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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

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Dutch Quirk #87: Invest way too much in window decorations to announce a new baby

Ah, the sweet joy of a new life entering this great big world. But how do the...
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Dutch Quirk #95: Not have any stray dogs

If you're roaming through the streets of any city in the Netherlands, it is rare that you...
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Dutch Quirk #22: Give everyone three kisses to say hello

So, here's a quirk that gets awkward really quickly if you get it wrong: the Dutch custom...
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Dutch Quirk #96: Avoid going to the dentist at all costs

It’s often painful and expensive to visit your dentist, so what’s the point, right? Well, the Dutch...
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Dutch Quirk #38: Mush all of their dinner food (prakken)

We admire the Dutch for a lot of things — efficiency, directness, and innovation. Their cuisine, however,...
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Dutch Quirk #17: Treat the public footpaths like their personal terrace

Picture this: one side of the street has a lineup of bikes, and on the other, your...
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Dutch Quirk #39: Say happy birthday to everyone

How many times is it reasonable to say “happy birthday” at one birthday party? The Dutch seem...
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Dutch Quirk #104: Be prescribed only paracetamol by every Dutch doctor

Got a headache? Paracetamol. Sleepless nights? Paracetamol. Broken leg? Hmm, maybe try a paracetamol. Or two, that'll...
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