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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #69: Use a cryptic symbol to mark someone’s work as correct 

That test you studied your butt off for has finally been returned, and your Dutch teacher has...
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Dutch Quirk #48: Say no to credit cards

As a newcomer in the Netherlands, it might come as a shock to discover that you can’t...
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Dutch Quirk #51: Dance the Polonaise at parties

The Dutch are certainly no strangers to a good party. Take Amsterdam, for example, a hub for...
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Dutch Quirk #68: Carry an emergency krentenbol everywhere they go

As an international, you may be shocked at the sight of your significant other producing a bag...
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Dutch Quirk #62: Wear enough animal print to scare Carole Baskin

In the Netherlands, animal print clothes are not just a passing trend but something that has been...
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Dutch Quirk #24: Say ‘leuk’ all the time 

So, you’re telling your Dutch friend about your recent work status or vacation travels and you get...
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Dutch Quirk #28: Not tip (and not need to)

Picture this: you’re out enjoying an ice-cold biertje with some vrienden, it’s time to pay, and then...
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Dutch Quirk #135: Refuse to buy a new bike, even if it’s falling apart

From travelling to work to grocery shopping and going to terrasjes, having a bike is essential when...
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