I did find this interesting. In fact, I am a professor of International Business in the US, and I plan to share it with my class on Doing Business in the Low Countries. Well done.
People cannot be that ignorant to believe what they see in movies and television as a true reflection of what the U.S. is. Worldwide, everyone understands parody. The U.S. is just waking up to the fact that our foods for the most part, are banned in Europe and for good reason, there is nothing healthy in our foods. They are for the most part either full of carcinogens or are high carb. Since Europe has adopted our foods and pharmaceuticals, we Americans will now not be the only worldwide lab rats in obesity and long-term health issues. We are backing away from processed foods and drive-thru foods, while Europe is embracing it. Good luck. Why was Trump elected? We were tired of lifetime-politicians gaming the system. Our politicians are as corrupt as any third world nation. Our media is as corrupt as any third world nation. Europeans calling Americans lazy - that's rich, since we generally have a later retirement age, less maternity leave and on average we only have12 days of vacation - that includes sick days. 60% of Americans do not have passports, because we don't have the luxury of travel time and or money to make use of a passport and we can travel the length and breadth of Europe in our own country without a passport. Because of our corrupt politicians this country has stuck its nose where it shouldn't have, and we've helped rebuild and defend (asking nothing in return) Europeans that are so ungrateful to the point they hate Americans? As far as learning a new language, how many languages would you like us to learn? From the beginning of migration (we are a nation of migrants), on the concept "we should learn to speak the language", we would have learned Irish, German, French, Portuguese, Cantonese, Spanish, Arabic, Sudanese, you name it, we would need to learn it. Historically, all of our ancestors had to learn the national language. But I digress, that was when migrants came to a new nation and assimilated, grateful to have shelter from starvation and persecution, silly me!
I have a simple question: North Americans, Central Americans and South Americans are Americans?... Remenber "America" is not the only American country (go to google)
The Dutch have been slave traders since ***the 1500s***, and were SO atrocious that only 3 (MUCH larger) countries traded more human flesh of innocent men, women, and children than the tiny Netherlands. Not only were your sheer numbers horrendous - especially for your size - your treatment of slaves was considered particularly vicious, even by the British. They lost their entire country to the Nazis in only five days and then spent the rest of the war cowering and fornicating with Nazis. While AMERICA was BY FAR the largest and strongest force killing those same Nazis and running them out of Europe.
I'm an American 🇺🇸 and I loved this video! I agree with many if not all the things they have said about America and us Americans. We and I are loud, obese, and don't know too much of what goes on outside of the US. Looking at our news I see a lot about mass shootings, gun violence, and politics. But I do not own a gun, have never been arrested, and where I live it's relatively safe. I especially loved what they said about Trump, they just said his name as if to say that's a force within himself. Lol 😆 I feel as if America is more divided now more than ever thanks to Trump. And this whole Migrant crisis we have been having is making things worse imo. Again, I loved this video and appreciate their honesty. ❤
I was born in NL and have lived for 30 years in the USA. I have experienced regularly negative comments about Americans when I come back in NL. But in the USA I have only received positive feedback about the Netherlands. That tells me something about the respectfulness of Americans....
Dutch will called a spade a spade.The US is divided and dangerous for our planet.Creating war after war isn't the answer is it.Of course many Americans are good decent people it is the ruling class there who creates a mess for the masses.
When I first met Dutch people through my job, I found their directness rude because I did not understand the culture! After I realized that the Dutch value being upfront, I realized they were not being rude but just following what their culture valued.
@@jmb1101I lived in Germany for 5 years and people say the exact same thing about the Germans. But it's not just that they value being upfront, they are genuinely impolite people with bad attitudes about everything.
Perhaps, quite a brunt assessment. Frankly, these people hit every deep negative stereotype which is a little shocking, but I question their perspective based on second-hand information on what they hear and conceptualize vs. actually traveling to America and formulating their own opinion. I took notice of the one guy who said he's been to America, so I respect that. It could also be counterbalanced with videos of Europeans who live three to six months or more and travel the entire US to gain more perspective. The same goes for Americans gaining perspective across all the countries of Europe and discovering and appreciating their intricacies. It seems those who take time to visit have a more positive outlook on America (and Europe) in general. As an American, I would feel bad for any tourist or visitor who makes a full assessment based on a short trip to a single area like NYC or LA, which really is in its own bubble. Each region and state is completely different, and yields different perspectives, cultures, accents and more. I hope more people soften up and gain more first-hand perspective on life and experience in other places, and yes, it goes both ways.
@@CultureCompassTV Should be titled, "The Dutch Naively Parrot Stereotypes and Clickbait News". Must be hard to think for themselves while climbing windmills in those wooden shoes...
@@greentea9335 Ironically you reply with a stereotype of your own. Also, here's an interview with a Dutch person living in the US, he mentions many of the same things but he still prefers living in the US: ua-cam.com/video/nVjBNTRRedo/v-deo.html Just because you don't like hearing things doesn't mean it's based on stereotypes.
@@CultureCompassTV Are you *really* so thick that you failed to grasp that I had so obviously included "windmills" and "wooden shoes" to make the point that naively parroting stereotypes is wrong? W-o-w! Also, it is wrong regardless of *where* the person lives/wants to live. "Just because you don't like hearing things doesn't mean it's based on stereotypes." Guess you'll be making that "What do White people think of Black intelligence" video next... Expect me to disagree with you doing that one as well.
The interviewer should ask what they think about the 8,000+ American soldiers buried on Dutch soil and the 1700+ American soldiers missing in action who died liberating the Netherlands. Or about the hundreds of US aircrews who risked their lives to drop food supplies to the starving Dutch citizens during the "Hongerwinter." It is ironic that those aspects of America are so easily forgotten by the Dutch and sadly only the negative aspects of America have left an impression. Its okay to put down America, we have many faults, but remember there is also good in America...there are 8000+ examples of that goodness lying in the ground at Margraten.
They also forget that the Netherlands did a lot of colonization throughout the Americas from New York City, Brooklyn (Breukelen), Trinidad and Tobago, and a lot more.
This is why the U.S. needs to pull out of the world and start taking care of the American people. We have plenty of our own problems. The entire world ridicules and hates us. Despite we have had to sacrifice our lives to keep Europe and Asia free. Not to mention give billions of dollars in aid. Most of us don't want to be in NATO or watch as our families leave home and are stationed far away.
We are very grateful for the sacrifices soldiers made for our liberation. It was mostly Canadians, but we have an American cemetary as well and we take very good care of those graves. Just because we criticize the US for certain things, doesn't mean we don't honor your sacrifice. And we criticize our own country too. Every country has good and bad things. Some things are in the forefront of our minds, because we worry for the Americans. Your country should take care of its people, you deserve that!
This is what pisses me off about Americans. Your country joined the wars late- BOTH of them- and only joined when AMERICA felt that there was a chance AMERICAN safety would be compromised. America didn't join the wars to fight for US Europeans. If they did, if America cared, they wouldn't have waited until millions of Europeans were slaughtered, our cities bombed, our governments economically draind and armies struggling before making the first move. Being out for your own is fine, just don't make it out that you were selfless liberators who did it solely for us because you didn't.
@@wondertyzipp8260 This doesn't change the fact that without America, the Netherlands would be speaking German or Russian. Stalin said himself that without American aid, Hitler would have won the war. And after World War II, the Soviets wanted every last piece of Europe, and they would've gotten it had the USA not stepped in. Because the Cold War was won decisively, Europeans forget how close it really was. There is only one country that could protect the world from Soviet influence (whether it did so for its own interest, or to help, or both), and because of the selfish Americans, the Netherlands did not end up like Poland, Hungary, Romania or the other countries that endured Soviet rule. Here's a simple question for you. If the US really carries NATO for its own self-interest, then why did Europeans start panicking when Trump threatened to leave? Why don't they leave, to escape the selfish US? Let's be real - you hate us, our society, and our culture. And many Americans, myself included, don't want to pay for the defense of people that hate us. And if NATO is just in our self interest - if we're doing it to save ourselves - then you should have no problem with us leaving, right?
As a US citizen, I heard a certain amount of truth in these comments. However, they seem very stereotypical and one-dimensional without any real understanding of the complexity of American culture. They seem to focus on the negatives while stressing how much better their own Dutch culture is. I suppose it's human to think the group we belong to is always better, but that is not the reality. I would invite all of you to delve a bit deeper before jumping on the bandwagon of popular negative opinions of Americans. There is always more to the story....
Talk about a completely uninformed population in this video. None of these people would even have a country if it wasn’t for the US. All these people owe everything they have to the US. Truth is this is an unimportant nation and hasn’t been significant since WW2 and at that time it was just a location for the US to do the hard work.
As an American who has been all over the world I have experienced a lot of ethnocentric people from European continent. Not to say it doesn't exist in the US but even ignorant Americans will have something nice to say about people who hail from the continent of Europe
@ThetaSigmaTheOriginal The problem with Europeans is that they act as if Americans should be more like Europeans. The US is on the other side of the globe, and it's much easier for a person from France to go to another country than the US. Most Latin America is unstable , countries with crap economies, or there's Canada. The US Mexico border is the most economically lopsided border in the world, whereas Europe has similar economies with their neighbors. Truth is that the US is beating Europe technology and economically. While our population is growing, Europe's is declining. No country in the near future is taking over the UScplace in the near future as China has peaked, India has way too many problems, and Russia, like China, has a declining population. Also, our land plays à big role in or continued success. At worst, we share world power with another nation. I just don't see one coming anytime soon.
Saying America sucks is so broad… all the states are unique and very different. It would be like saying all Europeans are the same and live and think the same lol.
We do get called 'Europe' and 'Europeans' often, as if we are the united states of Europe or something. Yes US has different states, but you are 1 country. Europe has many countries.
@@MonsieurRakiyou see- you have different countries- the US is one country and also the states in most cases have separate laws and under self rule for most parts of the- also the US have different cultures from state to state different landscapes tropical, subtropical, desert 🌵.
Right on. They bring up Trump and politics like Haters but ignore our political generosity, commerce advantages and vast panoramic landscape so they can stick their heads in Dutch sand? I've always found Southern Europeans to be far more welcoming than Northern EU people. SMH
Intelligent people have got to realize generalized impressions don't describe people from another country at all. American here. Im not fat, don't own a gun, don't supersize anything, don't care about somebody else's political party.....all that I am was not described by these people at all.
Kinda hard to notice the other half of the world when you live on the other half on the world with every biome in existence and a complex state network that acts like their own mini countries..not to mention being a capital of industry and exported culture.
I agree, let Poo-Tin have them. It's like being in a relationship with someone, you wouldn't like being taken for granted. How many Americans have died and tax payers money spent to protect these people? Being ex-military; these comments annoy me. Mocking our accent? WTH?
These comments unfortunately reinforce many of the stereotypes mentioned in the video. The fact you think a handful of (mostly old and very critic) people represent an entire country is hilarious. The average Dutch person I know thinks highly of the US and the only real critisicm they have is about the gun laws and the consequences of them, and as harsh as it might sound, they dont really care too much about them because they aren't in the US.
@@Spanky-ju6rcAs a Socialist American patriot, nah lmao. They're just doing Capitalism but even worse than Americans. I could see them becoming 'Socialist' like Lenin did. By doing everything Marx warned against doing.
Interesting. I bet if you ask Americans what they think of the Netherlands most of people will either say nice things or won’t have an opinion on the Netherlands. It is funny how the rest of the world has an opinion on the US. Just proves yet again how much influence the US and its media has on a lot of countries.
@@kirancourt Don't take it personally. To Europeans, the USA is a very strange country, with a different culture. We criticise our own shortcomings as well.
@@chadwells7562 oh don't worry, the Asians and Africans think pretty much the same. As well as the Oceanians and South Americans. Nobody likes Americans... Except Americans, they love themselves
@@marknewton6984 US is largest contributor to NATO, other than the British most only make minimum payments. Don’t hold your breath waiting for European countries other than the British to protect you!
Well I would think Europeans are a bit bitter for no reason. No one in the USA has bad opinions of Europe and think of it as a nice tourist destination. But Europeans seem to be bit obsessed about the USA until they come here (a German friend of mine visited here and was amazed by the nature, amazing Universities and the ability to own big houses and the vastness of the suburbs) and like seeing what's possible. My uncle from London said the quality of life you get in the US for the price isn't possible anywhere else (like people own huge farmlands and every middle class person can own land if they wish to). The US has a lot of negatives but the positives seem to only be understood when experienced and lived.
Every (and I mean every) Dutch person I have encountered who comes the U.S. in my field (science) to work stays because the opportunities here. And although they pride themselves of living small, once they have the opportunity, they like big houses just like everyone else.
No one is bitter or obsessed about the US. This thinking is exactly the superiority people feel the US has. Of course there are many positives and negatives in any country. When people are asked this, they have to think quickly so the obvious comes to mind. Compared to the quality of life in Europe, US isn't as great as other countries. But people in the Netherlands are envious of owning more land. We are a tiny country with a lot of density, so land is expensive. I personally like American people in general, very warm people who care a lot about their communities. The civil society there is wonderful. And of course the creativity: music and film industry.
@@MonsieurRaki Far far far less than 1% of Americans would ever say a bad thing about you. 99% of you seem to hate us though. Media brainwashing, insecurity and envy produce this. You think as a European that you are "superior", but then you have to accept that the U.S. economy is bigger than all of Europe's combined and that all of the innovation and inventions from the last 125 years basically came from the U.S. When you have to accept the fact that you are not superior.................you lash out. I've been to 9 European countries. I do not plan on visiting yours on my next trip so don't worry!
and……how ironic that these Dutch people trashing the US over slavery and discrimination must have forgotten to recall that their country was up to its elbows in the 17th and 18th century slave trade. Despite our faults there is no county EVER that has done more good for the world in many areas.
As an American who travels, it's funny when I return and see the size of people and portions of food. But not all of us are rude, fat, lazy, obnoxious, and stupid. Like saying the French are all rude, but I found them to be wonderful people.
Agreed, i remember walking everywhere in Amsterdam and when I got back into the states, you have to drive everywhere, unless if you live in NY or some major city that allows walking. The one thing that is killing America is the social media though, i noticed when i was in Amsterdam, people weren’t glued to their phones at the dinner table. Also want to add food takes a lot longer to serve in Europe compared to the US. America has a lot of good places too though and in a way is very different inside itself.
I am an American that spent several years living in The Netherlands (Rotterdam) about 20 years ago. My impressions of the Dutch were that they are tall, handsome/pretty, and generally the friendliest people in Europe. I think it is unfortunate, but understandable that the impressions that so many Dutch have of the US and the people are formed by movies, TV shows and the news. There is a huge difference between the "coasts" (Northeast and West) which dominate the news and culture, and the rest of America.
we only got 1 exchange student from holland in all 4 yrs of high school-i was very dissappointed- and he was a complete ASS. made me never want to meet another dutch again. he had a friend out who was equally obnoxious. the whole time this dude stuck his nose up at EVERYTHING. and he was short and fat as hell, covered in acne, amd extremely rude. i tried asking him a million questions about holland, and he just looked at me in disgust and told me to figure it out for myself. after this clip, im not so sure he wasnt the norm:/ they like to bitch about things thatre their fault. i see how my family is obnoxious, and i know where they get it from after watching this. theyre so dutch. ew.😂 im an asshole too though. and i can spaghettify a penny.
Dutch people get all there ideas from shitty news outlets. They don’t bother to learn about American culture but just act like they know anything about it, and have a strong opinion while doing it. -from a Dutch guy
That's funny I'm Aussie but most American I met were pretty good dudes I mean you get along with some types of people and others you don't I think that's the same every where. We get shit loads of European back packers in aus and I've found a lot of them are a bit two faced I think it's a European kind of superiority complex
I kind of get that vibe from Europeans as well. Maybe it is because their civilizations are older so they feel like they are more cultured than us colonials. They seem to like telling me how much better everything in Europe is. The U.S. has many problems and no one here thinks we are better.
@@Prairielander well I would think Europeans are a bit bitter for no reason. No one in the USA had bad opinions of Europe and think of it as a nice tourist destination. But Europeans seem to be obsessed about the USA until they come here (a German friend of mine visited here and was amazed by the nature, amazing Universities and the ability to own big houses and the vastness of the suburbs) and like seeing what's possible. The US has a lot of negatives but the positives seem to only be understood when experienced and lived.
Yes Europeans definitely do have a superiority complex. They think they are "superior" to the country that basically rules over them and owns them as vassal states. That takes a lot of chutzpah as the Jews say to think you are above your rulers lol.
The Dutch are saying that Americans can’t have Chinese and Black people get along? Really? The more of these videos, I see the more I am certain that Europeans simply can’t form an impression of someone else without placing them somewhere on a hierarchy. They are very comfortable, feeling superior to others. It’s really a shocking lack of insight from the continent has given us to world wars.
On the flip side of the coin, I had a coworker (American) who lived in Holland for a few years due to a family work situation. She said it was OK, but couldn’t wait to get back to the USA.
@@peterdutchy At least you admit the military part, which Londoners on the street in UA-cam are apparently clueless about saying they could beat America in a war. Let's consider a few ways the U.S. is superior. Per capita GDP, per capita charitable giving, museums, art galleries, freedom to create a business with minimal regulation, realistic opportunities to own a farm, cost of energy, cost of electricity, oh and how about this one...................almost all of the innovation and inventions of the past 125 years. You guys got the bicycles though!
@@ascendant95 Rubbish..fact checked the index of US versus Europe,Australia,NZ and Canada..keep dreaming..you are way behind Education,Health,Longevity,etc..you excell in incarcerations and gun crimes..great stats mate..4 weeks holidays,Maternaty leave..the list goes on..America is a first world country with a third world social system..no one outside of the US listens to your BS!
All they know is what they see in the news, and there isn't likely anything good they would see there. I have nothing bad to say about the Dutch because I know absolutely nothing about them.
In general Americans are isolated and insular. Most of Europe, Asia, and Australasia know more about the USA than Americans know about the rest of the world.
@@prudencebottos6087 I cannot disagree. I went to school in the 1970s and 80s and do not recall learning anything about Europe. Even now I confess I thought Holland and Netherlands were two different countries. That, and I always thought it was THE Netherlands. :)
@@prudencebottos6087 That's a pretty generalized statement for 330 million people don't you think. I'm an American and I'd venture to guess that I know more about the world than you do. That would be a safe bet.
@@prudencebottos6087 Not at all true. Americans know about plenty of countries in the world, we just don't care about Europe because Europeans have rendered themselves completely irrelevant. By 2050 Europe will be more Middle Eastern and African than it is European and Europe will only represent 2% of the world's economy. With that level of economic stagnation Europe will be politically irrelevant as well, so why should Americans care about Europe?
Yeah.... as an American, I traveled to Asia and I was embarrassed for a group of Brits who were obscenely loud, obnoxious and disrespectful in Thailand... mocking the locals and having no consideration for others. But funnily, having lived in London, I never saw that at all....
I've always loved Holland, and have had great times there. People' perceptions of other people's cultures are just that....perceptions. They are all right about the crazy divide between democrats and republicans now - I'm 64 and I've never seen it this bad. But, God forbid if something goes wrong or a country needs help...they always look to the US for help and they always get it! I'm still proud to be an American!
I don't think it's only the Dutch who view the United States in this way. From various polls I've seen, it seems most Europeans (and Australians and New Zealanders and many others around the world) think the same about the US.
Ach daarna gaat hij bier zuipen en bitterballen vreten en na afloop naar de FEBO. 's ochtends een boterham met hagelslag. Super gezond dat Nederlandse dieet!
This video actually says more about Dutch people than Americans or America. @hunchbackaudio said it well. The Dutch are known for their lack of filter. Dutch people are brutally honest and straightforward, which is a euphemistic way of saying that they cab be very critical and negative. I have often been in situations, personally and professionally, where Dutch people laid out all the ways something is wrong or could go wrong. When I asked, "Okay, so can we figure out a way to [get it done]?", there would often be silence or "Het is niet mogelijk", which means "That is not possible". That response is the antithesis of the American way of thinking. Interesting fact, while it's true that many Americans are indeed obese, the U.S. isn't in the top 10 for BMI index. In fact, it's 20. That's still not good, but the stereotype is a bit more hyped up than is actually true. Thanks for the interviews!
I partly agree. The Dutch have a lack of filters but I think that has both benefits and drawbacks the former of which you don't mention - it does promote honesty. Most Dutch people are good people that have no bad intentions whatsoever. If you ask them something they will answer you exactly as they see it, which personally I appreciate. That said, I'm aware of the downside as well, some people can be overly crude and as a result come across or be disrespectful. This in my experience is a minority though. I do agree however that Americans overall have a more entrepreneurial spirit.
@@CultureCompassTV Yes, I forgot to mention the pros of being straightforward! Not beating around the bush can be helpful, too. I have heard some Dutch people use this as an “excuse” at times though and say something offensive or highly insensitive (I am talking about something that’s at the level of being racist or something to that degree) and then shrug their shoulders and say, “We are just honest”. Of course that’s the minority and my experiences with Dutch people were more positive than not. It’s quite interesting that the British, their neighbor just to the west, are quite the opposite. Watching them work together can be quite amusing at times. 😂
@@CultureCompassTV Historically and currently that has not necessarily been proven. That's the national myth everywhere where dirty work has been done in the name of the people virtually unopposed. In fact people have voted for the immoral and unethical for centuries, not only that, have pretended they've never done so.
@@CultureCompassTV They have.many filters when it comes to horrendous things their country has done or is doing though. Their filters are highly convenient -- just a bit different.
@@fatherson5907 Indeed. They are very insular and aren't aware that most of the world has an awful opinion of the Dutch due to the immorality of their historical and sometimes current character of their contacts all over the world. I also find a lot are not even aware how relatively tiny their country is or how poor it would have been without the exploitation of other people and their resources. Or either they pretend to be. I'm not sure which is worse. A lot of European countries are about to find that sad truth. The real regret should be thinking about what the positive possibilities would have been today if instead of abject exploitation they had developed territories with mutual respect and actually happily given them independence with a developing middle class and created a strong market and purveyor of resources with a dedicated feeling of loyalty and gratitude towards the Dutch. That was the missed opportunity of all European countries. They knew better, in terms of the basics tenants of ethics and past contact, than to trade in inferiority politics but they did it anyway.
The relentless wave of criticism towards America, proliferating across social media platforms, emanates not just from elite circles but from the voices of ordinary Europeans. This constant barrage of disapproval is marked by its intensity and ubiquity, reaching Americans through the pervasive nature of digital connectivity. As everyday Europeans express their discontent, often with stark candor, it paints a picture of deep-seated disdain rather than mere disagreement. This unyielding stream of criticism is not lost on the American populace, which is increasingly coming to perceive these sentiments as reflective of a broader European consensus. The pervasive nature of these critiques, coupled with their often harsh and dismissive tone, is leading many Americans to believe that the sentiment in Europe goes beyond simple policy disagreements or cultural misunderstandings. Instead, it's fostering a perception that there is a fundamental and widespread European animosity towards America. This perception is being fed and amplified by the immediacy and emotional charge of social media interactions, where hyperbolic and vehement expressions often gain the most visibility. As these negative portrayals of America circulate widely and frequently, the impact goes beyond hurt feelings or diplomatic irritations. It's prompting a serious reconsideration of the transatlantic relationship among the American public. The idea that Europe may not just be critical but fundamentally antagonistic is stirring a debate about the merit, extent, and nature of America's involvement in European affairs. In the face of this relentless criticism, it's not far-fetched for Americans to contemplate a future where they might significantly reduce or even sever their ties with Europe, should they feel their partnership is undervalued or outright rejected. This scenario underscores the profound effect that public sentiment, especially when amplified through social media, can have on international relationships. It highlights the need for constructive, moderated dialogue to bridge misunderstandings and temper the growing divide. As the criticisms continue unabated, the urgency for such dialogue only intensifies, with the hope of mitigating the rising tensions and fostering a mutual understanding that transcends the current wave of discontent.
You take this way too seriously. In the Netherlands it's normal to express criticism. There is no disdain among the vast majority of Dutch citizens towards Americans, maybe some towards American politics - but not the people. If you come here as an American there's no reason you'd feel unwelcome, unless you faint at the slightest hint of direct communication.
@@CultureCompassTV To begin with, Europe's delicate geopolitical situation is underscored by significant demographic changes. The average total fertility rate across Europe is below 1.5, indicating a rapidly aging population that will likely necessitate substantial welfare reforms. In France, a particularly notable shift is occurring within its Muslim population, currently at 17% and rising, with a fertility rate that suggests it may become a Muslim-majority country within the next couple of decades. This demographic shift is critical, considering France's status as a nuclear-armed nation. Such a profound change in the demographic makeup of a key ally will compel America to reassess its transatlantic ties and strategies. Understanding Tipping Point Theory, it's evident that it won't require the Muslim population reaching an absolute majority to start having profound effects on France's broader cultural and geostrategic aspects. Well before reaching a majority, this growing demographic can influence national policies, cultural norms, and international relations. The nearing of such a critical threshold suggests that the impact on France's identity, internal cohesion, and external alliances will become increasingly significant, urging both European and American policymakers to adopt early and adaptive responses to these evolving dynamics. Observing the rise of Trump, it's clear that America's perception of its global standing and its relationship with Europe is evolving. Despite the persistence of views within elite media, academia, and political circles regarding the transatlantic relationship, there is an undeniable shift in the cultural tectonic plates beneath the surface. This shift is particularly visible in the attitudes towards the war in Ukraine, where a substantial portion of Americans express reluctance to provide further aid. This sentiment reflects a broader reevaluation of America's role on the international stage and its commitments abroad. Another pivotal moment was Trump's address to the United Nations, where the German delegation notably laughed at his warnings about Germany's growing dependency on Russian natural gas resources. This incident was widely viewed as a shocking display of disrespect and contempt but has gained significance over time as Trump's concerns have been historically validated. The reaction to his address was an eye-opening demonstration of the evolving dynamics and tensions within international relations, emphasizing the need for serious consideration of differing viewpoints and the potential consequences of dismissing them outright. The contempt displayed in these videos, including yours, is rather shocking, especially given America's historical sacrifices for Europe and its people. These attitudes undermine transatlantic cooperation. Before cooperation can be effective, there must be mutual respect; without it, collaboration falters. I fear these attitudes are prompting a reevaluation of America's commitment to Europe and the broader transatlantic community. Such a shift could be tragic, as it might lead to diminished collaboration and understanding between these long-standing allies. The potential unraveling of this relationship could have significant consequences for both regions and the global community.
@@CultureCompassTV No. He's not. He's highlighting a continuously growing trend of anti-American criticism from certain Europeans. Some of your interviewees referenced politics specifically, but the majority of their criticisms were directed at Americans in general. For myself specifically, it's becoming irritating to a point of questioning why we even bother protecting people who shit on us every chance they can get, while they rest under the umbrella of American military capabilities. More than anything though, it's the constant snide pretentiousness that makes me wonder if we should just abandon you all and focus solely on defending our allies in Asia. Many of those we've fought wars against, yet we are now somehow closer friends with them than some Europeans we've fought and died for. But, what does it matter? You got your clicks. Enjoy your "direct communication". Others might call it dickishness.
Interesting how they really do not know much about America. Culturally and politically these people are ignorant. America has led the world in helping and being involved with many countries.
How about opposite way around. All America think is spouted from its own Chanel’s and in Europe we have a diverse history of blowing it each other up over our horrendously different views on litterly everthing.
The sad fact that most Europeans fail to realize is without America, most of these countries would be speaking German or Russian now and live a far different type of life. Americans are self-absorbed because our country always has to be the protector of the rest of the world, and given the sheer size of the US, it's vital to be self-absorbed...it's called self-preservation. And most European's views of the US come from TV shows and the news (which is always in a negative light).
How do you know we "fail" to realize that? You are sadly mistaken to think we aren't eternally grateful for our liberation. The Canadians actually liberated most of our country, not the Americans. And we treat the graves of fallen soldiers better than you do your veterans. And maybe you "fail" to realize that without Dutch funding the US would still be a colony of England... US isn't the protector of the world, they have economic interests in countries they invade. They just sell it to their people like that, so they keep thinking they are the greatest country in the world..
Wrong, we do know. Thats why we follow whatever happens in the USA. The USA is important but it is not the same country we looked up to and admired anymore. American politics is like a civil war these days. I find your excuse for being self absorbed lame. It is like wearing ignorance as a badge of honor.
As an American this makes me so sad. We do have some incredibly bad problems in our country but there are beautiful little towns with delicious bakeries, farmers' markets with fresh foods and fantastic restaurants and bars. We are also overall very caring people. We like to talk to everyone and are interested in hearing about their lives. It is not just soul-less malls with parking lots. I think we are such a big country with over 230M people, so hard to understand exactly who we are, because we are incredibly diverse.
Sorry to inform you that I think the bakeries in the US are all very terrible, all too much artificial sweeteners and colors, awful colors--bright blue and orange and red colored cakes. Please try visit any European country and try their bakeries, if you want to know really delicious bakeries.
@@maxyma2889 There are many bakeries using organic flours with dairy products from small dairy farms. Unless you have been everywhere in the US, you don't know the delicious foods we can produce. I live in large metropolitan area and have literally hundreds of bakeries to choose from. I'm not saying bad bakeries don't exist here, they do but I don't go to them. I've been all over Europe in multiple countries - France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and others and the foods I choose to purchase here are on the same level of quality. You unfortunately have not had the opportunity to try the quality foods we do have.
Triggered Americans in the comments: All Dutch people generalize! Seriously though, it's odd to think of a people as cultured or uncultured. Culture is inflicted upon people since birth, and Americans are just people living their life in theirs and being shaped by it. It is that way everywhere. I feel sorry for them because I think in many ways American macroculture is one of extremes of spectacle, greed and fear that we have the luxury of being too small and manageable for for it to reach such degrees. Any Dutch person raised in the US would be culturally American and vice versa. It's not something you partake in, it's something that happens to you. Americans don't exist outside the context of referring to someone born to the society called America. I mean, we have a colloquial meaning for cultured but how you apply that to people is also just a result of the culture you and they are brought up in. We shouldn't confuse things produced by such cultures for the passive objects of it. None of us are free and we all suffer under the greed and evil of others.
When I watch videos about Europeans’ opinions on Americans, many Europeans seem to express jealousy. As an Asian, I feel that racism in Europe is often harsher than racism in America. Very raw and almost scary… Sorry about my honesty. I’m sure most of them are not, it’s just those a few…
Why do you feel the interviewees are jealous? That's now how I perceive it at all, but some other commenters metioned the same. From my perspective the interviewees are just expressing their honest opinion. We don't have much to be jealous about as overall quality of life is much better in the Netherlands. Personally I do like Americans though, because in my experience they're friendly and easy to talk with.
I’m sure the quality of living in Europe must be great so Europeans no need to feel jealous. I’ve noticed in some videos that Europeans tend to critique Americans for things like being ‘too nice’ or ‘too focused’ on success and money, which might come off as jealousy. I don’t know, I just felt like those comments have some emotion underneath. Conversely, Americans often highlight positive aspects when discussing Europe. It’s just an observation though, watching it from outside. Maybe I felt a little bit uncomfortable by some UK lady said racism is bad in America. It appears that individuals may not fully recognize the complexities within their own countries. I believe it's important for us to acknowledge and address these issues within our own societies before passing open judgment on others. Ultimately, my intention is not to criticize but to encourage self-awareness and empathy. I enjoyed your content and appreciate your comment
@@Qazplm. "Conversely, Americans often highlight positive aspects when discussing Europe" - Yes I do agree Americans in my experience generally have a more positive outlook on things, which I appreciate. That said though, the Dutch are quite critical of themselves too which you can see in my video on what Dutch people are like here: ua-cam.com/video/M7cHMTX2_Dc/v-deo.html So I do feel it's mostly just a more critical mindset that they have... In the words of another commenter: "Americans shouldn’t take this too personally, if you ask the Dutch what’s wrong in the Netherlands you get an honest unfiltered reaction also."
• European people you’re on an American made website (UA-cam), you use American made social media, American made internet and you’re probably using an American made phone (Apple) unless you’re using a laptop or personal computer which was also … American made. • American computer scientist Alan Kay is credited with first prototyping a laptop. In 1968 Kay designed a portable computer he called the Dynabook. Source: britannica Your country listens to American music, follows American trends, culture and celebrities, copies how Americans dress and American slang, American abbreviations like “Lol” “Lmao” “omw” and you wear American made clothes, always copying American style The highlight of non American youths (probably whole life) is when Americans artists, American concerts and festivals come to perform in other countries. I know you hate to admit it but the world knows how much America has carried humanity. IN ONLY 244 YEARS AMERICANS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED 1.) became our planets world power 2.) landed on the moon and lead humanity in space travel science and technological advances 3.) Americans invented • Inventions by Country 2024 The United States The U.S. is the hub of all innovative inventions. Most new technology was invented in America -- from personal computers, lasers, mobile phones, video games, photocopiers, and even the internet. Other inventions from the U.S. include hearing aid, micro-ovens, steamboats, submarines, refrigerators, telegraphs, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, cash registers, electric cookers, electronic TV, credit cards, air conditioners, and much more. Source: worldpopulationreview • Biggest Economy in the World 2024, List of Top-10 Here is the list of top-10 largest economies in the world: LARGEST ECONOMIES IN THE WORLD 2024 Rank Country GDP (in USD Billion) GDP (in USD Thousand) 1. United States of America 26,954 80.41 2. China 17,786 12.54 3. Germany 4,430 52.82 4. Japan 4,231 33.95 5. India 3,730 2.61 6. United Kingdom (UK) 3,332 48.91 7. France 3,052 46.32 8. Italy 2,190 37.15 9. Brazil 2,132 10.41 10. Canada 2,122 53.25 Source: currentaffairs • Countries by GDP Ranking 2024 Rank Country 2023 (Billions) 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 United States 26,949.643 27,966.553 29,048.892 30,223.881 31,428.865 32,690.373 2 China 17,700.899 18,560.013 19,781.703 21,059.834 22,291.053 23,608.859 3 Germany 4,429.838 4,700.875 4,960.294 5,181.790 5,327.941 5,459.256 4 Japan 4,230.862 4,286.187 4,524.629 4,710.142 4,873.159 5,157.927 5 India 3,732.224 4,105.381 4,511.847 4,951.615 5,427.392 5,944.382 6 United Kingdom 3,332.059 3,587.750 3,830.045 4,083.248 4,334.244 4,576.278 7 France 3,049.016 3,183.486 3,316.773 3,438.832 3,537.299 3,634.749 8 Italy 2,186.082 2,284.084 2,365.535 2,443.487 2,508.636 2,571.498 9 Brazil 2,126.809 2,265.117 2,362.163 2,476.626 2,632.214 2,774.468 10 Canada 2,117.805 2,238.568 2,364.551 2,474.330 2,583.805 2,699.364 Source: populationu • Millionaires By Country 2024 - Data Pandas Number of Millionaires 1. United States 24,480 2. China 6,190 3. Japan 3,366 4. United Kingdom 2,849 5. France 2,796 6. Germany 2,683 7. Canada 2,291 8. Australia 2,177 9. Italy 1,413 10. South Korea 1,290 Source: datapandas • Billionaires by Country 2024 Country # of Billionaires Richest Net Worth (billion) United States 735 $180 China 495 $68 India 169 $83 Germany 126 $43 Source: worldpopulationreview • Inventions by Country 2024 There are thousands of human inventions across borders, around the world, and through the ages. Countries known for the most inventions include The United States, Japan, South Korea, German, and Taiwan. Source: worldpopulationreview • Best Education System in the World 2024 - Here're 10 Countries - Gradding Rank Country Quality Index Opportunity Index 1 United States 78.2 69.79 2 United Kingdom 72 68.74 3 Australia 70.5 67.52 4 Netherlands 70.3 67.21 5 Sweden 70.1 66.96 6 France 69.9 66.3 7 Denmark 69.8 62.54 8 Canada 69.8 61.01 9 Germany 69.5 60.64 10 Switzerland 68.3 60.12 Source: gradding • Most Technologically Advanced Countries 2024 Top 20 Most Technologically Advanced Countries - aggregate rankings (10 sources) Aggregate Rank Country Total Score Frequency Average Rank 1 Japan 80 90% 2.1 2 United States 78 100% 3.2 3 South Korea 71 90% 3.1 4 Germany 43 80% 5.6 5 Singapore 40 80% 6.0 6 United Kingdom 32 80% 7.0 7 Sweden 29 70% 6.9 8 Israel 28 60% 6.3 9 China 26 40% 4.5 10 Switzerland 18 40% 6.5 Source: worldpopulationreview The U.S. is more technologically advanced than Europe. • Most Educated Countries 2024 Based on the OECD's data, Canada is the most educated country globally, with 56.71% of adults meeting the OECD criteria. Japan has the second-highest percentage of 51.44%, followed by Israel with 50.92%. Source: worldpopulationreview North America is more educated than Europe. • Nobel Prizes by Country 2024 United States 400 United Kingdom 137 Germany 111 France 71 Russia 32 Sweden 32 Japan 29 Canada 28 Switzerland 27 Netherlands 22 Source: worldpopulationreview • We built America from the ground up and accomplished all of this in only 244 years. We took the world out of the dark ages and we are literally the reason humanity is so modern. Every other country in the world hasn’t accomplished shit there’s no comparison when it comes to America and the world knows that, that’s why they wish they could live with us. I don’t know why European people feel the need to impress us Americans or try and prove themselves to us or try so hard to make themselves noticed by us Americans or try to make themselves feel better by trying to downplay humanities greatest nation… Americans are obviously elite in everything that we do. You guys don’t realize how embarrassing you are to Americans. Americans laugh when little European people try and call americans stupid knowing americans literally are the reason why the world has advanced. Now imagine life before America existed? You’re welcome. Americans carry humanity so how you gonna hate from outside of the club? YOU CANT EVEN GET IN 😂 🇺🇸 I’m just glad my ancestors moved to “the new world” and I’m not still stuck in Europe because I can’t blame you guys. I’d be mad and probably hate on Americans too knowing I got left behind and could’ve been born in America instead. 😭😂 I know you hate to hear it but we all know Europe youth secretly wishes they lived in America so they could go to Travis Scott shows and experience “the American dream…” like the rest of the world does. So yeah Europeans, you definitely do copy us lol, like the rest of the world does, it’s funny you all “hate” Americans until you meet one then you’re all asking us all about America and what it’s like to live here complimenting us non stop lol. (by the way that was so wild that some of you say Americans copy the Europe? copy WHAT exactly? Gross haha gross haha never! 🤮 You guys are like a lame weird boring wannabe version of us. Americans been trendsetters but you already knew that lol. • We also think of those corny ass wannabe gangsters you guys have in Europe who TRY to copy American rap and throw up American gang signs. 😂 Like boy sit yo crumpet eating, king and queen having, European accent having ass down you ain’t no blood 🩸there’s nothing funnier than seeing videos of European wannabes with European accents throwing up American gang signs trying to act like he’s from LA and even wearing Lakers jerseys lol see? Even your lame ass rappers and wannabe gangsters straight up copy us too. Corny asses I wish you could see yourselves through our eyes. 😭🤣 Europe has kids under 10 years old having acid thrown at them, Europe has school stabbings. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 European schools are Call of Duty stabbing edition. • Europe is a third world shit hole of a continent with its slums, the U.N. determined that there are nearly 1 billion people living in slums. • Europeans are lagging behind Americans. • We are more prosperous than Europeans and that is why we are better. • The only reason Europeans have a better quality of life is because of America giving them money and supplies after World War 2.
Yes 4 years of a President who talked to people and negotiated peace while carrying respect that prevented bad actors from starting wars was annoying. The record breaking best known economy was a drag as well. biden by contrast has tanked the economy, given us record breaking inflation, opened the southern border and created an unthinkable humanitarian crisis with human trafficking, terrorism and drugs. Oh and wars popping on the daily but, some pawn on news said Trump was bad and biden is good so...I'll just repeat that without reviewing the facts.
And now that Mr "Netherlands First" Geert Wilders won the last election the Dutch are getting defensive about having given the most votes to someone just like Trump. Welcome to the 21st century, when everyone must live through such a nightmare and remember the time they harshly judged others for having to live through a similar fate.
I'm not sure what kind of Chaos Trump caused? but we do have a lot of chaos under the Bidens, we are being invaded at the southern border and those illegal migrants are causing chaos in Chicago and NY...do you not see that though?
The Dutch are interesting people but unfortunately very limited in seeing the world (America) only through politics...life here in the USA is so much more.
Dear Americans, as a Dutch person: I'm so sorry the media has given many of us such a skewed view. We only get your news stories when something horrible happens and for some reason many people think movies, series and reality tv are an honest and accurate depiction of people. Not thinking about the fact that those things need drama to attract viewers. I'm trying my best to assure people the media only shows the extremes of what the US has to offer. Americans are some of the friendliest people I've ever met, I think how outgoing many are can be a bit of a shock to people from the more silent and introvert European countries. It's my favorite holiday destination because it is the most diverse country in the world, which also makes it impossible to sum up in a few sentences when you know more about it than what the media has spoon-fed you.
@@ernst91The American Latinos have more in common with us than we'll ever have in common with Europeans. Pan-Americanism now! North, South, Central or Caribbean! We are one people (minus the Canadians)! Born in the fires of war against our European overlords.
@@ernst91People that illegally establish foreign military bases in our countries and doing a soft takeover are NOT OUR "ALLIES" EITHER! F you current Roman Empire.
Glad you appreciate the unfiltered part. I was a bit surprised by the mostly negative reactions. I feel it's mostly aimed towards the politics of America though and to a much lesser extent the people. I think generally the Dutch are quite open to receiving and mingling with American people and I don't think there's a big if any negative stigma towards American individuals, generally. That said, it seems there's more of that still then I initially thought.
It’s the media and social that makes the US look bad. The US has it’s issues but every country has their own issues. Everyone isn’t racist. People carry guns where I live including myself. I don’t live in fear. People are nice and respectful as well.
Overall I think Dutch people are quite open to meet and mingle with Americans, their English is also very good which helps. If you come here I very much doubt that you'd feel unwelcome... What's said in this video pertains mostly to what happens in America and isn't as much a stigma towards US individuals. And even though there's some roasting going on, I think you shouldn't take it too seriously because Dutch people are quite skilled at roasting themselves too, see: ua-cam.com/video/M7cHMTX2_Dc/v-deo.html
@MrBigPicture835 There's plenty of American UA-camrs who live quite happily in the Netherlands. And of course lots of non-UA-camrs too. I'm just mentioning UA-camrs because those are experiences you can look up.
So, instead of getting your country up to shape, you prefer whining and be butthurt when you are served the truth. Honestly, your inflated ego is ridiculous. You are behind in everything, if you were a people worth respect, you would strive to make your country a decent one. Instead you whine whenever you are told the truth, getting offended because you are told the truth instead getting your life lie fed into. Pathetic.
And we helped the Americans defeat Japan. And we wrote the declaration of independence for the US.. And we were the first to recognize the United States. And we sponsored the North in the Civil War.
Europeans are blunt but not offensive or vicious. Americans on the other hand are opposite, they are not blunt but are offensive or vicious. Both their internal and external politics is good indication.
I am from England, the USA is a wonderful nation, and I always find Americans to be the nicest, most welcoming people in the world, I love their country
US is the most divesre country in the world .. each state is unique in culture , accent and landscape .. they have all the major climate ecology there , Tropical , subtropical , desert , tundra , forests ..etc ... the beached there are suburbs ( so underrated and can be comparable to southern france and spain) , the National Parks can beat any european country in terms of nature , wilderness and landscape . the sheer size of the country and the richness of the activities keeps you buzzy and your schedule will be full. visited twice , hope I could visit soon , cheers from Saudi Arabia.
The comment about racism in the US...the word "apartheid" is a Dutch word. The Dutch were big colonizers and colonialism requires racism as part of the subjugation of the indigenous peoples. And many Dutch are proud of their colonialism, and the wealth of the country was greatly enriched by it.
Here we go again with Whites of whatever nationalities tearing into each other about "racism" and "colonialism". Give it a rest already. The far left is using this crap to destroy the West. Brainwashed guilt is a powerful racist weapon against a people.
I love my country. And it is one of the best. Firstly, it’s funny how their mentality is formed around news and not actually being there and living. Secondly, there is so much beauty. From our national parks, starting and running businesses, freedom to explore so many outlets and interests, commercially available goods, convenience, sports, events, there’s just so much. And the average American is hard working, kind and overall good people. We need cars because we’re vastly bigger country lol. There’s a difference between being blunt and being a bigot. And this isn’t bluntness but just goes to show their own warped “understanding” of our land, history, culture and values by their own news media. I love America, my home. Europe is great too, and we all have our pluses and minuses, this was mostly just a hate video.
It really wasn't. People addressed some real issues the US is facing, that is not bigotry. America used to be respected in the world, but not anymore. You are usually not 'the best' when it comes to quality of life, but a lot of people are not aware of that because they don't leave their country to see how others live. Nor are they aware how the rest of the world sees the US, as Americans are being taught that the US is the best. When Americans travel it opens their minds about their own country (and the same goes for us travelling abroad too). The things mentioned are just things that come to mind when you have to answer a question quickly. That doesn't mean the US doesn't have great people or good qualities. And of course you love your home country. I have plenty of negative things to say about my own country, but it's still "home". We form our opinions not just from the news but experiencing visiting the US, talking to other Americans online or in our country and scientific data. Of course there are always stereotypes and opinions aren't always nuanced, but that's with everyone. Americans also have stereotypes about other countries, it goes back and forth. Reality is always more complex.
As an American living outside USA for 7 years now, I can easily see how your views are also biased. Both Europe and Asia can walk ,bike, or moterbike most everywhere they need. Not because the country is small. It's their culture. Their cities and villages have local open air markets and cheep restaurants and coffee shops . Life outside the u s is completely differand it's amazing. The markets and cheap shops are fun. The most disappointing about the u s is it's medical system which most americans think is the very best in the world, This could not be farther from the truth. Well, over a hundred countries have better medical care at much cheaper prices, the u s a . On top of that, many of them are free of charge or at least. Pennies, on the dollar, other citizens of the world don't have to worry about being one healthcare scare away from. Bankruptcy. And I know exactly what I'm talking about. Because my sister is an american doctor and she agrees with me one hundred percent
@@MichaelKierBlalock Yep. A bunch of F*cking ingrates. Let's pull all of our military out of Europe NOW. And get paid back for the *trillions* of dollars we've spent defending these ingrates since WWII.
From an American in a very red/Republican State, BEDANKT! DANK U WEL! I've been to the Netherlands twice, loved everything about it specifically BECAUSE of these differences. I certainly understand the few who don't wish to visit the U.S.A., at least not right now while Trump is such a dystopian and polarizing factor. I do hope that might change and Y'all might visit us one day after we get our Nation's head out of its ass. ❤ 🇳🇱 from Arkansas, USA 🇺🇸
The reason many Democrats HAVE to live in Republican States is for economic reasons because Republican States encourage Commerce, Free Trade and consumer choice. Blue (Democrat) States insist on telling people what to do and how to live using Taxes, fines and regulations to hinder business and life.
Yeah, saving your country from dismemberment and far left totalitarianism is such a dystopian and polarizing thing. Somebody has absorbed their conditioning really well.
Hate to break it to ya........................but Biden is going to get routed by the Orange boogie man. If they make Biden sit down and put up the American Psycho Gavin Newsom or even her Royal Majesty Michelle Obama..................they will still lose to the Orange Boogie Man. Michelle her majesty will never run for President though for reasons I am not willing to disclose. She's never going to do it I guarantee it.
The thing about America is that it’s so big, and people forget the vastness of the country. They’re not lying about what they’re seeing. But it’s very easy to find a place to your liking. There are small towns where you can go around on a bike. There are big cities too. There is every climate, from jungles to deserts. America is basically like 50 different countries. For all the obesity there is here, there’s a lot of fitness fanatics as I can see at my always full gyms. Sure, there is bigotry, but again, that is everywhere and at the same time, it depends on the communities you go to.
I gotta say that in America you never feel yourself like a stranger or an immigrant as you’re accepted as a human. Hard ways in Europe on that matter. I have lived in USA for a long time and in many European countries as well including Netherlands. So on this matter Americans much more open minded and welcoming than most of European countries. I am from Europe.
It is only 108 miles across from west to east. 108. That's nothing. Just the state of Georgia is 243 miles across west to east, and nearly 300 miles across north to south. These are "as the crow flies" distances.
Ive have european guests here in the states. They complained about everything were terrified of the wilderness and some people lol. They loved our mexican culture though. Weird folks. Europeans need to toughen up a bit 😂
As a Dutch person, I felt a little embarrassed here. Something about glass houses. Though I think many complaints about the US are very valid, and americans will be helped by realizing how much influence they have been projecting across the world for good and bad.
There are 330 million Americans. Only about 200 of those people have anything to do with the Federal government on a major level. I'm blown away at the ignorance of most Europeans. We actually came from this stock? Embarrassing. You should feel embarrassed Duncan. You're almost as obnoxious as Canadians.
Isn't it little arrogant on your part that you think we should "be helped" to think like you. We don't want to agree with everybody all the time. We can get along in spite of our differences. If I go to the Netherlands, I expect the Dutch to be a little rude, a little serious, a little critical. I want to experience the Dutch as they are. It's part of your "charm."
@@daylightmoon7285 If you want to put the heavy criticisms in a more constructive/positive perspective, then you would be helped by knowing it's likely the result of decades of american exports and exposure. It's not that people outright dislike the US or Americans, it's the overexposure, especially the toxic way in which media companies operate, that eventually leads to these criticisms.
@noahrice6671, then perhaps we ought to think about what we export in terms of movies, music, t.v., and news? We aren't showing our best side, so it isn't a surprise that many people have a distorted view of the U.S.
@@thisorthat7626 yeah, cause when I think of a popular movie or tv show, a European one never comes to mind. Also, it’s actually very surprising that people criticize the U.S. when there’s plenty of European countries to criticize. Like Germany because of their stupid environmental decisions and the suppressing of the Low Saxon language. Or France for it’s rude people and it’s history of taking advantage of other countries (France still does take advantage of other countries). Literally any European country could be criticized. What about the fact that you Europeans straight up just say the n word?
This is why I like visiting many of the east and southeast Asian countries more than the European countries. I've never had an east or southeast Asian insult me just because I'm an American. European culture is so snobby and self-righteous at times. In the Asian countries, I appreciated them and they appreciated me. I can't say the same when I visited a European country.
@@miguelchavez8347 Bro, you're wearing jeans and a t-shirt, listening to American music, maybe going to Starbucks or McDonald's later. American culture to Hispanics is like water to fish.
@@miguelchavez8347 not true. We have our own writers like Mark Twain and Harper Lee. Jazz music and bluegrass. Baseball. You may not like American culture. But it doesn't mean we don't have one. Besides, east and southeast Asian culture is superior to the snobby European culture anyway. But you do you.
As an American, I love the Netherlands and many of their progressive policies, but some of these comments about us seem a bit naïve. For example, the comment about Americans relying on cars is a bit ridiculous given the relative size of our countries. The US has 3.9 MILLION square miles while the Netherlands has just 16,200 square miles. You can literally fit all of the Netherlands in the southern 1/4 of the state I live in (Minnesota). Many Americans have family dispersed in the state they live or nearby states and an automobile is by far the easiest way to visit them. The Netherlands also has the highest population density of any European country, and many people would agree that that is not necessarily a good thing. Also, all the talk about Americans and the rich vs. poor shows a lack of self-awareness of many Dutch of the situation in their country: the top 1% of the distribution owns around 24% of all net wealth and the top 10% owns 60% of all net wealth, while the bottom three quintiles own almost no wealth. So, it seems that both countries have quite a lot to strive for to truly be democracies that work for all of their citizens.
Indeed. Squatting is a necessity there. Hopefully, we'll have more squatter legal rights here eventually especially as it pertains to all of the empty commercial property. Our homeless situation is a national disgrace in the US.
Having a big country doesn't automatically result in car dependency. You can still build walkable and cyclable communities, and have trains for longer distances.
Sounds like being softie and skill issue China is large yet they have diverse transportation. Sounds like selfish issue, just like having fences on every houses while having no kids or pets
love the smoker talking about Americans being unhealthy and the overweight guy concerned about our obesity problem. some really good perspective although i don’t think we’re all loud 😂
dude the dutch are known for thinking they are better than every1 else. theyve gone deep with it by now. its like a country wide personality disorder. lots of europe is a bit bitter toward america. understandable. we are the descendents of their throwaways, and look at what we became. this is why we need to crush our involvement with globalism. its dragging us down. we need to leash the elite abusing our capitalism. if u want to travel to europe, germany is ok. europeans dont smile and wave. theyre cold and bitter. but theyll answer any questions or help u if in need. england, scottland, wales, ireland, will all be pretty friendly. france is rude. spain is ok sometimes. portugal rude. holland very rude. swiss depends. finland and sweden arent rude. italy used to be rude, probably depends where u go. and everywhere u go ull of course get exceptions. but dont count on too many in holland:) my family is obnoxious, even here in america. echos of being dutch i guess. but i love how its just cnn koolaid opinions. funny. i expected more. when we left, pride was in our quality of work and being good. thrifty. sensible. now, im not sure what theyre proud of. even though germany took advantage of it, holland is very free imo. dutch dont like being told what to do, nor do they need it. thats why they dont have big political systems. but they need to get rid of their outsiders trying to unravel their culture. perhaps thats the reason for the hostility
It's not like that, this is the just general idea that Europeans have of the U.S., matured over the most scandalous news that has reached their ears. Then you meet an American and you realize "ah but so they have normal people too" ... "Oh they are nice too" But honestly this could have happened also if they interviewed me, I would have said, "No, I don't like their ruling class, I don't like the all-hands-on-deck mentality, I don't like shootings, Christian fundamentalists, riots and karens." But the truth is that your country (which, by the way, I envy you because from the tundras to the deserts it is beautiful) you have a lot of exceptional people, but this unfortunately comes with lots of exceptionally bad people
Well I know where not to visit and spend my money thank you for the Travel assessment. Amazing I think they are reflecting their own personality’s because every foreigner I know loves Americans!
i agree. ill spend my money in deutschland and other interesting european places. if i wanted to go somewhere im hated all the time, id stay home and hangout with libtrds😂
Now go ask their grandparents how they feel about Americans, and you will get totally different answers. If it was not for the U.S. and British Soldiers, they would be part of Germany. As for discrimination, who were the people who went to South Africa and started Apartheid, or what about the Dutch Jewish population. So I belive there is a saying about glass houses. The Dutch don't have the greatest track record either so maybe stay in your lane and not judge others.
I don't think they realize that there's a huge group of african american people who fit into a perfect stereotype that makes a ton of people disrespect them. Basically being brash, poor, and sketchy. it's a horrible hole they fall into and it's very hard to get out of. I have to act happy despite the huge amount of people that would be afraid to even walk on the same side of the road as me just by my image being remembered for theivery/gang image, hood behavior, and just the general awkward standoffish feeling towards someone living a much harder life than you. Minorities like Indians and African groups of Britian have a completely different image over there. America, any black guy who has dread lochs, tattoos, darker skin, and isn't acting refined and happy is immediately associated with gas stations, 90s Los Angeles low rider culture, jail, guns, gangs, and the crime of having the image of the people who can't escape the torment caused by them existing. It's so sad, and is extremely different to people in Netherlands who if ever there are minorities, they are either racist, or extremely fine with them because it's basically themselves but with darker skin. Netherlands hasn't the faintest clue about American culture and what it means, what we went through to get to where we are, how there's so much more passed the fast food signs, huge miles and miles of neighborhoods, amusement lands like Disney or Universal. It's all charming to me...well not the fast food signs and whole highway off ramp food centers that have nothing else around but highway 50 and forests. But everything else, and how it changes with the different times. It's not just always a eerie dystopian 12:00 hot summer fast food chain. It could be raining at sunset when you go through a McDonald's drive through on the way to a concert, or Winter and snowing at a Wendys in Manhattan. It's just bad product LITERAL placement as in land placement. These companies marketing at extremely popular destinations for people on trips up north or downsouth. It's not that dystopian when 60% of society is a family of 5 who need a quick bite to eat. America has by far the most types of food to choose from out of any other place. Amplified with foreign groups starting family owned restaurants in shabby store lots off town main roads with like a Subway, asain take out place with two seats inside a quant room but has amazing food and so is extremely popular despite the condition that appears cheap and messy (A super american thing), then some Publix, Lions, or I don't know something else. Basically modern malls are these open facade restaurants and shops off the sides of a highway because the USA is 2.5 percent asphalt which is an insane number out of 100% when you think about it. So no they would never understand any background except a silly country with idiots and fat people, who live in dystopian food places everywhere.
@@ahsokatano5798you all only wanted in on the oil in Iraq but you seem to forget WWI and WWII. guess its true you EU dont mind having Americans fighting and dying for them
When they talk about America they're talking about a huge country with 330 million people in it. You can't make blanket statements like that about a country that has that many people.
The case with any country, you’ll have to understand that their view of America comes entirely from the news, and the news doesn’t really report on good things anymore
As an American I was in Rotterdam with another shipmate having a beer at a local pub. When the locals found out we were American they kept mentioning “America is like Jerry Springer show” and wouldn’t stop. I was pretty amused. Then they asked us to play a game where nails are pounded in a thick piece of wood. Everyone got one shot at a time with the hammer. Last nail that was driven in bought a round of beers. I kinda got the impression they were convinced the Americans would lose and be buying drinks. That wasn’t the case. To make matters worse apparently they were carpenters as I heard the boss of one guy say to another I thought you said you’ve hammered nails before? It was hilarious 😆
@@stefankapanski3210 Yeah but from Europe as a whole for sure! The average American can't even point out Holland on a map. It's a pathetic, irrelevant country held up by an American company.
Cliched as it may be, what I appreciate about Americans is their friendliness, directness which some dislike, their independent spirit, their can-do attitude despite risks of failures. Similar to certain other races or older civilisations with longer histories of culture, traditions and / or conflict, Europeans understand the necessity of public goods like healthcare, education, etc., and r more nuanced. However, whether good or bad, they r never really open to outsiders and perspectives outside their cultural norms.
First of all, I would not comment on a country I have never visited. And the two men calling Americans obese were rather heavy themselves!! I’ve been to Europe and I’m happy I live in the US.
most of the people in this video have not been to the US so they are just going on what they see on tv or online. they are generalizations and it is never good to generalize an entire nation that is as large and diverse as the US. the great thing about being American is we don't care what other countries think about us. 😘😘
Interesting . I'm an American living in Brazil for the last 11 years . Some of the comments ring true : living under a rock ( we generally know little about other cultures and countries ) and the rise of Trump , who is certainly not my cup of tea . But America is so large and diverse that it's hard to generalize much . New York is almost a different world than Arkansas , which is very different from New Hampshire . I think that Americans are generally friendly and open . Brazil is a wonderful country and Brazilians , for example , are extremely friendly and easy to approach , but of course there are certain problems here as well ( crime in urban areas , inequality ) . Thanks for the interviews .
Claro que eu sei - falei Americans porque geralmente as pessoas dos EUA são chamado Americans . Quantas vezes alguém chamou você de Americano ? @@Yaxlam
I am an American of Dutch descent among other things.Most Americans are not far leftists.We don’t want to be Holland or Sweden.So these Dutch people can ride their bikes and enjoy themselves!
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I did find this interesting. In fact, I am a professor of International Business in the US, and I plan to share it with my class on Doing Business in the Low Countries. Well done.
People cannot be that ignorant to believe what they see in movies and television as a true reflection of what the U.S. is. Worldwide, everyone understands parody. The U.S. is just waking up to the fact that our foods for the most part, are banned in Europe and for good reason, there is nothing healthy in our foods. They are for the most part either full of carcinogens or are high carb. Since Europe has adopted our foods and pharmaceuticals, we Americans will now not be the only worldwide lab rats in obesity and long-term health issues. We are backing away from processed foods and drive-thru foods, while Europe is embracing it. Good luck. Why was Trump elected? We were tired of lifetime-politicians gaming the system. Our politicians are as corrupt as any third world nation. Our media is as corrupt as any third world nation. Europeans calling Americans lazy - that's rich, since we generally have a later retirement age, less maternity leave and on average we only have12 days of vacation - that includes sick days. 60% of Americans do not have passports, because we don't have the luxury of travel time and or money to make use of a passport and we can travel the length and breadth of Europe in our own country without a passport. Because of our corrupt politicians this country has stuck its nose where it shouldn't have, and we've helped rebuild and defend (asking nothing in return) Europeans that are so ungrateful to the point they hate Americans? As far as learning a new language, how many languages would you like us to learn? From the beginning of migration (we are a nation of migrants), on the concept "we should learn to speak the language", we would have learned Irish, German, French, Portuguese, Cantonese, Spanish, Arabic, Sudanese, you name it, we would need to learn it. Historically, all of our ancestors had to learn the national language. But I digress, that was when migrants came to a new nation and assimilated, grateful to have shelter from starvation and persecution, silly me!
I have a simple question: North Americans, Central Americans and South Americans are Americans?...
Remenber "America" is not the only American country (go to google)
The Dutch have been slave traders since ***the 1500s***, and were SO atrocious that only 3 (MUCH larger) countries traded more human flesh of innocent men, women, and children than the tiny Netherlands. Not only were your sheer numbers horrendous - especially for your size - your treatment of slaves was considered particularly vicious, even by the British.
They lost their entire country to the Nazis in only five days and then spent the rest of the war cowering and fornicating with Nazis. While AMERICA was BY FAR the largest and strongest force killing those same Nazis and running them out of Europe.
I'm an American 🇺🇸 and I loved this video! I agree with many if not all the things they have said about America and us Americans. We and I are loud, obese, and don't know too much of what goes on outside of the US. Looking at our news I see a lot about mass shootings, gun violence, and politics. But I do not own a gun, have never been arrested, and where I live it's relatively safe. I especially loved what they said about Trump, they just said his name as if to say that's a force within himself. Lol 😆 I feel as if America is more divided now more than ever thanks to Trump. And this whole Migrant crisis we have been having is making things worse imo. Again, I loved this video and appreciate their honesty. ❤
I was born in NL and have lived for 30 years in the USA. I have experienced regularly negative comments about Americans when I come back in NL. But in the USA I have only received positive feedback about the Netherlands. That tells me something about the respectfulness of Americans....
Or about their level of politeness.
Or it tells you something about how the Dutch view Americans and vice versa..
Try to tell them you’re from other part of the world other than Europe 😆
Dutch will called a spade a spade.The US is divided and dangerous for our planet.Creating war after war isn't the answer is it.Of course many Americans are good decent people it is the ruling class there who creates a mess for the masses.
Its very fake...if you were middle eastern things would have been different
What do Americans think of the Dutch?
They don't.
When I first met Dutch people through my job, I found their directness rude because I did not understand the culture! After I realized that the Dutch value being upfront, I realized they were not being rude but just following what their culture valued.
Americans in the comments do.
They literally don’t 😂
They don’t know nothing about 😂
@@jmb1101I lived in Germany for 5 years and people say the exact same thing about the Germans. But it's not just that they value being upfront, they are genuinely impolite people with bad attitudes about everything.
Americans shouldn’t take this too personally, if you ask the Dutch what’s wrong in the Netherlands you get an honest unfiltered reaction also.
Yes, here's the proof: ua-cam.com/video/M7cHMTX2_Dc/v-deo.html
Perhaps, quite a brunt assessment.
Frankly, these people hit every deep negative stereotype which is a little shocking, but I question their perspective based on second-hand information on what they hear and conceptualize vs. actually traveling to America and formulating their own opinion. I took notice of the one guy who said he's been to America, so I respect that.
It could also be counterbalanced with videos of Europeans who live three to six months or more and travel the entire US to gain more perspective.
The same goes for Americans gaining perspective across all the countries of Europe and discovering and appreciating their intricacies.
It seems those who take time to visit have a more positive outlook on America (and Europe) in general. As an American, I would feel bad for any tourist or visitor who makes a full assessment based on a short trip to a single area like NYC or LA, which really is in its own bubble. Each region and state is completely different, and yields different perspectives, cultures, accents and more.
I hope more people soften up and gain more first-hand perspective on life and experience in other places, and yes, it goes both ways.
@@CultureCompassTV Should be titled, "The Dutch Naively Parrot Stereotypes and Clickbait News". Must be hard to think for themselves while climbing windmills in those wooden shoes...
@@greentea9335 Ironically you reply with a stereotype of your own. Also, here's an interview with a Dutch person living in the US, he mentions many of the same things but he still prefers living in the US: ua-cam.com/video/nVjBNTRRedo/v-deo.html Just because you don't like hearing things doesn't mean it's based on stereotypes.
@@CultureCompassTV Are you *really* so thick that you failed to grasp that I had so obviously included "windmills" and "wooden shoes" to make the point that naively parroting stereotypes is wrong? W-o-w! Also, it is wrong regardless of *where* the person lives/wants to live. "Just because you don't like hearing things doesn't mean it's based on stereotypes." Guess you'll be making that "What do White people think of Black intelligence" video next... Expect me to disagree with you doing that one as well.
The interviewer should ask what they think about the 8,000+ American soldiers buried on Dutch soil and the 1700+ American soldiers missing in action who died liberating the Netherlands. Or about the hundreds of US aircrews who risked their lives to drop food supplies to the starving Dutch citizens during the "Hongerwinter." It is ironic that those aspects of America are so easily forgotten by the Dutch and sadly only the negative aspects of America have left an impression.
Its okay to put down America, we have many faults, but remember there is also good in America...there are 8000+ examples of that goodness lying in the ground at Margraten.
They also forget that the Netherlands did a lot of colonization throughout the Americas from New York City, Brooklyn (Breukelen), Trinidad and Tobago, and a lot more.
Doesn’t negate how awful America has become. They can speak the truth , stop being a snowflake.
Yes. Thank you Canada. What about you Americans thank us dutch for creating your country. BTW RIP to a million dead Vietnamese people
Maybe the US should know how much money we spend on the US. In the civil war
We had the same English enemy.
Nothing to do with the subject.
This is why the U.S. needs to pull out of the world and start taking care of the American people. We have plenty of our own problems. The entire world ridicules and hates us. Despite we have had to sacrifice our lives to keep Europe and Asia free. Not to mention give billions of dollars in aid. Most of us don't want to be in NATO or watch as our families leave home and are stationed far away.
We are very grateful for the sacrifices soldiers made for our liberation. It was mostly Canadians, but we have an American cemetary as well and we take very good care of those graves. Just because we criticize the US for certain things, doesn't mean we don't honor your sacrifice. And we criticize our own country too. Every country has good and bad things. Some things are in the forefront of our minds, because we worry for the Americans. Your country should take care of its people, you deserve that!
Yeah...our mass media and democrats did the job of dividing Americans and portraying us in such light.
They get their info from cnn
Average american
This is what pisses me off about Americans. Your country joined the wars late- BOTH of them- and only joined when AMERICA felt that there was a chance AMERICAN safety would be compromised. America didn't join the wars to fight for US Europeans. If they did, if America cared, they wouldn't have waited until millions of Europeans were slaughtered, our cities bombed, our governments economically draind and armies struggling before making the first move. Being out for your own is fine, just don't make it out that you were selfless liberators who did it solely for us because you didn't.
@@wondertyzipp8260 This doesn't change the fact that without America, the Netherlands would be speaking German or Russian. Stalin said himself that without American aid, Hitler would have won the war. And after World War II, the Soviets wanted every last piece of Europe, and they would've gotten it had the USA not stepped in.
Because the Cold War was won decisively, Europeans forget how close it really was. There is only one country that could protect the world from Soviet influence (whether it did so for its own interest, or to help, or both), and because of the selfish Americans, the Netherlands did not end up like Poland, Hungary, Romania or the other countries that endured Soviet rule.
Here's a simple question for you. If the US really carries NATO for its own self-interest, then why did Europeans start panicking when Trump threatened to leave? Why don't they leave, to escape the selfish US?
Let's be real - you hate us, our society, and our culture. And many Americans, myself included, don't want to pay for the defense of people that hate us. And if NATO is just in our self interest - if we're doing it to save ourselves - then you should have no problem with us leaving, right?
While I agree with a lot of the viewpoints, I’d also like to point out the Netherlands isn’t exactly paradise either
That's quite an elaborate comment, isn't it?
@@thematriarchy2075no.
@@Toodyslexicforyou Exactly
@@thematriarchy2075 Europe number 1
@Kongeriget_Danmark how? the states don't overcriticize other countries for nothing, like the dutch, and it is way more developed anyway
Americans don't think about the Dutch. Irrelevant small country.
As a US citizen, I heard a certain amount of truth in these comments. However, they seem very stereotypical and one-dimensional without any real understanding of the complexity of American culture. They seem to focus on the negatives while stressing how much better their own Dutch culture is. I suppose it's human to think the group we belong to is always better, but that is not the reality. I would invite all of you to delve a bit deeper before jumping on the bandwagon of popular negative opinions of Americans. There is always more to the story....
I feel like you wrote exactly what I was thinking.
Talk about a completely uninformed population in this video. None of these people would even have a country if it wasn’t for the US. All these people owe everything they have to the US. Truth is this is an unimportant nation and hasn’t been significant since WW2 and at that time it was just a location for the US to do the hard work.
It's sad to see people there living under a rock essentially knowing nothing about the country they're speaking of.
Who? The Dutch?
Why learn about a shitehole lol
As an American who has been all over the world I have experienced a lot of ethnocentric people from European continent. Not to say it doesn't exist in the US but even ignorant Americans will have something nice to say about people who hail from the continent of Europe
@@LHLH78 I doubt you ever lived in the US. It would be more accurate to generalize the Netherlands than the US stop lying.
I am from Easton Europe and I have nothing nice to say about either America or Western Europe
@@momcilojabucilo9320Who has anything nice to say about Eastern Europe?
@@momcilojabucilo9320 hahaha that's funny.
@ThetaSigmaTheOriginal The problem with Europeans is that they act as if Americans should be more like Europeans.
The US is on the other side of the globe, and it's much easier for a person from France to go to another country than the US. Most Latin America is unstable , countries with crap economies, or there's Canada. The US Mexico border is the most economically lopsided border in the world, whereas Europe has similar economies with their neighbors. Truth is that the US is beating Europe technology and economically. While our population is growing, Europe's is declining.
No country in the near future is taking over the UScplace in the near future as China has peaked, India has way too many problems, and Russia, like China, has a declining population.
Also, our land plays à big role in or continued success. At worst, we share world power with another nation. I just don't see one coming anytime soon.
Dutch sounds like they’re speaking in reverse
Meen je da nou? probeer maar tis makelijk
Literally the in-between language between German and English
And yet it still makes more sense then what most Americans say
@@Noahboy8 Cope
@@chadhansen5057 Try Finish
Saying America sucks is so broad… all the states are unique and very different. It would be like saying all Europeans are the same and live and think the same lol.
We do get called 'Europe' and 'Europeans' often, as if we are the united states of Europe or something. Yes US has different states, but you are 1 country. Europe has many countries.
@@MonsieurRakiyou see- you have different countries- the US is one country and also the states in most cases have separate laws and under self rule for most parts of the- also the US have different cultures from state to state different landscapes tropical, subtropical, desert 🌵.
@@MonsieurRakiThey did form the EU and use the same currency in most European nations.
Right on. They bring up Trump and politics like Haters but ignore our political generosity, commerce advantages and vast panoramic landscape so they can stick their heads in Dutch sand? I've always found Southern Europeans to be far more welcoming than Northern EU people. SMH
Dutch? Hahaha
Intelligent people have got to realize generalized impressions don't describe people from another country at all. American here. Im not fat, don't own a gun, don't supersize anything, don't care about somebody else's political party.....all that I am was not described by these people at all.
This video seems to shows that Dutch have a lot of Hate and Intolerance
Never apologize for 2nd amendment.
@@userre85 didn't see an apology, it's just my choice. Arm yourself, I don't care.
It's funny, because I'm Dutch and I love America mostly for some of the reasons mentioned in the video above.
@@WhoopsieDayZ LOL, you wouldn't love me much, then
Kinda hard to notice the other half of the world when you live on the other half on the world with every biome in existence and a complex state network that acts like their own mini countries..not to mention being a capital of industry and exported culture.
Eyo Einstein, you think you're the only country with biomes or diversity?
Wow.
New Roman Empire just as PROUD to be clueless about the rest of the world as the first Roman Empire was.
USA should cut diplomatic and military ties with the Netherlands. Its clear that the US is not wanted or respected there.
For a reason.
I agree, let Poo-Tin have them. It's like being in a relationship with someone, you wouldn't like being taken for granted. How many Americans have died and tax payers money spent to protect these people? Being ex-military; these comments annoy me. Mocking our accent? WTH?
These comments unfortunately reinforce many of the stereotypes mentioned in the video. The fact you think a handful of (mostly old and very critic) people represent an entire country is hilarious. The average Dutch person I know thinks highly of the US and the only real critisicm they have is about the gun laws and the consequences of them, and as harsh as it might sound, they dont really care too much about them because they aren't in the US.
No one cares about what Europeans think about our gun laws. They’re one step away from being Socialists themselves.
@@Spanky-ju6rcAs a Socialist American patriot, nah lmao. They're just doing Capitalism but even worse than Americans. I could see them becoming 'Socialist' like Lenin did. By doing everything Marx warned against doing.
Interesting. I bet if you ask Americans what they think of the Netherlands most of people will either say nice things or won’t have an opinion on the Netherlands.
It is funny how the rest of the world has an opinion on the US. Just proves yet again how much influence the US and its media has on a lot of countries.
Most Americans wouldn't know where the Netherlands is.
since boom of internet and easy approach to all necessary information, on Europeans US has zero influence and your media is a joke
@@kimbirch1202 wrong, that is just another hateful stereotype.
@@kirancourt There are loads of clips on UA-cam that prove that many Americans are very ignorant about world geography.
@@kirancourt Don't take it personally.
To Europeans, the USA is a very strange country, with a different culture.
We criticise our own shortcomings as well.
It said that the only opinions these people seem to have are predicated on buzzwords and bumper sticker slogans but I guess that's by design..
No, it's just the news 🤷
@@demi3115You’re simple
No, they're just saying what all of Europe thinks about y'all
@@solus8685 That’d be terribly upsetting if anyone gave a crap what Euros think 🤣
@@chadwells7562 oh don't worry, the Asians and Africans think pretty much the same. As well as the Oceanians and South Americans. Nobody likes Americans... Except Americans, they love themselves
They mock us, but still want us to defend them!
I didn’t know you have internet in oven
@@reinercreekman cute, your IQ must be at least 20 to come up with that response!
NATO
@@marknewton6984 US is largest contributor to NATO, other than the British most only make minimum payments. Don’t hold your breath waiting for European countries other than the British to protect you!
Americans and British will protect!
As an American, I have a really hard time disagreeing with what was said about Americans.
Well I would think Europeans are a bit bitter for no reason. No one in the USA has bad opinions of Europe and think of it as a nice tourist destination. But Europeans seem to be bit obsessed about the USA until they come here (a German friend of mine visited here and was amazed by the nature, amazing Universities and the ability to own big houses and the vastness of the suburbs) and like seeing what's possible. My uncle from London said the quality of life you get in the US for the price isn't possible anywhere else (like people own huge farmlands and every middle class person can own land if they wish to). The US has a lot of negatives but the positives seem to only be understood when experienced and lived.
Every (and I mean every) Dutch person I have encountered who comes the U.S. in my field (science) to work stays because the opportunities here. And although they pride themselves of living small, once they have the opportunity, they like big houses just like everyone else.
No one is bitter or obsessed about the US. This thinking is exactly the superiority people feel the US has. Of course there are many positives and negatives in any country. When people are asked this, they have to think quickly so the obvious comes to mind. Compared to the quality of life in Europe, US isn't as great as other countries. But people in the Netherlands are envious of owning more land. We are a tiny country with a lot of density, so land is expensive. I personally like American people in general, very warm people who care a lot about their communities. The civil society there is wonderful. And of course the creativity: music and film industry.
Europe? No way! Haha
@@MonsieurRaki Far far far less than 1% of Americans would ever say a bad thing about you. 99% of you seem to hate us though. Media brainwashing, insecurity and envy produce this. You think as a European that you are "superior", but then you have to accept that the U.S. economy is bigger than all of Europe's combined and that all of the innovation and inventions from the last 125 years basically came from the U.S. When you have to accept the fact that you are not superior.................you lash out. I've been to 9 European countries. I do not plan on visiting yours on my next trip so don't worry!
@@MonsieurRaki You guys are weird though. You think about us constantly why? It’s a weird obsession
we are a republic not a democracy
wha this proves the point of the video...... very smart indeed
and……how ironic that these Dutch people trashing the US over slavery and discrimination must have forgotten to recall that their country was up to its elbows in the 17th and 18th century slave trade. Despite our faults there is no county EVER that has done more good for the world in many areas.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 keep telling yourself that squirt.
We, as americans, all know europeans' opinions of us change every time we have to liberate them 🇺🇸
US never liberated Europe. This is a lie. Allied forces plus Soviet Union won the 2nd world war.
Thanks Canada!
@@Laiyas360 you spelled america wrong
@@zangrygrapes4571 thank you Canada!
@@Laiyas360 no need to thank us mate, just saving y'all like usual😉🇺🇸🦅💪
As an American who travels, it's funny when I return and see the size of people and portions of food. But not all of us are rude, fat, lazy, obnoxious, and stupid. Like saying the French are all rude, but I found them to be wonderful people.
Agreed, i remember walking everywhere in Amsterdam and when I got back into the states, you have to drive everywhere, unless if you live in NY or some major city that allows walking. The one thing that is killing America is the social media though, i noticed when i was in Amsterdam, people weren’t glued to their phones at the dinner table. Also want to add food takes a lot longer to serve in Europe compared to the US. America has a lot of good places too though and in a way is very different inside itself.
@@seriessplayer62747 i agree! social media is the devil after 2 hours
You clearly have never met a real Frenchie
We love to eat 😊
@@iFryTube 🤣
I am an American that spent several years living in The Netherlands (Rotterdam) about 20 years ago. My impressions of the Dutch were that they are tall, handsome/pretty, and generally the friendliest people in Europe. I think it is unfortunate, but understandable that the impressions that so many Dutch have of the US and the people are formed by movies, TV shows and the news. There is a huge difference between the "coasts" (Northeast and West) which dominate the news and culture, and the rest of America.
Also North and South..
Cuck
we only got 1 exchange student from holland in all 4 yrs of high school-i was very dissappointed- and he was a complete ASS. made me never want to meet another dutch again. he had a friend out who was equally obnoxious. the whole time this dude stuck his nose up at EVERYTHING. and he was short and fat as hell, covered in acne, amd extremely rude. i tried asking him a million questions about holland, and he just looked at me in disgust and told me to figure it out for myself. after this clip, im not so sure he wasnt the norm:/ they like to bitch about things thatre their fault. i see how my family is obnoxious, and i know where they get it from after watching this. theyre so dutch. ew.😂 im an asshole too though. and i can spaghettify a penny.
They are our enemies 🇺🇸🦅
Dutch people get all there ideas from shitty news outlets. They don’t bother to learn about American culture but just act like they know anything about it, and have a strong opinion while doing it. -from a Dutch guy
That's funny I'm Aussie but most American I met were pretty good dudes I mean you get along with some types of people and others you don't I think that's the same every where. We get shit loads of European back packers in aus and I've found a lot of them are a bit two faced I think it's a European kind of superiority complex
I kind of get that vibe from Europeans as well. Maybe it is because their civilizations are older so they feel like they are more cultured than us colonials. They seem to like telling me how much better everything in Europe is. The U.S. has many problems and no one here thinks we are better.
Australians are just as low as Americans though.
@@Prairielander well I would think Europeans are a bit bitter for no reason. No one in the USA had bad opinions of Europe and think of it as a nice tourist destination. But Europeans seem to be obsessed about the USA until they come here (a German friend of mine visited here and was amazed by the nature, amazing Universities and the ability to own big houses and the vastness of the suburbs) and like seeing what's possible. The US has a lot of negatives but the positives seem to only be understood when experienced and lived.
Yes Europeans definitely do have a superiority complex. They think they are "superior" to the country that basically rules over them and owns them as vassal states. That takes a lot of chutzpah as the Jews say to think you are above your rulers lol.
This is almost a bad reflection on the Dutch.
I heard a LOT of Hate, xenophobia and Intolerance
The Dutch are saying that Americans can’t have Chinese and Black people get along? Really?
The more of these videos, I see the more I am certain that Europeans simply can’t form an impression of someone else without placing them somewhere on a hierarchy. They are very comfortable, feeling superior to others. It’s really a shocking lack of insight from the continent has given us to world wars.
I’m Chinese I was like wtf?
Because I have many black friends 😂
To be fair americans focus so much on race, his point made sense
They were right. You people push racism. I've see. Macro and micro racial aggressions towards black people with my own eyes. It's disgusting
*Europe starts 2 world wars*
Europeans: “Americans are bad”
wel...at least Europeans learn their lessons if you look at wars, conflicts, and overthrow of governments in recent decades
USA after the 2 world wars: 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
Europeans eat human excrement for 1000 years then figures out public healthcare. Yet American still eating sh*t
@Kongeriget_Danmark Russia and Ukraine
@Kongeriget_Danmark even if the US did caused the fall of the USSR. Russians voted for Putin and he attacked Ukraine
On the flip side of the coin, I had a coworker (American) who lived in Holland for a few years due to a family work situation. She said it was OK, but couldn’t wait to get back to the USA.
That's how I would feel after one week.
That's how I would feel after one day!
Yo are kidding? Holland is superior in every sense ,bar military ...i would not live in the US if you paid me!
@@peterdutchy At least you admit the military part, which Londoners on the street in UA-cam are apparently clueless about saying they could beat America in a war. Let's consider a few ways the U.S. is superior. Per capita GDP, per capita charitable giving, museums, art galleries, freedom to create a business with minimal regulation, realistic opportunities to own a farm, cost of energy, cost of electricity, oh and how about this one...................almost all of the innovation and inventions of the past 125 years. You guys got the bicycles though!
@@ascendant95 Rubbish..fact checked the index of US versus Europe,Australia,NZ and Canada..keep dreaming..you are way behind Education,Health,Longevity,etc..you excell in incarcerations and gun crimes..great stats mate..4 weeks holidays,Maternaty leave..the list goes on..America is a first world country with a third world social system..no one outside of the US listens to your BS!
I think these Dutch have accurately described the US and a large segment of its citizens. Sadly.
All they know is what they see in the news, and there isn't likely anything good they would see there. I have nothing bad to say about the Dutch because I know absolutely nothing about them.
That's part of the reason they hate you. They're really important and you know nothing about them. LOL
In general Americans are isolated and insular. Most of Europe, Asia, and Australasia know more about the USA than Americans know about the rest of the world.
@@prudencebottos6087 I cannot disagree. I went to school in the 1970s and 80s and do not recall learning anything about Europe. Even now I confess I thought Holland and Netherlands were two different countries. That, and I always thought it was THE Netherlands. :)
@@prudencebottos6087 That's a pretty generalized statement for 330 million people don't you think. I'm an American and I'd venture to guess that I know more about the world than you do. That would be a safe bet.
@@prudencebottos6087 Not at all true. Americans know about plenty of countries in the world, we just don't care about Europe because Europeans have rendered themselves completely irrelevant. By 2050 Europe will be more Middle Eastern and African than it is European and Europe will only represent 2% of the world's economy. With that level of economic stagnation Europe will be politically irrelevant as well, so why should Americans care about Europe?
I'd hate to hear how they feel about the brits! Bloody embarrassing the way we behave abroad!
We like your literature and Churchill!
The way some do, not all and not most, just because you are the loudest in the room does not make you the majority.
The majority is the Truth plus one.
@@marknewton6984 I like almost everything about Brit culture........................but Winston Churchill was a garbage pail.
Yeah.... as an American, I traveled to Asia and I was embarrassed for a group of Brits who were obscenely loud, obnoxious and disrespectful in Thailand... mocking the locals and having no consideration for others. But funnily, having lived in London, I never saw that at all....
I've always loved Holland, and have had great times there. People' perceptions of other people's cultures are just that....perceptions. They are all right about the crazy divide between democrats and republicans now - I'm 64 and I've never seen it this bad. But, God forbid if something goes wrong or a country needs help...they always look to the US for help and they always get it! I'm still proud to be an American!
I don't think it's only the Dutch who view the United States in this way. From various polls I've seen, it seems most Europeans (and Australians and New Zealanders and many others around the world) think the same about the US.
Damn bruh that seems like a them problem 🥱
@@haminllano6547 Occam's Razor bruh Occam's Razor.
Most of the world see United States like this video depicts, the rest of "America" (the real America, Latin America) do think the same as the Dutchies
It’s ok, Americans feel the same way about them as well.
@@matiaslauriti”the real American”? Oh, child, your ignorance is simply astounding. 😂
Klagen over de levensstijl van Amerikanen als je met een peuk wegloopt is toch wel next level :)
Haha ja goed gespot 5:41
😂 true
Ach daarna gaat hij bier zuipen en bitterballen vreten en na afloop naar de FEBO. 's ochtends een boterham met hagelslag. Super gezond dat Nederlandse dieet!
This video actually says more about Dutch people than Americans or America. @hunchbackaudio said it well. The Dutch are known for their lack of filter. Dutch people are brutally honest and straightforward, which is a euphemistic way of saying that they cab be very critical and negative.
I have often been in situations, personally and professionally, where Dutch people laid out all the ways something is wrong or could go wrong. When I asked, "Okay, so can we figure out a way to [get it done]?", there would often be silence or "Het is niet mogelijk", which means "That is not possible". That response is the antithesis of the American way of thinking.
Interesting fact, while it's true that many Americans are indeed obese, the U.S. isn't in the top 10 for BMI index. In fact, it's 20. That's still not good, but the stereotype is a bit more hyped up than is actually true.
Thanks for the interviews!
I partly agree. The Dutch have a lack of filters but I think that has both benefits and drawbacks the former of which you don't mention - it does promote honesty. Most Dutch people are good people that have no bad intentions whatsoever. If you ask them something they will answer you exactly as they see it, which personally I appreciate. That said, I'm aware of the downside as well, some people can be overly crude and as a result come across or be disrespectful. This in my experience is a minority though. I do agree however that Americans overall have a more entrepreneurial spirit.
@@CultureCompassTV Yes, I forgot to mention the pros of being straightforward! Not beating around the bush can be helpful, too.
I have heard some Dutch people use this as an “excuse” at times though and say something offensive or highly insensitive (I am talking about something that’s at the level of being racist or something to that degree) and then shrug their shoulders and say, “We are just honest”. Of course that’s the minority and my experiences with Dutch people were more positive than not.
It’s quite interesting that the British, their neighbor just to the west, are quite the opposite. Watching them work together can be quite amusing at times. 😂
@@CultureCompassTV
Historically and currently that has not necessarily been proven. That's the national myth everywhere where dirty work has been done in the name of the people virtually unopposed. In fact people have voted for the immoral and unethical for centuries, not only that, have pretended they've never done so.
@@CultureCompassTV
They have.many filters when it comes to horrendous things their country has done or is doing though. Their filters are highly convenient -- just a bit different.
@@fatherson5907
Indeed. They are very insular and aren't aware that most of the world has an awful opinion of the Dutch due to the immorality of their historical and sometimes current character of their contacts all over the world.
I also find a lot are not even aware how relatively tiny their country is or how poor it would have been without the exploitation of other people and their resources. Or either they pretend to be. I'm not sure which is worse.
A lot of European countries are about to find that sad truth. The real regret should be thinking about what the positive possibilities would have been today if instead of abject exploitation they had developed territories with mutual respect and actually happily given them independence with a developing middle class and created a strong market and purveyor of resources with a dedicated feeling of loyalty and gratitude towards the Dutch.
That was the missed opportunity of all European countries. They knew better, in terms of the basics tenants of ethics and past contact, than to trade in inferiority politics but they did it anyway.
The relentless wave of criticism towards America, proliferating across social media platforms, emanates not just from elite circles but from the voices of ordinary Europeans. This constant barrage of disapproval is marked by its intensity and ubiquity, reaching Americans through the pervasive nature of digital connectivity. As everyday Europeans express their discontent, often with stark candor, it paints a picture of deep-seated disdain rather than mere disagreement. This unyielding stream of criticism is not lost on the American populace, which is increasingly coming to perceive these sentiments as reflective of a broader European consensus.
The pervasive nature of these critiques, coupled with their often harsh and dismissive tone, is leading many Americans to believe that the sentiment in Europe goes beyond simple policy disagreements or cultural misunderstandings. Instead, it's fostering a perception that there is a fundamental and widespread European animosity towards America. This perception is being fed and amplified by the immediacy and emotional charge of social media interactions, where hyperbolic and vehement expressions often gain the most visibility.
As these negative portrayals of America circulate widely and frequently, the impact goes beyond hurt feelings or diplomatic irritations. It's prompting a serious reconsideration of the transatlantic relationship among the American public. The idea that Europe may not just be critical but fundamentally antagonistic is stirring a debate about the merit, extent, and nature of America's involvement in European affairs. In the face of this relentless criticism, it's not far-fetched for Americans to contemplate a future where they might significantly reduce or even sever their ties with Europe, should they feel their partnership is undervalued or outright rejected.
This scenario underscores the profound effect that public sentiment, especially when amplified through social media, can have on international relationships. It highlights the need for constructive, moderated dialogue to bridge misunderstandings and temper the growing divide. As the criticisms continue unabated, the urgency for such dialogue only intensifies, with the hope of mitigating the rising tensions and fostering a mutual understanding that transcends the current wave of discontent.
You take this way too seriously. In the Netherlands it's normal to express criticism. There is no disdain among the vast majority of Dutch citizens towards Americans, maybe some towards American politics - but not the people. If you come here as an American there's no reason you'd feel unwelcome, unless you faint at the slightest hint of direct communication.
@@CultureCompassTV To begin with, Europe's delicate geopolitical situation is underscored by significant demographic changes. The average total fertility rate across Europe is below 1.5, indicating a rapidly aging population that will likely necessitate substantial welfare reforms. In France, a particularly notable shift is occurring within its Muslim population, currently at 17% and rising, with a fertility rate that suggests it may become a Muslim-majority country within the next couple of decades. This demographic shift is critical, considering France's status as a nuclear-armed nation. Such a profound change in the demographic makeup of a key ally will compel America to reassess its transatlantic ties and strategies.
Understanding Tipping Point Theory, it's evident that it won't require the Muslim population reaching an absolute majority to start having profound effects on France's broader cultural and geostrategic aspects. Well before reaching a majority, this growing demographic can influence national policies, cultural norms, and international relations. The nearing of such a critical threshold suggests that the impact on France's identity, internal cohesion, and external alliances will become increasingly significant, urging both European and American policymakers to adopt early and adaptive responses to these evolving dynamics.
Observing the rise of Trump, it's clear that America's perception of its global standing and its relationship with Europe is evolving. Despite the persistence of views within elite media, academia, and political circles regarding the transatlantic relationship, there is an undeniable shift in the cultural tectonic plates beneath the surface. This shift is particularly visible in the attitudes towards the war in Ukraine, where a substantial portion of Americans express reluctance to provide further aid. This sentiment reflects a broader reevaluation of America's role on the international stage and its commitments abroad.
Another pivotal moment was Trump's address to the United Nations, where the German delegation notably laughed at his warnings about Germany's growing dependency on Russian natural gas resources. This incident was widely viewed as a shocking display of disrespect and contempt but has gained significance over time as Trump's concerns have been historically validated. The reaction to his address was an eye-opening demonstration of the evolving dynamics and tensions within international relations, emphasizing the need for serious consideration of differing viewpoints and the potential consequences of dismissing them outright.
The contempt displayed in these videos, including yours, is rather shocking, especially given America's historical sacrifices for Europe and its people. These attitudes undermine transatlantic cooperation. Before cooperation can be effective, there must be mutual respect; without it, collaboration falters. I fear these attitudes are prompting a reevaluation of America's commitment to Europe and the broader transatlantic community. Such a shift could be tragic, as it might lead to diminished collaboration and understanding between these long-standing allies. The potential unraveling of this relationship could have significant consequences for both regions and the global community.
In general you are loud, obnoxious and opinionated yet ignorant without all of that word salad.
@@CultureCompassTV No. He's not. He's highlighting a continuously growing trend of anti-American criticism from certain Europeans. Some of your interviewees referenced politics specifically, but the majority of their criticisms were directed at Americans in general.
For myself specifically, it's becoming irritating to a point of questioning why we even bother protecting people who shit on us every chance they can get, while they rest under the umbrella of American military capabilities. More than anything though, it's the constant snide pretentiousness that makes me wonder if we should just abandon you all and focus solely on defending our allies in Asia. Many of those we've fought wars against, yet we are now somehow closer friends with them than some Europeans we've fought and died for.
But, what does it matter? You got your clicks. Enjoy your "direct communication". Others might call it dickishness.
Interesting how they really do not know much about America. Culturally and politically these people are ignorant. America has led the world in helping and being involved with many countries.
@@paulgoodner2687 Your comment is extremely ignorant. The USA is a cancer on the world
They just repeat what they hear in their media.
Ding Ding Ding.
a dissappointing amount of thought behind their opinions:(
How about opposite way around. All America think is spouted from its own Chanel’s and in Europe we have a diverse history of blowing it each other up over our horrendously different views on litterly everthing.
Lol. The irony of an American saying that. Americans truly have no self-awareness. It's incredible.
Lmao! Like you do?
I personally don't think about the Dutch in my daily routine.
And we don't think about the US in our daily routines. What's your point? Can't we all just respect the pros and cons of every country?
Snowflake offended Americans 😂😂😂😂 land of the ‘free’
@@poplix2704 We can, once you stop crying to us when Russia is at the door
@dfdf-rj8jr "us" like you, personally, do anything. I'd be surprised if you even had a job, kid.
@@sages101 Silence Eurotrash, know your place.
The sad fact that most Europeans fail to realize is without America, most of these countries would be speaking German or Russian now and live a far different type of life. Americans are self-absorbed because our country always has to be the protector of the rest of the world, and given the sheer size of the US, it's vital to be self-absorbed...it's called self-preservation. And most European's views of the US come from TV shows and the news (which is always in a negative light).
Thanks from protecting the rest of the world, that's so generous and noble of you. I bet Iraq is grateful for your protection.
@@alexverdigris9939 Fuck Iraq! They learned the hard way not to mess with the US. LOL
The british commonwealth and the russians would have liberated them.
How do you know we "fail" to realize that? You are sadly mistaken to think we aren't eternally grateful for our liberation. The Canadians actually liberated most of our country, not the Americans. And we treat the graves of fallen soldiers better than you do your veterans. And maybe you "fail" to realize that without Dutch funding the US would still be a colony of England... US isn't the protector of the world, they have economic interests in countries they invade. They just sell it to their people like that, so they keep thinking they are the greatest country in the world..
Wrong, we do know. Thats why we follow whatever happens in the USA. The USA is important but it is not the same country we looked up to and admired anymore. American politics is like a civil war these days. I find your excuse for being self absorbed lame. It is like wearing ignorance as a badge of honor.
As an American this makes me so sad. We do have some incredibly bad problems in our country but there are beautiful little towns with delicious bakeries, farmers' markets with fresh foods and fantastic restaurants and bars. We are also overall very caring people. We like to talk to everyone and are interested in hearing about their lives. It is not just soul-less malls with parking lots. I think we are such a big country with over 230M people, so hard to understand exactly who we are, because we are incredibly diverse.
Sorry to inform you that I think the bakeries in the US are all very terrible, all too much artificial sweeteners and colors, awful colors--bright blue and orange and red colored cakes. Please try visit any European country and try their bakeries, if you want to know really delicious bakeries.
@@maxyma2889 There are many bakeries using organic flours with dairy products from small dairy farms. Unless you have been everywhere in the US, you don't know the delicious foods we can produce. I live in large metropolitan area and have literally hundreds of bakeries to choose from. I'm not saying bad bakeries don't exist here, they do but I don't go to them. I've been all over Europe in multiple countries - France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and others and the foods I choose to purchase here are on the same level of quality. You unfortunately have not had the opportunity to try the quality foods we do have.
You don't even know the population of your own country and as for your bakeries? Don't even get me started on what you call coffee over there.
@@joanneburford6364 Ha Ha! Yes, 320-350 Million! I reversed the numbers. Starbucks is not great, I agree! Italy has the best coffee!
This is very true. I cannot even buy good bread here unless I go to one specific store. @@maxyma2889
Or maybe there’s the simple truth in these comments: Netherlands is truly nice and America isn’t. 🤷🏾♂️
Triggered Americans in the comments: All Dutch people generalize!
Seriously though, it's odd to think of a people as cultured or uncultured. Culture is inflicted upon people since birth, and Americans are just people living their life in theirs and being shaped by it. It is that way everywhere. I feel sorry for them because I think in many ways American macroculture is one of extremes of spectacle, greed and fear that we have the luxury of being too small and manageable for for it to reach such degrees. Any Dutch person raised in the US would be culturally American and vice versa. It's not something you partake in, it's something that happens to you. Americans don't exist outside the context of referring to someone born to the society called America. I mean, we have a colloquial meaning for cultured but how you apply that to people is also just a result of the culture you and they are brought up in.
We shouldn't confuse things produced by such cultures for the passive objects of it. None of us are free and we all suffer under the greed and evil of others.
When I watch videos about Europeans’ opinions on Americans, many Europeans seem to express jealousy. As an Asian, I feel that racism in Europe is often harsher than racism in America. Very raw and almost scary… Sorry about my honesty. I’m sure most of them are not, it’s just those a few…
Why do you feel the interviewees are jealous? That's now how I perceive it at all, but some other commenters metioned the same. From my perspective the interviewees are just expressing their honest opinion. We don't have much to be jealous about as overall quality of life is much better in the Netherlands. Personally I do like Americans though, because in my experience they're friendly and easy to talk with.
I’m sure the quality of living in Europe must be great so Europeans no need to feel jealous. I’ve noticed in some videos that Europeans tend to critique Americans for things like being ‘too nice’ or ‘too focused’ on success and money, which might come off as jealousy. I don’t know, I just felt like those comments have some emotion underneath. Conversely, Americans often highlight positive aspects when discussing Europe. It’s just an observation though, watching it from outside.
Maybe I felt a little bit uncomfortable by some UK lady said racism is bad in America. It appears that individuals may not fully recognize the complexities within their own countries. I believe it's important for us to acknowledge and address these issues within our own societies before passing open judgment on others. Ultimately, my intention is not to criticize but to encourage self-awareness and empathy.
I enjoyed your content and appreciate your comment
@@Qazplm. "Conversely, Americans often highlight positive aspects when discussing Europe" - Yes I do agree Americans in my experience generally have a more positive outlook on things, which I appreciate.
That said though, the Dutch are quite critical of themselves too which you can see in my video on what Dutch people are like here: ua-cam.com/video/M7cHMTX2_Dc/v-deo.html So I do feel it's mostly just a more critical mindset that they have...
In the words of another commenter: "Americans shouldn’t take this too personally, if you ask the Dutch what’s wrong in the Netherlands you get an honest unfiltered reaction also."
The only reason Europeans have a better quality of life is because of America giving them money and supplies after World War 2.
• European people
you’re on an American made website (UA-cam), you use American made social media, American made internet and you’re probably using an American made phone (Apple) unless you’re using a laptop or personal computer which was also … American made.
• American computer scientist Alan Kay is credited with first prototyping a laptop. In 1968 Kay designed a portable computer he called the Dynabook.
Source: britannica
Your country listens to American music, follows American trends, culture and celebrities, copies how Americans dress and American slang, American abbreviations like “Lol” “Lmao” “omw” and you wear American made clothes, always copying American style The highlight of non American youths (probably whole life) is when Americans artists, American concerts and festivals come to perform in other countries. I know you hate to admit it but the world knows how much America has carried humanity.
IN ONLY 244 YEARS AMERICANS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
1.) became our planets world power
2.) landed on the moon and lead humanity in space travel science and technological advances
3.) Americans invented
• Inventions by Country 2024
The United States
The U.S. is the hub of all innovative inventions. Most new technology was invented in America -- from personal computers, lasers, mobile phones, video games, photocopiers, and even the internet.
Other inventions from the U.S. include hearing aid, micro-ovens, steamboats, submarines, refrigerators, telegraphs, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, cash registers, electric cookers, electronic TV, credit cards, air conditioners, and much more.
Source: worldpopulationreview
• Biggest Economy in the World 2024, List of Top-10
Here is the list of top-10 largest economies in the world:
LARGEST ECONOMIES IN THE WORLD 2024
Rank Country GDP (in USD Billion) GDP (in USD Thousand)
1. United States of America 26,954 80.41
2. China 17,786 12.54
3. Germany 4,430 52.82
4. Japan 4,231 33.95
5. India 3,730 2.61
6. United Kingdom (UK) 3,332 48.91
7. France 3,052 46.32
8. Italy 2,190 37.15
9. Brazil 2,132 10.41
10. Canada 2,122 53.25
Source: currentaffairs
• Countries by GDP Ranking 2024
Rank Country 2023 (Billions) 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
1 United States 26,949.643 27,966.553 29,048.892 30,223.881 31,428.865 32,690.373
2 China 17,700.899 18,560.013 19,781.703 21,059.834 22,291.053 23,608.859
3 Germany 4,429.838 4,700.875 4,960.294 5,181.790 5,327.941 5,459.256
4 Japan 4,230.862 4,286.187 4,524.629 4,710.142 4,873.159 5,157.927
5 India 3,732.224 4,105.381 4,511.847 4,951.615 5,427.392 5,944.382
6 United Kingdom 3,332.059 3,587.750 3,830.045 4,083.248 4,334.244 4,576.278
7 France 3,049.016 3,183.486 3,316.773 3,438.832 3,537.299 3,634.749
8 Italy 2,186.082 2,284.084 2,365.535 2,443.487 2,508.636 2,571.498
9 Brazil 2,126.809 2,265.117 2,362.163 2,476.626 2,632.214 2,774.468
10 Canada 2,117.805 2,238.568 2,364.551 2,474.330 2,583.805 2,699.364
Source: populationu
• Millionaires By Country 2024 - Data Pandas
Number of Millionaires
1. United States 24,480
2. China 6,190
3. Japan 3,366
4. United Kingdom 2,849
5. France 2,796
6. Germany 2,683
7. Canada 2,291
8. Australia 2,177
9. Italy 1,413
10. South Korea 1,290
Source: datapandas
• Billionaires by Country 2024
Country # of Billionaires Richest Net Worth (billion)
United States 735 $180
China 495 $68
India 169 $83
Germany 126 $43
Source: worldpopulationreview
• Inventions by Country 2024
There are thousands of human inventions across borders, around the world, and through the ages. Countries known for the most inventions include The United States, Japan, South Korea, German, and Taiwan.
Source: worldpopulationreview
• Best Education System in the World 2024 - Here're 10 Countries - Gradding
Rank Country Quality Index Opportunity Index
1 United States 78.2 69.79
2 United Kingdom 72 68.74
3 Australia 70.5 67.52
4 Netherlands 70.3 67.21
5 Sweden 70.1 66.96
6 France 69.9 66.3
7 Denmark 69.8 62.54
8 Canada 69.8 61.01
9 Germany 69.5 60.64
10 Switzerland 68.3 60.12
Source: gradding
• Most Technologically Advanced Countries 2024
Top 20 Most Technologically Advanced Countries - aggregate rankings (10 sources)
Aggregate Rank Country Total Score Frequency Average Rank
1 Japan 80 90% 2.1
2 United States 78 100% 3.2
3 South Korea 71 90% 3.1
4 Germany 43 80% 5.6
5 Singapore 40 80% 6.0
6 United Kingdom 32 80% 7.0
7 Sweden 29 70% 6.9
8 Israel 28 60% 6.3
9 China 26 40% 4.5
10 Switzerland 18 40% 6.5
Source: worldpopulationreview
The U.S. is more technologically advanced than Europe.
• Most Educated Countries 2024
Based on the OECD's data, Canada is the most educated country globally, with 56.71% of adults meeting the OECD criteria. Japan has the second-highest percentage of 51.44%, followed by Israel with 50.92%.
Source: worldpopulationreview
North America is more educated than Europe.
• Nobel Prizes by Country 2024
United States 400
United Kingdom 137
Germany 111
France 71
Russia 32
Sweden 32
Japan 29
Canada 28
Switzerland 27
Netherlands 22
Source: worldpopulationreview
• We built America from the ground up and accomplished all of this in only 244 years.
We took the world out of the dark ages and we are literally the reason humanity is so modern. Every other country in the world hasn’t accomplished shit there’s no comparison when it comes to America and the world knows that, that’s why they wish they could live with us.
I don’t know why European people feel the need to impress us Americans or try and prove themselves to us or try so hard to make themselves noticed by us Americans or try to make themselves feel better by trying to downplay humanities greatest nation… Americans are obviously elite in everything that we do. You guys don’t realize how embarrassing you are to Americans. Americans laugh when little European people try and call americans stupid knowing americans literally are the reason why the world has advanced. Now imagine life before America existed?
You’re welcome.
Americans carry humanity so how you gonna hate from outside of the club? YOU CANT EVEN GET IN 😂 🇺🇸
I’m just glad my ancestors moved to “the new world” and I’m not still stuck in Europe because I can’t blame you guys. I’d be mad and probably hate on Americans too knowing I got left behind and could’ve been born in America instead. 😭😂
I know you hate to hear it but we all know Europe youth secretly wishes they lived in America so they could go to Travis Scott shows and experience “the American dream…” like the rest of the world does.
So yeah Europeans, you definitely do copy us lol, like the rest of the world does, it’s funny you all “hate” Americans until you meet one then you’re all asking us all about America and what it’s like to live here complimenting us non stop lol.
(by the way that was so wild that some of you say Americans copy the Europe? copy WHAT exactly? Gross haha gross haha never! 🤮 You guys are like a lame weird boring wannabe version of us. Americans been trendsetters but you already knew that lol.
• We also think of those corny ass wannabe gangsters you guys have in Europe who TRY to copy American rap and throw up American gang signs. 😂
Like boy sit yo crumpet eating, king and queen having, European accent having ass down you ain’t no blood 🩸there’s nothing funnier than seeing videos of European wannabes with European accents throwing up American gang signs trying to act like he’s from LA and even wearing Lakers jerseys lol see? Even your lame ass rappers and wannabe gangsters straight up copy us too.
Corny asses I wish you could see yourselves through our eyes. 😭🤣 Europe has kids under 10 years old having acid thrown at them, Europe has school stabbings. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 European schools are Call of Duty stabbing edition.
• Europe is a third world shit hole of a continent with its slums, the U.N. determined that there are nearly 1 billion people living in slums.
• Europeans are lagging behind Americans.
• We are more prosperous than Europeans and that is why we are better.
• The only reason Europeans have a better quality of life is because of America giving them money and supplies after World War 2.
Trump, chaos - they're not wrong! But Dutch people talking about racism is truly a rich irony
I don't agree that Donald Trump was the sole purpose of our problems, but there was chaos when he and Biden were in office.
Yes 4 years of a President who talked to people and negotiated peace while carrying respect that prevented bad actors from starting wars was annoying. The record breaking best known economy was a drag as well. biden by contrast has tanked the economy, given us record breaking inflation, opened the southern border and created an unthinkable humanitarian crisis with human trafficking, terrorism and drugs. Oh and wars popping on the daily but, some pawn on news said Trump was bad and biden is good so...I'll just repeat that without reviewing the facts.
And now that Mr "Netherlands First" Geert Wilders won the last election the Dutch are getting defensive about having given the most votes to someone just like Trump. Welcome to the 21st century, when everyone must live through such a nightmare and remember the time they harshly judged others for having to live through a similar fate.
Have you slept through entire 2020-2021???
I'm not sure what kind of Chaos Trump caused? but we do have a lot of chaos under the Bidens, we are being invaded at the southern border and those illegal migrants are causing chaos in Chicago and NY...do you not see that though?
Who is the guy at 2:03 pointing fingers at when he says "obese"???
That's Santa, my dude. He's supposed to be obese.
Why that's Santa Claus. He should know better and lay off the cookies.
If it were not for America these people would be goose stepping
3:08 - 3:16
It takes us over three hours to drive a car through the middle of nowhere and we STILL aren’t in another STATE.
The Dutch are interesting people but unfortunately very limited in seeing the world (America) only through politics...life here in the USA is so much more.
Dear Americans, as a Dutch person: I'm so sorry the media has given many of us such a skewed view. We only get your news stories when something horrible happens and for some reason many people think movies, series and reality tv are an honest and accurate depiction of people. Not thinking about the fact that those things need drama to attract viewers.
I'm trying my best to assure people the media only shows the extremes of what the US has to offer. Americans are some of the friendliest people I've ever met, I think how outgoing many are can be a bit of a shock to people from the more silent and introvert European countries. It's my favorite holiday destination because it is the most diverse country in the world, which also makes it impossible to sum up in a few sentences when you know more about it than what the media has spoon-fed you.
Nah I don't want to visit Europe because Europeans hate us
Time for Americans to wake up about their European "allies".
@@ernst91The American Latinos have more in common with us than we'll ever have in common with Europeans.
Pan-Americanism now! North, South, Central or Caribbean! We are one people (minus the Canadians)! Born in the fires of war against our European overlords.
@@ernst91People that illegally establish foreign military bases in our countries and doing a soft takeover are NOT OUR "ALLIES" EITHER!
F you current Roman Empire.
@@somerandommenYou sure about that dude?
Or maybe you have zero clue how much of the US population has French ancestry?
Very interesting! Thanks for giving their unfiltered opinions.
Glad you appreciate the unfiltered part. I was a bit surprised by the mostly negative reactions. I feel it's mostly aimed towards the politics of America though and to a much lesser extent the people. I think generally the Dutch are quite open to receiving and mingling with American people and I don't think there's a big if any negative stigma towards American individuals, generally. That said, it seems there's more of that still then I initially thought.
We should have let the Nazis walk over them. We live under a rock. I like that.
They would not be alive today.
Who cares?
dutch with filters😂😂😂😂 funny
It’s the media and social that makes the US look bad. The US has it’s issues but every country has their own issues. Everyone isn’t racist. People carry guns where I live including myself. I don’t live in fear. People are nice and respectful as well.
The irony of judging Americans based on popular television seems to be lost on these brilliant academics.
US here. Everything said IMO was leaning toward as kind a description as could be thought up quickly without lying. Well done.
😂 u must be from l.a. then
@@MiikachuPatriot What is I.a.?
@@MiikachuPatriot You must live in a trailer park.
Wow. I never want to go to the Netherlands now, the seem to have such a low opinion of EVERYONE in the USA.
Overall I think Dutch people are quite open to meet and mingle with Americans, their English is also very good which helps. If you come here I very much doubt that you'd feel unwelcome...
What's said in this video pertains mostly to what happens in America and isn't as much a stigma towards US individuals. And even though there's some roasting going on, I think you shouldn't take it too seriously because Dutch people are quite skilled at roasting themselves too, see: ua-cam.com/video/M7cHMTX2_Dc/v-deo.html
@@CultureCompassTV The attitudes of the interviewed show it all.
@MrBigPicture835 There's plenty of American UA-camrs who live quite happily in the Netherlands. And of course lots of non-UA-camrs too. I'm just mentioning UA-camrs because those are experiences you can look up.
So, instead of getting your country up to shape, you prefer whining and be butthurt when you are served the truth. Honestly, your inflated ego is ridiculous. You are behind in everything, if you were a people worth respect, you would strive to make your country a decent one. Instead you whine whenever you are told the truth, getting offended because you are told the truth instead getting your life lie fed into. Pathetic.
The Dutch think they are better than everyone, they are racist, and rude.
The reason these people aren't speaking German is because American troops helped liberate their country in 1945.
We surely appreciate that.. but we still have a strong opinion about americans, like most europeans have to be honest.
And we helped the Americans defeat Japan.
And we wrote the declaration of independence for the US..
And we were the first to recognize the United States.
And we sponsored the North in the Civil War.
@@markvanderknoop131gays?
@@marknewton6984 when talking about the US Samsung turns it into gays.
That's what I thought you meant.
Europeans are blunt but not offensive or vicious. Americans on the other hand are opposite, they are not blunt but are offensive or vicious. Both their internal and external politics is good indication.
I love the Dutch! Always direct and honest.
Yes but they were only about 50% correct on their criticism
And they are upset when you tell direct and honest things about them. 😂
Sounds duplicitous, doesn't it?
They were right on all except that trump was bad president
I am from England, the USA is a wonderful nation, and I always find Americans to be the nicest, most welcoming people in the world, I love their country
US is the most divesre country in the world .. each state is unique in culture , accent and landscape .. they have all the major climate ecology there , Tropical , subtropical , desert , tundra , forests ..etc ... the beached there are suburbs ( so underrated and can be comparable to southern france and spain) , the National Parks can beat any european country in terms of nature , wilderness and landscape . the sheer size of the country and the richness of the activities keeps you buzzy and your schedule will be full. visited twice , hope I could visit soon , cheers from Saudi Arabia.
“Bad lifestyle” as he smokes a cigarette.
The comment about racism in the US...the word "apartheid" is a Dutch word. The Dutch were big colonizers and colonialism requires racism as part of the subjugation of the indigenous peoples. And many Dutch are proud of their colonialism, and the wealth of the country was greatly enriched by it.
Right, but there are no reservations for Indians in the Netherlands
Here we go again with Whites of whatever nationalities tearing into each other about "racism" and "colonialism". Give it a rest already. The far left is using this crap to destroy the West. Brainwashed guilt is a powerful racist weapon against a people.
@@fdfmfdf6399Because they didn't invade Netherlands... Your point falls flat on its head. Did Dutch mistreated colonized territories or not?
"Apartheid" is not Dutch but Afrikaans.
@@PimpofChaos Yes, they did. But they did not set reservations for Indonesians in Indonesia
I love my country. And it is one of the best. Firstly, it’s funny how their mentality is formed around news and not actually being there and living. Secondly, there is so much beauty. From our national parks, starting and running businesses, freedom to explore so many outlets and interests, commercially available goods, convenience, sports, events, there’s just so much. And the average American is hard working, kind and overall good people. We need cars because we’re vastly bigger country lol. There’s a difference between being blunt and being a bigot. And this isn’t bluntness but just goes to show their own warped “understanding” of our land, history, culture and values by their own news media. I love America, my home. Europe is great too, and we all have our pluses and minuses, this was mostly just a hate video.
It really wasn't. People addressed some real issues the US is facing, that is not bigotry. America used to be respected in the world, but not anymore. You are usually not 'the best' when it comes to quality of life, but a lot of people are not aware of that because they don't leave their country to see how others live. Nor are they aware how the rest of the world sees the US, as Americans are being taught that the US is the best. When Americans travel it opens their minds about their own country (and the same goes for us travelling abroad too). The things mentioned are just things that come to mind when you have to answer a question quickly. That doesn't mean the US doesn't have great people or good qualities. And of course you love your home country. I have plenty of negative things to say about my own country, but it's still "home". We form our opinions not just from the news but experiencing visiting the US, talking to other Americans online or in our country and scientific data. Of course there are always stereotypes and opinions aren't always nuanced, but that's with everyone. Americans also have stereotypes about other countries, it goes back and forth. Reality is always more complex.
@@MonsieurRaki with all respect reality isn’t complexed, it’s the lack of knowing what reality is makes it challenging.
As an American living outside USA for 7 years now, I can easily see how your views are also biased. Both Europe and Asia can walk ,bike, or moterbike most everywhere they need. Not because the country is small. It's their culture. Their cities and villages have local open air markets and cheep restaurants and coffee shops . Life outside the u s is completely differand it's amazing. The markets and cheap shops are fun. The most disappointing about the u s is it's medical system which most americans think is the very best in the world, This could not be farther from the truth. Well, over a hundred countries have better medical care at much cheaper prices, the u s a . On top of that, many of them are free of charge or at least.
Pennies, on the dollar, other citizens of the world don't have to worry about being one healthcare scare away from. Bankruptcy. And I know exactly what I'm talking about. Because my sister is an american doctor and she agrees with me one hundred percent
MSNBC and CNN could not have wished for better Parrots!
@@MichaelKierBlalock Yep. A bunch of F*cking ingrates. Let's pull all of our military out of Europe NOW. And get paid back for the *trillions* of dollars we've spent defending these ingrates since WWII.
From an American in a very red/Republican State, BEDANKT! DANK U WEL! I've been to the Netherlands twice, loved everything about it specifically BECAUSE of these differences. I certainly understand the few who don't wish to visit the U.S.A., at least not right now while Trump is such a dystopian and polarizing factor. I do hope that might change and Y'all might visit us one day after we get our Nation's head out of its ass. ❤ 🇳🇱 from Arkansas, USA 🇺🇸
The reason many Democrats HAVE to live in Republican States is for economic reasons because Republican States encourage Commerce, Free Trade and consumer choice. Blue (Democrat) States insist on telling people what to do and how to live using Taxes, fines and regulations to hinder business and life.
Would love to go again some day 🇩🇪❤️
Yeah, saving your country from dismemberment and far left totalitarianism is such a dystopian and polarizing thing. Somebody has absorbed their conditioning really well.
@@michaelphillips2079 "...far left totalitarianism..." like health-care and education. It's ALL PROJECTION & CONFESSION with the fascist thug right.
Hate to break it to ya........................but Biden is going to get routed by the Orange boogie man. If they make Biden sit down and put up the American Psycho Gavin Newsom or even her Royal Majesty Michelle Obama..................they will still lose to the Orange Boogie Man. Michelle her majesty will never run for President though for reasons I am not willing to disclose. She's never going to do it I guarantee it.
The thing about America is that it’s so big, and people forget the vastness of the country. They’re not lying about what they’re seeing. But it’s very easy to find a place to your liking. There are small towns where you can go around on a bike. There are big cities too. There is every climate, from jungles to deserts. America is basically like 50 different countries. For all the obesity there is here, there’s a lot of fitness fanatics as I can see at my always full gyms. Sure, there is bigotry, but again, that is everywhere and at the same time, it depends on the communities you go to.
Yes be selective. You can find what you want in America.
I gotta say that in America you never feel yourself like a stranger or an immigrant as you’re accepted as a human. Hard ways in Europe on that matter. I have lived in USA for a long time and in many European countries as well including Netherlands. So on this matter Americans much more open minded and welcoming than most of European countries. I am from Europe.
This is why I say that we (USA) should leave NATO.
Yes they and all bases should evacuate. No more influence in Europe and the Middle East, which would also force Israel to make peace.
@@arnodobler1096That's fine by me.
@@ernst91 me too, and most European and ....
Maybe part of the reason they're criticizing you is because you throw a tantrum the minute someone criticizes you.
Yeah, you need a car to drive from one coast in the US to the other. How small is the Netherlands again?
u can take a bike!😃
It is only 108 miles across from west to east. 108. That's nothing. Just the state of Georgia is 243 miles across west to east, and nearly 300 miles across north to south. These are "as the crow flies" distances.
Ive have european guests here in the states. They complained about everything were terrified of the wilderness and some people lol. They loved our mexican culture though. Weird folks. Europeans need to toughen up a bit 😂
I feel sorry for them to visit such a horrible place like murica
As an American I have to say they are absolutely correct 😢
As a Dutch person, I felt a little embarrassed here. Something about glass houses.
Though I think many complaints about the US are very valid, and americans will be helped by realizing how much influence they have been projecting across the world for good and bad.
There are 330 million Americans. Only about 200 of those people have anything to do with the Federal government on a major level. I'm blown away at the ignorance of most Europeans. We actually came from this stock? Embarrassing. You should feel embarrassed Duncan. You're almost as obnoxious as Canadians.
Isn't it little arrogant on your part that you think we should "be helped" to think like you. We don't want to agree with everybody all the time. We can get along in spite of our differences. If I go to the Netherlands, I expect the Dutch to be a little rude, a little serious, a little critical. I want to experience the Dutch as they are. It's part of your "charm."
Some good points. Americans can't please everyone.
@@daylightmoon7285 If you want to put the heavy criticisms in a more constructive/positive perspective, then you would be helped by knowing it's likely the result of decades of american exports and exposure. It's not that people outright dislike the US or Americans, it's the overexposure, especially the toxic way in which media companies operate, that eventually leads to these criticisms.
What is so heavy about what I said? The heavy criticism was by the Dutch. Did you listen to the video? "I'm just being honest." @@duncandl910
I hate how foreigners hate us
Then they ask for our help.
@@kellyapp6544 and mooch off of us while they criticize us, i mean, if Europeans are to be criticized, it’s mooching off their ‘Allie’s’
@noahrice6671, then perhaps we ought to think about what we export in terms of movies, music, t.v., and news? We aren't showing our best side, so it isn't a surprise that many people have a distorted view of the U.S.
@@thisorthat7626 yeah, cause when I think of a popular movie or tv show, a European one never comes to mind. Also, it’s actually very surprising that people criticize the U.S. when there’s plenty of European countries to criticize. Like Germany because of their stupid environmental decisions and the suppressing of the Low Saxon language. Or France for it’s rude people and it’s history of taking advantage of other countries (France still does take advantage of other countries). Literally any European country could be criticized. What about the fact that you Europeans straight up just say the n word?
@@noahrice6671Who is suppressing the Low Saxon language? She is officially protected, as are 5 others.
This is why I like visiting many of the east and southeast Asian countries more than the European countries. I've never had an east or southeast Asian insult me just because I'm an American. European culture is so snobby and self-righteous at times. In the Asian countries, I appreciated them and they appreciated me. I can't say the same when I visited a European country.
They're self righteous until Russia starts acting up. Then they're like children lmao
Most of them believe the US can be easily traversed in a short amount of time while vacationing 😂
Bro, I prefer european culture instead of american culture. And plus, america doesn't even have a culture.😂😂.
@@miguelchavez8347 Bro, you're wearing jeans and a t-shirt, listening to American music, maybe going to Starbucks or McDonald's later. American culture to Hispanics is like water to fish.
@@miguelchavez8347 not true. We have our own writers like Mark Twain and Harper Lee. Jazz music and bluegrass. Baseball. You may not like American culture. But it doesn't mean we don't have one. Besides, east and southeast Asian culture is superior to the snobby European culture anyway. But you do you.
As an American, I love the Netherlands and many of their progressive policies, but some of these comments about us seem a bit naïve. For example, the comment about Americans relying on cars is a bit ridiculous given the relative size of our countries. The US has 3.9 MILLION square miles while the Netherlands has just 16,200 square miles. You can literally fit all of the Netherlands in the southern 1/4 of the state I live in (Minnesota). Many Americans have family dispersed in the state they live or nearby states and an automobile is by far the easiest way to visit them. The Netherlands also has the highest population density of any European country, and many people would agree that that is not necessarily a good thing. Also, all the talk about Americans and the rich vs. poor shows a lack of self-awareness of many Dutch of the situation in their country: the top 1% of the distribution owns around 24% of all net wealth and the top 10% owns 60% of all net wealth, while the bottom three quintiles own almost no wealth. So, it seems that both countries have quite a lot to strive for to truly be democracies that work for all of their citizens.
U can fit trillions of pro jelly lubricant there and nobody cares. A ducked up life ppl live in that place
Indeed. Squatting is a necessity there. Hopefully, we'll have more squatter legal rights here eventually especially as it pertains to all of the empty commercial property. Our homeless situation is a national disgrace in the US.
Having a big country doesn't automatically result in car dependency. You can still build walkable and cyclable communities, and have trains for longer distances.
Sounds like being softie and skill issue
China is large yet they have diverse transportation.
Sounds like selfish issue, just like having fences on every houses while having no kids or pets
@@MargaritaMagdalenait is too late but maybe later gen will get those basic needs
love the smoker talking about Americans being unhealthy and the overweight guy concerned about our obesity problem. some really good perspective although i don’t think we’re all loud 😂
I like the fact that Dutch people are real, they would not lie. But they are also very respectful towards others. I have been there many years ago.
"i think they're self absorbed and feel superior'' im not american but that coming from germanic people thats like wooow ok
I'm glad I didn't have to go there to find out I am not welcome. Nice.
dude the dutch are known for thinking they are better than every1 else. theyve gone deep with it by now. its like a country wide personality disorder. lots of europe is a bit bitter toward america. understandable. we are the descendents of their throwaways, and look at what we became. this is why we need to crush our involvement with globalism. its dragging us down. we need to leash the elite abusing our capitalism. if u want to travel to europe, germany is ok. europeans dont smile and wave. theyre cold and bitter. but theyll answer any questions or help u if in need. england, scottland, wales, ireland, will all be pretty friendly. france is rude. spain is ok sometimes. portugal rude. holland very rude. swiss depends. finland and sweden arent rude. italy used to be rude, probably depends where u go. and everywhere u go ull of course get exceptions. but dont count on too many in holland:) my family is obnoxious, even here in america. echos of being dutch i guess. but i love how its just cnn koolaid opinions. funny. i expected more. when we left, pride was in our quality of work and being good. thrifty. sensible. now, im not sure what theyre proud of. even though germany took advantage of it, holland is very free imo. dutch dont like being told what to do, nor do they need it. thats why they dont have big political systems. but they need to get rid of their outsiders trying to unravel their culture. perhaps thats the reason for the hostility
You would probably be treated better in France, and that's saying something.
@@ascendant95 You seem like an uneducated fool.
It's not like that, this is the just general idea that Europeans have of the U.S., matured over the most scandalous news that has reached their ears. Then you meet an American and you realize "ah but so they have normal people too" ... "Oh they are nice too"
But honestly this could have happened also if they interviewed me, I would have said, "No, I don't like their ruling class, I don't like the all-hands-on-deck mentality, I don't like shootings, Christian fundamentalists, riots and karens."
But the truth is that your country (which, by the way, I envy you because from the tundras to the deserts it is beautiful) you have a lot of exceptional people, but this unfortunately comes with lots of exceptionally bad people
@@hyperpony4865 Well I am probably one of the "bad people" in your mind. I've noticed that Europeans don't like anyone that doesn't agree with them.
Well I know where not to visit and spend my money thank you for the Travel assessment. Amazing I think they are reflecting their own personality’s because every foreigner I know loves Americans!
I would definitely still go because unlike these people, I have an open mind.
i agree. ill spend my money in deutschland and other interesting european places. if i wanted to go somewhere im hated all the time, id stay home and hangout with libtrds😂
Well....american media did their job very well....
Breaking: people talk shit about each other.
Now go ask their grandparents how they feel about Americans, and you will get totally different answers. If it was not for the U.S. and British Soldiers, they would be part of Germany. As for discrimination, who were the people who went to South Africa and started Apartheid, or what about the Dutch Jewish population. So I belive there is a saying about glass houses. The Dutch don't have the greatest track record either so maybe stay in your lane and not judge others.
How tf are they talkin about trump? It’s been 3 years since he’s been in office. They act like Americans are the ignorant one
Knock current trump supporters still are ignorant!
MAGA!
Trump is still at it and could be in office again, so he's not a gone by thing of the past...
Yet, many of the population still want this retarded clown as President!!
How do you explain that ?
Americans still bring up WW2 when talking to Germans. And that was more than three years ago.
USA is the most diversed country on the planet earth and they(dutch) think we have trouble living together. Lol
we're pretty united under this illegal immigration!
Most of these comments are true but the lady saying we have such heavy racism is wrong.
I don't think they realize that there's a huge group of african american people who fit into a perfect stereotype that makes a ton of people disrespect them. Basically being brash, poor, and sketchy. it's a horrible hole they fall into and it's very hard to get out of. I have to act happy despite the huge amount of people that would be afraid to even walk on the same side of the road as me just by my image being remembered for theivery/gang image, hood behavior, and just the general awkward standoffish feeling towards someone living a much harder life than you. Minorities like Indians and African groups of Britian have a completely different image over there. America, any black guy who has dread lochs, tattoos, darker skin, and isn't acting refined and happy is immediately associated with gas stations, 90s Los Angeles low rider culture, jail, guns, gangs, and the crime of having the image of the people who can't escape the torment caused by them existing. It's so sad, and is extremely different to people in Netherlands who if ever there are minorities, they are either racist, or extremely fine with them because it's basically themselves but with darker skin.
Netherlands hasn't the faintest clue about American culture and what it means, what we went through to get to where we are, how there's so much more passed the fast food signs, huge miles and miles of neighborhoods, amusement lands like Disney or Universal. It's all charming to me...well not the fast food signs and whole highway off ramp food centers that have nothing else around but highway 50 and forests. But everything else, and how it changes with the different times. It's not just always a eerie dystopian 12:00 hot summer fast food chain. It could be raining at sunset when you go through a McDonald's drive through on the way to a concert, or Winter and snowing at a Wendys in Manhattan. It's just bad product LITERAL placement as in land placement. These companies marketing at extremely popular destinations for people on trips up north or downsouth. It's not that dystopian when 60% of society is a family of 5 who need a quick bite to eat. America has by far the most types of food to choose from out of any other place. Amplified with foreign groups starting family owned restaurants in shabby store lots off town main roads with like a Subway, asain take out place with two seats inside a quant room but has amazing food and so is extremely popular despite the condition that appears cheap and messy (A super american thing), then some Publix, Lions, or I don't know something else. Basically modern malls are these open facade restaurants and shops off the sides of a highway because the USA is 2.5 percent asphalt which is an insane number out of 100% when you think about it.
So no they would never understand any background except a silly country with idiots and fat people, who live in dystopian food places everywhere.
It was funny when Santa said Americans are obese😂
Because 70-80% of the Americans are now morbidly obese.
if thats the way you feel about us then go fight your next war you get in without our help
What war? Did you forget it was the Netherlands that helped the US fight in Iraq and Afghanistan?
@@ahsokatano5798you all only wanted in on the oil in Iraq but you seem to forget WWI and WWII. guess its true you EU dont mind having Americans fighting and dying for them
Says the one with European roots
@@BritishIsleBoy24i have native American roots also fool
@@BritishIsleBoy24 i have more Native American in me then European
When they talk about America they're talking about a huge country with 330 million people in it. You can't make blanket statements like that about a country that has that many people.
The case with any country, you’ll have to understand that their view of America comes entirely from the news, and the news doesn’t really report on good things anymore
@@buffobison3099 🎯 .. 40yrs of Culture War.. and ppl have no clue
@@buffobison3099You mean doesn't report reality anymore. 😂
It's a first impression, like anyone has of each country... it's not about the American people, they are mostly lovely.
I wasn't expecting that. 05:22, lol ! Thanks for the laugh! 🦉
As an American I was in Rotterdam with another shipmate having a beer at a local pub. When the locals found out we were American they kept mentioning “America is like Jerry Springer show” and wouldn’t stop. I was pretty amused. Then they asked us to play a game where nails are pounded in a thick piece of wood. Everyone got one shot at a time with the hammer. Last nail that was driven in bought a round of beers. I kinda got the impression they were convinced the Americans would lose and be buying drinks. That wasn’t the case. To make matters worse apparently they were carpenters as I heard the boss of one guy say to another I thought you said you’ve hammered nails before? It was hilarious 😆
I don't know much about Holland, but I do know that thousands of people are constantly trying to sneak into the USA.
Not from Holland
@@stefankapanski3210 Yeah but from Europe as a whole for sure!
The average American can't even point out Holland on a map. It's a pathetic, irrelevant country held up by an American company.
Cliched as it may be, what I appreciate about Americans is their friendliness, directness which some dislike, their independent spirit, their can-do attitude despite risks of failures.
Similar to certain other races or older civilisations with longer histories of culture, traditions and / or conflict, Europeans understand the necessity of public goods like healthcare, education, etc., and r more nuanced.
However, whether good or bad, they r never really open to outsiders and perspectives outside their cultural norms.
First of all, I would not comment on a country I have never visited. And the two men calling Americans obese were rather heavy themselves!! I’ve been to Europe and I’m happy I live in the US.
most of the people in this video have not been to the US so they are just going on what they see on tv or online. they are generalizations and it is never good to generalize an entire nation that is as large and diverse as the US. the great thing about being American is we don't care what other countries think about us. 😘😘
Interesting . I'm an American living in Brazil for the last 11 years . Some of the comments ring true : living under a rock ( we generally know little about other cultures and countries ) and the rise of Trump , who is certainly not my cup of tea . But America is so large and diverse that it's hard to generalize much . New York is almost a different world than Arkansas , which is very different from New Hampshire . I think that Americans are generally friendly and open . Brazil is a wonderful country and Brazilians , for example , are extremely friendly and easy to approach , but of course there are certain problems here as well ( crime in urban areas , inequality ) . Thanks for the interviews .
It was a general question about the first things that come to mind. Of course you will get generalized answers and the most ridiculous aspects.
Claro que eu sei - falei Americans porque geralmente as pessoas dos EUA são chamado Americans . Quantas vezes alguém chamou você de Americano ? @@Yaxlam
E por acaso , um dos entrevistados falando do Americanos fez referência ao Brasil ? @@Yaxlam
E , falei mal do Brasil ? @@Yaxlam
@@Yaxlam South-American, not American.
I am an American of Dutch descent among other things.Most Americans are not far leftists.We don’t want to be Holland or Sweden.So these Dutch people can ride their bikes and enjoy themselves!
No comparison.
So there is ho racism in Europe? 😂😂😂😂😂