Do ONLY Dutch People Do This?

There are a few things in Dutch culture that I've experienced that I've yet to experience in any other country I've been in. In this video, I'll take you on a journey of 10 of those things!
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00:00 Hanging backpack on flagpole
00:25 Installing a floor
00:57 Monthly national alarm test
01:40 Insurance lovers
02:37 Small entertainment industry
03:14 Answering the phone with your name
04:25 Rarely saying "I love you"
05:02 Relaxed and organized drivers
05:28 Borrel culture
06:27 Not using credit cards
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[@exploringtheforeign]

Watch to the verrrrrry end for the most Dutch thing haha Also, if you haven't already, check out my video on the Dutch education system :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2bSdoGAfsp_hMk

[@AlbertZonneveld]

Although we do not use credit cards everybody has a debit card or uses their phone as a debit card to pay things. Cash is almost gone in the Netherlands now. And you missed using the Tikkie ;-)

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yeah, I love how easy it is to pay with my card just about anywhere here🙌🏾 as for the Tikkie, we have the same type of apps in the US and it's really popular. I wanted to really focus on things that have been unique to my experience here in the Netherlands😁

[@gardenjoy5223]

That was so nice! And you definitely are needed in the actors pool :) Indeed, those flags with schoolbags! The amount of pride felt, when you graduate with the flags, I'll never forget that! There is also an expression in the Netherlands, that expresses the opposite. "De vlag uit, als je vertrekt!" translates to "We hang the flags out, when you leave." Indicating that you can't wait, until someone not nice finally goes. And even when the Dutch are direct, this is often said amongst one another and not directly. E.g. when a colleague or manager is unkind or lazy others may say "De vlag uit als hij vertrekt!"

[@TimothyVDWoude]

@@exploringtheforeign Also Last Insurance was Top Tier 🙌🏾

[@exploringtheforeign]

@Garden Joy Thank you for adding to my list of uitdrukkingen :)

[@nickywicky6210]

Most people also have a "uitvaartverzekering" , it's your funeral insurance so your relatives don't have to pay for your funeral

[@Just_Flipy]

And its pretty decent as well and cheap overall.

[@arietrouwhorst185]

I actually really like this, because then your relatives don't have to stress about the money on top of the grief . It's already hard enough to plan everything, so not having to worry about money is just a more open and safe feeling, to me at least

[@myrtlesocks2811]

Yeah, my mother was included in my dad's uitvaartverzekering when they were married. Even though they got divorced 15 yrs ago, my dad was given €3500,- to cover for our expenses when she died last year. It didn't fully cover them, but it helped A LOT and was such a nice surprise.

[@Your-Local_Weirdo-]

That is true

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

No funeral insurance 😒

[@user-cp9id1mj8b]

I love the part about Dutch people just not buying something if we don't have the money for it. It's so true 😂

[@Linda-hs1lk]

Sure. That's why all those young guys drives around in far too expensive cars.

[@apveening]

@@Linda-hs1lk Rented, not bought.

[@barrymantz6026]

@@apveening Lease cars!

[@LindaCasey]

W .. Indeed a weird concept for us Americans. I'd gone back home to live for a period of time after having lived in The Netherlands for 5 1/2 years, but I was required to have at LEAST two pieces of credit in order to rent my apartment AND come up with first and last month's rent PLUS a security deposit. Wasn't allowed to keep a pet either! Americans live FAR beyond their means thinking that plastic is free money .. then when they can't pay for the debts they incur, they then file for bankruptcy. Pffff No wonder I returned to The Netherlands after 12 years in the States. Both countries have their pluses and minuses, but at least the Dutch use more common sense than the average U.S. citizen.🌹

[@annedenhaag3511]

My grandfather used to say that you can loan money for two things: a house or an education. For everything else you safe the money first. I live by that rule.

[@brinta2868]

I'm Dutch, and I was taught to say a greeting before my name, when answering the phone. If you start with your name then there is a chance the other person won't hear it. The greeting makes them aware that you've answered the call and it gives them a moment to start focusing. "Goedemiddag, met Kees Visser."

[@muurrarium9460]

You were taught right.

[@henryhuttinga7963]

Yea

[@grootsyt]

Het is ook wat beleefder.

[@drw26]

Ik ook / i too

[@grootsyt]

@@drw26 Me too*

[@whynot5698]

I thought the joke was gonna be the fact that you were able to meet with your family for 'borrelen' without booking it 3 weeks in advance 😅

[@exploringtheforeign]

That's a good alternative ending haha

[@Linda-hs1lk]

My sister and I see eachother almost every day but when we want to go somewhere we take out our agendas, lol

[@spiritmuse]

Yes! I was so surprised when they were able to just meet the next day! And they didn't even agree on a time! 😂

[@arietrouwhorst185]

This is so true, like I need my planner, because otherwise I just won't remember to show up to 90% of my appointments. Also the next day? No time? Nice example, but it could be even Dutcher (jk)

[@timholland2282]

same!

[@Silverwing28]

Lol, giving out rain insurance in the Netherlands sounds like the worst business plan ever. 🤣

[@exploringtheforeign]

Right💀😂

[@itsexpla]

It's not really that bad of a business plan. Rain insurance is an insurance policy that provides coverage against losses caused by a lack of rainfall. It is mostly intended for agricultural activities such as farming and animal husbandry that rely on rainfall for their production. When the rainfall falls below a certain threshold, the insurer compensates the covered losses to the insured. It is a form of weather insurance that helps reduce risks from climate change and extreme weather. Since there is a lot of agriculture in the Netherlands, there are a bunch of farmers who have this insurance.

[@aliedarook8298]

Rain insurance is not standard here, I had never heard of it. But it seems to really exist, although there are almost no insurance companies that offer.

[@Dutchy0_0]

Bro there is breath insurance here

[@Gerard1971]

No, they wouldn't sell if it wasn't profitable, and that is exactly because of the mindset you have, you have a bias regarding how often it rains in the Netherlands, which is less than 8% of the time and the average amount is quite low. People buy this insurance because they overestimate the number of days it rains and the degree to which a rainy day will impact their experience of memories of a certain event.

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

Credit cards in NL aren’t very popular with restaurants and shops due to the high margin that the credit card companies demand from the seller for each transaction.

[@SikkyCheesecake]

Exactly. my brother has a prepaid creditcard tho, so he has to put money on it, so they sometimes accept it anyway and if he has to pay online and is only possible with creditcard it is still possible! But he got it in the first place because he went to America for a few months😂

[@thedutchbrothers1866]

The bigger shops have them tho

[@Scearsie]

Creditcards are often accepted on hotels, so that even if you don't show up, they still get their money for holding the room open

[@stateofflux7453]

You probably have heard this many times, but can I just say how inspirational it is that you came from practically the other side of the world, and you have learned to speak Dutch. How was that process? I am from England and can’t speak any other language.😔

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, thank you! Really cool to hear you finding inspiration in that. I plan on doing a video soon about my process with learning Dutch, but I think the biggest things are consuming as much media as possible in Dutch, being daring enough to speak/being confident in whatever you know, and not being afraid to make mistakes!

[@MarceldeJong]

@@exploringtheforeign And you may have to ask Dutch people not to switch to English for you.

[@exploringtheforeign]

@Marcel de Jong Yup! That too!

[@fredpuntdroad8701]

You're from England? But... you're typing this in English in addition to your native Arabic that's spoken in English cities? 😉

[@stateofflux7453]

I’m simply going to respond literally🥲.. the south Asian languages are more commonly spoken in England than Arabic, although Arabic is more apparent within some London areas. But, besides, the only official language is English which practically every person in the country knows, because people all around the world have had some level of contact with the language.

[@fokom6328]

As a Dutch person, I can confirm this video was spot on! Great video man, I loved it. Keep up the good work 👌🏻

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!!

[@herbertdarick7693]

Luchtalarm is also in Czechia, on the first Wednesday of the month, at noon. Answering the phone with your name is also common here. Often just the surname: Novák. Actually, it used to be considered bad manners if you picked up and said something like 'Hello.' Credit cards should be forbidden, they only make credit card companies rich.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you for that insight🙌🏾

[@ronniebots9225]

I never understood credit cards. Bascially its a continuing line of credit at high interest that pushes you or enables you to spend your next months salary in advance. I would only have a credit card for traveling to countries with different currencies (making sure i dont go over budget + interest for when i get home and have to pay the thing off) or for absolute emergencies.

[@mtcsypkens]

​@@ronniebots9225 I use my credit card more and more. If you pay within the month, there is no interest. You do however get insurance on what you've bought and also if there's a dispute with for example an online order, you are able to get legal assistance.

[@henkdevries4687]

It's also in essaouira Morocco, everyday after Ramadan 😂

[@vickyfisher2139]

​@@mtcsypkens I've lived in the Netherlands for nearly 12 years (from UK). On my first visit I tried to buy chocolates with a credit card, they looked at me in confusion asking if I wanted insurance for this consumable item! I no longer have a credit card but the downside is that Dutch bank cards are not always valid abroad or online 😮

[@PropagandasaurusRex]

Many months ago I thought "there we have another foreigner making a few vids about NL and then running out of content and dying a premature KZbin death". To my surprise you're still here and have only gotten better in the meantime. So hat off to you sir!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha, thank you! I really appreciate that. We're just getting started🙌🏾

[@Blackadder75]

@@exploringtheforeign NPO or RTL better call you asap, you are really talented and the production value of your youtube vids increases every month..... Note, I am that typical dutch guy who blunty gives unwanted criticism and is hard to please so when I type something like this it means you are the real deal

[@cherylh.1537]

Love this comment!

[@soulangela7154]

@@Blackadder75 I can kinda see him presenting Het klokhuis lol😂something about the editing style just feels familair

[@exploringtheforeign]

@Blackadder75 wow, thank you!!

[@YahyeAli-ki1wt]

This video was really fun to watch as a person living in the Netherlands, it’s so strange how relatable everything you brought up was…..

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha I'm really happy to hear!

[@imacrazybananauwu3623]

True, its weird😂

[@MustardMoose]

Yes

[@LucvValen]

I agree

[@Rose-Dew]

I love the editing and how creatively you've done this. Really nice and fun to watch! As for the luchtalarm, thank you for covering this. I always wondered how that would be for people from abroad. I felt bad sometimes for some of the refugees that stay here, I hope they get used to it quickly. Still I think it's good it gets tested weekly, imagine it wouldn't work when we really need it to. I work at an inpatient clinic, we test our alarm systems every week too haha. Btw I think everything you portrayed pretty much on spot. Only thing I wonder about is the saying 'I love you', at least I always ended that way when I was on the phone with my mom or dad, but you're right, they were the only ones to get that privilege :D

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you for the nice words, Rose! I really enjoy seeing Dutch people share that I've covered these things accurately, because I'd hate to misrepresent the culture and all of these things are just based on my observations so it's cool seeing that it's accurate! And nice that you shared the "I love you" with your parents! I know there may be exceptions, but it seems in general (based on what I've seen) it's not so common here haha.

[@Jen-79]

I think ending with I love you is indeed a privilege that not everyone simply give away. In my only my children have it 😅

[@Vinz3ntR]

A very fun video. You are right about the recycled actors. They also do it in cartoons, you literally hear the same voice in any cartoon or dubbed movies.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And funny to see someone agree! I thought it may have just been me thinking this haha

[@nielsdebakker3283]

Same with the dubbed movies in germany. ;)

[@twentyeight602]

I have always noticed that too! I thought that was normal tbh lmaooo

[@esther7016]

Depends a bit which movies you are watching. The actors in this video have a high “Johan Nijenhuis” score. We have actual good movies with other actors too 😂

[@marlope]

I always love to see your content as a Dutch person! So funny how a lot of these things feel so normal, but apparently are totally not common in other countries. Only thing I don't fully agree on is that Dutch people rarely say I love you. I think it differs a lot between families/regions. I tell mostly my partner, parents and my dog that I love them, but also friends and other family members. Surely not as often as in America, but mostly after a phonecall/when we leave/go to sleep, or sometimes just when we feel like saying it

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, Marlou! I appreciate you watching :) And I understand the "I love you" thing doesn't apply for everyone, it's just something I've noticed in a general sense in this country.

[@plumdutchess]

I don't know anyone who says "I love you". Well, except my 7 year old niece. She's filled to the brim with it and we just awkwardly reply: "Yeah... me too..." Poor kid 😂.

[@Lauren88nl]

I am Dutch too. I rarely say I love you. When I do say it to my parents, it feels more special because we do not throw it around daily. I do say it often when I have a romantic partner.

[@Stadtionalist]

In the Netherlands, not only are creditcards quite uncommon, the credit score itself is too. Yes, when you want to take out a loan or something, a credit check will be done (which is basically a go or no go from BKR) and when you want to rent a place to live or get a mortgage, the bank will ask you to provide some income details but we don't deal with interest rates or such based on a score. Also, the debit card does replace the credit card for some folks, as banks will allow you to overdraft from your bankaccount, usually up to 1000 euros (which is also usually the standard spending limit on a creditcard)

[@barthoving2053]

Yes and historically the smaller stores in smaller you could simply buy on credit. And infrastructure for electronic paying with your bankcard or getting cash from ATM is pretty much covers every thing. The ATM are getting rare though as the criminals targeted them with explosive to get to the cash. Meaning they are removing them from places with apartments above and beside them. And more and more people pay with card. We're not at scandinavian levels.

[@DerkJanKarrenbeld]

Not ending a call with "I love you" really is cultural and situational. There are many Dutch people that'll never say it, and there are many people that do end calls like that, especially with family or close friends. There does seem to be a difference in gravitas between the literal I love you and Ik houd van jou, but which is used for which differs greatly between (individual) people and (sub-)cultures That said, I think something that's much much much more common (anecdotally, I don't have data on this) that doesn't happen in (most) other countries is: "why are you calling?" / "wat wil je?" or even the caller saying "I'm just calling to call / talk / chat". Forced smalltalk is a big no-no, so you better state your reasons!

[@Linda-hs1lk]

To be honest, I don't think I've ever said 'I love you' (Ik hou van jou) to someone. Not even to family members. It's not that I don't love them, but it's more that we show it and our behavior or whatever. Saying it constantly is so.. eew.

[@DerkJanKarrenbeld]

@@Linda-hs1lk yes I definitely think there are many more people with the exact same experience as you.

[@dirkmeijer996]

I’m Dutch, and yes we have a lot of insurances but I never took a “rain” insurance. Just deal with the weather! If it rains look for some indoor activities or use a rain coat. Umbrellas don’t always work because of the windy conditions.

[@B0K1T0]

I didn't even know it existed lol.. Assumed it was a joke, thought it was quite clever 😆

[@lo1781]

I thought it was such a good joke, then I looked it up, read the polis and couldn't stop laughing 😂 😂

[@exploringtheforeign]

Glad to see Dutch people are as surprised as I was about this insurance haha

[@RealConstructor]

I also never heard of a rain insurance. Why would you take one? A few days away is a few days away, without looking at the weather. If it is nice weather it is a gain, when it is bad weather it could be a bummer, but only if the weather prediction was good and it turned out to be wrong. Otherwise it is just something you take for granted, you deal with it. I know there is a hail insurance, but not for individuals, but for greenhouse owners. And I believe there is a frost insurance for horticulture farms with fruit trees (commercial orchards). I have a health insurance (zorgverzekering), a liability insurance (wettelijke aansprakelijkheidsverzekering), an accident insurance (ongevallenverzekering), a property insurance (opstalverzekering), a contents insurance (inboedelverzekering) and a travel insurance (reisverzekering). So only for costs that go above my savings. I never take a cancellation insurance (annuleringsverzekering) in case can’t go on my holiday I already paid for, although many do. I don’t have a funeral insurance, I don’t have a bicycle insurance. Those are costs I can bear. If I would have a car, I would take a car insurance, because it is mandatory.

[@anaguq4651]

@@RealConstructor Same here, never heard of it either, really thought it was a joke🤣 That is rightfully Dutch sobriety, kan het vandaag niet dan maar morgen... of zoiets!😜

[@bobberb8183]

Good video! I liked the transition between the fragments a lot. It's a nice concept!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lucbloom]

I love my country for some of these. Thanks for the fun notable things!

[@D4NKN3SS]

As always another amazing video Sam! Looking forward to coming back out again for kings day next week!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!!! I'm looking forward to King's Day as well, but not 100% sure if I'll do a video. Depends on something coming through.

[@gert-janschot3201]

Always love your videos! I'm Dutch myself and living for the last five years in Bolivia, so even though their is a big culture difference, integrating in another society has its unique and universal challenges. Keep the videos coming, very inspiring makes me consider to record some experiences myself!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!! Wat leuk dat je in Bolivia woont. Ik heb ik Chili voor een tijdje gewond. Wat doe jij daar? Ik zou sowieso video's maken als ik jij was!

[@kuheylansahin8516]

@@exploringtheforeign illegaal nederlands🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@koningstijnlol]

​@@kuheylansahin8516kom op, hij komt niet uit Nederland. Kan hij niet al te veel aan doen. Maar is wel grappig

[@wgsips]

Haha never heard of a rain insurance 😂 One other thing that probably very dutch is: a sign in the front garden when a baby has been born and the name of the baby. 😅

[@exploringtheforeign]

Oh man, this would've been a really funny one to add haha, I totally forgot about this.

[@korelzenga2305]

Great video again Sam! Keep up the good work!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! :)

[@danielstarreveld84]

Awesome video man! As a Dutchy I could really appreciate it, I can't really look at my own cultures and costumes with 'fresh eyes' Nice filming and editing as well, very enjoying

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel, Daniel! Echt een mooie compliment.

[@jelmerbos3209]

You are a really nice guy who has a great interest in our country which I love. Love your energy and the storyline you gave the video!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt Jelmer! Super fijn om te horen!

[@saturner420]

You are the only one i enjoyed listening to when talking about my country! Your are a legend and keep making these great little insights about the quirky side of The Netherlands!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!!!

[@saturner420]

@@exploringtheforeign no thank you my man!! I absolutely love the time and effort you put in the little inside dutch jokes, the frequent use of dutch word ( with near perfect pronunciation) I can really appreciate someone when they show me interest in what i love too! Its allowed to compliment someone’s hard work from time to time right?

[@exploringtheforeign]

Man, this is really nice to read. I just try to make the best/most fun video possible, but really cool to get this feedback. Thank you!

[@teunklaassens2774]

Love the video man! Keep up the good work.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! :)

[@eevilangelo1865]

This is such a great channel! Love it. Props.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Appreciate it!

[@naymeequillo]

I love seeing this sort of thing, seeing how other people from other places experience my culture.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Naymee!

[@ibycusbi2026]

After the 'borrel' they often split the bill between the friends or even family. They do this sometimes directly in the bar, you'll see 10 people exchanging money. Don't be surprised if the organizer asks you how many drinks you had so they can calculate your debt.

[@josphineogugua]

Thanks so much for sharing. Your videos are really fun to watch 🤗

[@exploringtheforeign]

Hey, Josphine! Thank you😁 Cool to see you here; I'm a fan of your channel! I shouted you out once in one of my videos😃

[@josphineogugua]

@@exploringtheforeign ohh really 😆. Thank you🫶🫶. I’ve been binge watching your videos for a while now. I find them really fun. Well done 👌🏾

[@symphonyjohnson1570]

Just subscribed. This has been my favorite Dutch culture video from an expat.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow, appreciate that!!

[@Tycho_L]

I'm from the entertainment industry, specifically musicals and tv, and it is actually quite big. The only problem is that people love celebrities and so it's really hard to get in. There is a lot of 'vriendjes politiek' which means giving someone a part because they're your friend or they're famous. A lot of young entertainment graduates aren't getting a chance to prove themselves, so they try making it in another country or give up, which I think is a real pity.

[@Fr3akez]

I don’t watch tv anymore just bc of that. Always the same faces. And the programming… yuk

[@aonirnolaloth]

@@Fr3akez i havent even owned a tv since moving out, everything is on the internet anyway.

[@HarrowKrodarius]

@@Fr3akez I mean that is why we have dutch channels like StukTV with now a days, series like Jachtseizoen, which is just TV quality. and such.

[@WebGremlin]

It's funny how relatable the shock was of not having a floor in a rental. As a Dutch native who moved to Germany I had a similar shock: The previous tenant took with them their *entire* kitchen (cupboards, counter, everything)! Apparently Germans just consider it furniture. I had to go to a local "2nd hand kitchen store" to buy another one, and I had to take it out again when I moved back to NL a couple years later. 😂

[@dustylong]

Wow! Didn't know that 😅

[@FurArmoredBear]

Pff you stop counting at 2 beers 🤣my friend group just splits the equaly

[@user-pi3ve6cw7o]

My friend came from London a year ago and now she speaks fluently Dutch, i have respect for u both guys.

[@Worldcatkitten]

really enjoy this channel. always give useful knowledge. Thank you

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!!!

[@MarceldeJong]

6:31 Also important re: tipping culture. Tipping isn’t necessary or even expected, but what we often do is, if the bill comes to say 38.50, you round it up to the nearest nice round number, and say that you want to pay that, leaving the rest as tip. So in this case, you’d say: “Maak het 40 euro”. Even if you pay with card. But you have to clearly say that you want to do that, otherwise they’ll just type in 38.50 in the card reader. Sure, 1.50 euro tip doesn’t sound like much to American ears, but Dutch wait-staff get paid a normal wage, and don’t have to rely on tips for their income.

[@exploringtheforeign]

It's actually funny you mention that, because I know that's commonly said that for example Dutch waiters make a more livable wage than American waiters, but I'd argue that that's not true. Many states pay a similar hourly wage (without tips) that a Dutch waiter would make, and with the tips, it could make it a lot more.

[@user-cp9id1mj8b]

The floor part is so true. I had a floor laid in my tiny ass apartment last week, big companies like Kwantum wanted to charge me 2200 euros. Went to a smaller floor laying business and they charged me 1500 for the exact same thing.

[@sum1191]

Great video. Very informative and humorous.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, pops!!

[@KatjaTgirl]

Loving the production value of this video!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! Trying to get better and better😃

[@PostTraumaticChessDisorder]

Very well put together video, I like it. Have you also seen that Dutch people have like 10 different types of sauce in their kitchen cabinet? Mayonaise Curry Ketchup Fritessaus Knoflooksaus Chilisaus Pindasaus Cocktailsaus Joppiesaus And it gets even worse if you add all the specific types of sauce, like loempiasaus, hamburgersaus, barbecue saus, etc

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And wow, I never realized that this was a Dutch thing until you pointed this out😂 but you literally described all of the sauces I've had in the kitchen since moving here😂

[@bram.desmet8687]

5:55: Something I noticed when I was in Amsterdam: everyone there speaks to you in English, even if they normally speak Dutch. However, I am Belgian, so I also speak Dutch. Eventually we also spoke to everyone who had anything to do with tourism or shopping in English, which led to a hilarious conversation with a salesman when he discovered that we spoke Dutch after all. In other countries, even in tourist destinations like Barcelona or Paris they greet in the local language, after which we start in English if we don't know the language and then they also switch to English. Maybe this is typically for Amsterdam. Apart from Breda, I don't have much experience with other Dutch cities. In Breda, everyone spoke Spanish, but that had to do with the Tour of Spain that started there.

[@viktorvondoom9119]

You have some awesome presentation skills. Really enjoyable :)

[@j_bel]

Also a nice Dutch culture thing, when kids end their primary school (around age 12) they usually study and perform a musical with their class. It's been that way since my youth (35 years ago) and really part of our culture. When you say "groep 8 musical" to someone Dutch they know exacly what you mean. Every year a different one is created, and usually a lot of schools perform the same musical.

[@Thoomas2001]

That's quite a nice, surprising list! As a born-and-raised Dutchie, I saw a bunch of things I knew were typically Dutch (like the sirens and graduation flag) and things I never really realized were typically Dutch until you pointed them out (like answering the phone with your name or paying via bank card). And I must admit you even taught me something new with this video: I never knew about paying for the floor! It was quite surprising to me.

[@funlovingvoyeur]

They have sirens in a lof of other countries as well, and they test them regularly.

[@MrTurbo_]

4:27 being dutch, i still hear this often enough, but indeed most often between people that are in a relationship, although parents also say it relatively often

[@DisturbedJAX]

Love the style of your videos!! Really accurate info too haha :)

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! :)

[@Archemik99]

Great video, thanks man

[@JSterko]

Answering the phone with your name comes from the days when we didn't have a mobile phone. If you call a landline of a multi-person household or company, you don't know who will pick up.

[@woutervanr]

Cool, leuk opgezet deze video. Erg mooi hoe je van de ene naar de andere omgeving gaat. Het is zo niet meer een saaie opsomming waar er 13 in en dozijn van te vinden zijn op youtube.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel Wouter!

[@darksparkles1849]

Great video sir! You explained very very well.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!!

[@forestprophet]

You deserve more than 8k subs man! You're great :) Love from Den Haag!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!😃 it'll all come in time🙌🏾 just enjoying the process

[@abbyyellowdb]

I've honestly gotten so used to the luchtalarm that I don't even register it anymore if I'm to focused, like I hear it but my subconscious is just like "ah that checks out, it's fine no need to panic" and I usually don't even notice it till it's over 😅... Anyways I love your videos, they're fun to watch, especially from a Dutch perspective because I realize some things are and aren't normal around the entire world

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha dat is heel grappig! Thank you for the kind feedback :)

[@aonirnolaloth]

the only reason i notice it is because my dog starts howling when she hears the alarm

[@neelz401]

Fantastic Sam... I loved it! BTW I'm sure that someone from RTL or NPO wil contact you!! 📺

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!!😁

[@birbhay]

my dutch friend sent me this as im learning dutch, great and funnt video. dank je wel ❤️

[@exploringtheforeign]

Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[@GOTHICDRAGONS-TRAVELS]

I like this video, you're the first one (from what I have seen on KZbin) who mention the backpack on the flag and the air alarm (luchtalarm) every month. You also do it with some humor in it, and that's why I like this video!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! I wanted to really show things that have stood out to me in my experiences here 😃 glad you enjoyed!

[@plonss]

haha, as a Dutchman living abroad I get usually a bit wary from these reports from foreign expats in the Netherlands, but this one is too funny and very entertaining. Well done

[@exploringtheforeign]

Glad I didn't let you down!

[@nielsdebakker3283]

I personally stopped answering my landline phone with my name, especially with numbers I do not recognize.

[@jannetteberends8730]

Me too, I just say hallo. I don’t mention my name.

[@robinb2105]

Some nice editing..well done 👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@TheDutchOracle]

Dit is hilarisch!!!🤣Leuk om te zien en horen wat jou opvalt over mijn cultuur 😄

[@DikWhite]

Wow.... I'd never heard of regenverzekering, the Dutch have it all! Talking of answering the phone, we Brits usually just say hello but my mother would say, "Hello, Mrs White", which people found rather quaint.... lol. My mother's sister also lived in the UK and she'd answer with her phone number, "Loughton 1986". We're going back quite a few years here. I love the borrel culture, surprises me that credit cards are not widely accepted. Good luck with your acting profession, Sam. 😌

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha that's funny, Dik! And thank you😂 was a bit of a joke, but I'm open to something if they really hit me up😂

[@chubbymoth5810]

Instead of a creditcard, we use our bank cards that will also allow some level of debt. In general we consider credit cards to be exploitative loans. Creditcard companies also use steep fees for their services and it's not worth it for the shops or restaurants to pay the monthly license as only a fool uses a credit card.

[@B0K1T0]

I'm Dutch but I'd never heard of it either, but apparently it's a thing (I do wonder how many people fell for that scam though) 😆Thought they just made it up to add a touch of satire..

[@ziree22]

I'm dutch but I never heard of a rain insurance , but it can rain quite a lot even in summer 🌦🌧⛈🌥☔

[@harryheart6018]

Great editing!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thanks, Harry! I tried my best!

[@dslanparty]

You really put in a lot of effort into this, nice video

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@abi219]

I love your vlogs you know exactly the right topics. Great vlog👍. I know people that take the flooring with them when they move house 🤪We had to warn Ukrainian refugees about the monthly alarm 😱 before a full panic reaction. As for insurance you should have seen my face when I read my inboedel verzekering in which it was stated that I was not covered for volcanic disasters in The Netherlands 😂😂😂 and dont even get me started on ... De Belastingdienst Lang leven het leven in Nederland🇪🇬

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!! And yeah, I've heard about people coming from countries going through war being very frightened by the alarms here. Doesn't cover volcanic eruptions?!💀😂

[@nogravnimageisrael1756]

Sometimes they end the call with "doei" or in the south 🇳🇱 In Limburg they say "Hoi ja!". You must get it a lot that they mistake you for someone from the Antilles/Curacao🇨🇼 That's because you look a lot like us from the island. Try to translate the word gezillig. It is one of the most difficult words in Dutch to translate into english, but easy to create! Another nice video. Doei! 🏝🇨🇼

[@exploringtheforeign]

Hoi! :) Surprisingly, I don't get that often, people thinking I'm from the Antilles/Curacao. You would think! And yeah, the best way I could translate gezillig is "cozy" lol. Thank you for watching :)

[@someone.-]

Do you guys mean gezellig?

[@TurnThatUp731]

I loved this video so much! it was very relatable and everything is true, i dont know how long you live in the Netherlands but for someone who moved from America you speak Dutch very well. Goed gedaan! (well done)

[@exploringtheforeign]

Really nice to hear, Jonathan! Thanks! I've been here 2.5 years now :)

[@taeharte7501]

Great video! Especially the surprise about the creditcard. I want to visit this country and this is something to keep in mind! Lots of success with de Nederlandse film- en tv-wereld!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@jolotschka]

Our driving rules on motorways are the same in Germany. Especially as we in difference to NL got on most parts no speed limit sticking to the rules is live saving. As far as I know these rules mostly apply through whole Europe. Just might be handled different. In Italy on motorway we made the unhappy acquaintance of some unfriendly non rule obeying ruthless drivers in fast cars 😮

[@hjge1012]

I don't know. I feel that "I love you" is both more serious and less serious than "ik hou van jou". The Dutch version just seems to be way more specific, where the English version can be used in much broader context and is taken much more seriously(in specific context). It does still roughly mean the same, but it's just different. It's hard to explain.

[@dutchman7623]

But Dutch can say: 'Ik hou van kaneelstokken.', without anyone getting strange thoughts.

[@MissMoontree]

I think I love you is also used to declare you romantically love someone. And "ik hou van jou" is mostly said to people that know they are important to you.

[@sacation6057]

@@MissMoontree you mean the other way around? In dutch when you say you love someone, i would always assume its romantic or maybe very close family. Whereas in english its quite common to say like "i love you guys", which would be pretty weird in dutch without a ironic undertone

[@ASTROFYSIKS]

As a dutch person all of these are relatable and true. Fantastic video and good explainations for foreigners who arent as familiar with our country, thankyou.

[@alicia.3740]

This was fun to watch!!!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Love to hear it, Alicia! :)

[@carmenl163]

Actually, nachos and fried shrimp are not considered Dutch snacks. Shrimp croquettes would be and, of course: CHEESE. You know, those little square (rubber-tasting 😉) blocks with mustard! Very nice video, it's a nice change from all the people who are usually sitting and talking.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha yeah, I know nachos isn't a Dutch thing but I feel people often have it as a "borrel" item or on the menu. And I actually spoke incorrectly on the shrimp, it was actually shrimp croquette!

[@exploringtheforeign]

😁

[@potatoo_69]

Depends on the setting, if you borrel in a restaurant then nacho's and fried snacks are often the way to go. In a home setting you more often see those timeless classics like kaasblokjes, plakjes worst, borrelnootjes etc

[@carmenl163]

@@potatoo_69 Actually, we don't borrel in restaurants. Unless you mean eetcafé, but then the borrel would be part of the café. Secondly, thus channel is specifically about Dutch stuff. Of course we eat a lot of exotic food like tapas, satay, mezze, springrolls etc., but they are not typical Dutch.

[@comtaar2245]

Yes, the flooring thing is really odd. Something to get used to.

[@slaapt]

It makes sense though. If you're viewing the place before the previous tenant/owner has fully moved out and you like the floor, just say they can leave it behind. If you don't like it, why would you want to deal with getting rid of moldy/stinky/filthy carpets or otherwise old and worn flooring? Have the people who own it deal with the garbage.

[@comtaar2245]

@@slaapt of course. But you will sometimes view an apartment that has already been stripped of the floor. In any event, it’s a good point in the video and indeed it seems to be quite specific to here.

[@slaapt]

Well yeah, which is why I specified *if* you look before the previous one moved out for the first paragraph. The second paragraph applies universally. If you don't like it, and they're already gone, now you're stuck with getting rid of the stuff.

[@comtaar2245]

@@slaapt ?

[@AKD96070]

Goeie content! Ga zo door man!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@qedqubit]

wow, yure really gettin the hang of this 😀! your best vid so far 😀! keep up the good stuff 🤓👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! :) Just tryna get better each video!

[@qedqubit]

@@exploringtheforeign well , you are 😀!

[@TimothyVDWoude]

This is some next level s#!t. I hope NPO or RTL are gonna start a show with you

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, Timothy!!!

[@ivyking4149]

Wow Sam! You're making an effort to learn the language!! That's not common for foreigners. My compliments

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel! :)

[@siebelcam]

Very good video love it. Je kan goed Nederlands spreken And your explanation is nice and also unique that you showed some things like the bags to the flags and asked Reddit for advice.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Heel erg bedankt voor dit mooie feedback! :)

[@gamenmettallys]

Very well put together video! Lekker bezig

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@debatts]

I watched this with my dutch girlfriend.. this was ur best one yet.. I had all these feeling in my first years here. BUt our question was how long have you been here because your dutch is very good. Most americans don't bother to learn the language because everyone speaks english. Heel goed gedaan Sam!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Appreciate that, David! I was definitely happy with the outcome of the video and really dope to see that others feel the same way! Nice to hear you can relate to the points in the video haha. I've been here now almost 2.5 years, and thanks for the compliments on the Dutch! Really cool that you and your girlfriend decided to sit together and watch this :)

[@chiitra271]

OMG you're so right about all those recycled actors! I really hate to see the same faces over and over again. It's very hard for new actors to even get a chance.

[@exploringtheforeign]

I'm glad it wasn't just me who thought this😂 although the people are still fun to watch... Just can use a switch up sometimes

[@Fuzzygoat]

Excellent video, entertaining and informative 👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!! :)

[@nielsvantienen6841]

Man this is so spot on!! Also your Dutch is really good!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@jeroengroot5907]

My man coming out with another banger!🔥

[@exploringtheforeign]

Let's goooo!!

[@MushroomNr1]

Your videos are always fun to watch!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you, Anne!

[@LangeManGlenn]

Even for me, a Dutchy, the regenverzekering (rain insurance) was a surprise. Incredible. This was a fun video, good work mate!

[@reneolthof6811]

Behoorlijk accuraat. Ik heb je niet op een onnauwkeurigheid kunnen betrappen. Well done!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Haha! Leuk om te horen😁 dankjewel, René!

[@nfboogaard]

This is why I subscibed, awesome video Sam!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you😁

[@notadogFrFr]

Very nice! Heel mooi gemaakt, is wel leuk om te zien wat er anders is in de vs!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel! :)

[@notadogFrFr]

​​@@exploringtheforeign silver playbutton is just around the corner if you keep posting this quality! Btw is it true that in the usa the healthcare is really expensive compared to europe?

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And yes, that's definitely the case.

[@aristaeus2514]

nice smooth transition edits!

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!

[@cherylh.1537]

This was so coooooolllllllll!!!!!! So entertaining!!! It literally felt like a commercial for The Netherlands. Keep shining handsome❤❤ Oh and I do love you😊❤❤❤

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you

[@SwordOfHeimdall]

Compliments, Sam, this is one of my favourite videos you've done! :D

[@exploringtheforeign]

Wow! Thanks!

[@willemligthart1356]

This was a great video! Very funny

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@ali-rikabrands8637]

Wow nice video, love to see the differences with other countries. The borrel is something lots of companies do on friday afternoons, that's also a fun fact.

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you! And ahh, I meant to mention how borrel is popular to do with colleagues, I missed that😢

[@cyrilio]

This was a hilarious video. Great work Sam

[@exploringtheforeign]

Thank you!!

[@MartijnFrazer]

Wow wat een productie! Overgangen en alles, nice man 👍

[@exploringtheforeign]

Dankjewel!

[@tobihalo2]

Eyy back with another banger. 💯

[@exploringtheforeign]

Yes sir!!!

[@Thomean]

Nice video! Also a 'fun' fact. The WA insurance, as talked about in this video, does not have this name anymore. WA stood for Wettelijke Aansprakelijkheid or Mandatory liability insurance. But it is no longer mandatory, so now it is called the AVP, or Aansprakelijkheids verzekering personen (liability insurance for people). Though in my opinion it is very sad that it is no longer mandatory since it is very cheap and can prevent huge problems. Anyway, what's funny is that mostly people who are a bit older like 50 years or older still call it the WA insurance.