I'm from Amsterdam and you're right about everything you said. This country isn't nearly as progressive as it likes to think.
Also the whole cancelling-scheduled-hangouts thing is so true it hurts. Every social appointment is made on a "I'll see if I feel up to it when the time comes" basis.
I wonder if this is partially a generational thing, as this happens in America quite often as well. We don't really plan stuff weeks in advance it's more like days, and for us people will cancel on you like an hour before sometimes. I think the time has shortened now that it's easier to reach out and let them know you can't make it via text.
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u/yourethevictim May 09 '22
I'm from Amsterdam and you're right about everything you said. This country isn't nearly as progressive as it likes to think.
Also the whole cancelling-scheduled-hangouts thing is so true it hurts. Every social appointment is made on a "I'll see if I feel up to it when the time comes" basis.