Cultural Similarities

As I assumed, there are many cultural differences between the Netherlands and the United States. Everything here is much cuter and has so much history. The differences can be challenging to overcome at times, like when I have to pay to use the restroom or when I'm completely overwhelmed by all of the Dutch words at the grocery store. However, I have noticed similarities and I always take a minute to appreciate those little moments. I've been developing a mental list of my favorites and figured I'd share them with you.

- laughter
- parents yelling at their children, no matter the language
- being annoyed by pedestrians not in crosswalks
- coffee
- couples holding hands and being cute
- a McDonalds quarter pounder with cheese
- a good sale (I scored some boots for 6 euro!)
- a smile
- this song will make any female aged 15 - 35 dance ridiculously

I appreciate the differences at times too. Like today I passed the cheese market, where I got some delicious, Tallegio cheese, and the most adorable, well-mannered puppy was sitting outside the cheese store patiently waiting for his owner. Not tied up to anything, he was just chilling watching his momma buy some cheese. It kind of made my day.