Don t chew gum in public. Do not discuss money or prices or ask personal questions. Keep your hands out of your pockets while talking to someone or shaking hands. The percentage of women who are employed outside the home is one of the lowest in Europe, and those who do work are generally in lower paying jobs. Many Dutch women see the struggle for equal opportunities as only just beginning, even though small strides have already been made.
Equality of women is a policy priority.
Foreign women will not have trouble doing business in the Netherlands. It is common and acceptable for businesswomen to invite a man to dinner. Businesswomen will have no problem paying for a meal in a restaurant. Visit the International Education Systems web site . Inc. All Rights Reserved.