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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

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

Picture the scene: that test you studied your butt off for has finally been returned, and your...

Dutch Quirk #117: Constantly check Buienradar

The Netherlands is known for many things from tulips to cheese, but something that everyone notices while...

Dutch Quirk #109: Not dress formally when going out to a party

Birthdays, dinner parties, and even graduations. The Dutch prioritise comfort over vanity when it comes to partying,...

Dutch Quirk #61: Joke openly about Germans

Which nation gives the Dutchies even more opportunity to do some roasting than the Belgians? Natuurlijk! The...

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 #124: Not care about the fact that they’re living below sea level

You might've noticed how flat the Netherlands is — and for that, you'd be very right! Though...

Dutch Quirk #101: Bike while using their phones

The Dutch certainly know how to ride their bikes — and with great bike riding comes some...

Dutch Quirk #88: Hang their school backpack on their house flagpole after graduating

Have you ever noticed school bags dangling on flagpoles outside of Dutch homes? If yes, then someone...