Alexia Cillekens

Review of Gemeente Amstelveen

I had an apt to renew my passport and called becau...

I had an apt to renew my passport and called because I would be late due to a flat tire. Thewoman on the phone was very friendly but when I got to reception,I was spoken to by two girls, literally seemed not older than 20, who when I spoke in english, stared me down and asked 'but its for a Dutch passport I don't' understand you want to make an appointment? I said yes, a Dutch passport ( clearly didn't understand English) then proceeded say well why do you speak English and said 'Ik moet Nederlands met je praten! Je hebt Nederlandse pasport maar speekt geen Nederlands?!' I've never felt more discriminated in my life and when I said yes, and what is the problem her colleague says 'Een beetje respect hoor'. I can't believe I was discriminated and s0oken to this way, we are living in 2019 and the world is full of expats living al around who have all kinds of mixed Nationalities. I then went to the desk where a guy would help me further and he also said, 'so you have a Dutch passport but speak no Dutch?' I just replied with, yes I understand but don't speak very well if there a problem with this because you're colleague also made an issue about this?' Next time I visit, if i am treated this way again I will lodge an official discrimination complaint, this is something which should embarrass them being a governmental entity which should be there to help not criticize!