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I'm Dutch, and I can confirm that the Dutch way of life is quite drifefent than in other countries. We initially see work as plain work. Not as a place to socialize. It doesn't sound very social. But I wasn't raised in any other way. My parents for example never brought folks from work home for dinner etc. If they did, it was work related. We also dont give warm welcomes, you just have to figure stuff out your self.Your quite right that the Dutch have friends and colleagues. I think we in general try to keep our personal lives apart from work. We just work from 9 to 5 and go home. I personally dont know why this is. I think all my expat colleagues are great. But I dont spend time with them after work. I do however feel bad that I do that as they are great people. However I dont do anything about this. My loss you would think.Its not that the Dutch aren't very social people. I think they dont like change and stick to what they know.But Heather, you are more than welcome to come for dinner some day.
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(VISITOR) AUTHOR'S NAME
Marilyn
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19 december 2014, 04:35:46
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