What is the Dutch etiquette common sense?

Kingdom of the Netherlands, referred to as the Netherlands. Located in western Europe. It covers an area of 40,884 square kilometers. The population is 1, 4 1.4 million. With an average of 465,438+00 people per square kilometer, it is one of the countries with the highest population density in the world. Amsterdam, the capital. However, the parliament and government agencies of the Kingdom of the Netherlands are all located in The Hague, and even the Dutch Prime Minister's Office, ministries of the central government and embassies of various countries in the Netherlands are also located in The Hague. Amsterdam only holds the ceremony of the monarch's accession to the throne or major celebrations, which is only symbolic.

The Netherlands was founded in15th century. 158 1 year independence. 17th century did not become the largest maritime colonial empire in the world. /kloc-After the 0/8th century, the Dutch colonial system gradually disintegrated. 1795 French invasion, 1806 The Kingdom of the Netherlands was established under French rule. 18 15 established Britain with Belgium. 1830 leave Belgium. It was occupied by Germany during World War II and regained its independence after the war. Now it is a constitutional monarchy with a responsible cabinet. The Cabinet has executive power and is directly responsible to the National Assembly. The National Assembly is divided into two chambers: the members of the first chamber are elected by the provincial assembly for a term of six years, and half of the members are re-elected every three years. Members of the Second House are elected by the people for a term of four years. The king has the right to dissolve both houses simultaneously or separately. Succession to the throne is hereditary, the eldest son inherits the throne, and the eldest daughter inherits when there are no children. The current king is Queen Blix. The Netherlands joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1945 and became a member of Europe and America in 1957.

Although the Netherlands is located between 50 and 53 degrees north latitude, it is neither cold in winter nor hot in summer. However, the temperate maritime climate makes it sunny and rainy, with only 65 days of light a year.

Dutch name means "low-lying land" in Dutch. More than half of the country's land is below sea level, most of which are plains, and 60% of the population is concentrated in low-lying areas in the west, with the lowest point being 6.7 meters below sea level. So, when you land by plane, you will find that you are flying in the depths of the sea. When you take a boat, you will feel that the car on the street not far from the river is lower than the boat.

For business activities, you should wear a conservative suit. Both public and private units must sign a contract before visiting. Dutch businessmen love traveling very much, so they must make an appointment before going to Holland. Although not as fond of shaking hands as French and German businessmen, the Dutch are more formal and conservative. The interview involves the other person's private life. Large industries usually have "back orders". So remember to come up with your best negotiation terms directly, so as not to lose business.

Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other and often have a big breakfast. They have tea breaks in the morning 10, a big meal at noon, tea breaks at 4 pm, dinner at 7 pm and snacks before going to bed. So, remember to bring stomach medicine. If the Dutch invite you to his house, most of them just buy you a few drinks and then go out to eat in a restaurant. Remember to bring flowers to his wife-be sure to have an odd number, 5 or 7 flowers is the best, and don't be too hard on other people's wives. Dutch intellectuals are very familiar with China's traditional culture (Sinology). Besides, China's philosophy and Mencius-he knew it. Dutch people are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. In Holland, it is said that Chinese food ranks first in Europe. On holidays, the Dutch often love the whole family to eat Chinese food and taste China dishes.

Milk is an essential ingredient in daily life. Drinking milk is just like drinking tea in China. Dutch people are very particular about pouring coffee, and they can only pour two-thirds of the cup. It's impolite to make excuses, and it's considered ill-bred. Eating habits Eat cheese, ham, sausage and jam for breakfast. The way to get along, not to mention the Nazis, not to mention that they were forced to get rich by the Japanese in Asia. When going up the stairs, the man is in front. Generally speaking, it is polite for men and women to climb stairs, with women in front and men behind. Holland is the opposite country.

The Dutch call this dish, which is a mixture of carrots, potatoes and onions, a "national dish". Every family eats this "national dish" on June 3rd 10 every year. They like eating citrus fruits very much, but they don't like eating other fruits. Breakfast in Holland is mostly cold, usually bread, cream or fermented milk. Dutch people don't like tea very much. The spoonbill protected by Dutch law is a national bird, and the tulip, the most abundant flower in the flower country, has become a symbol of the Netherlands, so it is known as the "national flower". The Dutch are famous for their love of flowers and good at growing them, so the Netherlands is known as the "European Garden".

Holland is a country lacking mountains and Shaolin. They usually live in mountains and forests and have a special feeling. For centuries, the Dutch have had the habit of planting flowers and trees. In the Netherlands, almost every household should plant some flowers and plants in front of and behind the house to decorate the environment. China pays attention to bonsai, while the Dutch all like "window view". They are often used to decorating windowsills or hanging all kinds of exotic flowers and grasses on windows, which just match the curtains hanging on both sides and form a unique landscape. In addition, Dutch people generally pay attention to cleanliness and are used to cleaning the house every morning. Even the old woman who sweeps the floor in the village carries a dozen cleaning appliances with her, such as brushes, hard brooms, garbage hooks, steel powder and steel sandpaper.

~ May and September ~ 1 1 are the best places to go. In June, July and August, Dutch people go on holiday more. The latitude in Holland is already very high, and it is still on at 9 o'clock in summer. Drinking water is safe everywhere and tastes pure. Bottled mineral water is also good. Dutch taxi drivers don't accept tips.

Dutch furniture and interior decoration are world-famous, so Dutch people like to be praised for their furniture, artworks, carpets and household items. Avoid talking about American politics, money and prices. Hot topics include politics, tourism and sports. Dutch people have a strong sense of time and are punctual.

Manners Dutch people don't like cross talk. When a woman sits, her legs should be close together. Don't shake your legs when a man is sitting. They don't pick their teeth with toothpicks in front of everyone.

On formal occasions, Dutch people usually shake hands when meeting guests. In daily life, when friends meet, they usually hug. When meeting close friends, some people also give kisses. They don't like to cross their hands and think it's unlucky.

Business Etiquette The best months for business activities in the Netherlands are March-May and September-165438+10 every year. Dutch people have a strong sense of time, so they are very loyal to dating in business activities. Dutch people like to listen to compliments, so in business activities, they will be particularly happy to say a few compliments on their indoor furnishings.

Travel Etiquette When traveling in the Netherlands, it is best to learn some daily conversations in Dutch, which is very helpful for go on road trip. If you are proficient in English, you can also use it, because most Dutch people know some English. The etiquette of giving priority to women is popular in the Netherlands, so men should provide convenience for women everywhere no matter what the occasion.

Business Etiquette When doing business in Holland, you should wear a conservative suit. Both public and private units must sign a contract before visiting. Dutch businessmen love traveling very much, so they must make an appointment before going to Holland. Although not as fond of shaking hands as French and German businessmen, the Dutch are more formal and conservative. So remember to come up with your best negotiation terms directly, so as not to lose business. Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other and often have a big breakfast. They have tea breaks in the morning 10, a big meal at noon, tea breaks at 4 pm, dinner at 7 pm and snacks before going to bed. So, remember to bring stomach medicine. If the Dutch invite you to his house, most of them just buy you a few drinks and then go out to eat in a restaurant. Remember to bring flowers to his wife-be sure to have an odd number, 5 or 7 flowers is the best, and don't be too hard on other people's wives.

Many Dutch intellectuals are very familiar with China's traditional culture (Sinology). Let's start with China's philosophy and Mencius. Dutch people are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. Dutch people are very particular about pouring coffee, and they can only pour two-thirds of the cup. It's impolite to make excuses, and it's considered ill-bred. The way to get along, not to mention the Nazis.

When going up the stairs, the man is in front. Generally speaking, men and women climb stairs, with women in front and men behind, but the Netherlands is the opposite.

~ May and September ~165438+1October are the most suitable time to go. In June, July and August, the Dutch go on holiday.

Dutch taxi drivers don't accept tips.

Dutch furniture and interior decoration are world-famous, so Dutch people like to be praised for their furniture, artworks, carpets and household items. Avoid talking about American politics, money and prices. Hot topics include politics, tourism and sports. Dutch people have a strong sense of time and are punctual.

Dining etiquette Dutch people eat more cold meals at brunch. Eat only cream or cheese bread and drink some milk or coffee for breakfast. Dutch people don't like tea very much, so they usually drink milk to quench their thirst. Dutch dinner is dinner. It is customary to drink some drinks before eating, and then formally spread a tablecloth on the dining table. Usually two dishes and one soup. The first course is soup, usually made of corn flour. It's delicious. Dutch people are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. There are many local China restaurants at the forefront of Europe.

The clothes of most Dutch people in dress etiquette are similar to those of other countries in continental Europe. In formal social occasions, such as attending parties and banquets, men dress more formally. This lady is elegantly dressed. The most distinctive thing is the clothing of the residents of Dutch Magen Island. The shirts of girls on the island are all red and green stripes.

Once or twice is not enough for three kisses, only three kisses. Shortly after the government set up a website for the kiss ceremony, people found that the farewell kiss ceremony was very popular in western society, and there was a "new development" here: the two sides of the salute should leave not one or two kisses on each other's left and right cheeks, but three kisses.

China people pay attention to "do as the Romans do", but every time they see or experience this kissing ceremony, they still feel that "three times is a little too much". I remember last Christmas and New Year, I sent a small gift to my Dutch uncle who was cleaning the apartment building. He was so happy that he gave me a typical Dutch kiss when he came up. The hard stubble stung my face.

It is said that this ceremony of kissing three times was first introduced to the Netherlands from some places in France during the Second World War, which first prevailed in the south of the Netherlands, and then spread throughout the Netherlands from 65438 to 0980. In the 1990s, it became a "necessary etiquette" in Dutch society.

But my Dutch friend told me that this "necessary etiquette" has been challenged unprecedentedly in Dutch society recently. Some opponents have verified that even in France, where it originated, it was only circulated in rural areas. The Handbook of French Etiquette published after the war suggested that people use the etiquette of kissing twice. Therefore, these people suggest canceling this "necessary etiquette" and replacing it with kissing once, kissing twice or shaking hands on special festive occasions.

Among all the opponents, the most influential is Delve, a 67-year-old retired professor. Ghostam is gone. He set up a website calling for the cancellation of the kissing ceremony. Most interestingly, Professor Goenstam also sells the "Kissing Button" he designed and made on his website. This badge has four designs, which are written in Dutch: "I only kiss you once", "I only kiss you twice", "I don't want to kiss you" and "I want to shake your hand". Each design has four colors to choose from: blue, green, red and orange. Customers can choose badges of different designs and colors to wear according to their own preferences.

Professor Ghostam's Kissing Buttons sells well, but Professor Ghostam himself says that he is not a pioneer in this field. As early as 1994, a 70-year-old Catholic nun, Muskin, began to call for the reform of the Dutch kissing ceremony and introduced a "kissing button" to sell to her supporters.

65,438+00 years have passed, from Sister Maskin to Professor Ghostam. Nowadays, in Holland, people still have to kiss three times when they meet or say goodbye. In February last year, in the Dutch Prime Minister Jan? Peter. At the initiative of Balkenende, the Dutch government launched a new website to publicize Dutch traditions and values in Dutch society.

Whether kissing three times when meeting or saying goodbye is one of the traditions that should be inherited is still controversial in Dutch society. But one thing is certain, most people are used to choosing corresponding social behaviors according to their own preferences. So, the next time you go to Holland, if you meet a local friend, you should be given a Dutch kiss. Do as the Romans do. As for whether to kiss the left cheek or the right cheek first, it's up to you!