Hi Jessica, great insights on The Netherlands. We are traveling there in June from Texas and your videos are helping me plan our trip. I had previously seen a vlogger from Amsterdam explain the directness. She said it is misinterpreted as rude but in fact, they feel they are doing a good thing by being honest. I like that- practical and honest. Looking forward to the trip.
Hi there! Yep, I think it's hard for many Americans as we just aren't used to that way of interacting but I find it so beneficial. Have an amazing trip! Hopefully you've found my Amsterdam playlists to get inspired! 😉
There is no norm for tipping. Tips in the Netherlands are extra appriciation for the people servicing you. It's entirely up to you if you tip or not and how much. The people servicing you have a salary and are not depending on the tips. Tips are surely appriciated, ofcourse.
As someone who is born and raised in Amsterdam, it’s so heartwarming to see so much excitement and pride towards the city (and country) from someone originally from the US. Love that you’re living your best life here and I’m so glad I discovered your channel 💛
In the USA you need a car for everything and it’s further away from your home. A lot of time gets lost with the commute and so to save some time you buy in bulk. While bulk seems more convenient in reality it leads to more waste and a lot more energy is needed and lost to cool and freeze more for prolonged periods of time. I buy my coffee at the truck stop and bring my own cup for a refill. It’s cheaper and I don’t throw away plastic cups every time. BTW: three coffee a day a lot? I had many colleagues that drank sometimes over 30 cups a day. Very common, especially amongst smokers. Yes, the Dutch are very practical and efficient. Yes, the Americans are more emotional, often over-emotional. That’s why I think it’s scary that so many people have guns. If you see the amount of road rage that is ignited with so very little, you know those people should not carry a gun. The requirement to tip on the USA should change. I hear and read a lot about it that more and more people support that everyone should get a livable wage, no matter where you work.
Just discovered your channel today and subscribed, I love Amsterdam and always catch the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam central station and stay right there at the Ibis. I'm living in Chesapeake Virginia at the moment, and eventually we're moving to the Netherlands as well.
Born in '79 and lived in Zeeland my whole life. I dont do the kisses, always hated them so I grabbed the occasion and just banned them outright now. From about 6 I played outside with friends on the block I lived and with becoming older the range got bigger. At about 10 years old I was allowed to go to the citycentre with a friend (10 min per bike) I only tip if I had an extremely good service/experience. I dont drink nor have I ever drank coffee, like the smell, hate te taste LOL On a whole I see the difference as the US being a very superficial place, people who only care about themselves and buy all the bigger, better, shinier and more expensive as their neighbours. The once above the median dont care about the ones struggling to get by, as long as they get their 1 dollar MacMeal they dont care The social cohesion is completely lacking. The idea of working hard so everyone can reach rich status....but forgetting that that just isnt possible. The ones on the top got there essentialy by modern slavery, waitressing for 2 bucks an hour is just gross... The more I learn about the US the more I love living somewhere where people at least know their privilege for the most part and we value all people we try to give everyone at least the security of basic needs (food, shelter and medical) the fact that in the US you can go from having a decent job to sleeping in your car without anyone batting an eye within 2 months is just scary. In my opinion the US is becoming more and more like a 3rd world country.....
good video, i notice that others also point general things out like paid vacation days but leave out that many or most of us Dutchies also get almost a month salary extra to go on vacation with (vakantiegeld), of course you worked for it and its hold back on your monthly pay but we still see it as extra.
I’m an American and know what you mean about the people keeping up with the Jones’s 🙄. There are plenty of people who aren’t like that, but sometimes they are harder to find. I’m headed to Amsterdam in March and excited to find your channel.
Of course, there are different kinds of people. Luckily, we are a varied people but still have a culture that can run deep. I'm excited for your trip and hopefully you've found my Amsterdam playlist to help you!
The supercool bicycle brand Jessica is talking about is VanMoof. One of its many features is bike satelite tracking. They have your back they say. If your VanMoof e-bike is stolen Bike Hunters recover your bike and you get a replacement bike if they can't find it. There are many VanMoof bike hunter videos on TH-cam. From those videos I learned that practically every bike store in Romania is loaded with expensive Dutch e-bikes. And lots of brand new little kids bike stolen at primary schools. You could tell the stolen bike were Dutch 'cause they still had stickers from Dutch bike stores on them. And Gazelle and Urban Arrow aren't sold in Romania.
Hi Jessica!! My wife and I are from Florida. We were wondering if it’s ok being gay? We want to move to the Netherlands but we’re concerned about being in a gay marriage and people judging us. We’re an age gap couple also and I know that not a very common thing even here in the U.S. A lot of people think she’s my mom and have gotten a few rude comments about it. We just don’t want to be judged too hard and feel bad about loving each other. Your videos are very educational and I appreciate you making them. Thank you so very much ❤️
The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. And we have one of the best PRIDE celebrations. I can't speak from personal experience except to say that, it seems to me to never be an issue with friends and colleagues I've ever had. It's very normal here and not seen as different in any way.
It is really neat to see all the differences between the US and the Netherlands. Along with tipping, one thing I've noticed too is that when I go to restaurants anywhere in Europe, any taxes are usually built into the price of the meal. It makes it a lot easier ordering food knowing that the list price is the actual cost and not the subtotal before sales tax is applied.
So true! In other videos people have commented on this and for some reason I ALWAYS forget about this. It doesn't register, anymore, that the US adds tax on top. I better remember for my next visit!
@@aWanderlustForLife Not only in restaurants, everywhere (shops, supermarkets, etc) tax is already added so you are not surprised at the cashier, directness remember??
3 cups of coffee? I drink 6 or 7 (some decaffienated).. and i think a lot of people drink more than 3. And yes, usually in social setting. Or at least share and or make other people a coffee.
When I was young, in the Netherlands it was two kisses. Three kisses came in the eighties. I never approved, so I stayed clear of it (mostly). Children are on average allowed to go on their bikes on their own (in their own neighbourhood) from 8 years old. From 11 years old they are completely free to go where they want, as long as they get home to eat on time.
When I was young, it was only one kiss and only between very closely related relatives. Beyond that, a firm handshake. More to the South - Mediterranean regions - the habit was two kisses and in wider social circles. For example in Italy, it was said that an Italian boy would give an extra kiss to a girl in order to signal "I love you" or "let's explore each other". Of course naive Dutch girls did not get the message, as in communication - the action may have followed notwithstanding - and brought that third one home from their holidays and it slowly spread into sort of a standard. Fortunately, CoVid has relieved us from the complexity - just fist bump.
My greetings depend on the level of familiarity. When I meet someone for the first time it’s a handshake, a good acquaintance gets three kisses and a hug is for friends and most of my family or when I’ve had a very good or deep conversation with someone. Is it confusing? Not really… I look for social cues if I’m not sure what they want. Is someone leaning in and sticking their hand out it’s a three kisses, no leaning is just a handshake and both arms open is a hug.
I see this, too. But even more confusing is sometimes people hug on first meeting if it's social. I've heard and experienced one kiss for those in your close circle. But of course, there will always be microcultures in different areas and even in specific friend groups. That's what makes this so interesting!
@@aWanderlustForLife Yes it is! Until about a decade (or two) ago three kisses were the norm and that started to chance, especially in ‘younger’ generations. I think greeting styles are more linked to social circles and age groups than it is regional. What you say when you leave is more region specific, like doei, dag, hoihoi, houdoe, ajuus etc.
My early childhood Montessori teachers, the Jansen's were Dutch, I believe. Coolest people ever! Seeing this commentary makes me want to visit some day.🌷
A big difference that shocked me is how people in the states live in fear. Fear of being abducted, being shot, being stolen, robbed, mugged, raped or whatever. If I plan a trip to another European country I usually don't need to be afraid of anything. Further keep going, I love to watch comparison videos
It is staggering to see people thinking there are no cars. Sure, compared to the USA there are less but according to CBS latest count of cars/motor vehicles is a staggering 11.917.133 vehicles, owned by 8.827.709 people.
as a dutchman i still do the three kisses but we have a secret tactic if you don't like to greet all the people in a big group , just say: hey all i greet you all in once because that's way easier. in dutch translated: hey mensen , ik groet jullie even zo want dat is een stuk makkelijker. at this way you don't have to greet all personally and stay kissing hehehe
I was born in Amsterdam. When I was young there was 1 kiss as far as I remember. These 3 kisses are so superficial, like air kisses. Don’t remember when it started but it’s 😩.
"Some Dutch people I know drink 3 coffees a day" I think that's average. Lots of people drink 3 coffees in the morning. And then 3 in the afternoon, and maybe another one in the evening. You have to get through the day somehow. ;-) The kids and their shoes thing does happen here as well. But adults don't suffer from that illness. If somebody asks you again whether it's safe here, tell them to compare the number the number of school shootings between the US and the Netherlands over the last 15 years. US: ~300. NL: 0.
I always feel safe here in the Netherlands. And to be fair, I was thinking about coffee from the perspective of being in the office. But that doesn't surprise me ☺️
Absolutely. Dutch are practical. Only the last few years the emotional vibe is getting more foothold here. Example the fact that it's stated that you cant put live animals in a microwave in a manual is absurd. But that one came over from the states. A woman sued the company because her guineepig had died in the microwave. The manual didnt say that she couldnt. So she got money out of it. Any practical or logical thinking person wouldnt have put an animal in the microwave. If this had happened in the Netherlands, not only she wouldnt win the case but she probably would get a fine or something like that for animal cruelty. All those people with an opinion they know F about, but are againt it just because it feels right? Go away....facts are the deciding factor. Not feelings. Because i dont feel like gravity should work on m because i want to fly like a bird, doesnt mean that gravity stops existing because i feel like it. With a lot of things that is what is happening and it's getting worse even in the Netherlands.
@@aWanderlustForLife That is true, but i still hope that the dutch practicality is enough of a vaccin against the populairty feeling virus that is sometimes absolutly rediculous sometimes. There is nothing wrong with a gutfeeling when you think something is off and you think you need to act to save someone or something. Now a-days people are putting some laws of fysics aside because they dont "feel" right because they were discoverd by a middleaged white man. I am talking about people like Einstein. That makes it not less true if you dont feel like it. People dont use their brain anymore. They just are parrotting populair belief (how insane or stupid they might be)
Always disliked the 3 kisses - 1 is enough - and hugging people outside my very tiny inner circle would be an utterly unwanted invasion of my personal space.
The whole 3 times air kissing, I always hated it. The fake kissing by people who don't even mean. People who force you by pulling your arm if you don't. I'm glad most people stopped. I kiss my loved ones but not people in random just because it is culture.
It is funny to hear about Dutch directness, and then 5 minutes later hear about coffeeshops, where they sell greene leafs for fun smoking. If you don't want to say marihuana, hashish, pot or whatever, than better avoid the whole subject. Now it's just dumb...
@@aWanderlustForLife Ah okay. I thought it was maybe something like calling toilets restrooms... So giving something a different name, but everybody still have ecactly the same idea about its meaning, so all in all kind of pointless. So TH-cam censorship... right!
Yeah, the Dutch and opinions: We'd rather stick to the facts and we couldn't care less about someone's opinion. See opinions are colored by interest. Facts never are. Not everybody has got the same interest obviously. So relaying on facts makes life a lot easier. And since we especially do not like shouting airheads (like Trump) ventilating their opinions, we tend to avoid communication with foreign loud mouths and direct them back to Schiphol so they can take the first plane back home. We live by the standard that it is not so that the louder you are, the more right you are, so you may just as well talk in a modest way. Loud mouths will be skipped and isolated. In general it is like this: the louder you are, the less of a content and reasoning you have. So being a shouting airhead here basically will disqualify yourself in any discussion.
'Dutch and opinions' . Well, a quote by Desiderius Erasmus is quite fitting :" ..(unfortunately...). Hollanders value moral excellence more than intellectual excellence " . Opinion over facts. And " the older, the more blunt the Hollander" .. Praise of Folly was written 500 yrs ago but still quite accurate ..
Belgians think that their neighbours to the north are mostly loudmouths. If you're in a train you can always tell when you cross that border because the ambient volume goes up or down depending on the direction of travel. "Talking in a modest way" is hardly a Dutch characteristic and that is a fact.
Jij hebt nooit je eigen onderzoek gedaan naar meneer Trump want anders zou je dat niet schrijven. Kom eens met harde bewijzen...ach...dat kun je niet. Ik luisterde eerst ook alleen naar de media naar toen deed ik wat onderzoek en kwam erachter dat de media loog over mr 45. Maar blijf vooral de media geloven ze zien jou toch aleen maar als een mak schaapje.
@@aWanderlustForLife Oh, cool! Have a great time (: Unfortunately we're from the countryside, I don't know much about Budapest. But I suppose they will serve you "gulyás" and "kürtőskalács" as authentic foods, which are great of course but we dont eat those on a daily basis. If you want to try everyday hungarian food, then go with "paprikás csirke" with "nokedli" or "rakott krumpli" for a main dish and "szilvás gombóc" for a dessert.
@@aWanderlustForLife In the Netherlands people don't usually think in competitions. Cars and bicycles are part of traffic and they have to work together to keep traffic flowing and for all of us to get home safely. It seems that Americans make competitions out of everything, their work, their property, how fast they can draw a gun or how much they can eat. In the Netherlands we don't care. If you're happy bicycling, good for you and if you're ecstatic about driving a car, also good for you.
Hi Jessica, yes the majority of my friends and myself are still do hugs, kisses and we have no problem with that also if someone does not want to, no problem we just say Namaste! 😆👍💥
3 kisses are still a thing, tradition dating back to the seafaring days , plus 3 is a sign of luck 3 rd time is a charm, usualy means 3 times is scheeps recht. the nautical 3 symbols hart cross and anchor , Love ,faifth and hope. all things happen in 3.
@@janetgerritsen9155 Realy your family must have been living under a rock . as this was always the case , 3 or do you think coastal cities suddenly came up with it in the 80s when it was going oin for centuries ,.
From Dutch Speaking Belgium part. So... Holland is BORING, so boring. I cannot imagen that your positive about Nederland. The Flemish "VLAAMSE" people are much smarter and more entertaining. No food, No technology, In HOlland. The Flemish people are more friendly and nice. Yes, we are like the Dutch but even better. OK, that is the blown-up mentality of the Netherlands! O yes, and they are also very stingy.
@@aWanderlustForLife Don't mind 'old belgian' over here letting it rip in the comment section, they are like our little and annoying brother lovely people but just a little annoying! (Go eat your cookie KDS!)
Hi Jessica, great insights on The Netherlands. We are traveling there in June from Texas and your videos are helping me plan our trip. I had previously seen a vlogger from Amsterdam explain the directness. She said it is misinterpreted as rude but in fact, they feel they are doing a good thing by being honest. I like that- practical and honest. Looking forward to the trip.
Hi there! Yep, I think it's hard for many Americans as we just aren't used to that way of interacting but I find it so beneficial. Have an amazing trip! Hopefully you've found my Amsterdam playlists to get inspired! 😉
There is no norm for tipping. Tips in the Netherlands are extra appriciation for the people servicing you. It's entirely up to you if you tip or not and how much. The people servicing you have a salary and are not depending on the tips. Tips are surely appriciated, ofcourse.
As someone who is born and raised in Amsterdam, it’s so heartwarming to see so much excitement and pride towards the city (and country) from someone originally from the US. Love that you’re living your best life here and I’m so glad I discovered your channel 💛
This means the world to me. Dank je wel!
It's not confrontational at all, it's called: "Honest".
Great stuff. I'm first generation Dutch and you're right on.
Bedankt!
In the USA you need a car for everything and it’s further away from your home. A lot of time gets lost with the commute and so to save some time you buy in bulk. While bulk seems more convenient in reality it leads to more waste and a lot more energy is needed and lost to cool and freeze more for prolonged periods of time.
I buy my coffee at the truck stop and bring my own cup for a refill. It’s cheaper and I don’t throw away plastic cups every time.
BTW: three coffee a day a lot? I had many colleagues that drank sometimes over 30 cups a day. Very common, especially amongst smokers.
Yes, the Dutch are very practical and efficient. Yes, the Americans are more emotional, often over-emotional. That’s why I think it’s scary that so many people have guns. If you see the amount of road rage that is ignited with so very little, you know those people should not carry a gun.
The requirement to tip on the USA should change. I hear and read a lot about it that more and more people support that everyone should get a livable wage, no matter where you work.
Just discovered your channel today and subscribed, I love Amsterdam and always catch the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam central station and stay right there at the Ibis. I'm living in Chesapeake Virginia at the moment, and eventually we're moving to the Netherlands as well.
Hello fellow Virginian! Best of luck with planning the move. It's totally worth it!
Born in '79 and lived in Zeeland my whole life. I dont do the kisses, always hated them so I grabbed the occasion and just banned them outright now.
From about 6 I played outside with friends on the block I lived and with becoming older the range got bigger. At about 10 years old I was allowed to go to the citycentre with a friend (10 min per bike)
I only tip if I had an extremely good service/experience.
I dont drink nor have I ever drank coffee, like the smell, hate te taste LOL
On a whole I see the difference as the US being a very superficial place, people who only care about themselves and buy all the bigger, better, shinier and more expensive as their neighbours.
The once above the median dont care about the ones struggling to get by, as long as they get their 1 dollar MacMeal they dont care
The social cohesion is completely lacking. The idea of working hard so everyone can reach rich status....but forgetting that that just isnt possible. The ones on the top got there essentialy by modern slavery, waitressing for 2 bucks an hour is just gross...
The more I learn about the US the more I love living somewhere where people at least know their privilege for the most part and we value all people we try to give everyone at least the security of basic needs (food, shelter and medical) the fact that in the US you can go from having a decent job to sleeping in your car without anyone batting an eye within 2 months is just scary.
In my opinion the US is becoming more and more like a 3rd world country.....
I really appreciate you taking the time to share all of this! I love learning about how people live around the Netherlands.
good video, i notice that others also point general things out like paid vacation days but leave out that many or most of us Dutchies also get almost a month salary extra to go on vacation with (vakantiegeld), of course you worked for it and its hold back on your monthly pay but we still see it as extra.
Oh good point! I did forget that. It's been so long since I had one 😂 My last job started put it in each paycheck so it's easy to forget!
@@aWanderlustForLife youre right, some get it in their paycheck instead of all at once in a year :)
I’m an American and know what you mean about the people keeping up with the Jones’s 🙄. There are plenty of people who aren’t like that, but sometimes they are harder to find. I’m headed to Amsterdam in March and excited to find your channel.
Of course, there are different kinds of people. Luckily, we are a varied people but still have a culture that can run deep. I'm excited for your trip and hopefully you've found my Amsterdam playlist to help you!
The supercool bicycle brand Jessica is talking about is VanMoof. One of its many features is bike satelite tracking. They have your back they say. If your VanMoof e-bike is stolen Bike Hunters recover your bike and you get a replacement bike if they can't find it. There are many VanMoof bike hunter videos on TH-cam. From those videos I learned that practically every bike store in Romania is loaded with expensive Dutch e-bikes. And lots of brand new little kids bike stolen at primary schools. You could tell the stolen bike were Dutch 'cause they still had stickers from Dutch bike stores on them. And Gazelle and Urban Arrow aren't sold in Romania.
I like the features on the bike as well, but also it's nice if they are lost.
IT DOES!!!!!
You are so southern in a good way
Hi Jessica!! My wife and I are from Florida. We were wondering if it’s ok being gay? We want to move to the Netherlands but we’re concerned about being in a gay marriage and people judging us. We’re an age gap couple also and I know that not a very common thing even here in the U.S. A lot of people think she’s my mom and have gotten a few rude comments about it. We just don’t want to be judged too hard and feel bad about loving each other.
Your videos are very educational and I appreciate you making them. Thank you so very much ❤️
The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. And we have one of the best PRIDE celebrations. I can't speak from personal experience except to say that, it seems to me to never be an issue with friends and colleagues I've ever had. It's very normal here and not seen as different in any way.
It is really neat to see all the differences between the US and the Netherlands. Along with tipping, one thing I've noticed too is that when I go to restaurants anywhere in Europe, any taxes are usually built into the price of the meal. It makes it a lot easier ordering food knowing that the list price is the actual cost and not the subtotal before sales tax is applied.
So true! In other videos people have commented on this and for some reason I ALWAYS forget about this. It doesn't register, anymore, that the US adds tax on top. I better remember for my next visit!
@@aWanderlustForLife Not only in restaurants, everywhere (shops, supermarkets, etc) tax is already added so you are not surprised at the cashier, directness remember??
Hi . I'm Iranian girl.🧑🎤🌹 village life is very and relax and nice. Thanks for you .❤️👸🤗
I'm glad you find it relaxing! I'm enjoying city life for now ☺️
3 cups of coffee? I drink 6 or 7 (some decaffienated).. and i think a lot of people drink more than 3. And yes, usually in social setting. Or at least share and or make other people a coffee.
I should have said at least 3, apparently! 😂
@@aWanderlustForLife Especially with the present coffee machines where you have individual choice. I have 10 different koffies.
@@aWanderlustForLife yep, I know people drinking over 9 a day. Personally my max is 2-3.
When I was young, in the Netherlands it was two kisses. Three kisses came in the eighties. I never approved, so I stayed clear of it (mostly). Children are on average allowed to go on their bikes on their own (in their own neighbourhood) from 8 years old. From 11 years old they are completely free to go where they want, as long as they get home to eat on time.
That is so interesting! I wonder why/how 3 started.
When I was young, it was only one kiss and only between very closely related relatives. Beyond that, a firm handshake. More to the South - Mediterranean regions - the habit was two kisses and in wider social circles. For example in Italy, it was said that an Italian boy would give an extra kiss to a girl in order to signal "I love you" or "let's explore each other".
Of course naive Dutch girls did not get the message, as in communication - the action may have followed notwithstanding - and brought that third one home from their holidays and it slowly spread into sort of a standard.
Fortunately, CoVid has relieved us from the complexity - just fist bump.
But in the Netherlands you are not free
@@PaulusFlipse How so?? Please explain.
For me it has always been 3 kisses and I was born in 1971. I don't like the practice and avoid it when I can, but sometimes there's no way around it 😉
My greetings depend on the level of familiarity. When I meet someone for the first time it’s a handshake, a good acquaintance gets three kisses and a hug is for friends and most of my family or when I’ve had a very good or deep conversation with someone.
Is it confusing? Not really… I look for social cues if I’m not sure what they want. Is someone leaning in and sticking their hand out it’s a three kisses, no leaning is just a handshake and both arms open is a hug.
I see this, too. But even more confusing is sometimes people hug on first meeting if it's social. I've heard and experienced one kiss for those in your close circle. But of course, there will always be microcultures in different areas and even in specific friend groups. That's what makes this so interesting!
@@aWanderlustForLife Yes it is!
Until about a decade (or two) ago three kisses were the norm and that started to chance, especially in ‘younger’ generations. I think greeting styles are more linked to social circles and age groups than it is regional. What you say when you leave is more region specific, like doei, dag, hoihoi, houdoe, ajuus etc.
My early childhood Montessori teachers, the Jansen's were Dutch, I believe. Coolest people ever! Seeing this commentary makes me want to visit some day.🌷
I hope you do! It's a great place 😉
tips are going joint fooienpot
The three kisses is a traditional Catholic custom "in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit"
Portuguese, living close by Eindhoven... in Portugal is 1 kiss each side of the face
I guess the third one here in NL would throw you off, then!
A big difference that shocked me is how people in the states live in fear. Fear of being abducted, being shot, being stolen, robbed, mugged, raped or whatever. If I plan a trip to another European country I usually don't need to be afraid of anything.
Further keep going, I love to watch comparison videos
I'll admit I do feel safer here.
What?!
schiphol area👍👍👍✈️✈️
It is staggering to see people thinking there are no cars. Sure, compared to the USA there are less but according to CBS latest count of cars/motor vehicles is a staggering 11.917.133 vehicles, owned by 8.827.709 people.
So they think BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari etc etc is escpecialy made here for the Americans ? 😂😂
as a dutchman i still do the three kisses but we have a secret tactic if you don't like to greet all the people in a big group , just say: hey all i greet you all in once because that's way easier. in dutch translated: hey mensen , ik groet jullie even zo want dat is een stuk makkelijker. at this way you don't have to greet all personally and stay kissing hehehe
Nice tactic!
I was born in Amsterdam. When I was young there was 1 kiss as far as I remember. These 3 kisses are so superficial, like air kisses. Don’t remember when it started but it’s 😩.
I'm so curious how it got to 3! I feel like some student here getting a degree in some relevant should do a paper on it 😂
"Some Dutch people I know drink 3 coffees a day" I think that's average. Lots of people drink 3 coffees in the morning. And then 3 in the afternoon, and maybe another one in the evening. You have to get through the day somehow. ;-) The kids and their shoes thing does happen here as well. But adults don't suffer from that illness. If somebody asks you again whether it's safe here, tell them to compare the number the number of school shootings between the US and the Netherlands over the last 15 years. US: ~300. NL: 0.
I always feel safe here in the Netherlands. And to be fair, I was thinking about coffee from the perspective of being in the office. But that doesn't surprise me ☺️
gimme box
Doesn't matter if you have a new or an old car, your friends are gonna roast it anyway in the Netherlands 😀
Keeping up with the Joneses is materialism.
Absolutely. Dutch are practical. Only the last few years the emotional vibe is getting more foothold here. Example the fact that it's stated that you cant put live animals in a microwave in a manual is absurd. But that one came over from the states. A woman sued the company because her guineepig had died in the microwave. The manual didnt say that she couldnt. So she got money out of it. Any practical or logical thinking person wouldnt have put an animal in the microwave.
If this had happened in the Netherlands, not only she wouldnt win the case but she probably would get a fine or something like that for animal cruelty. All those people with an opinion they know F about, but are againt it just because it feels right? Go away....facts are the deciding factor. Not feelings. Because i dont feel like gravity should work on m because i want to fly like a bird, doesnt mean that gravity stops existing because i feel like it. With a lot of things that is what is happening and it's getting worse even in the Netherlands.
I think everywhere is changing but I still appreciate how things are done here.
@@aWanderlustForLife That is true, but i still hope that the dutch practicality is enough of a vaccin against the populairty feeling virus that is sometimes absolutly rediculous sometimes.
There is nothing wrong with a gutfeeling when you think something is off and you think you need to act to save someone or something.
Now a-days people are putting some laws of fysics aside because they dont "feel" right because they were discoverd by a middleaged white man.
I am talking about people like Einstein. That makes it not less true if you dont feel like it.
People dont use their brain anymore. They just are parrotting populair belief (how insane or stupid they might be)
Definitely absurd here in the states, you can try and sue for stupidity here.
Hai , salam from Indonesia
Hello!
hello, i am 72. born and raised in rotterdam and in my whole live i never has given 3 kisses or recieved 3 kisses
Hoi Willem, thank you for sharing. I find this so interesting how different places and different social circles do things.
I’m not doing the pandemic anymore, the 3 kisses however I still/again do.
Yeah, I've been back at it as well 😂
Always disliked the 3 kisses - 1 is enough - and hugging people outside my very tiny inner circle would be an utterly unwanted invasion of my personal space.
Much of that directness is due to the fact the dutch came from a Calvinist past.
Interesting!
The whole 3 times air kissing, I always hated it. The fake kissing by people who don't even mean. People who force you by pulling your arm if you don't. I'm glad most people stopped. I kiss my loved ones but not people in random just because it is culture.
It is funny to hear about Dutch directness, and then 5 minutes later hear about coffeeshops, where they sell greene leafs for fun smoking.
If you don't want to say marihuana, hashish, pot or whatever, than better avoid the whole subject. Now it's just dumb...
It's more because of rules on TH-cam to stay monitized, not that I'm afraid to say it.
@@aWanderlustForLife Ah okay. I thought it was maybe something like calling toilets restrooms... So giving something a different name, but everybody still have ecactly the same idea about its meaning, so all in all kind of pointless.
So TH-cam censorship... right!
@@aWanderlustForLife Hahahaha great example of the Dutch directness for ya....
To be honest, I kind of like doing the three kisses. Only with people I know well enough though.
I haven't been since 2020 BUT I do like it...but I wonder is its because I didn't grow up with it and think it's fun!
Yeah, the Dutch and opinions: We'd rather stick to the facts and we couldn't care less about someone's opinion. See opinions are colored by interest. Facts never are. Not everybody has got the same interest obviously. So relaying on facts makes life a lot easier. And since we especially do not like shouting airheads (like Trump) ventilating their opinions, we tend to avoid communication with foreign loud mouths and direct them back to Schiphol so they can take the first plane back home. We live by the standard that it is not so that the louder you are, the more right you are, so you may just as well talk in a modest way. Loud mouths will be skipped and isolated. In general it is like this: the louder you are, the less of a content and reasoning you have. So being a shouting airhead here basically will disqualify yourself in any discussion.
Love this. So clearly said!
'Dutch and opinions' . Well, a quote by Desiderius Erasmus is quite fitting :" ..(unfortunately...). Hollanders value moral excellence more than intellectual excellence " . Opinion over facts. And " the older, the more blunt the Hollander" .. Praise of Folly was written 500 yrs ago but still quite accurate ..
Belgians think that their neighbours to the north are mostly loudmouths. If you're in a train you can always tell when
you cross that border because the ambient volume goes up or down depending on the direction of travel. "Talking in a modest way" is hardly a Dutch characteristic and that is a fact.
Jij hebt nooit je eigen onderzoek gedaan naar meneer Trump want anders zou je dat niet schrijven. Kom eens met harde bewijzen...ach...dat kun je niet. Ik luisterde eerst ook alleen naar de media naar toen deed ik wat onderzoek en kwam erachter dat de media loog over mr 45. Maar blijf vooral de media geloven ze zien jou toch aleen maar als een mak schaapje.
@@MrEric1947It's just your fact and that's fine.
I'm living in Hungary, 95% of these things are the same here.
I'm headed to Hungary soon, so that's nice to know! Any restaurant suggestions for Budapest (for Hungarian food) you'd like to share? :)
@@aWanderlustForLife Oh, cool! Have a great time (: Unfortunately we're from the countryside, I don't know much about Budapest. But I suppose they will serve you "gulyás" and "kürtőskalács" as authentic foods, which are great of course but we dont eat those on a daily basis. If you want to try everyday hungarian food, then go with "paprikás csirke" with "nokedli" or "rakott krumpli" for a main dish and "szilvás gombóc" for a dessert.
Oh, and we only tip if the service was good, 10%.
I’m French (living in Japan) and I do 3 kisses with my family or 2 kisses with everyone else.
your opinion is yours i got mine and will not enforce it on you accept the wkeies
Sorry, I had to laugh at the " goe haat het?"
Thanks for sharing?
@@aWanderlustForLife You're welcome?
A lot of us in America are very direct. Whether that's received well or not I don't know I don't really care. 😂😂😂✌️
That last bit 🤣
Workers not getting paid???? Having to beg for tips??? that is INSANE..
Amsterdam is not The Netherlands. As in culturally speaking
It's not "bikes versus cars", it is bikes supporting cars, and cars supporting bikes.
When it's one or the other, it does feel like it's "vs".
@@aWanderlustForLife Not really, car owners have bikes too........
@@tompiper9276 that's right. The majority of dutch people have a cars and a bike. We have 1 car but like 6 bikes 😄.
@@aWanderlustForLife In the Netherlands people don't usually think in competitions. Cars and bicycles are part of traffic and they have to work together to keep traffic flowing and for all of us to get home safely. It seems that Americans make competitions out of everything, their work, their property, how fast they can draw a gun or how much they can eat. In the Netherlands we don't care. If you're happy bicycling, good for you and if you're ecstatic about driving a car, also good for you.
Hi Jessica, yes the majority of my friends and myself are still do hugs, kisses and we have no problem with that also if someone does not want to, no problem we just say Namaste! 😆👍💥
But do you still do the 3 kisses? That's the million Euro question 😂
@@aWanderlustForLife yes we do!
I am happy that the 3 kisses are over.
It is behind my comfort zone.
Those tree kisses are NOT Dutch, I really hate it.. It's a southern thing..
It is not a southern thing..All my friends are doing the 3 and including myself and yes i'm from a place near Amsterdam
Amsterdam is not the Netherlands, but the subjects you mentioned apply pretty much nationwide.
Thanks for sharing that 🙂
talk slowy
3 kisses are still a thing, tradition dating back to the seafaring days , plus 3 is a sign of luck 3 rd time is a charm, usualy means 3 times is scheeps recht. the nautical 3 symbols hart cross and anchor , Love ,faifth and hope. all things happen in 3.
Thank you for sharing!
Nonsens nobody kissed three times when I was young it became three times in the eighty ‘s
@@janetgerritsen9155 Realy your family must have been living under a rock . as this was always the case , 3 or do you think coastal cities suddenly came up with it in the 80s when it was going oin for centuries ,.
To brag=to lie...so, nope..
From Dutch Speaking Belgium part. So... Holland is BORING, so boring. I cannot imagen that your positive about Nederland. The Flemish "VLAAMSE" people are much smarter and more entertaining. No food, No technology, In HOlland. The Flemish people are more friendly and nice. Yes, we are like the Dutch but even better. OK, that is the blown-up mentality of the Netherlands! O yes, and they are also very stingy.
Flemish people are friendly, as are Dutch people. I can't agree that it is boring, but I also like Flanders and want to explore more!
@@aWanderlustForLife Don't mind 'old belgian' over here letting it rip in the comment section, they are like our little and annoying brother lovely people but just a little annoying! (Go eat your cookie KDS!)
no technology, where were you....
@@h50herman Thank you for your friendly remarks. I am joking, and it was a funny down to earth comment.
@@colinmorsink9685 Thank you for your friendly remarks. I am joking, and it was a funny down to earth comment.
Amsterdam is like the sodom and gomorra from the bible ..
Isn't it great?
Yay.....Flight booked! 😉
No. No more three kisses. My daughters occasionally 2, my sisters just one. Close family, just a real hug 🫂
That's it