10 Dutch Culture Shocks in the Netherlands | An American’s Perspective
Dutch directness, housing, racism, and many more. These are some of the culture shocks I’ve experienced after living in The Netherlands for almost 4 years now.
Disclaimer: I love the Netherlands, and culture shocks are normal—they are neither right nor wrong but part of the experience of moving and living abroad (we all come from different cultures).
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Racism?
03:58 Dutch Food
05:30 Dutch Planning
07:01 Dutch Directness (Low Context Culture)
08:34 Housing Crisis
09:54 No Floors?
10:59 Open Windows
12:03 Seeing the Doctor
14:15 Public Urinals
15:17 Coffeeshops
15:41 Final
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UNEXPECTED THINGS ABOUT THE NETHERLANDS (dutch culture shock)
In this episode, Michelle and Alex discuss the stranger side of the Netherlands. They (very obviously) love living in the Netherlands, but in this video, they'll talk about some of the surprising and unexpected things that they've learned about the Netherlands only after moving here.
Episode 94 · Filmed on September 18, 2023 · Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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0:26 Number 10
1:17 Number 9
2:05 Number 8
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4:20 Number 6
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6:26 Number 4
7:12 Number 3
8:22 Number 2
9:10 Number 1
10:26 Wrap up
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We're Michelle and Alex, an American expat couple living abroad in the Netherlands. ????????
In 2020, we quit our jobs to travel the world, and... well, that didn't happen. So in 2022, we decided to make an even BIGGER change by packing up our lives (and our cats ????) and moving from Austin, Texas, in the US, to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Subscribe for new videos like this every week!
Why are the Dutch so direct?
The Dutch are one of the most direct people in the world. And Dutch directness is one of the biggest culture shocks for foreigners—some may even perceive it as rude.
But what is Dutch directness? And where does it come from?
Let’s hear from foreigners—and Dutch people. And there's actually science and history to explain why the Dutch are so direct. Let’s find out!
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00:00 Intro
01:05 Culture shock of Dutch directness!
01:55 The science of Dutch directness (Culture Map)
03:19 Peach & coconut cultures
04:50 What do Dutchies think of Dutch directness?
05:48 Pros & cons of Dutch directness
07:05 Where does Dutch directness come from?
08:46 What have I learned?
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What are the biggest Dutch culture shocks?
What are the biggest culture shocks that internationals, expats, and foreigners experience in the Netherlands?
Culture shocks happen when we experience a culture that is different from own our own. They could be positive or negative shocks. From Dutch lunches to agendas, let's hear from some internationals.
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More SHOCKING things about living in the Netherlands ???????? (Dutch culture shock for American expats)
In this episode, Michelle and Alex talk about what culture shock actually means, and discuss the 6 most shocking things they've experienced while living in the Netherlands for about 7 months.
Episode 37 · Filmed on February 8, 2023 · Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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0:00 Introduction
1:12 What is culture shock?
3:08 Open curtains
4:17 Naked people on TV
6:22 Transit strikes
7:50 Spicy food
9:10 Over the counter medication
10:48 Fireworks
13:09 Wrapping up
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WHO IS BUNCHARTED?
We're Michelle and Alex, an American expat couple living abroad in the Netherlands. ????????
In 2020, we quit our jobs to travel the world, and... well, that didn't happen. So in 2022, we decided to make an even BIGGER change by packing up our lives (and our cats ????) and moving from Austin, Texas, in the US, to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Subscribe for new videos like this every week!
Message To The Dutch: PLEASE Stop Doing This
Are there Dutch habits that you find annoying? Whether you're born and raised in the Netherlands or a foreigner with experience in the country; I'm sure you have a list. In this video you'll find mine! And to all the Dutch people watching this, this isn't a roast haha... citizens from every country have their quirks that others may find annoying. That doesn't take away from how special this country is!
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REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK returning to the USA from the Netherlands ????????
In this episode, Michelle and Alex discuss their reverse culture shock experience returning to the United States after being in the Netherlands for nearly two years.
Episode 113 · Filmed on January 7, 2024 · Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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0:00 Introduction
0:54 Number 8
2:20 Number 7
3:44 Number 7.5
4:11 Number 6
6:43 Number 5
7:38 Number 4
9:16 Number 3
10:11 Number 2
11:41 Number 1
13:23 Are we moving back to the USA?
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WHO IS BUNCHARTED?
We're Michelle and Alex, an American expat couple living abroad in the Netherlands. ????????
In 2020, we quit our jobs to travel the world, and... well, that didn't happen. So in 2022, we decided to make an even BIGGER change: to pack up our lives (and our cats ????) and move from Austin, Texas, in the United States, to the Netherlands. Subscribe for new videos like this every week!
15 Weird Things in the Netherlands | Dutch Culture Shock
People in the Netherlands are weird. It can be quiet a shock to blend in the Dutch culture. So here is a list of 15 weird Things that you will find in the Netherlands and in the Dutch culture.
You are living in the Netherlands, but wonder about those strange Dutch habits? I have never thought that we as the Dutch have so many strange and weird things in our country. Especially now I lived abroad and have a more foreign perspective, I thought more often why are we doing this in the Netherlands?
So what are you waiting for, and jump directly into 15 weird things that we as Dutch people are doing in the Netherlands, don't be shocked! This might look very familiar from a foreign perspective.
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It isn't all about cheese and tulips in the Netherlands. There are some weird shocking things in the Netherlands, this be a pretty big culture shock.
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6 Surprising Facts About the Netherlands! DUTCH CULTURE SHOCK
Today we'll discuss new surprising facts about Dutch culture including different forms of marriage and family relationships, vehicles in the streets and floating houses.
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8 Surprising Facts About the Netherlands // Dutch Culture Shock! Part 2
Today we'll continue talking about peculiarities of living in the Netherlands and unique facts about Dutch culture. The video covers the mortgages, healthcare system, school traditions and the way houses and towns look like.
8 Surprising Facts About the Netherlands // Dutch Culture Shock! Part 1
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DUTCH CULTURAL SHOCKS I faced after moving to The Netherlands | Expat in Amsterdam
DUTCH CULTURAL SHOCKS: Cultural Shocks I faced when I moved to Amsterdam
Hey guys! I hope you liked this video about Dutch cultural shocks, where I talk about some Dutch cultural shocks I faced after moving to The Netherlands. Please bear in mind that this is an entertaining video, I really like Dutch culture and I’m very happy to live here.
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Ever wondered what cultural shocks you will face when you move to The Netherlands?
Of course it will depend on where you’re originally coming from, but there are a few fun and interesting things mentioned in this video. I’m sure you’ll get adapted to the Dutch culture - maybe not so much to the weather!
Let me know in the comments if you have faced any cultural shocks in The Netherlands, I would be really happy to know more!
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7 Culture Shocks as an American in the Netherlands
I share with you some aspects that gave me culture shock when first moving to the Netherlands. Funny enough, after some time living here I’ve come to do some of these things myself, and my appreciation and understanding of the culture have grown.
Every culture has its own way of doing things and the points mentioned in this video come from my personal experience. Please don’t assume that this is representative of all Dutch people.
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4:42 Cargo Bikes & Bakfiets
5:47 Dutch Directness
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HOW TO DEAL WITH DUTCH CULTURE SHOCK - Expat living in the Netherlands [ Discover Holland ]
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