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The Undutchables : An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture and Its Inhabitants

by Laurie Boucke, Rusty Haller, Colin White
$13.31 Now $9.32 Save 30%
The Undutchables : An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture and Its Inhabitants - Thryft
The Undutchables : An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture and Its Inhabitants - Thryft

Humorous take on Dutch life and customs.

This book would be a great read for someone interested in learning about the Dutch culture beyond the typical tourist attractions. The Undutchables offers a unique perspective on the quirks of Dutch society and provides insights into the Dutch psyche through its observations of Dutch behavior in the Netherlands and abroad. The humorous yet informative approach makes it an enjoyable read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Undutchables : An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture and Its Inhabitants

by Laurie Boucke, Rusty Haller, Colin White
$13.31 Now $9.32 Save 30%
ISBN: 9781888580471
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $21.28
Authors: Laurie Boucke, Rusty Haller, Colin White
Publisher: White Boucke Pub
Date of Publication: 2013-08-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Sociology, History
Related Topics: History, Reference, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 3.31
(rated by 1189 readers)

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A hilarious yet profound and revealing look at the Dutch, their customs and their mentality. This exquisite satire explores the most diverse aspects of daily Dutch life, from coffee to child rearing, from train travel to the toilet.Learn why the Dutch believe, "It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it," and why it's so hard to learn the Dutch language, "The more you try to learn Dutch, the more the Dutch refuse to speak Dutch to you and the more they complain that you haven't learned it."Other topics include Dutch moralizing & criticizing, cozy Dutch homes, flowers & plants, money & thriftiness, work ethics, welfare, commercial cunning, telephone habits, the national passion, rules for shopping, driving, Dutch customs, bikes, language, gay community, food, sex, drugs, phobias, the Dutch abroad and flood disasters.
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Humorous take on Dutch life and customs.

This book would be a great read for someone interested in learning about the Dutch culture beyond the typical tourist attractions. The Undutchables offers a unique perspective on the quirks of Dutch society and provides insights into the Dutch psyche through its observations of Dutch behavior in the Netherlands and abroad. The humorous yet informative approach makes it an enjoyable read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.