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The Netherlands
Customs
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Personal matters are not dicussed with friends. No matter how close
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The Dutch do not ask personal questions and will refuse to answer any personal questions
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A handshake is a common way of greeting
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Shake hands with everyone individually
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Very close friends may greet each other by air kissing by the cheek three times. You start with the left cheek
In The Netherlands people speack Dutch and many speak English as well.
Phrases in Dutch:
Hello- Hallo
Goodbye- Doei
Please- Alsjeblieft (informal) or Alstublieft (formal)
Thank You- Dank je (informal) or Dank u (formal)
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