2007-12-05 07:28:30 · 13 answers · asked by Amore vole fe 6 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
Europe is way different than the US. Everyone speaks several languages.
I went into the Casino in Amsterdam across from the Marriott and of course they were speaking Dutch and I of course didn't. I spoke to the dealer in English and the whole table turned around and spoke English. I was a little taken by how polite they were about accommodating my friend and I.
There are some people who don't like Americans in Holland but for the most part they are civilized and decent people. When they weren't I looked at them like they were from another planet and went about my business.
2007-12-05 07:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by jazzpaging 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, most Amsterdammers speak English quite well. Dutch is more useful if you are leaving the Amsterdam area and heading to the East or North of the country.
2007-12-05 19:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by Orla C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Dutch, along with Belgians and Norwegians probably speak better English than any other nation. NO you will not need a guide.
In my opinion, the Dutch are the friendliest people you could wish to meet (assuming that you aren't German).
2007-12-05 08:36:48 · answer #3 · answered by costa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all; most people have at least some facility in English.
I would recommend when you begin speaking with someone that you immediately say something in English; that way they can adapt (as the person illustrated in the casino reference above).
For example, when I go into a store, they greet me in Dutch, and I say "Hello" or "good morning."
2007-12-05 07:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
TAKE NO NOTICE OF THOSE SAYING
NO
I WOULD LOVE TO BE YOUR GUIDE
I cannot speak Dutch
The Dutch speak better English than I can
I just want to be your guide
2007-12-05 09:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by itsa o 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, nicely completed on being primary to varsity there. Dutch is a enormously concern-free language to examine for functional motives, whether this is totally complicated to grasp the subtleties. this is effective using fact maximum of them talk existence like English, fairly in A'dam. you will additionally be suprised how without postpone you %. up the language by way of residing interior the rustic. i could advise procuring a word e book earlier going there with a pronunciation handbook so as which you would be able to accustom your self to the sounds. human beings say the g is complicated. in my opinion i detect the kn letter mixture greater problematic. Goeie reis, en heb jezelf er een goede tijd.
2016-09-30 22:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no most people speak english over there...but a locale tour guide does help you find the right things to see and do
2007-12-05 07:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by redrockerdrummer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They almost all speak English and from what I experienced, speak it better than most native speakers.
2007-12-05 07:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by Adrian F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, most people there speak English.
2007-12-05 07:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by Blonde hootie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope all the cloggies speak English better than the anglos.
2007-12-05 07:36:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋