Dealing with the Dutch: A Guide for Visitors, New Residents and Better Business Relationships

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Author: Jacob Vossestein

ISBN-10: 9068325655

ISBN-13: 9789068325652

Category: Business Life & Skills

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People from all corners of the world involved in government, business and culture come into contact with Dutch colleagues and counterparts, either in the Netherlands or in their own countries. No matter whether you are coming to the Netherlands for a business trip or to work here for a while, or have regular contact with Dutch people in your own country, being prepared for Dutch culture will make your working and social contacts more effective and therefore more satisfactory.Like the very successful first edition published in 1997, and the updated version published in 2001, this 14th revised and updated edition of Dealing with the Dutch focuses on Dutch values and norms, but it also takes into account the economic, social and cultural changes the Netherlands is undergoing. Many new quotes by people from all over the world who have already dealt with the Dutch have also been added.

1The Netherlands : a trifle less dynamic than before132On images and stereotypes273Hierarchy and the Dutch problem with it334Hierarchical issues in everyday working life595Directness and criticism756Pragmatic, rational and money-minded937Procedures and planning1138The pleasure society - tolerant or indifferent?1399Nationalism and the international outlook15910On gender, generations and personal relations17311On ethnic issues and multicultural society19112Regions and Randstad20913Do's and don'ts219