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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

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 #59: Wear way less make-up than people in other countries

Dutchies are direct people — no need to beat around the bush here — but could it...
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Dutch Quirk #130: Charge hundreds of euros to live in a broom closet

"So, this is the room!" The agent stands awkwardly underneath a sloped ceiling, making way for you...
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Dutch Quirk #100: Use the power of the ‘social police’ (betutteling)

There are several unwritten rules of social etiquette in the Netherlands that Dutchies love to betuttel (patronise)...
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Dutch Quirk #90: Go through a ridiculous number of dating stages before committing

So, you've been seeing someone for six months, you go on dates regularly, and you've met each...
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Dutch Quirk #30: Send people away when they’re about to have dinner

Have you ever had dinner at a Dutch person’s house? Then you’re one of the lucky ones....
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Dutch Quirk #6: Live by their agendas when making plans

If you consider yourself a spontaneous, adventurous person, then maybe the Netherlands isn't the place for you....
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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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