Dutch negotiation style

The Dutch negotiation is still very clever. In fact, the Netherlands is already one of the most open countries in the world and has a strong sense of national identity. Below I have compiled the Dutch negotiation style for your reference.

Dutch negotiation style

The Dutch used to be the most orthodox people in Europe, and now they are still a model of paying attention to cleanliness. If the Greeks do business with the Dutch, the Dutch who have high cultural literacy and can do business will definitely have an advantage.

The Dutch of the older generation love cleanliness and pay attention to order, and they hope to do the same in business. They like to spend some time planning business agreements and talks in advance, and they don't like you to visit them without notice. If you want to talk to them, you must make an appointment with them before you arrive in Holland, and you can't contact them after you get to the restaurant.

They are frank and open-minded You can see from their windows that there are no curtains. Each family does its own thing and is not afraid of being seen by outsiders.

People under 40 pay attention to order, and some young people deliberately don't pay attention to hygiene or even take a bath. This is aimed at the Dutch authorities. Their behavior is completely opposite to that of older people to express their dissatisfaction. Their political inclination seems to be anti-American. If they notice you, your best reaction is to listen to their views and then express your views lifelessly. They seem to appreciate honest disagreement, and once they see that you have not overreacted to their criticism, they will let you go.

People in other countries generally do not speak Dutch, but they can speak many foreign languages. Almost everyone you meet can speak English and German. Therefore, when you negotiate with them, there will be no language barrier, and they can understand you. If they negotiate themselves, they will switch to Dutch, and even if you are around, they won't worry about confidentiality. Recently, a large number of immigrants from Indonesia and Suriname, the former colonies of the Netherlands, have entered the Netherlands, making the Netherlands a multi-ethnic society.

Traditionally, the Dutch are good at making money and managing money, but recently they have casually abandoned the exploitation of natural gas in the North Sea and reduced taxes. You should remember that this distribution of natural resources involves politics, which is entirely a Dutch matter. They are in no hurry to accept your friendly opinions and criticisms, although the Dutch are willing to talk about the dazzling parties in politics and government.

The Dutch are good at trade negotiations, although sometimes they are a little unfriendly. They think they can get along well with foreigners. The Netherlands is a weak country, and the Dutch are the most in favor of European integration among European member States. They hate the excessive nationalism of people in other European countries.

Several of the largest companies in Europe have close ties with the Netherlands (for example, Philips, Shell and Jiunilev). The Dutch are also good at establishing international business relations, and they are very competitive, which can be seen from their maritime rescue industry. They worked as hard as the Germans to sign the contract. When dealing with you, they will use their economic strength to get extra benefits. People criticized the captain of the Dutch rescue boat, accusing them of sometimes waiting until the owner of the wrecked ship agreed to his terms before starting the rescue.

Dutch business negotiation etiquette and other customs

Dutch people have a strong sense of time and are punctual. Both public and private units must sign a contract before visiting. Dutch businessmen love traveling very much, so they must make an appointment before going to Holland. Although not as fond of shaking hands as French and German businessmen, the Dutch are more formal and conservative. Don't involve the other person's private life in the interview. Big industry often? Standby order? Object. So remember to come up with your best negotiation terms directly, so as not to lose business. The way to get along, not to mention the Nazis, not to mention that they were forced to get rich by the Japanese in Asia. When going up the stairs, the man is in front. Generally speaking, when men and women climb stairs, women are in front and men are behind, which is a courtesy, but the Netherlands is just the opposite. Avoid talking about American politics, money and prices. Hot topics include politics, tourism and sports.

Dutch people attach great importance to table rules. Men often sit down after a woman is seated, and their hands (but not elbows) are always on the table when eating. Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other and often have a big breakfast. They have tea breaks in the morning 10, a big meal at noon, tea breaks at 4 pm, dinner at 7 pm and snacks before going to bed. So, remember to bring stomach medicine. If the Dutch invite you to his home, most of them just buy you a few drinks and then go out to eat in a restaurant. Remember to bring flowers to his wife? Must be singular, 5 or 7 flowers is the best, don't be too hard on other people's wives. Dutch intellectuals are very familiar with China's traditional culture (Sinology). Tell me more about China's philosophy. He also understands. Dutch people are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food.

In Holland, it is said that Chinese food ranks first in Europe. On holidays, the Dutch often love the whole family to eat Chinese food and taste China dishes. Milk is an essential ingredient in daily life. Drinking milk is just like drinking tea in China. Dutch people are very particular about pouring coffee, and they can only pour two-thirds of the cup. It's impolite to make excuses, and it's considered ill-bred. Eating habits Eat cheese, ham, sausage and jam for breakfast. The Dutch mix carrots, potatoes and onions to make a dish called? Ethnic food? 654381October 3, will everyone eat this? Ethnic food? They like eating citrus fruits very much, while others don't eat much. Breakfast in Holland is mostly cold, usually bread, cream or fermented milk. Dutch people don't like tea very much.

Holland is a country lacking mountains and Shaolin. They usually live in mountains and forests and have a special feeling. For centuries, the Dutch have had the habit of planting flowers and trees. In the Netherlands, almost every household should plant some flowers and plants in front of and behind the house to decorate the environment. China pays attention to bonsai, and the Dutch all like it? Window view? They are often used to hanging all kinds of exotic flowers and grasses on windowsills or windows, which just match the curtains on both sides and form a unique landscape. In addition, Dutch people generally pay attention to cleanliness and neatness. Dutch people are used to cleaning their house every morning. Even the old woman who sweeps the floor in the village carries a dozen cleaning appliances with her, such as brushes, hard brooms, garbage hooks, steel powder and steel sandpaper.

There are no national traditional costumes in the Netherlands, but each region has its own special traditional costumes. Except Landau, northeast corner of Philoway, Volontaine and Macon, most people seldom wear traditional clothes now. But on special festivals, such as the Queen's birthday, Easter and Pentecost, people still like to wear traditional costumes to celebrate.

Among all the traditional costumes, Maken and Staphorst's costumes are the most colorful, showing complex brown embroidery patterns and bright textures. Only Staphorst's skirt is knee-high; Skirts in other places are much longer.

Wooden shoes worn by Macon residents in the past: originally black and white. On special festivals, women will wear rose wooden shoes with pink and red roses painted on dark green shoes. The Dutch don't wear wooden shoes now, except in some rural areas, farmers occasionally wear them when working in fields or stables. After all, wooden shoes have the characteristics of warmth and moisture. But the Netherlands has not stopped making wooden shoes, because wooden shoes are very popular souvenirs, so this ancient tradition of making wooden shoes can continue. Almost every souvenir shop sells wooden shoes with bright colors and different sizes. Most wooden shoe factories in tourist attractions have performances to make wooden shoes, which is quite interesting.

For business activities in Holland, you should wear a conservative suit. Both public and private units must sign a contract before visiting. Dutch businessmen love traveling very much, so they must make an appointment before going to Holland. Although not as fond of shaking hands as French and German businessmen, the Dutch are more formal and conservative. So remember to come up with your best negotiation terms directly, so as not to lose business. Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other and often have a big breakfast. They have tea breaks in the morning 10, a big meal at noon, tea breaks at 4 pm, dinner at 7 pm and snacks before going to bed. So, remember to bring stomach medicine. If the Dutch invite you to his home, most of them just buy you a few drinks and then go out to eat in a restaurant. Remember to bring flowers to his wife? Must be singular, 5 or 7 flowers is the best, don't be too hard on other people's wives.

Many Dutch intellectuals are very familiar with China's traditional culture (Sinology). Let's start with China's philosophy and Mencius. Dutch people are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. Dutch people are very particular about pouring coffee, and they can only pour two-thirds of the cup. It's impolite to make excuses, and it's considered ill-bred. The way to get along, not to mention the Nazis.

When going up the stairs, the man is in front. Generally speaking, men and women climb stairs, with women in front and men behind, but the Netherlands is the opposite.

March-May and September-165438+1October are the most suitable time to go. In June, July and August, the Dutch go on holiday.

Dutch taxi drivers don't accept tips.

Dutch furniture and interior decoration are world-famous, so Dutch people like to be praised for their furniture, artworks, carpets and household items. Avoid talking about American politics, money and prices. Hot topics include politics, tourism and sports. Dutch people have a strong sense of time and are punctual.