Business Reports covering Dutch Business Etiquette, Protocol, Manners, Negotiation, Dining Etiquette, Do's and Don'ts, Taboos, Gestures and Travel Advice

The Netherlands

The people of the Netherlands commonly referred to as the Dutch, are descended from Germanic stock with some mixing form Gallo-Celtic stock. Of the 15 million plus population, 95% are ethnic Dutch with the remainder composed of Indonesians, (~50,000), Surinamese (~ 210,000) and approximately a quarter of a million guest workers, their families and descendants from Turkey and Morocco. Over 40% of the population resides in the western provinces of North (Noord) Holland and South (Zuid) Holland and overall 89% of the population live in urban areas.

The Dutch are justifiably proud of their heritage and achievements in reclaiming land from the sea. They have a saying that aptly reflects this pride: "God made the Earth, but the Dutch made Holland". The people are also proud of their arts, politics and technology, with the Government providing strong support for the arts, eg. city orchestras in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague have international reputations. World renown Dutch artists include Rembrandt, Hals, Van Gogh and Mondriaan.

Netherlands Do's & Don'ts

Physical Gestures that should or shouldn't be used to avoid offence,
Cultural Do's and Don'ts,
Manners,
Taboos and Customs.
~860 words

Netherlands Business Etiquette and Protocol

Networking
Businesswomen
Protocols, Business Cards, Introductions.
Making Appointments
Time for appointment.
Business hours.
Gift giving.
Dress
Restaurant Dress.
Invitation to visit.
Who Pays?
Conversation Topics
Tipping.
~ 1300 words

Netherlands Negotiation Issues

What to expect,
How to negotiate.
Etiquette and Manners when Negotiating.
Hints and Warnings in Negotiation.
~ 1750 words.

Netherlands Travel Issues

Seasons to travel
Personal Safety
Precautions in Mexico
Common tricks of criminals
Terrorist Activities.
Female Issues
Dutch Toilets
Car Accidents
Dual citizenship
Souvenirs
Time zone.
Public Holidays
Festivals and Celebrations
Mains Power.

We also include links to the major government travel warning sites.
~1415 words

Netherlands Food & Drink Issues

Dining Etiquette and Entertaining,
Do's and don'ts when dining, Manners.
Types of eating establishments.
~1500 words

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