I'm interested in what foreign persons/beings/entities think and know about the Netherlands and the Dutch. So here are some challenging questions:
Well, I know I'll sound silly and sterotypical on most of these, but I'll answer.
1. What's the first thing you associate with the Netherlands?
dams
2. What's the first thing you associate with the Dutch?
clogs
3. What food do you associate with the Netherlands?
*hasn't ever had any from there*
4. Have you ever tried it?
ummm, no
if yes: Did you like it?
if not: Are you willing to try it someday?
*would love to try Dutch food*
5. What drink do you associate with the Netherlands?
don't know
6. Have you ever tried it?
nope
if yes: Did you like it?
if not: Are you going to drink it someday?
wouldn't know
7. What sport do you associate with the Netherlands? and why?
umm, I don't even follow sports in the US, where I live.
8. Have you ever met someone who was Dutch (IRL)?
no
if yes: What was it like?
if not: Would you like to meet one?
sure
9. Have you ever dated someone who was Dutch?
perhaps if I meet one, I will
if yes: What was it like? would you do it again?
if not: Would you like to date one?
sure
10. Have you ever been to the Netherlands?
I've never ben to Europe, so no. But I really want to go.
if yes: Did you like it here? What do you remember?
if not: Do you think you'll ever visit the Netherlands?
*plans to eventually*
11. Are you Dutch?
Nope
if yes: Why on earth are you taking this survey?
if not: Would you like to be one?
Well, I really don't know... I haven't been to the Netherlands
12. How would you describe the Netherlands?
never been there
13. How would you describe a stereotype Dutchman?
*refrains from answering so I don't make a fool of myself*
14. Do you think I am a stereotype Dutch girl?
same answer as question 13
15. Do you know some Dutch words?
sorry, no
if yes: give me some! (and their meaning )
if not: would you like to know some?
I would love to learn some Dutch words
Thanks for answering all my questions and a good day/night/week/month/year!
*has just realized how ignorant she really is, but thanks you for the opportunity to find out*
~Gen Aiel
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