Hi there!
In this episode I am sharing with you 45 thing I have noticed about the Netherlands and Dutch people after living here for almost 14 years! Of course, its not like every single Dutch person is like that, but there are definitely some patterns here.
Let me know if you agree, and whether in your country it's the same.
Here is some spoiler:
1. Tikkie
2. Most Dutch People Are “Money Smart “
3. Dutch people love to travel
4. They know how to travel on budget
5. Another great app - Wie Betaalt wat
6. Most people speak here at least 3 languages, mostly fluently
7. Everybody Speaks English Here
8. There is a lot of people with different heritage here
9. Most Dutch people can fake their way into speaking German
10. The Tv here is in English (show are displayed in the original languages)
11. Dutch people love city trips
12. The weather is so bad. You barely see the blue sky
13. Dutch People love simplicity
14. Doe normaal dan doe je al gek genoeg
15. People bike for life - everywhere, everyday
16. There is more bikes in Amsterdam than people
17. Dutch people are very direct, to the extend that sometimes they are rude.
18. Women love their equality and being independent
19. Going Dutch
20. The work life balance is pretty good here
21. The country is pretty well organised
22. Dutch companies pay their employees around a 1000€ a year a holiday money
23. if you don’t have enough money you get a subsidy for rent and health insurance
24. you kinda see where your taxes go, e.g. the roads and buildings are nice
25. Taxes here are insanely high
26. The tap water is pretty good
27. Amsterdam is not the real representation of The Netherlands
28. Dutch people love making appointments
29. Dutch people don’t invite people to their house quickly
30. Dutch people are pretty individualistic
31. Public transport works pretty well and is quite clean
32. The fines are insanely expensive here
33. GP system here is awful
34. The specialists seem to take a good care of you though.
35. Dutch People lovee EDM
36. Hard drugs is not a big issue here
37. Weed is legal to have but not to grow
38. Dutch people love cheese
39. Dutch people love formula 1
40. Dutch people love football
41. Dutch colour is orange
42. The Netherlands apparently has been one of the first countries to legalise gay marriage & the Pride is pretty big here
43. We celebrate a kings day once a year
44. The Netherlands don’t celebrate a lot of national holidays (people don’t get a day off)
45. Quite a lot of people are taking care of their mental health here and seek for therapy
Lots of love,
Nicole
www.nicolecole.nl
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