• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • HOME
  • Amsterdam
    • Bar and Restaurant Reviews
    • Learn Dutch
    • Dentists In Amsterdam
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact the Shallow Man
  • Dating
  • Recommended Sites and Services For Expats
    • The Easiest Way to Find A Good Cleaner
  • The Netherlands
    • Dutch Tolerance
    • Dutch Television
    • Fashion
    • Healthcare in the Netherlands
    • Property in the Netherlands
    • Zwarte Piet
The Amsterdam Confessions of a Shallow Man

The Amsterdam Confessions of a Shallow Man

Life in the Netherlands Through the Eyes of a Sarcastic Expat

Dutch culture

How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands Like A Superhero

By Simon Woolcot Leave a Comment

On new year's eve in the Netherlands people turn into super asos

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands A Time For Heroes Meet Jan-Willem. He works for a Dutch bank in the blue suit capital of the world, Amsterdam Zuidas. He's a lovely chap. He's good to animals, gives money to charity, goes on dates with expat ladies and never sends a Tikkie. He even thinks that it's ok to change the appearance of Zwarte Piet so that all kids can enjoy … [Read more...] about How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands Like A Superhero

Duindorp Burning

By Simon Woolcot Leave a Comment

Dutch cavemen carrying fire

Duindorp burning In case you've never heard of Duindorp, it's a new town in the Hague. It's full of social housing that was built for the families of fishermen in the 1930s. It's known as a 'witte enclave' where the only black residents tend to be of a 'been down a chimney and now have an afro and bright red lips' type.  Geert Wilders PVV tend to do very well in local elections … [Read more...] about Duindorp Burning

Dutch Recycling: Tea bag niet weggooien, is echt zonde hoor!

By Simon Woolcot Leave a Comment

used tea bags on a washing line

Dutch recycling, get the most out of your tea bag Who doesn’t like tea? Well, ok. A lot of people. But that’s not the point. My grandmother had hers in a specific manner: as black as possible then diluted with an insane amount of (warm) milk. The Japanese even have tea ceremonies that include certain rituals. And I wouldn’t dare say anything about the British and their tea … [Read more...] about Dutch Recycling: Tea bag niet weggooien, is echt zonde hoor!

Sinterklaas versus Santa Claus a SWOT Analysis

By Simon Woolcot Leave a Comment

Sinterklaas versus Santa

Sinterklaas versus Father Christmas a SWOT Analysis It's that wonderful time of year in the Netherlands when football hooligans and neo-nazis attack people who protest against Zwarte Piet. Yes, it's the Sinterklaas season. Meanwhile, in large parts of the western world, the countdown to Christmas is about to begin. With this in mind, it's a good time to put the lead … [Read more...] about Sinterklaas versus Santa Claus a SWOT Analysis

The Dutch Burka Ban Law

By Simon Woolcot Leave a Comment

woman in leopard print dress

The Dutch Burka ban The Dutch Burka ban law makes wearing face-covering clothing in the Netherlands illegal. It went into effect on August 1st 2019. How are you all feeling? Much safer I hope. After all, between 150 to 400  women in a country of 17 million people are believed to wear Burkas. Terrifying! Many a time I've laid awake at night shivering after encountering two women … [Read more...] about The Dutch Burka Ban Law

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

More to See

Five differences between Dutch and British girls

June 15, 2015 By Simon Woolcot

Dating Dutch women

5 Differences Between Dutch and American Girls

August 10, 2014 By Simon Woolcot

Dutch tightness

Dating a Dutch Man, Seven Deadly Mistakes to Avoid

January 16, 2014 By Simon Woolcot

Bitterballen popular Dutch deep fried snack

Essential Tips on How to Date Dutch Men

September 21, 2013 By Simon Woolcot

angry Dutch shooting tourists on bikes in Amsterdam

Stuff Dutch people hate

August 26, 2014 By Simon Woolcot

They are not black, they have been through a Chimney

September 24, 2013 By Simon Woolcot

political correctness and the Dutch

Dutch Tolerance Political Correctness and Racism in the Netherlands

May 31, 2016 By Simon Woolcot

Archives

Tags

amsterdam amsterdam cyclists blackface black pete brexit coronavirus Cycling in Amsterdam cycling in the Netherlands dating advice Dating dutch girls Dating Dutch men dating dutch women discrimination in dutch society discrimination in the dutch jobs market doe maar gewoon Dutch culture dutch fashion dutch normen en waarden dutch service dutch society dutch stereotypes dutch tolerance dutch tolerantie Dutch TV expat dating tips expat life in Amsterdam expat life in the netherlands expats in Amsterdam expats in the netherlands Koentact learn Dutch learn Dutch with the shallow man life in the netherlands mice netherlands pvv Racism renting in amsterdam renting or buying in the Netherlands? Sinterklaas sinterklaas zwarte piet the butcher tinder dating working in the Netherlands zwarte piet

Copyright © 2021 Simon Woolcot Amsterdam Shallow Man ​

SEO Services and Site Design
​ SEO Help Amsterdam ​

Close
Do you want to read more similar stories?

if you like our Facebook fanpage, you can read everyday such amazing stories.


Do you already like us on Facebook?
Do not ask me again for Facebook

Continue to the article »