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The dutch like people to say hello when you enter their shop, even if it's say a clothes shop and you're just having a look around if you dont they think you're being rude, the same when leaving they like you to say at the very least a goodbye, I always try and thank them and say goodbye, manners cost nothing.

Boner wrote:The dutch like people to say hello when you enter their shop, even if it's say a clothes shop and you're just having a look around if you dont they think you're being rude, the same when leaving they like you to say at the very least a goodbye, I always try and thank them and say goodbye, manners cost nothing.

This is very true throughout Europe IMHO.

Americans can be known as 'overly-friendly' but I continue my quest to be nice to the people I meet on a daily basis and it has served me well in my travels.

Marco wrote:

Boner wrote:The dutch like people to say hello when you enter their shop, even if it's say a clothes shop and you're just having a look around if you dont they think you're being rude, the same when leaving they like you to say at the very least a goodbye, I always try and thank them and say goodbye, manners cost nothing.

This is very true throughout Europe IMHO.

Americans can be known as 'overly-friendly' but I continue my quest to be nice to the people I meet on a daily basis and it has served me well in my travels.

that is because MOST people are good! in their deepest of their soul most of people are good and if you face them with a smile this "deeper goodness" will melt out !