About the Dutch
关于荷兰人
由于文化不同，因此了解和学习关于荷兰人的文化和习惯非常必要。也许，一些荷兰人的习惯使你会敢到陌生，但是总体来讲，荷兰人是非常随和且好相处的。这个章节会帮助你开始了解荷兰人。
We’re all equal
我们都是平等的
总的来说，当涉及到一些礼节的问题时，荷兰都是很随和的，他们或多或少平等地对待每一个人。你也许会感到吃惊，尤其在学术领域，学生和导师在非正式的场合中，通常是直呼对方姓名的。
Hello and good-bye
你好和再见
当人们聚会的时候，朋友之间通常会说“嗨”，有的时候会握手。如果你的朋友是女性，通常可以从右脸颊起三次亲吻她的脸庞。当然，如果你觉得这样会使你感到不舒服，你可以只选择握手。
Everything according to plan
任何事情都要按计划进行
荷兰人的生活是非常有计划性的。在上午10点半，他们喝咖啡。午餐（通常是三明治）一般在中午1点左右进行。大约在下午三点的时候，他们喝咖啡或者茶。晚 餐通常在晚上6点开始。晚上8点，他们会看新闻。在将近晚上11点，大多数荷兰人就会上床睡觉，结束一天的生活。
The Weather
关于天气
荷兰人通常花很多时间去谈论天气。很多交谈开始于：“今天是个好天气，对么？”或者是“天哪，天空不会马上放晴么？”如果你想和一个陌生人打破沉默，你可 以选择谈论天气，这是绝对不会出错的。很多荷兰人经常抱怨天气，但是大多数人也不希望在另外一种气候中生活。
Punctuality
守时
荷兰人通常是很在意时间的。一般来讲，他们是非常守时的。如果你迟到了，这可能会激怒他们。荷兰人认为，不遵守时间的人不值得信赖。一个人如果在他面试的时候迟到，他将不会被聘用。提示：永远要准时。在荷兰早十分钟永远比晚五分钟好！
Coffee
咖啡
咖啡是荷兰人生活的必须品。当荷兰人邀请你去他的家，他们通常会及时的端上咖啡或者茶进行招待。这是不是代表他们不希望你久留呢？恰恰相反:在荷兰，一杯 热气腾腾的咖啡代表最用心的欢迎。主人在上咖啡时通常会配一块饼干。随后第二杯咖啡，再配一块饼干。当两个荷兰人进行交谈，通常典型的开场语是：“我们要 不要来些咖啡。“同样的表达也可能发生当饮品不是咖啡而是茶时。
Dropping by unannounced
未经通知的到访
荷兰人几乎从不接待未经预约的到访，这也包括很熟络的朋友。相同的，如果你想拜访一个家庭。首先你需要给他们打电话。（今天我可以拜访你们么？），如果你 的拜访时间不方便，主人们会直接的告诉你今天不是一个很好的选择，如果你愿意，你可以选择其他日子。荷兰人不认为这是粗鲁或过于直率，这是非常诚实的。在 这种情况下，诚实被认为比圆滑更为重要。荷兰人通常希望知道你将在何时到达。这样会给他们整理房间的时间。当门铃想起时，一杯热气腾腾的咖啡将会出现在你 的面前。
Getting straight to the point
直入主题
当荷兰人在谈论比较复杂的话题时，他们通常会很快的投入其中。他们几乎没有时间冷静下来。他们不是循序渐进的，而是直入主题。这可能会给你留下直言不讳和无分寸的印象。
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About the Dutch
Since cultures differ it is a good thing to learn a few things about the Dutch culture and habits. Maybe some Dutch habits will seem strange to you, but in general the Dutch are quite easy going. This chapter will help you to get started.
We’re all equal
In general the Dutch are easy going when it comes to formalities. They more or less see and treat everyone equally. Maybe you will be taken aback a little by the fact that especially in the academic world, the relationship between students and the academic staff is usually informal in the way that they address each other.
Hello and good-bye
When they get together, friends will usually say ‘Hi’ to each other and sometimes shake hands. If the friend concerned is female, you may add three kisses on the cheeks usually starting on the right side. Of course, if you do not feel comfortable doing it this way, you can get by with just shaking hands.
Everything according to plan
The Dutch lead very planned lives. At 10.30 a.m. they drink coffee. Lunch (usually sandwiches) is around 1 p.m. At approximately 3 p.m. they drink coffee or tea. At 6 p.m. most people eat their hot evening meal. At 8 p.m. they watch the news. At approximately 11 p.m. most Dutch people go to bed.
The Weather
The Dutch spend a lot of time talking about the weather. Many conversations begin with: ‘Nice weather, isn’t it?’ Or: ‘My God, it just won’t clear up, will it?’ If you want to strike up a conversation with a stranger, talk about the weather: you can’t go wrong. Many people complain about the weather, but most Dutch wouldn’t want to live in another climate.
Punctuality
Dutch people often keep track of the exact time. In general, they are punctual. If you are late, this irritates them very much. The Dutch equate not being on time with not being trustworthy; they can’t count on you. A person who is late for a job interview will not be hired. Tip: always be on time. In the Netherlands, it is better to be ten minutes early than five minutes late.
Coffee
Coffee is an essential part of Dutch life. When the Dutch invite you to their homes, they often promptly serve you a cup of coffee or tea. Is this a hint that you should not stay too long? Quite the contrary: In the Netherlands, a steaming cup of coffee is a hearty welcome. With each cup your host or hostess will offer you a cookie – one cookie, mind you – after which the lid goes back on the cookie tin. The Dutch see nothing uncongenial whatsoever in this ritual. Usually you will be offered a second cup of coffee, again with one cookie. When two Dutch people have something to discuss, a typical remark is: ‘Shall we have some coffee?’. This same expression is also used when the beverage is not coffee, but tea.
Dropping by unannounced
The Dutch almost never visit each other without making an ‘appointment’ first. This include close friends. People almost never drop by unannounced. The same rule applies to family: first you call them (‘How would it be if we came by today?’). If your visit would be inconvenient, your host will simply tell you so: ‘No, today isn’t a good day. Come another time if you like’. The Dutch do not consider this rude or blunt, but ‘honest’. In these situations, honesty is considered more important than tact. The Dutch also like to know exactly when you intend to arrive. That gives them time to tidy up the room and have a steaming cup of coffee ready when you ring the doorbell.
Getting straight to the point
When the Dutch have to discuss a difficult topic, their usual approach is to plunge right into it. They hardly even take the time to sit and relax. They do not gradually work up to the difficult subject, but come straight to the point. To you this probably makes a blunt and tactless impression.
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