Netherlands

Respect & manners

• Cycle lanes are for bikes: don't walk on them, and look both ways before crossing.
• The Dutch are direct: it is honesty, not rudeness.
• Tipping: round up or about 5–10% for good service.
• Many places are card-only: carry a bank card.
• Coffeeshops sell cannabis under strict local rules: never buy from street dealers, and don't smoke in public in many cities.
• Some cities (like Amsterdam) have rules against nuisance in the old centre: respect residents.