: Historically, as a global gateway and mercantile power, the Dutch found that excluding potential partners based on religion or ethnicity was simply bad for business.
: Coates notes curious habits, such as why the Dutch are obsessed with cleaning their windows and why their prostitutes are entitled to sick pay and pay income tax. Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into the...
Originally stranded at Schiphol airport, Coates eventually settled in the country and set out to look past common cliches—like windmills and tulips—to find what truly defines the Dutch national character. Core Themes and Insights : Historically, as a global gateway and mercantile
