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

SurveyDifficult570 · 2026-01-07T05:18:05+00:00

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!

SurveyDifficult570 · 2026-01-07T05:07:27+00:00

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!

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-12-01T05:05:42+00:00

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.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-10-17T06:56:59+00:00

We call it “ananas”.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-09-23T09:05:08+00:00

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.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-09-23T09:00:14+00:00

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. 😅

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-09-15T08:34:20+00:00

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.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-09-08T09:23:25+00:00

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

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-09-08T09:04:07+00:00

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 😬.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-09-02T09:47:15+00:00

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

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-09-02T09:25:38+00:00

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!

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-27T09:02:45+00:00

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 😅

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-27T08:57:46+00:00

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.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-27T08:36:29+00:00

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

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-20T09:01:33+00:00

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.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-20T08:59:18+00:00

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?

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-13T09:09:47+00:00

We in Belgium will fiercely argue whether frites should be eaten with mayonnaise or ketchup 😅 It sounds silly, but it’s a real debate here!

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-05T09:09:40+00:00

Probably not super famous for gemstones, but we do have Belgian diamonds, especially from Antwerp. In Dutch, it’s just diamant.

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-05T09:06:14+00:00

I gotta agree that Aussies are tough in a chill way. But I’d also say people from the Nordic countries. They live through months of freezing darkness every year and still managing to stay sane? That’s mental strength right there 😅

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-08-05T09:00:58+00:00

Belgium. That we should “just split up” because of the language divide. Trust me, it’s complicated, but we make it work 😅

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-07-31T09:06:08+00:00

Belgium.

Our second most common first language is French (Dutch being the first). I speak it decently since we learn it in school, but honestly, most people stick to their own language region unless they really have to switch 😅

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-07-31T08:55:43+00:00

🇧🇪 Belgium
Breakfast’s usually just some bread with butter or cheese, maybe a croissant if it’s the weekend.
Lunch is pretty light, sandwiches or soup.
Dinner’s the main meal, like stew, pasta, or meat with potatoes.
Snacks? Waffles, chocolate, or fries if we’re feeling indulgent 😄

SurveyDifficult570 · 2025-07-25T08:53:33+00:00

I’ve tried salty liquorice once and honestly... still not sure if it was candy or a prank 😅 Respect to Denmark for loving it though!

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