The Dutch culture (shock)... How to deal with the Dutch?

How to deal with the Dutch? Expats in the Netherlands about the Dutch culture... and Dutch directness.

Did you experience culture shock after moving to the Netherlands?

In this video: Dutch language students from different countries tell about their experiences with Dutch people, the Dutch culture, and Dutch habits.

What did they go through when they moved to the Netherlands, meeting Dutch people... Facing Dutch reality... #dutchculture

These Dutch learners tell about:
- Dutch directness
- The Dutch culture shock!
- How Dutch people put everything in their agendas
- That Dutch people don't like to share a lot
- The importances of speaking Dutch as a foreigner
- How to integrate?

There is 1 mistake in the video: 'Katrina from Greece' should be 'Katerina from the US'

Video made by Bart de Pau and Nicolas Balbontin and the students of the BLC Dutch Winter School.

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[saskibla]

"If you dont learn the language you're missing out"... I think that is the case in every country actually...

[MarcelPolman]

some of the people have acquired a dutch accent in their English speech. Fascinating to observe

[JMarino]

i am portuguese and i lived in holland (Utrecht) for 2 years and i loved holland. Dutch people are the niceste persons i have met. In work they can be funny and professional at the same time, they are very organized as well. they give you value when you do a good work, very polite and good english speakers. i was 19 years old when i moved there and it changes me as a person. Thank you Netherlands.

[seanl]

I think if you've only been to Amsterdam, you are not getting the full Dutch experience. Amsterdam is a tourist trap.

[Orlilover]

Best thing about being dutch is that you can curse a lot even on tv and no one gives a rats ass. if you do that in America everyone is in shook or it gets beeped out..

[FarryEntertainment]

When I am with Dutch people, I like to watch the cat from the tree first.

[Annelies]

Me: is Dutch
Youtube: How to deal with the Dutch?
Me: HELL YES I NEED THIS

[icumi]

The culture shock I experienced was seeing how so much diversity being widely accepted and respected. I had people willing to translate our conversation into 2 other languages so we could all speak together. Very kind people, efficient, polite, helpful. I cant wait to go back again! Lol learning dutch to help, Duolingo is pretty decent for beginners too

[StefanVeenstra]

It's not that Dutch don't share a lot.
It's just considered rude to expect more than you're entitled to.
We rather negotiate than just take.

[Blueberryminty]

as a belgian from the flemish region I can only say that this confirms that we share the same language, but our cultures are miles apart...

[elvarieH]

The Dutch are VERY opinionated (love giving you their opinion) and are not as open minded about other opinions as they claim to be. They love discussions! Everything is very well organised and they won't spontaneously invite you over for a drink or dinner. Yes, it is a culture shock!

[mohammadmo]

I have lived in the Netherlands for six years. I lived in Nijmegen, Arnhem, Zwolle and Weert, as well as small villages. I speak Dutch fluently C1 and to this day I have not succeeded in getting close to people and making friends.
Now I really gave up and return to speak English and will go to randstad to be close to foreigners because it's more easier.

[boukeboor]

One thing you should never do in 🇳🇱: visit people without them expecting you to come. When you do, you interrupt someone’s day completely and they will be mad at you😂 At least, I’m always mad when people suddenly stand in front of your door.

[frituurvlieg]

I really liked the 'respect for eachothers time' quote, cause thats exactely why some Dutch people can get ignored by more southern cultures. To me for instance, being on time is more important than being 'well dressed' for instance. Not being on time is not having respect for my schedule (and thus my commitments to other people that day).

[Dutchreview]

Singing Hazes at 4 o'clock in the morning is sometimes as spontaneous as the Dutch get :D - nice video!

[kobjgdewschucrvtubnkm]

most of them sound like Dutch people speaking english 😂

[jannefrijns]

how to deal with us: simple. be practical: if we don't apologise because we crash into you on the way to the entry of the bus, don't apologise either and maybe even start running a few steps. Nothing pisses dutch people off more than having to wait a few seconds longer. Never expect people to pay for you when you go out, we're Dutch, money is our everything. If you want to connect to people, complain about the weather, we do it all the time. actually just complain about anything and you'll be fine lol
these are really the most annoying things about the netherlands, and that's coming from someone who has lived here all her life

[TubeMeChannel]

Wat ik mij afvraag, waar wonen deze mensen? Het klinkt alsof ze in de randstad wonen. Klopt dat?
Geloof me er zijn delen van Nederland, waar je direct wordt uitgenodigd, volgestopt wordt, mee kan eten, je onuitgenodigd langs kunt komen, zonder Hazes spontaan gefeest wordt 🍾🎉😊

[globalman]

I love the Netherlands and most of the people. I was born and grew up in NYC a long time ago and for me going to live in the Netherlands 2012 was like going home.
The candid no nonsense way of speaking and being plus their sense of social responsibility is unique and the opposite of USA. I've lived in 10 countries and now speak 5 languages including Dutch. A great language and country. I never felt as free and comfortable as in the Netherlands. Their level of tolerance, acceptance and understanding is more than anywhere I've lived and quite the opposite of the USA, which like the British is never saying what they mean and being quite hypocritical. The Dutch do not beat around the bush. Obviously there are exceptions in every country.

[gijsyo]

Dutch guy here. One of the most difficult things for me is to find out what people truly mean in indirect cultures like the UK's.