... must admit that Dutch and German people differ in conduct, conception and their way of thinking, more than anticipated. Superficial similarities can be deceiving, and when cultural disparities are underestimated, misunderstandings can easily build up1.An awkward outcome of the interaction might be the result. In order to avoid such an uncomfortable situation as a consequence of miscomprehension it is important to become aware of these differences between the two. First of all, it is necessary to find out why these distinctions in conduct and perception exist. Is it just the language barrier that creates this distance or are other factors involved? Since the happenings of the Second World War cannot be held responsible alone for the distances in daily life this paper aims at elaborating on possible other reasons for the distanced relations between the Dutch and the Germans that are rooted in earlier history. The main argument draws on ...

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