Posted on 24 July 2008 by joost
The Dutch and money–it is an irresistible combination. Even fake money is loved by Nederlanders. Even fake money you have to pay for yourself, is loved by Nederlanders. The most popular and widely used kind of fake money from a Nederlander’s own pocket is called zegeltjes or (food) coupons. Saving them is a national sport.
Posted on 22 July 2008 by joost
This is not a paid ad, but chain store HEMA is the pinnacle of Nederlandness. It doesn’t have Nederlandse in its name, but it does have the A for Amsterdam and the rest of the acronym sums up our attitude nicely. Cheap prices!
Posted on 30 June 2008 by joost
The level of service–or rather, lack of it–in shops is what startles most tourists. Store clerks are just plain rude and Nederlanders are completely accustomed to it. But that does not make it right, of course.
Posted on 29 May 2008 by joost
… which means ‘cheeseheads’. All Nederlanders except my brother in law are cheeseheads, and boy is it true. We eat a lotta cheese. But then again the French do as well.