The word “Dutch” has some negative connotations. In the 17th Century the English marked the word “Dutch” as anything they did not like or considered unwholesome. To name a few that survived to this day; “Dutch courage” (over indulging in alcohol to gain foolish confidence), “Dutch sale or Dutch Bargain” (a sale made at an …
Have you ever considered the fact that you are short-sighted, narrow minded and selfish? Okay, now that I have got your attention read the story below.
“This is a CD, do you know what a computer is?; This was my first encounter with unmasked ignorance in Europe, more specifically the Netherlands. It was merely my second day in this wonderful country I have grown to love and I was already feeling insulted. This was only the beginning. … A couple of weeks later …
“The Dutch are notorious for being tall, reserved and handsome – and lousy flirts…expat women in the Netherlands express constant frustration; they can expect more attention from a Dutch sack of bricks than its construction worker wingman”.
There are two types of Irishmen; One will offer you Jameson whiskey and the other Bushmills whiskey, one will promote Bulmers cider and the other Magners cider.
But guess what comes? It was not a sauvignon blanc, it was a pinot grigio! I don’t like pinot grigio. I look at the young waitress who had messed up my order and she is grinning and having a ball with her colleagues.
A month ago I had the unfortunate displeasure of breaking up with a friend. Not a lover but a friend in the platonic sense. It hurt me that what was once a beautiful, committed, unconditional friendship with someone I still like had to end. Unfortunately, not all friendships are meant to last forever.
The fact is,the people who give the “i am busy”excuse do not want to be bothered by you.
“This time THEY didn’t give me a clever mommy”. I am dumbfounded so I ask, “who are THEY and what do you mean THEY didn’t give you a clever mommy.” He answers, “Mommy because you forget things. They didn’t give me a clever mommy but I like you still.
At around 09:45 hours, an obstetrician comes to introduce himself and informs me that he will be attending to my c-section operation. He is calm and professional. I am glad and relieved because I had previously been assigned a rough and gruff looking butcher of a doctor. He looked more like an unkempt construction worker. …