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

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Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced in local languages and contain subtitles in both the original language as well as in English.

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Producers of this episode: Mitchell Hargreaves, Isabell Hargreaves-Schmid

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[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

[nordicgaming]

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 ^^

[Raadpensionaris]

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

[spa]

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 YouTube and Netflix, Dutch is now a hobby for me. I miss many things about living in England and Holland living in the States.

[enigmadrath]

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.

[jackthebassman]

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

[Brian-omhh]

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.

[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...

[_.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!

[mangiagatti]

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?

[andycotton]

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.

[gazza]

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.

[noae.]

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

[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!

[MDE]

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.

[paulstuart]

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.

[starbase]

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.

[moalam]

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.

[jillvandenlinden]

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