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Jane Smith COM231 Ms. Barnes Group Speech 2/18/19

The Netherlands I.

Introduction A. Attention Getter: Have you ever been greeted by a kiss on the cheek? How about three? Well, if you’re going to the Netherlands, be ready to get up close and personal to their culture! B. Topic: The Dutch uphold many customs similar to the Americas, but some are very different, and I’d like to explain those differences. C. Credibility: For the past couple weeks, I’ve been researching the Netherlands and Dutch Culture, and I’ve come to find that they hold very interesting beliefs and values! For example, don’t be surprised if you’re asked to schedule something six weeks in advance with the Dutch. They live by very strict schedules and adhere to them. The Dutch also tend to be the rudest drivers. Honking, gestures, and expletives are very common on Dutch roads as well as swift lane changes. In other words, be prepared for an adventure if you drive in the Netherlands. D. Preview: Today, I’ll be speaking with you about gender roles in the Netherlands, social norms when it comes to greeting and being together, and also what you should expect to see around the town areas! [Let’s start off by looking at the gender roles in Dutch culture.]

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Gender Roles A. Women only constitute 38% of the workforce and generally only work part time. Women are also only typically found in lower paying jobs like nursing or cleaning. This is based off the idea that women make better housewives than workers… B. Women, especially in a nuclear family, which is a family consisting of two parents and their children, typically stay home while the men are seen as the providers. C. Women are also drastically underrepresented in leadership positions in politics and the economy. There are 186 women in political positions in the Netherlands. In the entire country there are 186 women representing the population of over 17 million, shown by a recent census. [Now let’s take a look at some cultural and social norms.]

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Cultural & Social Norms A. When greeting someone, the Dutch typically shake hands, but if they’re very acquainted with someone, they’ll kiss three times on the cheek, starting with the left of course. B. The Dutch keep very tightly knit schedules. When making plans, they’re usually made 6 weeks in advance. You never casually stop by someones house because you’re “in the neighborhood”. That is terribly against their strict schedules! C. In the Netherlands, money is seen as something that’s frowned upon if you spend it publicly. You’re then labeled as a show off. Also, never ask someone how much money they make! It’s really offensive to the Dutch. [Lastly, let’s check out some of the most common things you’ll see in the Dutch streets. ]

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Most common sights A. English is a widely spoken language in the Netherlands! The main language is Dutch but don’t be surprised if a local greets you in English. The Dutch are extremely proficient at speaking other languages, and pick up on foreign accents fairly easily. B. The Dutch are often very open with their speech. In the Americas, we would consider it rudeness but they consider it honesty and speak their mind no matter how crude or crass. C. Most Dutch are very direct in their speech. Criticism is always welcome, as the Dutch rarely get offended!

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Conclusion A. Signal Ending: In conclusion… B. Recap: I’ve gone over the gender roles, mannerisms and social norms, and the most common sights when it comes to people in the Netherlands! C. Closing Statement/Impact Statement: It is important whenever visiting a foreign place to be aware and conscientious of their culture. Something we do here may be very different than what they do!

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References: Provide at least 3 references overall cited APA or MLA at the end of your outline.

Ministerie van Algemene Zaken. “Information from the Government of The Netherlands.” Government.nl, Ministerie Van Algemene Zaken, 19 Oct. 2018, www.government.nl/. Nag, Oishimaya Sen. “What Languages Are Spoken In The Netherlands?” WorldAtlas, 14 June 2017, www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-languages-are-spoken-in-the-netherlands.html. M., Jan. “The Dutch Culture.” Netherlands Tourism, www.netherlandstourism.com/dutch-culture/. Accessed 28 October 2018 “The Netherlands.” Countries and Their Cultures, www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/TheNetherlands.html. Accessed 28 October 2018 “Pocket Guide to Dutch Culture.” I Amsterdam, www.iamsterdam.com/en/living/aboutliving-in-amsterdam/people-culture/pocket-guide-to-dutch-culture. Accessed 28 October 2018

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