– In Holland, everything is managed so that you are not stuck too long with people; in the bank, in the post office. There are lines on the floor that you are not to pass until it comes to your turn in the queue. You will never hear behind you a complaint about how quickly you must do your business.
– In Holland, people buy colorful footwear; in the Ukraine the most popular color is black. If it is your only pair of shoes, black footwear goes with everything
– In Holland, whether people answer “Yes” or “No”, they smile. In the Ukraine, when people say “No” they don’t smile: they identify with person to whom the request has been refused.
– In Holland, there is more freedom from materialistic things because these things are always available.
- In Holland, the trains are extremely good, but too luxurious. I would prefer to travel in less comfortable trains but to do so more often since it would be more affordable.
– Holland is a country of flowers, but this is not precisely correct. Holland is a country where flowers are an industry.
– In the Ukraine, people buy flowers to give to someone as a present; in Holland, flowers are used to decorate homes.
– In Holland, you receive a receipt of a purchase if you pay by cash. In the Ukraine, people consider this a demonstration of distrust.
– In the Ukraine, people talk about the deliciousness of food. In Holland, they speak about the healthiness of a meal.