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[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Tbh even if you speak Dutch, they'll just reply English. That's the weird Amsterdam behavior

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

This happens in a lot of countries. For me I noticed it particularly with young people in Germany, and pretty much anyone in Norway.

Can make it slightly frustrating when actively trying to learn the language by speaking with people ๐Ÿ˜…

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I think that's kinda common in a lot of countries. If you look like you aren't from there then they will speak in English.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I dont think so. I even replied in dutch and they still continued in English. The only place that ever happened to me