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The Dutch and the Undutchables 

Daily life:

The Dutch eaten habit
Generally, the Dutch usual eat three meals a day. Dinner is considered to be the main dish to most Dutch people, and it is eaten around 6pm. Washing of hands, being on the table before time and sharing to eat there same time is most important to the Dutch people. The Dutch way of saying enjoy your meal is “eet smakelijk”.

It is a good experience when you are asked by the Dutch to join them for dinner. They are very nice and friendly, as well as understanding. When you are dinning with the Dutch, you feel at home and relaxed.

The supermarkets in the Netherlands are very much like any other around the world, with a lot of good items in them such as bread. In the Netherlands, most people are used to eat bread for breakfast and lunch.

Talking with the Dutch
When you are in a conversation with the Dutch, it’s common to keep eye contact while talking. Also, in the Netherlands it is very normal to drink a cup of coffee or tea while in a discussion or conversation, it does not matter what kind of discussion or conversation it is.