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To: zonder who wrote (620)4/24/2003 1:26:03 PM
From: Crocodile  Read Replies (1) of 20773
 
Isn't it astonishing just how well almost everybody speaks nearly perfect English in Amsterdam?

Yes, very true. Many also speak the languages of other European countries, so the emphasis is not just on English. Most of my Dutch friends often travel to other parts of Europe on their holidays, and prefer to speak the languages of those places while visiting, as they do when they come to see me here.

Personally, I think it's important to make an effort to speak the languages of other countries when you're visiting. It demonstrates respect for the people of the land through which you're travelling. It also results in a richer experience and allows one to travel off the beaten track.
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