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@zee

You great someone by kissing, but not actually kissing–just touching cheeks and making a kissing sound…

Oh, the Dutch do that too! But it’s kind of a regional thing, mostly in the west and the south. It’s usually three kisses, right, left, right. Also, you don’t do it if you just meet someone, you have to know them pretty well before you do that.

@sparrowhawke

They also do not have as strong a sense of personal space as Americans. (I think many other cultures do not have as strong a sense of personal space as Americans XD)

LOL, I think the Dutch are pretty close XD You very seldom hug someone when greeting them, you have to know them really well before you do that. Whenever I meet Americans it’s always like “Hugs? I’ve only known you a year.” XD No, that’s actually an exaggeration, but it feels like that.

In the Netherlands, they have a shocking variety of licorice. There’s basically every combination of hard, soft, sweet, salty, and other flavors. Yes, salty candy. It’s an acquired taste, and most Americans hate it the first time XD In the supermarket, half of the candy aisle is licorice.