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@jsb7975

2 жыл бұрын

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

@nlx78

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

And some cities outside the Randstad.

@sachawithfield1151

2 жыл бұрын

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

@magdalena-ug2sl

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@mctend9108

2 жыл бұрын

@@Freakie1NL je vergeet Roosendaal

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

2 жыл бұрын

You mean humour 😉

@SuperDirk1965

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@nikkivanzanen

2 жыл бұрын

Now you've got to share the jokes

@nordicgaming2572

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@Widdekuu91

2 жыл бұрын

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

@wickwickening3977

Жыл бұрын

Ja of ni ,aint that the truth 😆👍

@glennis-dankuwel6020

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@shirleyswaine4701

10 ай бұрын

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.

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

@Tyronejizz

2 жыл бұрын

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

@tetaomichel

2 жыл бұрын

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

@xx7943

2 жыл бұрын

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

@thomasbeckers3595

2 жыл бұрын

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

@SuAva

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂 fair point

@lissandrafreljord7913

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@lissandrafreljord7913 Irish hold grudges.

@Wielie0305

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

Dutch are more like Germans mate, nowhere near Brits.

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

@Needlestitch

2 жыл бұрын

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

@noae.115

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Showwieh

2 жыл бұрын

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

@xx7943

2 жыл бұрын

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

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._

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@andymcburzel9959

Жыл бұрын

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!

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MusicJunky3

2 жыл бұрын

Oi ! There is Heineken too you know !

@oogabooga5678

2 жыл бұрын

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

@MusicJunky3

2 жыл бұрын

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

@harrynac6017

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@sigridvanosch1990

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@AwoudeX

25 күн бұрын

@@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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Angelcynn_2001

2 ай бұрын

Yes. We English and Dutchmen are brothers and sisters.

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

2 жыл бұрын

Nice summary 🙌

@SparklingDiva1111

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like Brabanders are actually very direct

@Angie-yv7ws

2 жыл бұрын

@@steiner554 true. Brabanders are nor direct generally speak.

@Angie-yv7ws

2 жыл бұрын

Very good summary!

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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 😂

Love the Dutch, 🇬🇧👍

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

You do know The Netherlands stretches way beyond that area?

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

2 жыл бұрын

You know "Bottom"!? Amazing!

@stroopwafel6141

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

You forgot Blackadder!

@stroopwafel6141

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@EasyEnglishVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Brighton 🏖

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

If there is any country in the world (as a Dutch person) that I would feel most connected to it's England really. Probably because our way of having fun (sarcasm / British humour / partrying) and doing business is so similar. Most likely because a Dutch king (William III) shaped England as it is to day :)....

@sit-insforsithis1568

3 ай бұрын

Ja omdat “partying” alleen in Nederland en Engeland gebeurd 😂 kom op doe niet zo sentimenteel

@jsb7975

22 күн бұрын

​@@sit-insforsithis1568 misschien een beetje in de geschiedenis duiken (kan je van leren) voordat je een mening naar boven laat borrelen.

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

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha brilliant end to a comment 😉

@tsaoh5572

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@allthatchas Lekkerbek met friet

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 👌

Leuk!! Ik heb ervan genoten.

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

@EasyEnglishVideos

2 жыл бұрын

🇬🇧♥️🇳🇱

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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.

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 .

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

@EasyEnglishVideos

2 жыл бұрын

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

Congratulations to Mr Wilders !!!

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?

Love this video 🙂 Greetings from the Netherlands ❤️🌷

@EasyEnglishVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mi Ran 🙌 greetings from Brighton 🏖

Nice video! Greetings from the Netherlands

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

@Dickstra64

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, true !!

@henkoosterink8744

2 жыл бұрын

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

@antejl7925

Жыл бұрын

And the money from the French campsites

@antejl7925

Жыл бұрын

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

@henkoosterink8744

Жыл бұрын

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

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

they are chill

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

@ECINADGIRL

2 жыл бұрын

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

@marioprivacy9411

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@marioprivacy9411 😁

@ECINADGIRL

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrynac6017 thanks for saying that

1:16 The face of the lady 🤩

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

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Raya, glad you liked it

Wow British Dutch, I like it 🇬🇧🇳🇱

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

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 classic

2:58 tnx you😂🇳🇱❤ youre great too👍🏻

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

As a dutchman this movie is fun to watch!

Similar people.....both reserved...and cool..thoughtfull...

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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 :)

Cool video, thanks :D

@EasyEnglishVideos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Frint 🙌

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

Leuk - Nice - programma about The Netherlands.

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

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

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

This video might be a year old, but i did like to watch this one 😊, i always like to hear how the British people look on us Dutch. 😂

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.

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

@EasyEnglishVideos

Жыл бұрын

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

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.

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

@ktkee7161

2 жыл бұрын

Only reason 90% of Britons visit!

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

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

That what??? The "hurry furdy furdy"...ahahahaha, point taken 🤣🤣🤣

@EasyEnglishVideos

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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.

"Chappie". Brilliant XD

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@tig3662

Жыл бұрын

@@td2222 Yeah and not educated at all.

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.

If I was a Dutchman, I'd be a bit sad that my ancestors' historical enemies and rivals don't recognize me 😟

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

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

Netherlands is the one country I look up to.

The British and Dutch generally resemble one another

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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

not warm enough ?

@EasyEnglishVideos

2 жыл бұрын

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@stevie8763

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

Love the Englisch culture

The difference between the least paid and highest paid is actually the second highest in the world but you can still call the uber rich guy "Henk" instead of sir.

"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

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@helenfollows8838

Жыл бұрын

You don't know what you are missing!

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?

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

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Brighton 🏖

@SparklingDiva1111

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

25 күн бұрын

@@SparklingDiva1111 Don't lie next time.

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.

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. 😊

I am just so fascinated by that guys jaw/chin!

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

@hennyvanveldhuizen5976

2 жыл бұрын

Moviestar, bladerunner, the hitchhiker, ladyhawk etc

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

2 жыл бұрын

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 😁

The Dutch are very careful with money; not cheap, but aware of every penny.

@Wielie0305

2 жыл бұрын

As A dutchman I can say you are right. In Belgium they make quite a lot of jokes about it. But in case of need we can be very generous. More generous than our neighbours for sure.

@LogiForce86

2 жыл бұрын

We have a saying for that: "He who doesn't value the small things, isn't worth the bigger things"

@MDE1992

2 жыл бұрын

Except when we're drunk

@Widdekuu91

2 жыл бұрын

@@MDE1992 Or when it's a teenager that gets influenced by TikTok. Anyone under 30 basically. I always buy stuff secondhand and even take stuff from trashpiles on Tuesdayevening, I've got a wonderful washingbasket-on-wheels that came from the trashpile. But I've dated someone, a while back, that would get drunk and then order 45 plastic bracelets for kids, a miniature plastic blocnote with light in it, a few fake ninja-stars, a bit of raydon, a keychain, a mug, a cowshaped lamp, some musroomseeds and a small T-shirt that he didn't fit into. He said it felt like receiving a gift (which was not nice, considering he complained about my high amount of handcrafted poems and gifts. I guess the ones he ordered, didn't spark a sense of guilt.) Either way, for someone that hated plastic garbage, wasting recourses and for someone that claimed he was poor and couldn't share in my costs for travel and the pill, he sure as hell had a lot of Ali-Baba-teaboxes and needless shirts with vulgar prints that would crumble real fast. (Yes, I'm bitter, but I'd like to refer back to my original point, which is that many teens under 30 are currently wasting money on TikTok-ky stuff and make up and useless garbage that will then be thrown away afterwards. I haven't seen the same recycle-trend in that age-group yet, as I have seen it in the 30+-ers.)

@starblossom05

2 жыл бұрын

If Rutte was not in power out money problem whould be at least sloved or if we still had the gullden

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.

in amsterdam in the inner city if you go to a place to drink coffee (just for coffee thats wy i did not say coffeeshop)9 times out of 10 you have to order in english the staf cant speak dutch.and old people its from the war to used to listen to the english radio and for work you can work most places just speaking english no problem only in the small places its a bit harder

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

@EasyEnglishVideos

Жыл бұрын

Is he not the same person?