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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Tieno on September 13, 2008, 03:50:05 PM

Title: Amsterdam - where you don't speak dutch
Post by: Tieno on September 13, 2008, 03:50:05 PM

Just went on a 4 day trip to Amsterdam and I was surprised at how much english is spoken there. People always addressed me in english, even Dutchmen. I live in belgium and I'm used to this somewhat in a big city but not to this degree. Can't recollect if it's like this in Brussels or Antwerp or Brugge. The contrast was probably bigger because in Japan(Kyoto) it's the exact opposite.

Title: Re: Amsterdam - where you don't speak dutch
Post by: Reb on September 13, 2008, 04:02:40 PM

Yeah, those are the times I'm proud of my country, we make an effort to speak the other person's language.

Title: Re: Amsterdam - where you don't speak dutch
Post by: Reb on September 14, 2008, 04:16:03 AM

Yeah, the dutch speaking part at least should just shut up and join us.

Title: Re: Amsterdam - where you don't speak dutch
Post by: MrAngryFace on September 14, 2008, 05:33:21 AM

I agree with Lewis Black on the issue:

"I didn't fly so far only to hear you speak english, you fucks. Speak gibberish."