Amsterdam Local Custom Tips by CoAir13

English isn't taboo!! Language Review

Although I tried to learn the basics before visiting....Dutch isn't the easiest to speak! I tried, but was interrupted with "Please! Stop butchering my language!!!" I have never been anywhere more friendly! People are willing to speak to Americans!! How novel!! Seriously, I was very impressed how polite everyone I came in contact was!! I wasn't expecting worse...just relieved I wasn't ever treated poorly because of my language skills!!!

Dutch Greeting Kisses

In Holland (like in most European countries) it is common to greet people with kisses. Here, it is THREE times! Example: Left cheek, right cheek, then left cheek again!!
I think Americans should adopt a custom such as this!!!