🇳🇱 Dutch Culture Shocks!

[@hidavidwen]

Dutch Culture Shocks! Watch the full vid here: czcams.com/video/gXy0PkMeP0M/video.html

[@harrisonrichards4357]

As a Dutch American I’m really liking your content !

[@harrisonrichards4357]

I hope you know the quote “he’s not being rude he’s just being Dutch “

[@Crayzieak90]

Yet they try to force culture upon us . I had a neighbour that kept telling me to not walk in my shoes inside the house . I have cats my socks will catch the hair . So if im cleaning i have shoes on neighbour at my door you want to take ypure shoes of thats what we do in my country . I simply replied were not in youre country we have different culture here and he was offended 😅 . Like if i was there i have my culture i would keep but also try to change or try there culture when im there and if i choose to keep doing it is my choice but cant force culture to no one . And netherland is to much changed to many many cultures lately . Most food here os not even dutch anymore 😅

[@narvul]

Finding out that Amsterdam is not typical for The Netherlands will be their next shock.

[@hidavidwen]

Haha yeah most people assume The Netherlands is like Amsterdam…nope 😄

[@roy_hks]

Always amazes me how it’s Amsterdam where most of these old-fashioned Dutch stereotypes come from, while in the so called “less progressive” Groningen you’ll never see anyone, at least not from my and their generations, with a plain slice of bread and cheese or an agenda. Amsterdam’s directness would be perceived as rude, and shoes in the house, altho common, is often also frowned upon.
Despite being so international, Amsterdam sure stuck to its traditional Dutch ways.

[@hidavidwen]

@@roy_hks Ah interesting, thanks for sharing! I lived in the South for a bit and noticed it's also quite different. Though, I did see a lot of cheese sandwiches there too! =)

[@narvul]

Although I had a guy from Houston TEX who did a Zuiderzeewerken tour right away His brother was a Golden Earrings fan..
I did a small tour in a Toyota Corolla and he wasn't happy.... 😂😂😂

[@toetsenbordridder]

I live 5k near the german/dutch border..went to amsterdam with my kids, this summer..one day before the gaypride, didnt know lol...pride flags everywhere, the crowd was 75% foreign, at mac donalds..in amsterdam, they only talked english...i kept speeking dutch, they kept speaking english..i mean wtf

[@k.r.t5350]

As a dutch men i dont understand why people outside the NL would not be direct, why turn around a problem or topic without getting to the point, that would be a waste of energy right?

[@hidavidwen]

Thanks for sharing. The beauty of the world…so many cultural differences!

[@k.r.t5350]

@@hidavidwen especially from the region where i'm from (twente) we tend to be so direct that it could hurt sometime, but hey its the truth and i can only appreciate that

[@Jimpiedepimpie]

Australians expect to have the charges read out before the trial commences.

[@yunleung2631]

This is the privilege of your beautiful country... I want to come also!

[@gryn1s]

Dutch society is quite egalitarian and cooperative by default. Also they are quite materialistic and transactional, so social interactions can be simple. Contrary, most cultures in the world though, in order to deal with enormous interpersonal differences in wealth, status, intelligence, honesty, integrity and what not, have evolved complex social structures and customs to save the face of engaging parties, in case one has to say NO for egsample. Or if one of the parties cant repay some favour in any tangible way. (not the case for dutch, everyone got money there, all the time. so they can be simple and transactional). Also, in these less egalitarian cultures, one must probe the status of the other person he is talking to, in order to adress him appropriatly. (not the case for Dutch, as they see themselves as mostly equal). For these reasons people of many world cultures are used to testing the waters and warming up before engaging in anything

[@erik7vw]

I'm Dutch and you are not coming in to my house with shoes and I'm not the only Dutch person thinking that.

[@InappropriateShorts]

As an american, you’re not coming into my house with shoes either. I’ve kicked people out for that.

[@Communist-Doge]

​@@InappropriateShortsSame, as a Brit. Shoes are for outside; don't tread dirt all through my home please!

[@InappropriateShorts]

@@Communist-Doge dirt is the least of my worries 👀

[@Communist-Doge]

@@InappropriateShorts Very true. 😂

[@erik7vw]

@@marcgeerdink869 no it is not

[@BilboBaggins236]

Turkish people always have an insanely clean house, both here and in Turkiye. But outside, they tend to not give a shit and throw all their trash in nature. We Dutch tend to call peopel out who throw shit on the street or in nature, but don't really give a shit if the house is a bit messy xD

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

My house, my mess ❤
Outside is *our* space, if I catch you litter you better be damn sure you're wearing your running shoes or you know how to duck.

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

What I noticed about both Turks and Ditch, is how they both aren't afraid to judge and/or correct others, but if they get judged and/or corrected themselves they get all offended.. Regarding that (being "direct"): if you can give you should be able to receive.

[@aheroyaheroyalproductions7631]

Dutch streets are clean,...

[@regntonne]

Nice! You get a sticker today!@@ShamelessFNGRL

[@DerJuvens]

@@aheroyaheroyalproductions7631sort of. Cleaner than most countries but not as clean as it could or should be. People still litter sadly.

[@sionatube]

Turkish girl thinking dutch people are dirty because she thinks they walk into the home with the shoes.

[@Illzy]

They do

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

We, do, it's called cleaning your shoes. But also it's a very divisive thing bc it's so personal, and a little bacteria around is good for the immune system 💪

[@bigspinshit]

Most of us have hardwood floors. Where the "no shoes thing" comes from the time most people had carpets, so yeah, then I would understand.

[@Illzy]

@@ShamelessFNGRL with this logic why not keep everything dirty?

[@lolololol7573]

I mean we do. Most people have hardwood or tiled floors that are easy to clean. Now I think about it, I haven't seen anyone in my life with carpet in their living room. So it's not that big of a deal - and many of us are accustomed to cleaning the floor after the visit.

[@annelies8538]

I am Dutch and you can come into my house with shoes. There is a reason why you won’t find carpets in Dutch houses. Wood and tiles can be easily cleaned. We aren’t lazy people. We can clean.

[@jennifer1552]

Ontil twenty years ago, most houses in the Netherlands had carpet. At that time it was also custamery to walk into the house wearing shoes from outside. It's just a Dutch custom.

[@annelies8538]

And even before that we wore wooden shoes. But this discussion is about the here and now. And nowadays carpets are immediately removed when buying a older house. @@jennifer1552

[@lolololol7573]

@@jennifer1552 This was mostly upstairs though. Hardwood and tiled floors have always been the most common for centuries, and carpet was popular for just a short bit until people realized it didn't work very well. The only reason some people still had it in the 90's was often for financial reasons or because they were renting.

[@lynchzchiller1416]

I know many people with carpets in the houses, my niece has a farm with white carpets and you have to take your shoes of or else the carpet won't stay white for long, once a year the carpet will be professionally steam cleaned to maintain

[@adriaandeleeuw8339]

@@jennifer1552 my grandmother had carpet squares in and after WWII in Utrecht. My cousins literally visited her old house last Monday after flying from Melbourne Australia

[@Timeticker]

Yeah, because our cheese is the best in the world.
Yeah, we don't sugercoat stuff like the American way. Time is of the essence.
Depends on the household. If I see a bunch of shoes on the mat, I will take off my shoes. Also, in more rural areas it's actually common to take of your shoes.
Like I said, time is important. You'll get the most out of a day if you plan. Also, it's respectful to the person you are meeting up with to get there on time.

[@user-gu9dl6rg4f]

Also to avoid confusions or misunderstandings. Just be to the point and not beat around the bush or sugar-coat it

[@nnakarenina]

Do you know what was a real culture shock to me? Having to speak English in Amsterdam, the capital of my country! Yeah im Dutch and i demand to be able to order a cup a coffee in my capital city in my national language.

[@ilovechucky7150]

Ja precies heel irritant

[@carolevandunn6101]

Gewoon omdraaien en vertrekken, we praten nederlands in nederland. Er zijn gezellige restaurants genoeg waar het normaal nederlands is. Boycotten die hap, we laten ons niet verengelsen in ons eigen land.😊😊😊

[@moniqueaarts9210]

Wat inderdaad echt shocking is dat er in winkels in nederland bijna geen nederlands meer te horen is,in maastricht klinkt in t merendeel van de winkels engels😮

[@jonahdepona2637]

wat een leed

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

Mate, every tourist capital has English as the main language. How do you think this works in Rome, Budapest, Istanbul, Brussels, Berlin etc? Its just that English is an accepted international language because most people have English as the second language, rather than German, Turkish, Italian or French...

[@PieJee1]

I am dutch and use no agenda. I also get remarks for it

[@OprechtLetterlijkBizar]

Same, haven’t used an agenda/calendar since high school. It’s just another Dutch stereotype that really seems to live with those expats. I just use the Outlook calendar for work and sometimes I put some personal appointments in it as well (like dentist or something).

[@Haroekoe]

​@@OprechtLetterlijkBizarso you do use a calendar?
It depends on your social life.
I have a lot of friends, relatives and also coworkers I socialize with.
Since all have busy social lives too, we have to organise to avoid double bookings or to simply forget appointments made way in advance.

[@user-fo5zv4ld4z]

Never used an agenda in my life and i am 34 years old

[@lynchzchiller1416]

I also don't use a agenda or calendar and my mom's complaining about it😂

[@friendlyghost6564]

Zelfde cliché's als altijd.

[@markcraine4213]

The Turk talking about cleanliness in the house forgets to mention how outside it’s like one big garbage dump 😂

[@user-om1sr9kt3t]

Why feeling so offended with the slightest criticism?

[@DraxTheDestroyer]

Him saying "they are straight to the point" is a compliment.
I hate sugar coating and unnecessary politeness.

[@4DeFord]

Try a 'Patatje Oorlog' and experience a real culture shock

[@Righteous_Hate]

Was vergeten dat andere Nederlanders friet patat noemde

[@htimsid]

Or a Kapsalon!

[@YurikoKataoka]

I only put my shoes off when I go upstairs

[@annemariedusselaar9862]

Me too

[@stuntmanmikeishere]

my dutch friends won’t allow you in with shoes in their houses.

[@larsrons7937]

I'm quite sure it's like in Denmark: Some are OK with it, the vast majority don't allow it. The Turkish girl just said "inside", not specifically inside people's "homes", but I suspect that's what she meant. I don't know about Turkey proper, but in (Turkish) Northern Cyprus people don't wear shoes inside mosques (naturally) and people's private homes, but everywhere else.

[@ploppyjr2373]

It depends on the household. I personally never go inside with shoes but some people are fine with it

[@maik1982]

if it aint Dutch, it aint much😉

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

Would you consider yourselves superior?

[@larsrons7937]

Then we should do the Double Dutch ("Malcolm McLaren, what _is_ the Double Dutch?")

[@junayedalam8463]

Wtf

[@Woowoooph]

There is an enormous house shortage in the Netherlands. Maybe if these people have so many negative presumptions on the people the language they don't even bother to speak, it's better if they make a living in their own country. Which is paradise, judges from the cliches they're dishing up here.

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

Can't be gay in Poland or Turkey, it's dangerous to be a western woman alone in Turkey or Brazil, the cost of living in Australia is even higher than here and they have fewer fun things to do than here (🌿🔥) so I get why they're all coming here. The least they can do is assimilate and learn the language.
My mother did it, learned Dutch as her 5th language within 3 years, the moment it was well enough to get a job, she did, and she's been working since.
Too many people nowadays honestly don't even try and just hold their hands palms up.

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

I agree: if you plan on coming as a guest to a country, behave like a guest. Contribute to the society you CHOOSE to migrate to. Sad stories about wars is no excuse to not adjust and/or assimilate. And this is what bothers me with "Dutch people being direct", they're only direct with already vulnerable people but the people they should be direct with are treated like Kings and Queens..

[@catnium]

noi they need to be here because they cant make money in their 3rd world piece of shit corrupted country's,

[@krokeman]

@@ShamelessFNGRL Can't be gay in Poland? LMAO, Poland is one of the most tolerant countries in Europe...

[@NourAmsterdam]

Yeah I’m Dutch and nobody walking in my house with shoes. That’s not a culture thing. It’s different per household.

[@elopie6937]

pff as a dutch guy i never ever had an agenda lol

[@EasyDutch]

Dutch culture can be interesting 😄

[@janettekreulen54]

It's really different that Dutch people don't eat sausage every meal. And Dutch people clean more times a day the floor.

[@Lipanj92]

Are you German by chance?

[@wendybleijie7165]

Im Dutch but you dont go inside with Shoes in my house aswell.

[@peppidesu]

its a thing in the south

[@bedhead-studios]

I’m obsessed with my planner so maybe I would fit in

[@hidavidwen]

Haha you'll fit right in!

[@verloser]

normally in other places i get taking your shoes off but it depends on each house hold, but in places they say you dont need 2 dont worry about the dirty floor since there is regular cleaning so the floor is done even if people walk in without shoes just for example :) but till this day what shocks me is the fact when its your birthday you need to share treats to your class or pals ect.. though in the u.k your birthday is somthing to celebrate, in other words pals or school pals give you something to celebrate the day you was born XD
recently turned 30 this month so its handy when your birthday is in vacation time haha

[@hidavidwen]

Hahah yeah the Dutch birthday...can be quite expensive on your own pockets if you host a party lol (in the US...if we go out and it's your birthday, you usually get treated!)

[@venusxaino]

In the countryside and in farms we do take our shoes off when we go inside the house :)

[@MimiEvergarden-ix4lr]

American who moved to the Netherlands! I feel.beautifully at home here, especially with the directness. Americans seem to hate it.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

But certainly not New Yorkers I’m sure? That’s one thing I can’t stand about the rest of the US. folks are not direct enough.

[@dw4956]

Can you explain how to get your point across without adressing the issue? It realy boggles my mind. Thank You.

[@LIBRAN-LOVE]

Yeah...an attitude like" don't tell me what to do"😳.....stupid ugh 😂

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

But many people who consider themselves "direct" don't understand the difference between subjective versus objective arguments..

[@erikwollerich7555]

I am Dutch, and I approve this message😂😁😉

[@AnnaDalen2497]

We love bread, have many varieties and 2 x dairy products a day contributed to us being the tallest persons in the world and it gives strong bones. Shoes indoors is a point: ‘I’m not fussy, a neurotic cleaner, don’t want to put you through the bother of taking your shoes off’; but you can ask and the one taking the shoes off is then supposed to be understanding and patient about it. Agenda: fine, if you can remember all your (way in the future) appointments😅. Jobs to be done: isn’t that what that person is there for, that’s what’s agreed? We’re kind but to the point and don’t like a prima donna attitude or to hear your life story. We’ll usely offer you something to drink and a cookie

[@finolaomurchu8217]

I'm Irish and love the dairy too. Cheese sandwich and glass of low fat milk (Avonmore is my favourite). Kerry gold butter as well.🤤☘️🧚‍♂️

[@Lipanj92]

I've heard that Turks are short because they eat a lot of cheese for breakfast. Now that you the tall Dutch say you eat it even more is confusing to me. I'm neither but I had a lot of domestic dairies daily growing up and I'm of an average height for women (170cm/5'7").

[@carolinecerovski7358]

⁠​⁠@@Lipanj92I don’t think height has anything to do with food. I think it’s just your genetics, but I could be wrong.

[@Aeroceon]

In The Netherlands most people take off their shoes while going inside a home (only take them off in homes)

[@larsrons7937]

Funny enough I watched an American video of "not-to-do's" in the Netherlands. One point was "don't wear shoes inside people's homes". I don't think it's normal what the Turkish girl experienced.

[@user-gu9dl6rg4f]

Gewoon schoenen aanhouden in huis hoor! Tenzij ze volzitten met modder natuurlijk 😂

[@DinoMoonCreations]

My gf mother came from Poland to the netherlands. She was shocked about many things. She does not understand that parents want to have their children gone when they are 18 year old. She does not understand that we talk so openly about sex. She does not understand why there are so little gentlemen in the netherlands :p

[@kirbyrobobot8365]

As a Dutch person myself I can agree with this. My parents don't mind me not moving out because it's unrealistic for me to do that by myself right now. But I know other families who want their kids out of the house as soon as possible. Yes, most men here are assholes. That's why we talk so openly about sex. To teach girls how to be careful and boys to not become assholes. But other Dutch people are free to prove me wrong.

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

If I just dropped glass, or haven't vacuumed recently, by all means keep on your shoes, provided they're relatively clean after wiping. If there's stuff on their soles, I will provide you w guest slippers, they are inside only. No shoes on the living room carpet, though.
Also if you think human shoes are dirty, don't have a cat or dog walking around.
Dikke doei 👋

[@WagTheDog_813]

Like Dusty Slay said " yeah you're probably gonna want to keep your shoes On if you come in here"😂

[@DonHrvato]

I still dont have a private agenda for planning, still after living for 20+ years in NL😂

[@hidavidwen]

I still don’t have one as well haha..We’re all different!

[@jondebeer6863]

It's really weird how people get obsessed over "clean" floors, as if spreading your dried up sweat through the house is any better.
Unless you spend most of the time on the floor (Japan, babies, etc.) It's a complete nonissue. Just clean your house every once in a while.

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

Dank u~~~~ srsly there are ppl who'll complain about the shoes inside but never use moist tp between their ass cheeks let alone water, or they have a toilet in the bathroom where they brush their teeth and they flush it with the lid open.
That's how you get poop on your toothbrush and you're worried about the shoes I've never stepped into poop with? (I'm autistic so I'm always looking at the ground while walking so when I say never stepped in poop, I mean that.)

[@neonpandas]

As an American considering moving to Denmark, take your shoes off when you walk in my house or you won’t ever be coming back. I had a new friend come over the first time and he didn’t take his shoes off so I asked him to remove his shoes since I don’t allow them in the house. He didn’t know. Second time he came over he did the same thing and “forgot”. His parents allowed him to wear shoes in the house. I never invited him over anymore.

[@pinkunicorn7426]

heroic

[@ts5284]

The strangest thing here was that polish people don't eat cheese sandwiches?? I'm finnish and have so many questions

[@TaYLoRBReaKouT]

I struggle with the straight talk and im born and raised here

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

You might just be traumatized or have mental illness. Dw, I got both 👍 talking straight just fine x'D

[@kkemp221]

Taking of your shoes has nothing to do with cleaning. Its a difference in culture and habits😊

[@bananasandbass]

I think most people will ask you to take off your shoes in the home.

[@hansklok3564]

Funny, i dont drink just milk or eat sandwiches with cheese, dont wear shoes inside and dont have an agenda. I guess im not so dutch haha

[@hidavidwen]

Haha what do you eat and drink usually?

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

​@@hidavidwenmost likely hagelslag and ranja ;)

[@annebokma4637]

The fact that the guy uses an agenda now just means he has been late enough times to be told the truth (repeatedly) 😂

[@reggnikk8286]

Getting to the point my favorite dutch thing, makes your life easier

[@back2nature608]

She's trying to compensate for her home country but couldn't find anything.

[@newlagoon]

All I see is people that have lived Amsterdam. I mean, yes we are direct but dont come into my house with shoes on unless you're a contractor. My day, week and month does not have an agenda, money is my agenda. And a typical huge joke is a foreigner's understanding of Dutch cuisine. Ave Christus rex!

[@amsterdamcalling8701]

I​​⁠ always find that Dutch citizens outside Amsterdam often act against Amsterdam residents, as if there’s somehow a competion going on. People from Amsterdam however are usually way too arrogant to feel any need for competions. 😂

[@klusher5556]

Past year I had this development day at work. The lunch was one topping of; cheese, egg, meat or vegan dressing with no butter on the buns. As a Dutch man, this was a shock to me.
Don’t get me wrong, I love cheese. But at least put some butter on the buns.

[@jameswayton2340]

Of someone needs to be fixed, they tell what needs to be fixed?.......... OMG!! SHOCKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gazepskotzs4]

I usually let my plummer guess for an hour or two to find out why i called him.

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

I think they gave a poor example. Think more along the lines of... If your zipper is open, I'm not going to do an interpretive dance to be subtle and polite. Maybe use a euphemism based on the setting, but definitely pointing at your crotch.
Or if your breath is smelly, we might make just a remark, how scathing it is depends on your relation to us, some might just offer you a mint and a grossed out look until you accept it.
Oh, and we don't necessarily do small talk if it's a practical situation. If I call a plumber I'm not going to tell him why or for whom I was cooking, I'll straight up inform him 'someone took an oversized dump and used to too much TP' or whatever the case. There are people who share too much but that's just mental illness. The normal amount of small talk with strangers is just enough to be relatable, and not enough for them to know how you'd vote 👍

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

​@ShamelessFNGRL so the Dutch are rude asf? Got it! Do you also make remarks to teen girls who got their period for the first time? Let the latter sink in on how it's not always appreciated to "be direct"

[@lolololol7573]

It's not a good example. It would have been better if they used for example an opinion on behavior or something. If somebody did something really rude, I'll tell them. "You're rude". Of course not many people like hearing that in general, so if you're not used to the directness it could be a shock. I had an Englishman living across our room long ago and he was conflicted how women in the Netherlands would just end a date just like that. "It won't work out." He felt confused because it's so different and direct, but in the end he liked it because it is much easier to move on to the next instead of tippy toeing around it and wasting time, like he was used to in England.

[@mateuszzieba2789]

Ye. Sandwich with cheese with glass of milk was cultural shock for polish lady 😂🥱 what a bull...

[@Richardoculus]

The Dutch learn other languages, why don’t you learn Dutch? I am fed up with speaking English in my own country to visitors/immigrants. Last time I do this in English….
LEER NEDERLANDS!!!!

[@musicat3243]

Why bother with English then... Dont you use English in countries outside usa/england/austraia 🙄

[@amatormuzisyen1246]

Besser Deutsch reden als Englisch 😊

[@jinjunliu2401]

Je kan niet verwachten dat de menigte Nederlands gaat leren als je constant Engels terugpraat. Je maakt het zo makkelijk voor hen om Engels te blijven praten en de meeste mensen zullen de weg nemen met de minste weerstand

[@gazepskotzs4]

Zeurbal.

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

I think the most important distinction here should be between visitors (people who will leave eventually) and migrants (people who plan on staying and partaking in society/economy).
If you visit, by all means, let me translate for you where necessary.
If you're staying? Dan ga ik je *nu* Nederlands leren want je bent volwassen en je handje vast houden kan je zelf ook. Niet zielig gaan lopen doen, zelfs kinderen kunnen het leren.
That's Dutch for; it's greatly beneficial to your mental and physical health and possibly career/social life if you have the independence and capabilities to go out, get your groceries, run your errands, converse with service staff or anyone really without needing external help.
I can go to several other non-English speaking (as official language) countries and have a great guide/translator-free holiday with the amount of their languages I speak, because I don't expect anyone to speak English, anywhere. What I can do is control what I can speak.
If I'm going to stay in another country, I'm going to do my best to become independent and not be an unnecessary bother to those around me.
Greetings~
The daughter of a love-migrant

[@paulbeaucuse2092]

Mostly true, when I was working in Amsterdam and The Hague, but during my expat life later in Maastricht, same country , it was a totally different world. I think, we should not confuse Amsterdam with "The Netherlands".

[@Katastr0phic_Katicorn]

My ex Dutch mother-in-law "fixed" my relationship with her son by consistently asking me to eat more at family dinners.
And then telling me to lose weight once I'd gained it.
Im back in Canada now.

[@grimmhaven]

Don't really see what that has to do with nationality though, rather just seems like she's a troubled person.

[@PinoBooba]

I think it is accustomed to wear shoes inside because of the clean streets together with the frequent raining to drain out the majority of the dust and dirt. That said, I grew up in a home where we take our shoes off when entering the house, I also believe it is very respectful to do so.

[@irenedagami130]

Planning to apply for masters in netherlands and I would like to experience the straight talk because my culture is the complete opposite 😂

[@sonja5191]

No way is that an Australian guy

[@heartpop22]

I prefer this than to be indirect.

[@helenarichard]

If you dont like it, stay home

[@ross6753]

Going inside with shoes doesn't depend on your cleaning habits. It depends on the kind of floor you have inside... In Western Europe, the floors are of tiles; they are too cold to walk barefoot on. And they are easy to clean, so it's not a problem.

[@mittaw]

Wit sneetje casino met boter en jong belegen is goddelijk. Waar hebben we het we over 😂

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

Wie het kleine niet eert ;p

[@bigspinshit]

Als Nederlander vind ik dat het smerigste eten wat er bestaat. Maar ieder zijn ding! Zou saai zijn als we allemaal hetzelfde waren :)

[@mittaw]

@@bigspinshit Echttt, zo zie je maar weer haha. Ik hou bijvoorbeeld weer niet van vla of beschuit met muisjes.

[@tinkerbell8507]

They like being straight to the point, but don't like when you are being straight at giving an answer back. So it has to be only one way, theirs!

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

Finally someone who sees through their "being direct" bullshit. If you can contribute you should be able to receive. Judge and thy shall be judged, folks..

[@Kintsugi_forever]

That’s true I visited it and when I went to see some relatives they didn’t mind me walking inside with shoes unless they just cleaned the flore

[@GUNRIR]

xD typical sandwich with jiz? that really came out your mouth?

[@jakubolszewski8284]

Well, not milk, but typical sandwich in Poland is with cheese I think hahahae.

[@remcocraane3862]

What a shock,they tell the truth in my face.

[@NikeDejeu-sf4sb]

I am dutch i have cats and a dog.
Walking in de house so i where shoes. I have A.steamer for cleaning the floors if its nessecery.
You can clean you carpets amd floors if they need. I DONT HAVE CHILDEREN. So no problems about javing baby's on the foor. And no aagenda iam 69 let it be relaxed.

[@nistb2123]

Finding out tge dark side of dutch corporate world, the abuse against employees and the requirment to break your back like you own the place will be a huge shock. The backtabbing and backyalking instrad of direct confrontationwill be another huge shock. Principles on the wall for thee and not for me. Dutch corporatists have a great opinion of themselves. By tge way, confirmed by other Dutch people.

[@DutchDude002]

Funny to see that they think we are direct.
It's mainly the western part of the Netherlands (De Randstad) that are like this.
In the North and South we are a lot more friendly and relax.
I'd personally rather be in the North.... Don't really like folk from the West often. 😅

[@user-gu9dl6rg4f]

Ja heerlijk een broodje kaas! En kroketten en bitterballen niet te vergeten!

[@thegreatVanitas]

I am Dutch. I dont get the agenda or Eating a broodje kaas.

[@bigspinshit]

Same!

[@NotNateDiaZ]

What are shoes? Doesn't the world think we all wear clogs?

[@SadCoresad]

We eat to survive and we dont waste time and we dont like people that lie

[@bedhead-studios]

Hahaha hoping to visit soon

[@hidavidwen]

Hope you can visit soon then!

[@chillout7206]

Im Dutch and I do not wear shoes in my house neither does any other Dutch person /family I know lol

[@annemariedusselaar9862]

In our house we do wear shoes inside but not upstairs, we change in to slippers to use upstairs

[@marielle5893]

100% correct. I am Dutch

[@Emperor_Atlantis]

Shoes in the house is not every household in the Netherlands. Its really mixed actually

[@Milo19970]

I'm Dutch and shoes are not allowed in our house either. We are not all the same.

[@lenasmith5927]

Stay in Amsterdam 😂😂😂😂you are all fine

[@DerJuvens]

Why does no one ever talk about the weirdest thing, which is congratulating family and close ones for related birthdays. Like I'd go to the mother of my girlfriend and congratulate her for the birthday of her daughter. So freaking weird.

[@chillout7206]

A simple quick Google would answer that for you. It isn't that difficult

[@DerJuvens]

@@chillout7206 that answer is totally irrelevant and literally adds nothing.
It was a rhetorical question, to point out, that the, by far, weirdest tradition is the congratulation of other people for someone else’s birthday.
So no, a quick Google wouldn’t answer that, as it’s no real question.
Learn to think, buddy.

[@chillout7206]

@@DerJuvens get over it buddy

[@butterfliesinsidemj]

The British are too polite to be honest. The Dutch too honest to be polite. 😊

[@gazepskotzs4]

Being dishonest is not really polite imo.

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

British people are sarcastic 24/7.. I wouldn't consider that 'polite'

[@jdjones4825]

If a cheese sandwich with a glass o milk is strange then .. unlucky...
Turkish don't wear shoes indoors but they think mo was a bloke worth listening to..!

[@kellypeters5379]

Uhm In my home country you would not be allowed to enter my house wirh your shoes on and now gues where I am from. Don't make that out to be typical dutch.

[@ErisstheGoddessofmanhwas]

Reminds me of American culture with what they say about Dutch.

[@miran4471]

I am Dutch and you not come in to my house with shoes .no no no.

[@gazepskotzs4]

My pal has extremely stinky feet, he is an exception to the rule.

[@InappropriateShorts]

‘a’ milk 😂

[@londonarium]

I dated a few dutch people and the difference between male and females is massive

[@hidavidwen]

What did you find as the biggest differences??

[@OrangeStaringCat]

Yeah I’m Dutch and also want to know😂

[@bananasandbass]

Isn’t that true in most cultures? If not more true in other cultures?

[@ross6753]

How is a sandwitch with cheese a huge shock to anyone?

[@timmermansj1300]

Turkey.. we don't eat on the floor.. 😅😂

[@jackholler3572]

We dont eat on the floor dutch... it is called being hygenic. You dont enter any house in Turkey with your dirty shoes that you go public toilet and walk on tge street where you guys split. Heck you guys dont even wash your hands after toilet what do you expect...

[@sweetsunnyvibes]

​@jackholler3572 just pay attention to your kids, who grow up without manners as they spend their time on the streets half their lives..

[@jackholler3572]

@@sweetsunnyvibes Whaaaa 🤣🤣 gorll you have no idea about Turkey. I think you should use dr*gs less

[@polattaylan]

Sure the Dutch also don’t always wash their hands after the toilet. (Statistical info) and I think it is oke. Somehow :)
And Turks meanwhile have learned not to throw trash onto the street. Or try that in Istanbul, and you will see what happens to you ;)

[@liamlee8422]

Sandwich with cheese honestly is just Dutch being cheap

[@Lillith.]

Who goes in their house with shoes on? I don't know a single person who is okay with that and I'm Dutch.

[@F_Reduction]

I do and my mom is Asian and my dad is dutch😂

[@mz8194]

Waarschijnlijk kom je niet bij veel mensen binnen.

[@MrAronymous]

You live in a small likeminded bubble. Shoes inside is the default for the large majority of people.

[@inajai6422]

A lotttt of Dutch people do this

[@Lillith.]

@@marcgeerdink869 ik ben Nederlands en bijna iedereen die ik ken is ook Nederlands.

[@OP-1000]

The third girl needs to clean more often…

[@user-fo5zv4ld4z]

good luck visiting my home with shoes on. i dont know how quick you want to get kicked out but that will be very very fast.

[@tomasoionnaigh4855]

To the Turkish woman ,i have been in many turkish homes in Tilburg and they were not clean ,some of them were really dirty and stink ,you are off your head

[@madyalaya]

I'm Dutch to and I really don't like people to enter my house with shoes beyond my hallway, but it's true, you can walk all around someone's house with shoes on, even the bedrooms! I see it a lot in movies, and it annoys me so much! 🙈🙈

[@sharonkesseler1320]

In our house whe do not wear outdoor shoes. My husband and i do not like it. Whe walk bear feet or flippers. Guests are asked to take there shoes off. And whe are full blown dutche. It what you learned form you parents. My parents never whore outdoor shoes inside and my husband also.

[@AnnaDalen2497]

It’s also genetics and coincidence: the tallest people had more babies

[@MasonFernandez-tz8uu]

Bro this cant be real i always take my shoes of and im Netherlands

[@F_Reduction]

Loads of friends and family they need agendas for it I even forgot that my grandpa’s funeral was on some day and I never put it on my agenda because I was to busy

[@Atlaspower78]

Again, a beautiful example of generalised views

[@0fficialr3d]

The shoe thing is a lie. Gotta take them off be respectful