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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life — except...

Dutch Quirk #9: Drink copious amounts of coffee at work

Ok, picture this. You're at the office, the clock reads 12:42, and you're fired up like one...

Dutch Quirk 11: Eat hagelslag (chocolate sprinkles) for breakfast

The entire world eats Nutella on toast for breakfast. Except for the Dutch. They open a box...

Dutch Quirk #45: Pee in the canals when drunk — and fall in

We all know that the Dutch have many problems — there's only taking paracetamol as a cure-it-all,...

Dutch Quirk #126: Play weird street games on King’s Day

If there's something Dutchies enjoy, it's celebrating their (usually) beloved King on King's Day. And part of...

Dutch Quirk #26: Complain about the NS

If you live in the Netherlands, complaining about NS trains is a favourite pastime of Dutchies and...

Dutch Quirk #82: Grow really, really tall

The most noticeable thing about living in the Netherlands is how tall everyone is. It's normal to...

Dutch Quirk #134: Rent apartments with no curtains or floors

It’s well-known that the Dutch traditionally opt for a curtain-less existence, but did you know about their...