I’ve never encountered such ridicule before. What makes it even more disappointing is hearing the people close to me say that it was all in the name of “fun” and people need to relax and take it easy. As much as I understand that these costumes provide protection to the people who wear it from …
I do not know how most survive the winter months without tissues or hankies but they manage. I can’t imagine they use the back of their hands!
Firstly, you do not or should not expect to get a gift! No, you were raised better than to expect free lunches, so to speak. The fact that the guests are there to attend your celebration is gift enough. They have come for you. What more do you want?
“The Dutch are notorious for being tall, reserved and handsome – and lousy flirts…expat women in the Netherlands express constant frustration; they can expect more attention from a Dutch sack of bricks than its construction worker wingman”.
“Is he good in bed?” Oh my Lord, did he just say that?? How dare he! The question shocks me and nearly knocks me off my bar stool. And then he follows, “how does he compare with black men?” I was astounded. This comes from a random Dutch stranger at a bar in central Amsterdam. …