Publisher: Oval, 2004, 63 pages
ISBN: 1-802825-19-5
Keywords: Culture
Xenophobia — an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable.
Xenophobe's
'To a Belgian, common sense is a better friend than original thought. Common sense, hard work, humour and tolerance towards outsiders — within reason — are virtues closest to the heart of the Belgians, and the only area of experience where they are suspended is in dealing with each other. When Flemings talk about Walloons and Walloons talk about Flemings, all that virtue and good sense goes flying out the window.'
Xenophobe's
Forewarned is forearmed.
Ah, very good description of the Belgians. Read it and enjoy, as it is pretty satirical as well. Of course, it helps if you know some Belgians beforehand.
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