Let’s face it: the Netherlands doesn’t come with a handbook, so read on for everything you need to know! This love for worn-out denim and soft leather handmade shoes is the backbone of what makes the Netherlands and me so compatible. - Advertisement -The Dutch are good at fried food. I think food and bonding overeating seem to be an important part of their culture. The Dutch eat a lot, and considering they are all tall and beautiful, it goes against nature for all the fried food they eat:Kroketten — Not my thing.