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Artanis[Xp]
Profile Blog Joined December 2005
Netherlands12968 Posts
November 05 2013 13:34 GMT
#41
Dutch bread is best bread. There's no denying it.
Fun to see an American's perspective on my country. I hope you don't miss your freedom too much.
Slayer91
Profile Joined February 2006
Ireland23335 Posts
November 05 2013 13:35 GMT
#42
On November 05 2013 21:25 Kipsate wrote:
the only asian for miles

u lie

our bread is mwah, its not actually that great but America's bread is really bad.


there are probably tons of Asians. It's just that they all only go out twice a month so the probability of them meeting is low.

also I don't see why there WOULD be a debate about gay marriage. like who cares if they want to get married? I guess its just Ameica is still in their religious phase.
alypse
Profile Joined May 2010
2771 Posts
November 05 2013 13:41 GMT
#43
Yea the Dutch are the tallest people on the planet. IIRC their average height is 183cm (!). So you will have to look up to ppl around you a bit, literally, lol.
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NeThZOR
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
South Africa7387 Posts
November 05 2013 13:43 GMT
#44
Was fun reading up on your life in Europe!

So many funny remarks, I must say. You should do this more often, and perhaps throw in a video or two where you do the hotbid interview with Dutch chicks.
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FFW_Rude
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France10201 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-05 13:44:49
November 05 2013 13:44 GMT
#45
On November 05 2013 22:28 USvBleakill wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 05 2013 22:06 corumjhaelen wrote:

On November 05 2013 21:48 bogderpirat wrote:
you should try german bread, it's the best in the world
why

generally accepted fact

By german I guess lol


Maybe not "best" but Germany has an insane variety of bread sort. Even in a low price super market like aldi or lidl you can choose between 10 defferent kinds of bread. Something like this : + Show Spoiler +
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is nothing special in mid prize german super markets.

In Munich there is a baker with around 500 to 800 (depending on the season) kinds of bread with like 3 dozens of "beer breads" with different sorts of beer.


I'm French. We are (i think) the best bread country... and coming from someone in this country... German bread is AWESOME and so much better than ours ! And it's cheaper

Also hot_bid you should photobomb that mill !
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Slayer91
Profile Joined February 2006
Ireland23335 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-05 13:45:44
November 05 2013 13:45 GMT
#46
On November 05 2013 22:41 alypse wrote:
Yea the Dutch are the tallest people on the planet. IIRC their average height is 183cm (!). So you will have to look up to ppl around you a bit, literally, lol.


yeah, when I was younger and being dragged around to chess tournaments you could always spot the dutch guys who travelled over because they used to tower over everyone (since most people would be sitting down ofc) like praying mantis in an ant colony

maybe I belong in the Netherlands, I always internally feel like im average height but I'm quite a bit above but it seems like id be exactly average height there lol.
Micro_Jackson
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany2002 Posts
November 05 2013 13:55 GMT
#47
Service based industries in the US seem to be nicer in general. Since theres not really a tipping, customer-is-always-right culture in Europe the service is different. It's not necessarily bad, just more tepid, ie you won't feel the waitresses are flirting with you like every American restaurant. Also lots of laws here just make sense, and that's sad that I have to mention that as a difference between here and the US.


I spend some time working in NY and I think it is kind of a different mentality with the service. In the states it looks like service personal tries to be "serving" you as much as possible, maybe because of the difference in tipping. In Europe there is more of a "the best service is the one you don´t notice" mentality.

For example in my experience in a restaurant in the states most of the waiters are coming a couple of times to ask you if you need something, were in my and my wife's favorite restaurant in Germany no one is bothering you for hours if you dont make eye contact or do something to grab their attention.
ggofthejungle
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Romania392 Posts
November 05 2013 14:07 GMT
#48
On November 05 2013 21:45 sd_andeh wrote:
Haha, you need to stop saying Netherlands is _europe_! ]

THIS!!!

I was going to post this too. It saddens me when people visit one, two or three countries then conclude that all of Europe is the same. Whenever someone says Europe, they most likely mean Western Europe.
Paljas
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6926 Posts
November 05 2013 14:15 GMT
#49
how funny, i live in europe too.
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Osmoses
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Sweden5302 Posts
November 05 2013 14:17 GMT
#50
I felt like you were being very clear about the fact that you rarely ever left the house :p

Also, the dutch language is ridiculous. SCHMOKE AND A PANCAKE?!
Excuse me hun, but what is your name? Vivian? I woke up next to you naked and, uh, did we, um?
y0su
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Finland7871 Posts
November 05 2013 14:22 GMT
#51
On November 05 2013 23:07 ggofthejungle wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 05 2013 21:45 sd_andeh wrote:
Haha, you need to stop saying Netherlands is _europe_! ]

THIS!!!

I was going to post this too. It saddens me when people visit one, two or three countries then conclude that all of Europe is the same. Whenever someone says Europe, they most likely mean Western Europe.

I think it's similar to visiting one place in the USA and thinking most of it is the same. There's a lot of similarity and differences within the continent(al areas) and especially a lot of the generalizations hold true.

It's quite interesting to read about how another American's experience moving (from a different side of the country) to (a different European) country is still very similar.
c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
November 05 2013 14:33 GMT
#52
On November 05 2013 22:34 Artanis[Xp] wrote:
Dutch bread is best bread. There's no denying it.
Fun to see an American's perspective on my country. I hope you don't miss your freedom too much.


Had me rolling
Wout
Profile Joined April 2011
Netherlands76 Posts
November 05 2013 14:43 GMT
#53
On November 05 2013 21:19 Hot_Bid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 05 2013 21:15 Wout wrote:
There's a traditional windmill just northwest of the city center, my grandpa used to work there. You should go and visit it some day.

google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=52.099341 5.115587&data=!1m4!1m3!1d34569!2d5.1149433!3d52.0985995!4m14!2m13!1m12!3m8!1m3!1d26081603!2d-95.677068!3d37.0625!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m2!3d52.099341!4d5.115587

I have two serious questions:

1. Does viewing this windmill in person have any advantages over just looking at a picture of it online for 2 minutes?

2. Do older windmills serve any purpose other than historical decoration?


1. Honestly, unless you can actually go inside, preferably while it is working, not really. I'm not sure if this one currently operates, though there's bound to be tours. The inner workings of those things are actually quite fascinating and advanced, but like I said, unless there's someone who can explain and preferably demonstrate how it works, it won't do you much good.

2. They're mostly preserved for historical decoration, yes, though some are still operated by volunteers. Some still sell flour etc to amateur bakers or speciality restaurants etc.
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33310 Posts
November 05 2013 14:50 GMT
#54
have you tried salt licorice yet
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24649 Posts
November 05 2013 14:53 GMT
#55
Wow, a lot of hate on American bread, apparently. I guess the difference between countries known for their bread like Holland and the USA is that you can just get Dutch bread anywhere and it's really good, whereas in the USA you need to know where to get the good bread. You can get very good bread in the USA, too.... but the average loaf isn't anything special.

Hot_Bid thank you for sharing your experiences so far in your new home.
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Latham
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
9560 Posts
November 05 2013 14:59 GMT
#56
=) made me smile!
And yes, American bread is just really, really bad. Try some "rustical" bread or try to get your hands on some sourdough bread. Fresh, on the day it's baked, with butter has the best taste in the world :D
The "shops-closed-on-sunday" is a western Europe thing. Here in Poland we have shops open everyday be it small private shops or big franchise supermarkets . Granted, some stay open for only a few hours but most are open 12+ hours a day so you can shop whenever you want!
The bicycle plague is some of the worst I've seen. I wholeheartedly agree with Torte about cyclists being gender confused.
They don't respect any traffic laws. They think wearing a helmet is all the have to do and act like sacred cows on the road/sidewalk.
You should go visit other countries while you're in Europe
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LaNague
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany9118 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-05 15:05:17
November 05 2013 15:05 GMT
#57
Is it only in germany that university towns are packed with rich(in China) chinese kids?
Grumbels
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Netherlands7031 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-11-05 15:27:41
November 05 2013 15:25 GMT
#58
On November 05 2013 21:19 Hot_Bid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 05 2013 21:15 Wout wrote:
There's a traditional windmill just northwest of the city center, my grandpa used to work there. You should go and visit it some day.

google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=52.099341 5.115587&data=!1m4!1m3!1d34569!2d5.1149433!3d52.0985995!4m14!2m13!1m12!3m8!1m3!1d26081603!2d-95.677068!3d37.0625!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m2!3d52.099341!4d5.115587

I have two serious questions:

1. Does viewing this windmill in person have any advantages over just looking at a picture of it online for 2 minutes?

2. Do older windmills serve any purpose other than historical decoration?

You can go to a traditional windmill and usually they will have some things on sale and you can look at the insides. That's the case for some traditional windmills near where I live. I would go there with my parents and sample the flour they would have and feel like I was in a country with a long history and tradition.

Also, why don't you bake your own bread? Laziness...
Well, now I tell you, I never seen good come o' goodness yet. Him as strikes first is my fancy; dead men don't bite; them's my views--amen, so be it.
TOCHMY
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Sweden1692 Posts
November 05 2013 15:36 GMT
#59
How's the weed?
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Jealous
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
10112 Posts
November 05 2013 15:38 GMT
#60
Why did you move?
"The right to vote is only the oar of the slaveship, I wanna be free." -- бум бум сучка!
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