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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #85: Put all their national pride into HEMA

Ah, yes, the Netherlands! The land of cheese and bicycles...and HEMA? Indeed, this Dutch chain store is...

Dutch Quirk #102: Refuse to drive drunk, but biking drunk is fine (of course)

Swerve to the left, swerve to the right... we all know that Dutchies love their bikes. They...

Dutch Quirk #91: Live their lives for the borrel at the end of the week

A country where washing the stresses of a work week away with some drinks is a social...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...