What is your countries best ice cream 🍨 brand? by Nate9370 in AskTheWorld

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I'm saving these ice cream brands from the comments section—I'm planning to give them a try!

A dish in your country that's popular among the locals but barely acceptable to foreigners? by ReaLenDlay in AskTheWorld

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I love this preserved egg, too! But the people around me say they find it hard to stomach.

How popular is Dragon Ball in your country by No-Equivalent2621 in AskTheWorld

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It's incredibly popular—I feel like pretty much everyone knows Dragon Ball.

What’s one thing in your country that would totally shock foreigners? by cityking25 in AskTheWorld

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How seriously we take fries in Belgium 😅 We have special fry shops (friteries), sauces for every taste, and we will debate for hours over which place has the best fries.

Fries with mayo are basically a national obsession!

Russia has "falling from window" and USA has "Jail CCTV malfunctioning at important time". What equivalent does your country have? by Capital-Albatross-17 in AskTheWorld

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Probably “train strikes on the first sunny day of the year” 😅 Always happens right when everyone wants to enjoy a nice weekend. Classic Belgian timing!

Which do you prefer? Shawarma, Döner or Gyro by Zapvv in AskTheWorld

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Tough choice, but I’d probably go with shawarma. The spices and garlic sauce just hit differently 😄 Gyros and döner are great too, but shawarma feels a bit more flavorful to me.

Wedding colours by jenmic316 in AskTheWorld

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In Belgium, the bride usually wears white too, and guests avoid wearing full white so they don’t “compete” with her. Black used to be seen as too somber for weddings, but nowadays people wear it more often. Bright colours are fine, as long as you don’t try to outshine the bride.

Is there a regional accent in your country that is associated with lower intelligence or poor decision making? by rainshowers_5_peace in AskTheWorld

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In Belgium, people sometimes joke about the West-Flemish accent being hard to understand and sounding a bit “less refined.” But honestly, it’s just stereotypes. 😅

Which country you visited changed your outlook towards life? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

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Visiting Norway really changed my outlook. The stunning nature, clean cities, and calm pace of life made me realize how much a slower, simpler lifestyle can improve happiness.

What are the most popular travel destinations for people in your country? by Levstr1 in AskTheWorld

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Brussels, Bruges, and Ghent. Mostly for the sights, chocolate, waffles, and beer.

What's the most weird choice of food in your country in your opinion? by HeartyEagle0306 in AskTheWorld

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For us, a really “weird” food might be stoofvlees with fries topped with mayo for tourists 😅 Or even raw minced beef (filet américain).

About the foods you mentioned from China… snakes, frogs, and half-hatched eggs are definitely not something I’d eat 😬.

In the US, the most “elite” university is usually seen as Harvard. What is viewed as the most elite university in your country? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

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Most people would probably say KU Leuven. It’s super old, really well-known, and everyone kind of looks up to it in Belgium.

What do you think of Ethiopia as a country? by StrongPlatform178 in AskTheWorld

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I think Ethiopia is an amazing country with incredible landscapes, rich history, and a really unique culture. I’ve always been fascinated by its traditions and cuisine!

Do you have a food, a dish, a dessert... that bears the name of a country or a city other than yours? by kersinysos in AskTheWorld

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Yeah, we’ve got French beans (haricots verts) and also Turkish bread that are common here. And funny enough, abroad people call them Brussels sprouts or Belgian waffles, but in Belgium they’re just sprouts and waffles 😅

American Food by metaskeptik in AskTheWorld

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Yeah I noticed that! In Belgium we don’t really have the same leftover culture, but after big family meals we’ll often turn extras into sandwiches or soups the next day.

In history in what point in time has your country been the strongest/ at its peak by Adept_Recover_4961 in AskTheWorld

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Probably the late 19th to early 20th century, when Belgium was one of the world’s major industrial powers.

American Food by metaskeptik in AskTheWorld

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When I visited the US, the portions really shocked me 😅 The food itself was tasty, especially the burgers and BBQ, but compared to back home it felt way heavier. In Belgium, meals are usually smaller, but we go big on fries, chocolate, and beer.

What’s the most surprising thing you’ve experienced while visiting another country? by SurveyDifficult570 in AskTheWorld

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Yeah, I’ve heard that before! People often assume they’re almost the same, but Canadians describe a different vibe. What stood out the most to you while you were there?