Accommodation: The tourism industry in the Netherlands is developed, and hotels of different grades are spread all over the country. No matter how much money you have, you can find a hotel that suits you. The rents in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht are relatively expensive, but there are many first-class institutions here.
Diet: Dutch people have a rich breakfast, including bread, butter, cheese, milk, yogurt, ham, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Lunch is similar to breakfast, but with soup or snacks; 15:00- 16:00 is tea time; Dinner is the most formal of the three meals, usually with meat and vegetables cooked together, plus a hot potato meal.
Dutch cuisine is usually advertised as "mother's taste", such as mung bean soup, red pudding, mashed potatoes, smoked cabbage, herring, pancakes, kidney beans and fried bacon.
Shopping: The price of meat in Holland is similar to that in China. 2 Jin of meat is enough for a week, and it doesn't cost much. In particular, the Dutch like to eat large or neat meat, and scattered or small pieces are sold very cheaply. Milk is even cheaper than domestic milk, and the quality is good, so you can drink more. Vegetables and fruits are more expensive, similar to meat.
Buying clothes in Holland is super cost-effective. Our common brands, such as Nike, Esprit and Only, are similar to domestic prices, and they are European versions with new styles and frequent discounts. I believe many students studying in Weibo will miss the feeling of "shopping" for clothes here. The price of ordinary cosmetics is the same as that in China, such as towels, toothbrushes, washing powder and so on. So, you don't have to bring cosmetics all the way. Students who wear glasses are advised to prepare a pair of glasses, because wearing glasses in the Netherlands is very expensive, even as high as 100 times in China.
Travel: It is stipulated in the Netherlands that people over 18 can have a driver's license. People don't stop taxis on the road at will, but get on the bus at the designated taxi stop or in front of the hotel, or make an appointment by phone in advance. If you want to tip taxi drivers or restaurant waiters, give 10%- 15% of the consumption. Bicycle lanes in Holland are well planned. Bicycle rental shops can be found everywhere, and the daily price is 10 Euro. According to government regulations, bicycles must have: 1. Front and rear lights; 2. Rear reflector; 3. Wheel reflective strip. Otherwise, if you are found by the police, you will be fined. I suggest you be a law-abiding person.
Making friends: Dutch people are straightforward and lovely, so get used to being straightforward with them. Our oriental implicature may cause misunderstanding. If you have any needs or dissatisfaction, please raise them in time so as to solve them as soon as possible. Eat together, travel together, even as friends, remember the "AA system". The Dutch like it very much, and cafes are the most popular places for local people. Log decoration and cigarette blackened walls are a major feature of the cafe.