Full article: The Undutchables – an observation of the Nederlands, its culture and its inhabitants

We have a prediction. Mark our words: If you visit the Netherlands — or, so help you God, move here – you will sooner or later buy a book titled, “The Undutchables.” Here's why...

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Full article: Ordering a beer — according to The Undutchables

The Undutchables is a highly popular caricature of — and guide to — the Dutch. Aside from over-the-top observations, the book (considered essential reading by Holland’s large expat community) includes useful information generally not found in tourist guides. Here's how to order a beer in Amsterdam.

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Full article: Amsterdam public Transport — according to the undutchables

While The Undutchables could rightly be described as a caricature of the Dutch, certain aspects of Dutch society are described with painful accuracy. Take, for instance, the way we board and exit public transportation.

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Full article: Service — Or How to Survive Amsterdam Stores and Other Businesses

There are a number of ways to describe the service in Amsterdam stores and other businesses, but we can’t actually print any of them here for fear of upsetting our more sensitive visitors. So we’ll start with the good news: Until you have visited Amsterdam, it is quite likely that you have taken service at [...]

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Full article: Tipping in Holland

In many establishments service charges are included in the published prices, but tipping is appreciated nevertheless.

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