprivacy9411 😁

[@ECINADGIRL]

@@harrynac6017 thanks for saying that

[@BabzV]

"Have you ever visited the Netherlands?" 'No..' "Would you like to go there some day?" 'No.'😂😂 Absolutely loved her honesty. 😁 Love from the Netherlands.

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

😆

[@helenfollows8838]

You don't know what you are missing!

[@susanamercadoperez7117]

In humor the English win by far from us Dutch !!!! We don't have Black Adder, Fawlty Towers, The Office, Extra's, etc., etc.

[@keesdevreugd9177]

I remember a time 'our' sitcoms were almost all literal translations from original English sitcoms. No matter how good the original, the Dutch botched it beyond repair. Never understood why: like it is pointed out in the video, we have a very similar sense of humor.

[@JJVernig]

@@keesdevreugd9177 Yeah dutch comedy sitcoms never came up to (or even a bit near) the same standard. Crime/police series came closer sometimes. Other kind of comedy like cabaret I don't think there is a comparable in the UK.

[@andykleingotink]

what the guy said about the dude rocking clogs when showing up somewhere and the directness, I and i think most dutch people will have the mentality that you should be able to wear what you want when you want but also that you shouldnt be suprised if people would laugh or make a comment like "cool shoes", we will take the piss out of you but at the same time respect you that you'd divert from the status quo and be true to yourself and wear what you like.

[@star-cruiser-stella]

For anyone wanting to go to the Netherlands and not visit the most stereotypical places, I highly recommend a trip to Breda and Nijmegen :)

[@manolocorp]

1:16 The face of the lady 🤩

[@martinives4466]

It's amazing how the Dutch have managed to extract flavour from the vegetables they export

[@Dickstra64]

Hahaha, true !!

[@henkoosterink8744]

In GBR you wouldn't taste the difference, the British kitchen is awful.

[@antejl7925]

And the money from the French campsites

[@antejl7925]

@@henkoosterink8744 yes that's true ..but NL is abbysmal compared to Be or Fr.

[@henkoosterink8744]

@@antejl7925 In the Netherlands 114 Michelin rated restaurants, and in Belgium about 120. Not so much of difference.

[@irenehabes-quene2839]

I loved your remark, “speaking with humans”……what or who else would you have a conversation with? A robot or a parrot?

[@MaartenHartog]

That music though... any particular reason why you chose that Austrian alpine lederhosen tune for the outro? :-)

[@chulostrijpp7509]

I’m half Dutch and half Suriname end I’m very proud of being that

[@gordonsmith8899]

That is wonderful.

[@frint3492]

Cool video, thanks :D

[@EasyEnglishVideos]

Thanks for watching Frint 🙌

[@Dafoodmaster]

in dutch street slang, chappie would mean loser or nitwit. i'm very happy to have mark rutte be known as a chappie

[@GHOST-in-the-MACHINE]

I grew up with things like Bottom, Blackadder, The Young Ones, because my dad loved them (I'm from the end of 1989), so that's how my sense of humour developed... Fortunately, a lot of other Dutch people can usually appreciate the shit that pours out of my mouth. Needless to say, I'm the most sarcastic autistic person you'll ever meet, but I had good (bad?) influences. 😊

[@dnxproductions]

Really curious to watch the easy dutch video. As a dutch guy I don't know if I would know a lot about the UK.

[@Pasunsoprano]

So strange how little most of these people know about the country which is actually their closest neighbour. When you are in Britain you really feel how closed off some Brits are from the rest of the world, stuck on their island.

[@ktkee7161]

Equating not knowing about the world with not knowing about the Netherlands says more about Dutch self importance than anything else. And we're physically closer to France and lreland. #geography

[@suzanne5574]

@@ktkee7161 the thing is the dutch know much more about britain than the other way around. And the british think that’s completely normal, so what does that say about british self importance?

[@colbr6733]

The downside of being the home of the English language means that is how the Brits tend to draw any cultural knowledge and information from. Dutch isn't the most commonly widespread language and the Netherlands does not attempt to market itself in cultural way.

[@group555_]

@@ktkee7161 they're not being equated? An example was given followed by an observation from personal experience. Not a direct sole reason for the belief

[@Pasunsoprano]

@@ktkee7161 not when you're in Norwich #geography

[@BenvanBroekhuijsen]

Ha ha calling a self portrait of Vincent van Gogh a Monet was very funny.

[@Tyronejizz]

"who the fuck is Rutgher Hauer?" ~a Dutch man

[@hennyvanveldhuizen5976]

Moviestar, bladerunner, the hitchhiker, ladyhawk etc

[@carlolaatst5649]

0:50 it's Willem III of Orange to be precise. 😉

[@dawidsz56]

Me as an Indonesiën knowing most of them🗿

[@jeroen5736]

the dutch royal family roots are from Germany. Willem van orange was from Germany but he did fight for people in Holland . had something to do about freedom of religion. and became popular , like an very early version of youtube .. lol

[@MrSeine2]

English and Dutch humor are the same kind. But you Brits are better at it. Other countries I don’t see humor compareble. Must be there I think. But I don’t see it. Maybee language is a factor.

[@TheSeNaBi]

it's not a competition

[@dontcare1656]

I'm Dutch and honestly, most Dutch comedians suck. GB got way more funny comedians.

[@keesdevreugd9177]

@@TheSeNaBi it isn't, but he's right all the same. Nothing tops English humor. They have John Cleese, Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Laurie ... the list goes on and on. We have André van Duin.

[@TheSeNaBi]

@@keesdevreugd9177 Ronald Goedemondt Leon van der Zanden Jochem Myjer Guido Weijers Najib Amhali Javier Guzman Herman Finkers Hans Teeuwen Bert Visscher Brigitte Kaandorp Sanne Wallis Corry van Gorp + Youp van 'h Hek The list goes on and on. The humor of your own country is always the best, simply because you grow up with it, and it is in your language. For example, in the Andre van duin is soldaat: Heeft u een rang? Nee, ik heb wel een pepermuntje. Do you think the English understand that? Since they don't know Rang used to be a Dutch candy brand, there for the word rang in Dutch had two meanings

[@MrSeine2]

@@TheSeNaBi I mean all britisch humor vs al dutch humor is simular. To explain see this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4ekY56ljdR3g8k