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Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geographical Overview
? Climate
? The Dutch People: A Brief History
? Cities in the Netherlands
? The Dutch Royal Family
? The Government
? Living Apart Together
? The Legacy of Pim Fortuyn
? The Dutch in the EU
? The Dutch People Today
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? The Influence of Calvin
? Egalitarianism and Democracy
? Pride
? Added Value and Thrift
? Modesty
? “Doe Maar Gewoon ... ”
? Stoicism
? Cleanliness and Health
? Dutch Honesty
? Gezelligheid
? Community Spirit
? Religion
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? National Festivals
? Annual Special Events
? Family Celebrations
? Historical Occasions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Attitudes to Foreigners
? How to Meet the Dutch
? Vrienden of Kennissen? (Friends or Acquaintances?)
? Greetings
? Joining Clubs, Societies, and Classes
? Gastvrijheid (Hospitality)
? Entertaining
? Gift Giving
Chapter 05 THE DUTCH AT HOME
? Quality of Life
? Living Conditions
? Schoon, Netjes, en Gezellig (Clean, Neat, and Cozy)
? Furnishings
? Appliances
? Identity
? Daily Life and Routines
? Attitudes to Children
? Schools and Schooling
? TV and Radio
? Resolving Complaints
? Changing Lifestyles
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Shopping
? Banks
? Eating Out
? Drink
? Restaurant Etiquette
? Sex in the City
? Leisure
? High Culture
? Popular Culture
? Countryside Pursuits
? Sport
Chapter 07 TRAVELING
? Cycling
? Walking
? Public Transportation
? Local Transportation—Buses, Trams, and Metros
? Car and Driving Licenses
? Taxis
? Where to Stay
? Health and Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? Making Contact
? Office Style and Etiquette
? Who Are Dutch Businesspeople?
? Communication Styles
? Presentations
? Teamwork
? Leadership and Decision Making
? Meetings and Negotiations
? Handling Disagreements
? Gezelligheid at Work
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? Familiar and Polite Forms of Address
? Greetings in Shops
? Written Communications
? Telephone System
? Postal System
? Misinterpretations
? Humor
? Conversation
? Body Language
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises