15/01/19 19:32:01.06 tPINfMdL!
>>191 The Dutch can be very direct (or blunt) when talking sometimes. It's probably a cultural thing, and foreigners might not be used to it.
Generally we are less afraid to state our opinions, like talking about politics or taboo's.
When answering a question, Dutch can also be very direct by saying just "No." instead of something (more polite) like "I am not sure about that, have you tried looking at..."
Of course this all is only generally speaking. We can be polite as well. I think these kind of phrases/expressions come from a long time ago.
I myself won't feel bad about it if you say something like that. I think it's rather funny.
The British had more of those "Dutchman name calls" for us (probably coming from the wars in the 17th century). For example, "Dutch" is also used for someone being greedy (as far as I know).
But I think we all have those name calls for each other, especially for neighbouring countries. As long as they stay jokes, there's is nothing wrong with it in my opinion.