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"Belgians like above all to be practical, solid. They stand square and conduct conversation from the base of the neck. Courteous behaviour is expected: it is the natural product of right-mindedness. It is also practical: that is how you get on in the world." "Belgians would be very happy indeed if all the world knew them to be good-natured, tolerant, individualistic, self-assertive, modest, moderate, and the embodiment of European ideals. This is a long-term project. Meanwhile being placed show more somewhere on the map of Europe will do." show lessTags
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One of the best of these guides. Defined by their not being German, Dutch or French but good Europeans without great illusions who enjoy domestic pleasures, good food, love their Royal family and have many of the worlds best restaurants in Brussels.
Reading between the lines, the author laudably wishes that the Flemish and Walloons would make a greater effort to get along.
Reading between the lines, the author laudably wishes that the Flemish and Walloons would make a greater effort to get along.
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Antony Mason is the experienced author of and contributor to more than sixty information books for both children and adults. He has worked for many different publishers
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Series
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Xenophobe's Guide to the Belgians
- Original publication date
- 1995
- Important places
- Belgium
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- Members
- 67
- Popularity
- 458,341
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.95)
- Languages
- Dutch, English, Estonian
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 7
- ASINs
- 1
