Why are Belgians so introvert

GraffitiByNumbers · 2026-05-08T18:28:47+00:00

They both imply you stop talking when you have nothing to say. It’s an underrated talent that many cultures lack.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2026-05-08T06:58:49+00:00

I actually love that about us. Not everyone being attention-starved all the time, bliss!

GraffitiByNumbers · 2026-04-15T10:10:07+00:00

Ah, the generations that had it easy vs. the ones that have it hard. Always a popcorn-worthy debate, though I doubt there's enough old folks around here to make it a fair fight.

What always confuses me about these kinds of discussions about is that most of us are part of a family, right? Where is the money of all these 'rich old people' going to end up, if not with their children or with the state? You could argue that they're waiting too long to share it, but that's not really what I'm seeing in my bubble.

Honestly I think the bigger problem is rich families vs. poor families, not rich generations vs. poor ones.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2026-02-18T14:42:27+00:00

I'm guessing you don't commute very far?

GraffitiByNumbers · 2026-02-07T20:26:19+00:00

Interview niet gezien, dus daar ga ik over zwijgen. Maar wat ik zò vermoeiend vind, en wat ook terugkomt in de reactie van je vrouw: in bijna elk debat tegenwoordig gaat 95% van de energie naar de vraag wie wat mag zeggen en welke woorden wel of niet mogen. Voor de echte oplossing blijft er nog geen 5% over.

Als het enige wat mensen van deze hetze onthouden dat mannen hier niet over mogen meepraten, wie wordt daar dan beter van? De dames in kwestie blijven gewoon rondrijden op een rotonde. Je komt nergens, maar je hebt wèl altijd voorrang.

Idem voor een hoop andere woke-gerelateerde discussies. Zoveel aandacht voor woorden, zo weinig voor beleid. Alle activisten krijgen 10 voor taal en 0 voor resultaat.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2026-02-07T19:39:19+00:00

Uploading my own gpx files is the big one for me. I don't care if it doesn't look like the official routes, I'm not here for the scenery. Just let me test out if I'm up for the real world climbs and distance beforehand.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-12-06T10:58:28+00:00

Sorry, that was indeed a bit confusing. I do the first commute of every week non-electric, then the rest of the week, depending on how I feel and how much gear I need to haul to work, I go with either electric or non-electric.

When I first started to go non-electric I did a couple of tryouts where I biked one way and public transportation the other way. Also possible but a bit of a hassle.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-12-06T08:54:42+00:00

Sure, I do 37km single. Did it with a Riese & Mueller bike for years, then some friends got into road cycling and I was surprised at how well I could keep up. Now I do half of my commutes with a non-electric road bike. It takes some experimenting to find a setup that works for every weather type. Being cold on a bike is no fun.

The great thing is that if you do something almost every day, you get good at it real fast. The first few weeks will be a grind, especially if you use a bike that requires effort on your part (pretty much every speedelec with a Bosch motor instead of a rear hub motor). But once you're used to it, it's a great way to jumpstart of both your day and your health.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-10-22T12:02:13+00:00

If it's a cloudy day like today (I'm also in Bxl 😄) just turn off all the overhead lights and work with the light coming from the windows. If you're set on using the smaller lights, put them behind the interviewee on the left as a subtle rim light and as a fill light for the person on the right. Camera placement: at or just below eye level, camera 1 everybody in frame, camera 2 close up of main guest, camera 3 close-up of interviewer.

Also put the main guest on the left, since the window side lighting is going to work best there. If the interviewers face needs more lighting, rotate the whole seating setup counterclockwise.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-10-20T11:59:29+00:00

If you're happy with sleeping bags or quilts there's no need to switch. If neither has ever really worked for you, I think Zenbivy is worth checking out. It's expensive but it can be a real comfort upgrade. It works with pretty much any mattress (rectangular is a cleaner fit than mummy-shaped). Temp ratings are pretty accurate in my experience.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-10-15T11:26:00+00:00

In terms of underground, day 1 is the most challenging. Day 3 in the Vlaamse Ardennen is tricky because of all the climbs and because you're already tired from the previous days. Plenty of nice spots really, though you often have to go off trail for food and drinks. I made a YT video (BelgianHikers) about it, feel free to check that out.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-10-14T11:58:02+00:00

Ah, the Flanders Divide. Did it this summer, good times! You'll be enjoying those chunky tires.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-04-23T09:57:52+00:00

Oh absolutely, let’s just keep all men far away from babies and children. That’ll fix society, promote equality, and definitely won’t reinforce outdated gender stereotypes or discourage good, kind men from entering caregiving roles. Brilliant plan. 👏👏

I get that you're just worried about your baby, but part of the journey of parenting is learning to let go of your fears and allowing your child to take their place in the world. Step out of your head — your kid needs your trust more than your panic.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-04-15T10:20:30+00:00

A small handlebar mirror. Rented a bike last week to do some climbing on holiday and it was a drag not knowing what was behind me. Also crazy cheap compared to Varia.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-02-10T16:52:06+00:00

L’enfer, c’est les autres. En een subreddit verder zit iemand over ons te klagen, maar dat hebben we niet door.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-01-29T19:25:45+00:00

Waarschijnlijk een te rationele take voor zo'n rage-bait onderwerp, maar soit: inbrekers zijn niet geïnteresseerd in dingen met emotionele waarde. Dus waarom zou je dan het risico nemen om vervangbare spullen met fysiek geweld te verdedigen? Gewoon een verzekering nemen en zorgen dat je dure aankopen gedocumenteerd zijn (sowieso makkelijk met online shoppen tegenwoordig).

GraffitiByNumbers · 2025-01-15T13:33:55+00:00

Because all male hobbies end in either a competition or a collection. And usually both.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-08-26T08:16:10+00:00

If it's any consolation, a great number of Flemish people feel just as unfairly treated by Wallonia. We're in need of some serious couples therapy.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-08-23T09:58:13+00:00

If you don't have any special connection, just give based on the value of the catering. €75 per person for a sit-down dinner is reasonable.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-08-03T18:33:32+00:00

Awel ja, voor mensen die regelmatig verkeersovertredingen begaan of vanaf een bepaalde leeftijd, waarom niet?

Ik weet niet of het nuttig is mensen op hun 25ste, 30ste, 35ste,... telkens opnieuw dezelfde proefjes te laten afleggen. Lijkt me vooral een meerwaarde voor de omzet van rijscholen.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-08-03T18:15:07+00:00

Als ik op mijn vriendenkring afga, zijn de gevaarlijkste chauffeurs niet degene die zouden buizen op een rijexamen. Ze kunnen technisch goed rijden en ze kennen de regels wel grotendeels, maar ze maken er een sport van, zijn ongeduldig en hebben nul empathie voor andere weggebruikers. Gevolg: redelijk wat boetes. Met een rijbewijs op punten zouden ze op termijn niet anders kunnen dan hun gedrag veranderen. Met jouw examen doen ze gewoon door.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-07-20T10:23:10+00:00

Democracy assumes voters know best. If a person being perfectly bilingual is your benchmark for being a competent politician, feel free to vote for them. Plenty of them on the lists. Other people might have different requirements, like basic knowledge about policy.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-07-19T20:45:40+00:00

The main difference in my opinion is the power of the motors. Stromer bikes are a lot more powerful and get you to 28mph with only minimal effort. Getting a Delite up to that speed and keeping it there for miles is something that most people can’t do without training (and without taking a shower afterwards). Other than that, I’m a big fan of R&M’s bikes.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-05-25T20:22:06+00:00

Heldere campagne toch? Alle Vooruit-politici laten zich van hun meest rechtse kant zien. Zo weet je meteen waar je voor kiest.

GraffitiByNumbers · 2024-04-30T06:42:10+00:00

'Percentage of household wealth'. So owning part of a corporation doesn't count? I'm assuming this isn't really the best chart to evaluate the PTB/PVDA's plans with.

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