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> known for being brutally blunt, rude, honest, and pushing back. That's a different perspective. Dutch people don't see themselves as rude. A Dutch could say
by netdevphoenix 2y ago
> known for being brutally blunt, rude, honest, and pushing back.
That's a different perspective. Dutch people don't see themselves as rude. A Dutch could say that Americans are known for being dishonest and not truly conveying what they mean. Yet Americans won't see themselves this way. You can replace Dutch and American for any other nationality
- berkes 2y agoI am Dutch, have lived in many countries in several continents. I do see myself as rude. But, being Dutch, I don't give a ** ;).
- netdevphoenix 2y agoDo you feel your rudeness comes from your Dutchness or from your personality? You get rude people everywhere :)
- robwwilliams 2y agoLove it! I do not speak Dutch but you have to love the efficiency. Here is part of an email I got today. To the point! > Het is bijna zover! :) > Heb je voor mij een definitieve titel? > Groet, It is like a haiku. Could be a good mantra too if I could get the accent right. The English translation is just as short but most English speakers/writers would dance more.