> My Dutch teacher later explained that the Dutch are very direct – and nowhere are they so direct as they are in Amsterdam. That's weird, I always hear that p

> My Dutch teacher later explained that the Dutch are very direct – and nowhere are they so direct as they are in Amsterdam. That's weird, I always hear that people in Rotterdam are the most direct ones within Netherlands. It's funny to read this article where someone gives an example that instead of giving loads of reasons to see a doctor you should ask to see a doctor. To me it's entirely strange you don't just ask for it. It comes across as being not too bright (why don't you conclude this yourself instead of talking endlessly about it with me). I work with Danish people, they're pretty direct as well. It quite frustrates me if there's some issue and someone keeps on complaining/discussing with random people instead of raising it with the person who has the ability to make a change. I highly appreciate my style of working. I've worked with people from all over the world and likely annoyed quite a few of them. That said, usually once they grasp that they can tell me things straightforwardly they tend to appreciate it.