Flyfisher
Canadian expat in the Netherlands
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Canadian
Lives in South
Registration: 29 January 2009
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Want to move to the Netherlands by Hesperion
I need some honest and correct information. I will obviously need employment but in keeping with what I have read my expectations are not overly high. I have a variety of skill and a good work history however so I am going to be useful to someone. ...
Hi there, As a chemist you could focus on the petro industry in the Rotterdam area called Botlek Mike Read More
Do and don't in the Netherlands by expat.com
Are you living in the Netherlands? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Netherlands? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
What should you do ? 1. Treat Dutch people as your equal. If you are a CEO talking to a cleaning lady, show her the same respect you would a peer. 2. In a restaurant you can typically just walk in a find a seat or table that you like. Normally ... Read More
Do and don't in the Netherlands by expat.com
Are you living in the Netherlands? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Netherlands? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
Here are some interesting facts about the Dutch 1. Dutch people are considered very direct. They get straight to business and don't spend a lot of time on formalities. In a business meeting, they will introduce themselves and tell you their title. ... Read More
Do and don't in the Netherlands by expat.com
Are you living in the Netherlands? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Netherlands? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
More things that are not done in Holland 1. Be careful talking about politics. Typically for Dutch people politics is a personal matter. 2. Don't over "TIP" a waiter in Holland. Although they would appreciate it it is not comman practice in ... Read More
Do and don't in the Netherlands by expat.com
Are you living in the Netherlands? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Netherlands? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
A couple of things that are not done in Holland : 1. Ask people how much money they make 2. Tell an employee that you are the boss. You are just a co-worker with different responsibilities. 3. Show up a someones front door without calling first. ... Read More