How is the Dutch reputation?
Pretty good. The Dutch immigrants have a reputation as hard workers, yet laid back, reliable, intelligent. But the Dutch are also know as straight forward, which is sometimes considered rude and sometimes refreshing, depending who you speak to (and what you told them). We also seem to be a loud bunch with spoiled children as well and most of all, we always know it bloody better. This wouldn’t be a problem if we were wrong afterwards, but we ARE right, that is so obnoxious for others. Some Canadian mores: If you offer cookies, leave the tin on the table. Typically Dutch seems to be, that you offer one cookie and then store the cookie tin away again. People give one kiss, not three. You generally don’t call someone after 9.30 pm (21.30h) and you never drop in unannounced. Canada is an early to bed country. It is common at weddings that you pay your own drinks (it is called a ‘cash bar’). Don’t say “No” but “I have to think about it” or say something like “mmm”. Never use words like ‘fuck
