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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #3: Cycle more than they walk

Welcome to the Netherlands, where bicycles outnumber people. The Dutch are so crazy about their fiets that...
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Dutch Quirk #83: Tell everyone ‘doe normaal’ when they’re not normal themselves

Have you ever been in the centre of Amsterdam, wondering just why so many Dutch people seem...
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Dutch Quirk #27: Have almost zero customer service skills

The Dutch are bad at many things: decent lunches, biking safely, and building staircases you can climb...
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Dutch Quirk #76: Say ‘I learn you’ when they want to teach you something

Let’s set the scene: you’re complaining to your spouse about not getting the hang of a phrase...
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Dutch Quirk #120: Struggle with their colonial past

Here's something the Dutch don't like to talk about: for a brief stretch of time in the...
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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 #105: Always be on time for every meeting and appointment

Did you know that the Dutchies are ALWAYS on time? No? Well, get used to it.  Without being...
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Dutch Quirk #54: Play Links Rechts, non-stop at anything patriotic

Let's set the scene! You’re at your first Dutch Carnival in your costume or maybe supporting your...
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