> if I go to France, I don't expect government announcements to be provided in English In Netherlands they'll translate things in various languages. If you get

> if I go to France, I don't expect government announcements to be provided in English In Netherlands they'll translate things in various languages. If you get stopped by the police and they need to communicate they'll get a translator; pretty much doesn't matter which language you're speaking (within reason). Easily 50+ languages. The French are really particular. The USA often used the phrase "melting pot". So I find the comparison with France quite odd.