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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #15: Cram oliebollen into their mouths as soon as it gets cold

Well, it's officially oliebollen season in the Netherlands, so it's only appropriate to address this quirk now...
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Dutch Quirk #41: Call everything ‘gezellig’ All. The. Time.

Okay, so we're all aware of how Dutchies use the word lekker for everything, but there's another...
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Dutch Quirk #103: Have a roepnaam to replace their top-secret official name

The Dutch just seem to love coming up with unique names — so much so that many...
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Dutch Quirk #57: Pay for everyone at their own birthday party

Congratulations, it's your birthday! You can expect presents, hugs, oh — and a fat bill for whatever...
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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 #70: Eat too much and have to uitbuik afterwards

Imagine this: you just finished having a delicious meal with your Dutch friend when they all of a...
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Dutch Quirk #65: Use an e-bike when they’re older 

How can you continue biking when your body starts showing undeniable signs of ageing? Simple, just get...
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Dutch Quirk #67: Bring their own food to amusement parks

The Dutch are known for their overwhelming frugality (or should we say stinginess?) Well, this habit of...
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