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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #131: Flock to online comments to type ‘gekoloniseerd’

Let’s set the scene: you’re watching a Pewdiepie meme reaction video on YouTube and he briefly mentions...
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Dutch Quirk #130: Charge hundreds of euros to live in a broom closet

"So, this is the room!" The agent stands awkwardly underneath a sloped ceiling, making way for you...
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Dutch Quirk #50: disagree about Zwarte Piet all the time

Come December, many countries celebrate their traditions. The French have Papa Noël with their helper rats, and...
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Dutch Quirk #90: go through a ridiculous number of dating stages before committing

So, you've been seeing someone for six months, you go on dates regularly, and you've met each...
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Dutch Quirk #100: use the power of the ‘social police’ (betutteling)

There are several unwritten rules of social etiquette in the Netherlands that Dutchies love to betuttel (patronise)...
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Dutch Quirk #129: Bike recklessly — and somehow remain unhurt

Hell hath no fury like a Dutchie atop a bicycle. Ever seen one zigzag, helmetless, through speeding...
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Dutch Quirk #10: eat pepernoten during (and before!) the holiday season

Placed alongside Halloween candies, they've competed for our attention in the supermarket aisles for a month. 👀...
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The ultimate list of Dutch Quirks

Have you ever noticed how Dutchies have weird modes of transport and really questionable snack choices? Us...
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