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Most of us Dutchies are more or less fluent in English (over 90% of the population), and yes, many will switch to English quickly, even if you start the conversation in Dutch but are not a native speaker.
German and Dutch are closely related, but most Dutch people are not fluent in German โ speaking German here is usually limited to "hallo, wie geht's?" and ordering meals or drinks.
The Netherlands is generally very LGBTQ positive, but exceptions exist.
Immigration depends on where you're from and if you have a job here. Visiting as a tourist is easy if you are already living in Germany - just remember to bring your passport (often it's not checked, but there are exceptions). We love friendly tourists!
except Venlo, which almost feels like a german exclave