Posted on 31 August 2008 by joost
Netherlands is flat. Real, real flat. Not only the country, but also the minds of its inhabitants. We really don’t like things ’sticking out’, be they people, cars, mountains, sore thumbs or, as I will discuss now, salaries. It makes us uneasy. We’re not used to that.
Posted on 19 August 2008 by joost
Ah, the dreaded birthday. After age 12 they don’t seem so special any more, and after 30 they’re basically an excuse to load up on booze. Well, and having friends over of course. Birthdays in .nl have their own set of rules, but if you bring a gift, any faux pas will quickly be excused.
Posted on 29 May 2008 by joost
When it comes to money, the Dutch are on top of their game. It really doesn’t matter how you present your valuables, a Nederlander will find a way to monetize it. And make a nice profit in the process. Read the rest of this entry »