I know the Dutch to be very liberal people! so it's good to know that they aren't too bothered by foreigners....However most of Europe is pretty much "uptight" with regards to the English and now the Americans...everyone loves the Irish though! Also most of the foreign worlds speak English as rule ,because it is basically a core subject in school and is also the "Common Language " of planet Earth.....More English speakers in China than in America!

It always amazes me when I go abroad how well the people speak English and put us all to shame with our basic knowledge of the foreign languages we were taught!

But if you move abroad ...You will always be a foreigner....But I find that people take you as you are and first impressions count! As long as you are polite and respectfull...people will always enjoy your company! Even in France!