travelling to netherlands?

Netherlands is really a wonderful nation, which borders the North Sea, Belgium and Germany, having diverse lifestyle displaying reflections of Dutch and the foreign immigrants.

Amsterdam, Netherlands (prHWY.com) August 23, 2012 - travelling to netherlands Know the do's and don'ts of Dutch Culture

Netherlands is really a wonderful nation, which borders the North Sea, Belgium and Germany, having diverse lifestyle displaying reflections of Dutch and the foreign immigrants. The country, along with plenty of tourist attractions is home to a variety of historic paintings and replicas of Dutch buildings with rich Dutch architecture. The country is often referred as the home to some of the great philosophers and artists, whose famous works draws bundle of tourists here.

Certain traditions which are perfectly acceptable in one country may be totally proscribed in another. There are many different types of cultures which are very important to Dutch cultural heritage. Some ideas concerning the language etiquette, dressing manners, tipping and greeting behavior can make your travel and stay at Netherlands ever etched in memory. Dutch individuals are very formal and etiquette is not a big issue but, here is a list of some do's and don'ts for a Netherland trip.

The Dutch society is egalitarian and modern. Individuals are moderate, tolerant, independent, self-reliant, and entrepreneurial. They worth education, hard work, ambition and ability. According to the Dutch tradition individuals of Netherlands are very direct or outspoken towards each other and strangers. They merely think about this as a sign of honesty and trust. It is good to go with their flow. But when it comes to behavior in public places or crowds, loud or proactive behavior is not appreciated. Do shake hand upon meeting a person. As per their tradition, begin a discussion only after introducing yourself. Kissing 3 times on alternative cheeks is a typical custom followed here while greeting or bidding farewell to a close friend. Dutch individuals give more importance to time and punctuality. Try to be on time in meetings and do not attempt to cancel or reschedule the meetings on last minute. They also place high value to cleanliness and neatness.

Tipping is not mandatory in Netherlands. Legally the service charge is included in the meal cost itself but if somebody feels the service is exceptionally good a 10% tip can be given in addition to the bill. They generally eat with fork in the left hand and knife in the right hand. Eating manners other than this is considered awkward here. Dressing style of Netherlands is similar to America. Business dress is fairly conservative, but it depends on the profession. Casual clothing is preferred for sightseeing. Shorts, however is acceptable only when jogging or hiking. Smoking is prohibited in many areas of Netherlands. Always ask before lighting up.

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