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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by fromYXU
One issue to consider is the fact that most of these employees speak english as a second language. Just keep in mind that a word with a strong meaning for you may not have the same meaning for them. It is part of dealing with international travel!
Not to mention that being somewhat "blunt" is just a trait of Dutch culture. Try finding a TSA employee that speaks any of a second language, except perhaps spanish if you're lucky, when 99%+ of the AMS screeners speak what I would consider fluent English.
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