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What do Dutch people not like?
Dutch people have a strong dislike/distrust for people that take the time to look good. In fact, this country is anti-fashion, a kind of denim lined black hole. The most important thing is to dress exactly like everyone else, don’t stand out, make sure that you lie and say “je ziet er leuk uit”.
How do you annoy a Dutch person?
How to piss off Dutch people
- Refer to their country as Holland.
- Confuse them with Germans.
- Mock their tradition of Sinterklaas and Black Pete.
- Belittle their country… the Dutch complain a lot about their country, like many cultures I guess, but they truly hate it when an outsider does this:)
Are the Dutch obnoxious?
In a survey published in De Telegraaf in 2006, the Dutch voted themselves as the third rudest nation in the world behind the Russians and the French. The common response from some is that Dutch are not rude, they are just direct.
Who are some famous Dutch people?
Other famous Dutch people Pope Adrian VI (1459-1523), one of the few non-Italian popes in history. Desiderius Erasmus (1466/1469- 1536), writer, polemicist, humanist and theologian. Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), jurist who laid the foundations for international law. Baruch Spinoza, (1632-1677), philosopher.
Are Pennsylvania Dutch people really Dutch?
The Pennsylvania Dutch are descendants of German speaking immigrants who came to Pennsylvania prior to 1800. They were the first foreign language speaking culture in America. The Pennsylvania Dutch were not really people of Dutch descent or lineage at all.
What are facts about Dutch?
Dutch is a very old language The oldest known Dutch love verse was written in around 1100. In this period information, stories and rhymes were usually communicated orally. We know that in the 5th century people spoke to each other in the earliest forms of Dutch.
What are the traditions of the Dutch people?
Dutch Culture and Traditions Sport. In the winter, the Dutch love to cheer on their favourite speed skaters. Traditional Dress. The Netherlands does not have a national traditional costume. Education. In the Netherlands, all children from the age of 4 to 12 go to the same kind of elementary school. Religion. Holidays. Dutch Cuisine.