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导读：荷兰人因心直口快的性格而被认为是粗鲁，但实际上他们也有自己的礼节。大家去荷兰时可不能无视这些礼节。
The Dutch are known for being easy-going and direct to the point of rudeness. But there is such a thing as Dutch etiquette. Here are the main things to look out for.
Shaking hands is a Dutch favorite and one of those habits all foreigners have to learn. The Dutch shake hands all the time. You walk into a party full of strangers and you are expected to introduce yourself and shake hands with everyone there. When you come back from holiday， you shake hands with your doctor， your children’s teachers， the man who sells you a second-hand car and just about anyone. If you don’t shake hands with all and you will be considered as an unfriendly person.
Dutch men don’t hug unless they have to. Even if they do there is usually enough space between them to put a chair in. These hugs are usually followed by embarrassed pats on the back. Dutch women hug but not at the drop of a hat. Don’t try to hug if you’re not sure.
Always offer tea and coffee no matter what time of day or night it is. You must have several kinds of tea on offer， including Moroccan Mint. There is a lie out there about the Dutch only offering one biscuit. This is not true. You may not get a biscuit at all. We like to think the one biscuit story comes from the way most cafes give you a little cookie along with your coffee， which you didn’t order.
If you get an invitation to a meal or picnic， you can be polite and offer to bring something. Do not be surprised if this generous offer is accepted. We have heard of people being asked to bring the meat. It is also customary in the Netherlands to take flowers or chocolates for your hostess.
Vocabulary
etiquette n. 礼节
（What else do you know about the Dutch？）
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The Dutch are known for being easy-going and direct to the point of rudeness. But there is such a thing as Dutch etiquette. Here are the main things to look out for.
Shaking hands is a Dutch favorite and one of those habits all foreigners have to learn. The Dutch shake hands all the time. You walk into a party full of strangers and you are expected to introduce yourself and shake hands with everyone there. When you come back from holiday， you shake hands with your doctor， your children’s teachers， the man who sells you a second-hand car and just about anyone. If you don’t shake hands with all and you will be considered as an unfriendly person.
Dutch men don’t hug unless they have to. Even if they do there is usually enough space between them to put a chair in. These hugs are usually followed by embarrassed pats on the back. Dutch women hug but not at the drop of a hat. Don’t try to hug if you’re not sure.
Always offer tea and coffee no matter what time of day or night it is. You must have several kinds of tea on offer， including Moroccan Mint. There is a lie out there about the Dutch only offering one biscuit. This is not true. You may not get a biscuit at all. We like to think the one biscuit story comes from the way most cafes give you a little cookie along with your coffee， which you didn’t order.
If you get an invitation to a meal or picnic， you can be polite and offer to bring something. Do not be surprised if this generous offer is accepted. We have heard of people being asked to bring the meat. It is also customary in the Netherlands to take flowers or chocolates for your hostess.
Vocabulary
etiquette n. 礼节
（What else do you know about the Dutch？）
童家鑫 改编