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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!!!
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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!!!
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