
Netherlands - Culture Smart!
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Content
- Front Cover
- Title page
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of the Netherlands
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- Chapter 1: Land and People
- Geographical Overview
- Climate
- A Brief History
- Cities in the Netherlands
- The Royal Family
- Government
- Living Apart Together
- Pim Fortuyn
- The Rise of Populism
- The Dutch in the EU
- The Dutch People Today
- Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes
- The Influence of Calvin
- Egalitarianism and Democracy
- National Pride
- Added Value and Thrift
- Work Ethic and Modesty
- "Doe Maar Gewoon ... "
- Stoicism
- Cleanliness and Health
- Dutch Honesty
- Gezelligheid
- Community Spirit
- Religion
- Chapter 3: Customs and Traditions
- National Festivals
- Annual Special Events
- Family Celebrations
- Historical Occasions
- Chapter 4: Making Friends
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- How To Meet the Dutch
- Vrienden of Kennissen? (Friends or Acquaintances?)
- Greetings
- Joining Clubs, Societies, and Classes
- Gastvrijheid (Hospitality)
- Entertaining
- Gift Giving
- Chapter 5: The Dutch At Home
- Quality of Life
- Living Conditions
- Schoon, Netjes, en Gezellig (Clean, Neat, and Cozy)
- Furnishings
- Appliances
- Identity
- Daily Life and Routines
- Attitudes Toward Children
- Schools and Schooling
- Resolving Complaints
- Changing Lifestyles
- Chapter 6: Time Out
- Shopping
- Banks
- Eating Out
- Drink
- Restaurant Etiquette
- Sex in the City
- Leisure
- High Culture
- Popular Culture
- Countryside Pursuits
- Sports
- Chapter 7: Travel, Health, and Safety
- Cycling
- Walking
- Public Transportation
- Local Transportation-Buses, Trams, and Metros
- Car and Driver's Licenses
- Taxis
- Where To Stay
- Health
- Safety
- Chapter 8: Business Briefing
- Making Contact
- Office Style and Etiquette
- Dutch Businesspeople
- Communication Styles
- Presentations
- Teamwork
- Gezelligheid at Work
- Leadership and Decision Making
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Contracts
- Handling Disagreements
- Chapter 9: Communicating
- Language
- Familiar and Polite Forms of Address
- Greetings in Shops
- Written Communications
- Misinterpretations
- Humor
- Conversation
- Body Language
- The Media
- Telephone and Internet
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Index
- Acknowledgments
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