Originally Posted by
paulqle
Having said that, don't expect everyone to speak English. A 60 yr old Hungarian/German/Dutch bus driver might not be able to give you directions in English, but you can usually find someone who can help you.
I wouldn't necessarily expect a Hungarian driver to speak English, but Dutch? With the level of English spoken in the Netherlands, I would be surprised if they didn't. I've had beggars in the Netherlands ask me if I prefer English or Dutch..