How to make friends in the Netherlands

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expat.comYour favourite team20 November 2008 07:08:06

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We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Netherlands

Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the Netherlands??

Thanks in advance for your participation

FlyfisherMember29 January 2009 11:57:21

In general the best way to make friends starts in the workplace. Ask a co-worker to go out for a beer or go to a bar yourself.
Although the Dutch won't usually admit it, they are very proud of their country. If you show a true interest in Holland and it's ways people will open up quickly and go to great lengths to make sure you feel at home in Holland.
What you shouldn't do is compare everything openly against the country you came from. At least not in a negative way.
"Back home everything was cheaper, easier, better etc."

Mike

ashis1234Member20 May 2013 03:13:17

I AM FROM INDIA,HONEST AND SINCERE IN LIFE AND INTERESTED TO MAKE GOOD FRIENDSHIP EVERYWHERE.

AurélieViP21 May 2013 10:32:30

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Hello ashis1234 and welcome to Expat.com!

Could you please tell us more about yourself and lower your caps lock when writing so as to ease the reading?

Thank you,
Ayrélie

scotynashMember08 July 2013 09:08:34

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