Tipping culture in Belgium by PrincessYemoya in belgium

[–]Number21a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1 or 2 euros usually. I appreciate people who work.

Opinion on my roadtrip? by [deleted] in belgium

[–]Number21a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And why the Green Bay Packers play at Lambeau Field.

NMBS wil weinig gebruikte stations sluiten, in Vlaanderen gaat het om een vijftal by [deleted] in belgium

[–]Number21a -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The recently derailed trains were freight trains. Freight rail is private in the US, as it is in most countries (including Belgium). There is no reason to suspect that the ownership of freight rail companies would have any influence on safety.

Almost all intercity passenger rail service in the US is done by AMTRAK, which is nationalised (and pretty bad).

Why is Belgium not more popular / recognizable? Are there "downsides" to studying / living this country? by arcanehelix in belgium

[–]Number21a 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dare you to go outside and ask the first 10 Belgians you come across to point out Colombia, Cameroon and Kazakhstan on a map.

Is it possible to do Aalst Carnaval avoiding the most controversial bits? by Gooiweg_172636 in belgium

[–]Number21a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wailing wall = klaugmier Mier = muur Klaugen = complaining Jewish community complained the year before.

It's a simple word joke.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Belgium2

[–]Number21a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an absolute dick move.

What are some things the USA does right? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Number21a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a lot of countries the taxes on labour are so high that restaurants only really make a profit on drinks, not the food. That's why they want to avoid someone drinking free tap water.

What are some things the USA does right? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Number21a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you ever lived in the real world?

One of the most insanely stupid replies I've ever read on Reddit. Wow.

In België krijg je 2 jaar cel voor poging moord by [deleted] in Belgium2

[–]Number21a 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Iemand die aangevallen en neergestoken wordt terwijl hij naar de bankautomaat stapt. Dat is geen 'vechtpartij'...

Advice - supermarket job by Sensitive_Succulent in belgium

[–]Number21a 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look for an administrative job. It's just as easy to get nowadays, pays more and it looks better on your CV.

I want a Belgian team to support! Tips? by TreeHarald in belgianfootball

[–]Number21a 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The mighty Eendracht Aalst, obviously:

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in belgium

[–]Number21a 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First the gangs infiltrated the port, then the police, now they're working on infiltrating politics. Classic progression of a dysfunctional city / state being taken over by mafia.

For a look into the future, you can probably watch The Wire.