I'm coming to Netherlands in April. Everyone tells me the Dutch speak English, but I consider it rude to just assume that. I'm trying to learn a few phrases.
Okay, I find this hard to believe but my Dutch phrase book says that 'Dank u' (Thank you), means no thanks. In English it means 'yes, please'.
So what is it? Am I declining when I say thank you? If that is true, then are there other language traps I should be aware of?
Okay, I find this hard to believe but my Dutch phrase book says that 'Dank u' (Thank you), means no thanks. In English it means 'yes, please'.
So what is it? Am I declining when I say thank you? If that is true, then are there other language traps I should be aware of?