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Everyday Dutch etiquette

Direct conversation and informal manners can surprise visitors in the Netherlands. Treat these as possible social habits, with room for personal and regional differences, rather than rules about everyone.

Everyday Dutch etiquette

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A plain answer need not signal hostility, and informality need not mean a lack of respect. Equality and modesty are recurring themes in Dutch etiquette, making displays of status a poor guide to an interaction. If a custom is unclear, asking about the basic rules is an acceptable way to avoid guessing.

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