Camilla Schoeser
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70 lines
3.5 KiB
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My beginnings in English :
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Initial difficulties: understanding, expressing myself, asking people to repeat themselves.
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Time to adapt after each return to France.
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My linguistic progress :
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More fluent oral expression.
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Better oral and written comprehension.
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Ability to read and find information on the Internet.
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Application of vocabulary learned from webtoons.
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The Netherlands is famous for its bicycles, cheeses like Gouda, and canals lined with narrow houses. The blue figures of Delft and the boats that pick up bicycles from the canals are also emblematic images.
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Dutch people have high level in English
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TV with English programs and Dutch subtitles
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switch easily from Dutch to English
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even during groupworks
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The Dutch are known for their direct and straightforward communication. They value honesty and clarity, which can sometimes be perceived as bluntness by other cultures.
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I met a Belgian woman from Flanders who thought the Dutch were noisier in public than their Belgian Neighbors
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Leadership : Leadership is often consensual and participatory. Decisions are made collectively, and everyone's opinion is respected.
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Time: The Dutch have a linear perception of time and are very punctual. Respecting schedules is crucial, and time is considered a valuable resource.
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I found that they were more calm and disciplined than french people, especially when getting in a train : they patently waited for everyone to get off the train and then stood to one side to make it easier for them to get off.
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Greedy : one of my friends was invited to a friend's place for a dinner, he had to contribute to the cost of the meal
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Hierarchical distance (PDI): The Netherlands has a low score (38), indicating a preference for equality and a decentralized power structure. Dutch society values egalitarianism and minimizes hierarchical differences.
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Individualism (IDV): The Netherlands has a high score (80), reflecting a strong emphasis on individual rights and personal achievement. People are expected to take care of themselves and their immediate family.
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Masculinity (MAS): With a low score (14), the Netherlands is considered a feminine society. This means that there is a greater focus on quality of life, caring for others and work-life balance than on competition and achievement.
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Uncertainty avoidance (UAI): The Netherlands has a moderate score (53), indicating a balanced approach to uncertainty. While rules and regulations are important, there is also a certain comfort with ambiguity and change.
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Long-term orientation (LTO): The Netherlands has a relatively low score (44), suggesting a focus on short-term results and respect for tradition. However, there is also an openness to change and innovation.
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Indulgence (IVR): The Netherlands has a high indulgence score, indicating a society that allows relatively free gratification of basic and natural human desires related to the enjoyment of life and pleasure.
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Improved my communication skills by meeting a lot of different people and doing a lot of activities
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I think I quickly felt at ease with the Dutch, who were warm and friendly with me. They made sure we understood each other well when it came to the administrative formalities.
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- adapt to Dutch approach to time and work management
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express my opinion and take initiative
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about the cultural adaptation : a lot of different cultures
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adapt my way of speaking and behaving
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which helped me to better understand and respect different cultural perspectives.
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