Do you think it’s hardto annoy a Belgian? Thanks to these 10 unusual and hilarious lessons, you’ll learn how to gently annoy a Belgian—but watch out if they fight back!
Pronouncing Brussels with an “x”
We don’t even have a comment to make on that. Dare to pronounce Brussels with an “x” and you’ll be cursed for eternity.
Mentioning the BHV during a group meal
Ah, the Wallonia/Flanders issue still has a long way to go. That said, you might want to avoid talking about geopolitics with Belgians.
Arriving late to a business meeting
Belgians are very particular about punctuality (perhaps a little less so in Wallonia). On the other hand, don’t try to call your boss on a Sunday—we love our downtime in Belgium!
Don’t laugh at Belgian jokes
Seriously, how can you not give in to Belgian jokes? We’re the kings of humor. By the way, do you know the joke about the (okay, we’ll stop there).
Forgetting that Belgium is a seaside country
OK, we’re not called the Flat Country for nothing (we’re sorely lacking in mountains). But Belgians are very proud of the coastline they have on the North Sea.
Dear French people, it’s about time you admitted that “nonante” makes a thousand times more sense than “four times twenty plus ten”… It’s simply logical (we’ll even give you the dictionary link).
Rattling off clichés about Belgium’s regions
No, not all Antwerpians are self-centered cheapskates, and not everyone from Knokke thinks they’re part of the Belgian jet set! Let’s stop with the clichés!
Taking credit for Belgian achievements (hello, French people)
No, neither Angèle, nor Stromae, nor Jacques Brel are French! They’re Belgian, and proud of it, just like Django Reinhardt, Lara Fabian, and many others!
Everyone is free to choose non-alcoholic drinks, but let’s face it, a non-alcoholic beer is a bit like a cake without flour!
