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Discover the Secrets of Dutch Happiness: An American Perspective
The Dutch are among the happiest people in the world. Year after year, they rank in the top ten on the World Happiness Index. Why is that?
In this video, I share my perspective as an American living in the Netherlands. I discuss several key factors, including the high standard of living, strong sense of community and social connection, excellent work-life balance, and the cultural concept of gezelligheid-a word that perfectly captures the coziness and togetherness Dutch people cherish. I also touch on the role of a secular, open-minded society in fostering individual freedom and happiness.
But there’s more to the story-at the end of the video, I reveal one surprising reason for Dutch happiness, backed by research from a Dutch happiness expert.
If you’ve ever wondered why the Dutch consistently rank among the happiest people globally, tune into this video to find out.
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#DutchHappiness #NetherlandsLife #WhyAreTheDutchSoHappy #WorkLifeBalance #Gezelligheid #DutchCulture #HappinessSecrets #LivingInTheNetherlands #ExpatLife #HappinessResearch #DutchWayOfLife #EuropeanLifestyle #LifeInHolland
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  • @davidc.w.2908
    @davidc.w.2908 Годину тому

    Thank you for your videos. I enjoy them a lot! I’ve never thought about why other people are happy or unhappy. I just live my life, enjoy as much as I can, barely worry, barely have stress, and if I see someone who I might be able to help, I will. I don’t chase money, I don’t chase possessions, I don’t care about much other than what is needed. And since I have all that, I am happy. Happy in the US, where many aren’t that happy. I think a lot of that has to do with money. Many think that if you are rich, you are successful, and if you’re successful, you must be happy. People who become rich find out, that they are still not happy. They are literally looking to buy happiness. To me it’s what I feel, not what others (might) think of me.

  • @rawcoustic1718
    @rawcoustic1718 2 години тому

    Sorry but this is delusional and toxic positivity I live in NL for 20 years and from what I see is that lots of people are depressed and look grumpy. Mental health issues are on the rise especially for young people, 66% of women are being harassed. Housing crisis. Alcoholism. The list goes on. Lots of expats dont know how it is here and they will agree with ur video.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 Годину тому

      It’s not WHAT we see but HOW we see. The Netherlands ranks among the happiest nations year after year for the reasons delineated. There is no country that is immune to mental health issues, rising housing costs, etc. That is because every country has one thing in common: people. But comparatively speaking, the Dutch consider themselves happy, and in my opinion they have many reasons to be. But, let’s face it, happiness is largely a choice, and people are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be. I am sorry if that is not your experience.

  • @dutchmaestro731
    @dutchmaestro731 3 години тому

    My two cents: the Dutch like to complain about the weather, traffic, crowds etc. to blow off steam and as an topic starter. Nobody likes people who complain all the time about everything and are allways the victim. "Niet klagen, maar dragen"

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 2 години тому

      @@dutchmaestro731 Thank you for sharing your two cents. “Niet klagen, maar dragen” are words to live by. 👍

  • @JefftheSabaDude
    @JefftheSabaDude 3 години тому

    I live on Dutch Saba in the Caribbean and I agree with everything you pointed out as we have that here too .... plus sunny warm weather year round. That means many mainland Dutchies come here to visit us!

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 3 години тому

      @@JefftheSabaDude Gosh, Jeff, now you’re just making me envious. All the great attributes of the Netherlands AND plenty of sunny weather? 🌞 It seems you’ve found a little slice of heaven for yourself.

    • @sabineausmg9543
      @sabineausmg9543 3 години тому

      @@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I am sure that if the 3 special municipalities of the Netherlands in the Caribbean (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba) were big enough, the Netherlands wouldn't have a housing crisis. 😉 And there are 3 countries in the Caribbean that politically belong to the Kingdom of the Netherlands which are Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. Also not too bad to live in I believe. Greetings and love from Mönchengladbach, Germany, Sabine

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 2 години тому

      @ Greetings and love to you, too, Sabine. ❤️ Any of those destinations would do me a world of good. I could use a sun injection ☀️ right about now.

    • @JefftheSabaDude
      @JefftheSabaDude 2 години тому

      @@BetterTogether-UnIr1 It's 25-30°C here in the winter but with nice cool breezes because we live at 325-500 m above sea level and this time of year the rains mostly fall at night. Gezellig dat!

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 Годину тому

      @ Sounds heavenly, Jeff. What an idyllic life you lead.

  • @anouk6644
    @anouk6644 3 години тому

    Recently I found your channel and I really enjoy watching your videos. Your soothing voice, your insight in and appreciation of Dutch culture after living here so many years. It’s good to have an ‘outside’ view of our country to see how privileged we actually are despite all our complaints 😊 As a Dutch woman, I have never felt unsafe anywhere or at any time. It’s such a given, that I take this mindset with me when I go abroad even if it might not have been warranted in some places. What makes me happy here in the Netherlands? That it’s okay and even advocated to just be me, nothing more, nothing less.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 3 години тому

      @@anouk6644 Thank you for your kind words.😊 I love that you are free to be as you are. That is beautiful. ❤️

  • @truebluewonderful1139
    @truebluewonderful1139 4 години тому

    I had jobs for 20 years, then I became ill. I'm happy that I don't have to live in the streets!

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 3 години тому

      @@truebluewonderful1139 Absolutely, and there is no reason that you should live in the streets because of a health crisis. Mercifully, you live in a truly humane country like the Netherlands. ❤️

  • @CarpeDiem-gi3yz
    @CarpeDiem-gi3yz 4 години тому

    Never leave without goodbye. Never leave without a kiss. For if one's end is sudden nigh, the last chance has been missed. Don't walk away without a talk, ache your heart it might. What you leave behind at dawn, can have dissapeared by night. By a famous dutch poem. That sums it up

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 3 години тому

      @@CarpeDiem-gi3yz That’s beautiful. What a touching poem. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

  • @roysam2710
    @roysam2710 4 години тому

    Where did you get that Sh.... please go to the poor Area. There are many. Only in paradise you can happy. Are you an ET

  • @jannetteberends8730
    @jannetteberends8730 4 години тому

    Besides the things you mentioned, it are the little, more or less crazy, typical Dutch things that make me happy. Like the Evangelical Party taking care that prostitutes also were getting income during Covid. Or employers not only paying for energy for people working at home, but also took action that the government wouldn’t tax this as income. That the first university in the world pioneering and treating transsexuals was, and still is, is the Protestant VU. That we have a political party for animals, and for 50+ people. And that this parties aren’t useless. That the new low income houses in my neighborhood not only have solar panels, but also built-in bird nests. That we need to import our rescue dogs, so that now all the dogs in my apartment building come from other countries. That my city planted spring bulbs everywhere years ago, and that these bulbs keep spreading out. And not to forget the telephone circle for people living alone, to check every day if we are alright. So I start my day with a call from the Red Cross volunteer, and I call the next one in the circle. I don’t think this exists in other countries. The Wikipedia page has no other languages. That people don’t like or hate some new statues, but when something happens to the statue the same people demand that it must be repaired or replaced with a copy. (Experienced this two times) All case make me think that I live in a great, funny and happy country.

  • @bastonor
    @bastonor 5 годин тому

    Sunshine. With so much grey and shitty weather the sun immediately boosts moods. (Unless it's there for longer than a week. Never fear: we'll complain!)

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 4 години тому

      @@bastonor You are right. It’s the rain that helps us truly appreciate the sunshine. ☀️

  • @GabberPinda
    @GabberPinda 5 годин тому

    Ganja😂

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 5 годин тому

      @@GabberPinda Ah, the ganja, man! Of course. How could I forget. 😂 💨

  • @oorebeek1
    @oorebeek1 6 годин тому

    Jij happy, ik happy 🤗

  • @Boxer309
    @Boxer309 6 годин тому

    You know Mike, my wife and I spent 6 years working in The Netherlands, near Eindhoven, and we can definitely relate to what you are saying here. The impression that was left upon me from living there, cannot be put into words. After leaving, I was homesick for years, and I easily realized that compared to most Americans I know, the Dutch are by far, Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier. Yes, by nationality, I am American, but my Soul will forever be Dutch. You are so lucky to be where you are, and if life deals me a good hand, my wife and I may be seeking Expat status there ourselves.👍🏼 Thank you for the lovely lovely videos. They warm our Hearts.💞

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 5 годин тому

      @@Boxer309 Thank you for your heartwarming words. I can feel your longing from afar. It is true what you say. The sense of freedom and happiness here is beyond words. It is indefinable but truly felt. I hope that you and your wife will one day find a way to come “home”. ❤️

  • @eddyblommaert5676
    @eddyblommaert5676 6 годин тому

    ...heb net nieuwe banden op m,n fiets, daar wordt ik gelukkig van..

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 5 годин тому

      @@eddyblommaert5676 That is lovely, Eddy. Simple pleasures. ❤️

    • @TheBontekraai
      @TheBontekraai 5 годин тому

      @@eddyblommaert5676 ik ook :D

  • @hankmiller990
    @hankmiller990 7 годин тому

    Great Video. Thanx Mike!

  • @TheHighlander71
    @TheHighlander71 7 годин тому

    Wonderful. They way you put it I feel like a Hobbit; all content and happy :)

  • @sonnylatchstring
    @sonnylatchstring 7 годин тому

    De Bijenkorf, as well as the later founded subsidiary HEMA, was originally a Jewish company. The biggest competitor later became Vroom en Dreesman. But even later, these 3 companies came under one regime. V&D mainly went bankrupt due to the sale of all its real estate. HEMA almost went bankrupt due to the same debt accumulation by means of the withdrawal of capital and real estate from the company by foreign investors. Fortunately, the tide has turned for HEMA, but this formula also had to shrink at the expense of the debts incurred by foreign investors, opportunists, the internet and low-quality goods companies such as Action.

  • @Heartburn1220
    @Heartburn1220 7 годин тому

    I wish I was gay.

  • @Heartburn1220
    @Heartburn1220 7 годин тому

    I announced on Thanksgiving Day to my family that I was going to move to the Netherlands and absolutely no one was surprised. The only surprise was that I was not moving to Germany. I was stationed in Germany when I was in the Army and it took an act of Mom to get me back to the US. Now that my mother has passed, I am leaving Dodge. I just need to sell my house.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 6 годин тому

      That’s exciting news. I am rooting for you. What made you choose the Netherlands over Germany?

    • @tulsacaupain2882
      @tulsacaupain2882 6 годин тому

      And it's that easy. You just pack up and go. I wish Americans were just as comfortable with others moving to their country as they are with deciding when and where they move to. I vet there won't be a Homan to round you up. Be welcome. 🙋🏾

    • @Heartburn1220
      @Heartburn1220 6 годин тому

      @@BetterTogether-UnIr1 My son really. He wants to study in the Netherlands, and I love being near water and being able to actually ride my bike.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 5 годин тому

      @@Heartburn1220 The Netherlands would be a wonderful place for your son to study. Make it so. 😊

    • @geertstroy
      @geertstroy 3 години тому

      Dream less , act gently , dont talk loud .

  • @TheBontekraai
    @TheBontekraai 7 годин тому

    Complaining is healthy for the soul. I think positivity is forced so much globally, even here in the Netherlands. But all that means is that you are not being authentic. Positivity and negativity are two sides of the same coin.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 6 годин тому

      Wise words. Authenticity is everything, isn’t it? Thanks for your comment. 👍

    • @tulsacaupain2882
      @tulsacaupain2882 6 годин тому

      I do agree, living in Holland, I know the always happy thing is so far from the truth and very YTbe.

    • @Timberwolves666
      @Timberwolves666 2 години тому

      Tulsa but people in America are doing that now. I wonder if the people doing it now are of Dutch descent because all it leads to is people misleading others. People will seem so cool that you'll think they'll be friends with you then they never will in actuality. I can't stand that fake and bake stuff coming from someone transgender with Italian American descent and poor. I am in a bad mood often and cynical. It's as if they give the impression that they'll let you into their world by putting all these socially free things out there but its just in a general sense only. Individually nobody will probably wanna get to know you though. Sorta like it is in the NW.

  • @mediumsizedgrape
    @mediumsizedgrape 7 годин тому

    For me, the social safety net gives me a sense of security that keeps me happy.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 6 годин тому

      I can imagine. It really does remove any sense of urgency or insecurity. 😊

  • @Linnml67
    @Linnml67 8 годин тому

    Love this. Thank you❤

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 8 годин тому

      Thank you for watching, and thank you for your comment. ❤️

  • @chriskramer2340
    @chriskramer2340 8 годин тому

    Thank you for linking this video Mike, I love how well and thoughtful you describe your way to dual citizenship! I look forward to your next videos!

  • @archangel0009
    @archangel0009 14 годин тому

    I have only just discovered your video channel and I must say I love the sympathetic and empathetic way you describe your life in the Netherlands. I wanted to start a vlog for years and just didn't do it and your videos have given me inspiration again. My tips for Dutch brands is a clothing brand Roosenstein Wolke. It is a Frisian family business (I have Frisian roots) that started in 1886 with the rooscap, a sailor's cap that they still make. They are now in their fifth generation and make sustainable clothing inspired by the rugged Frisian outdoors. Since I live in Utrecht, I also recommend a clothing shop that started making bespoke clothing in a modern way in 1997: New Tailor. I don't know if you actually call this a ‘brand’, like the next tip: Holtkamp. It is a patisserie that is a household name in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. It's super traditional. And sometimes that's just really nice. Besides, if you really want to know how to make speculaas, tompouce, marzipan and other traditional Dutch products at home, you can always turn to Holtkamp's recipes.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 9 годин тому

      Thank you so much for your encouraging words; they mean so much. If you want to start a vlog, I encourage you to do so. Just start. Promise me you will.😊Hit record, start telling your story and upload the video. That’s the biggest hurdle. Once you’ve started, the rest will follow naturally. I have learned so much in the week and a half that I’ve been doing it. And I have been having so much fun. I love to receive comments like yours, which spur me on. Thank you, too, for your insider tips on specialty Dutch brands and shops. I am sure other viewers will appreciate your suggestions, as I have. ❤️

  • @oudekaas5625
    @oudekaas5625 14 годин тому

    About Dutch cheese, especially the old cheese, how delicious.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 11 годин тому

      @@oudekaas5625 I agree, and I am not surprised, given your moniker “Oudekaas”. 😃 I love a nice, aged cheese. 🧀 Lekker!

  • @marnixkalkman7254
    @marnixkalkman7254 15 годин тому

    The first stockexchange and you nane Haarlem is an dutch name becouse the dutch discoverd the US

    • @sonnylatchstring
      @sonnylatchstring 13 годин тому

      Ever heard of Columbus?

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 11 годин тому

      @@marnixkalkman7254 You must have read that in a Dutch history book. 😆 Every account I’ve read says Columbus discovered America or the "New World”. Vikings such as Leif Eriksson visited North America centuries earlier, and - it should not be forgotten - Native American tribes lived in the Americas for centuries before either Columbus or the Vikings arrived. So the whole concept of Europeans “discovering” America is revisionist history. In any case, it certainly wasn’t the Dutch. Still, it’s true that Manhattan (Native American Indian name) was once New Amsterdam. But all that comes much later.

    • @Paul_C
      @Paul_C 10 годин тому

      ​@BetterTogether-UnIr1 I'm ten years older than you are and I'm sorry to say: It seems to me today's youth has this habit 'of not recording historical facts'. It is disconcerting to see how many of 'us' forget what was common knowledge. More that that: How little fact based education is still being taught. Either I'm getting old and forgetting what school was like, or schooling has taken a turn into a direction that must be changed. 😢

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 10 годин тому

      @@Paul_C Things are certainly not what they used to be. You and I remember a time before Internet, when we had to learn the old fashioned way…from library research and books. These days, there’s so much mis-information, it’s difficult to discern fact from fiction. Thanks for your comment. 👍

  • @womenfrom0202
    @womenfrom0202 15 годин тому

    Everything I ever bought at Bijenkorf, breaks or falls apart. Not worth my money.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 12 годин тому

      @@womenfrom0202 Sorry to hear that. Guess I’ve been lucky. They do have an excellent return policy, by the way. 😃

  • @gertstolk
    @gertstolk 16 годин тому

    Great choices Mike. I collect mid-century modern furniture, danish teak and abstract paintings. Whoppah is great. I love Marcel's green soap. Since my first visit to the States in 1979, I have bought most of my clothes there. My favorites are Levi's jeans and Fruit of the Loom shorts and t-shirts. When I visit my friends in Rochester, NY I get my groceries at Wholefoods and Trader Joe's. Back home I get all my groceries at Ekoplaza, the Dutch organic supermarket.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 9 годин тому

      OMG! I think we are twins separated at birth! I also am a big fan of Levi’s. No other jeans fit (me) as well. And Fruit of the Loom. That’s an American classic, for sure. Mind you, I quite like the V-neck T-shirts from WE. You already know how much I love Whole Foods. It’s one of the few things I miss about the U.S. I, too, shop at EkoPlaza. Thanks, as always, for watching, Gert. 😃

    • @gertstolk
      @gertstolk 7 годин тому

      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 OMG indeed Mike. I'll be 66 next month and hope to retire in March after driving a transit bus for 38 years. 🚍

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 6 годин тому

      @ That is a mighty long bus ride, Gert. 😊 You have no doubt seen many things along the way. I wish you the best in your continued journey (after retirement).

    • @gertstolk
      @gertstolk 4 години тому

      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 I never added up the miles, maybe I will some day. With a college background I never fancied an office job and enjoyed my freedom and constant change of scenery. We employ all walks of life with a second carreer as a busdriver. I can spend more time appreciating art and furniture and keeping in touch with my friends across the pond 😁

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 3 години тому

      @@gertstolk I think you chose wisely. You cannot put a price on freedom. 😊

  • @KLKarin-bu2vu
    @KLKarin-bu2vu 16 годин тому

    Best thing I ever found in Bijenkorf Rotterdam was this weird guy who randomly struck up a conversation with me about the book I was looking at. (Back when they stills sold books and records). Next month that will be 39 years ago - and we're still together. 💖

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 12 годин тому

      @@KLKarin-bu2vu Oh my goodness…what a wonderful anecdote. I love it. How sweet. You see? Great things come from the Bijenkorf. No doubt about it. ❤️

  • @petervanderwoude6316
    @petervanderwoude6316 16 годин тому

    One you wouldn't think of right away is ASML, solely responsible for the production of top notch micro processors worldwide.

    • @TheJoaveck
      @TheJoaveck 16 годин тому

      They don't make the processors but they make the machines that make the smallest processors. So I wouldn't say solely because without the manufacturers buying them we were nowhere.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 12 годин тому

      @@petervanderwoude6316 Someone else mentioned this as well. It’s definitely a strong Dutch brand/company.

  • @margreetanceaux3906
    @margreetanceaux3906 17 годин тому

    The Bijenkorf in Rotterdam was taken down after the bombardment of the city in 1940, and was rebuilt in a version I grew up with and love, architecturally.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 12 годин тому

      @@margreetanceaux3906 Thank you, Margreet. I’ll be sure to check out the Bijenkorf the next time I’m in your city. ❤️

  • @bloodymarvelous4790
    @bloodymarvelous4790 18 годин тому

    Spyker, Unilever, Mammoet, Venco, De Ruijter, Verkade, Nutricia/Chocomel

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      @@bloodymarvelous4790 I was going to mention Unilever but read that it is (now) a British company. The others you noted are definitely worthy brands. Thanks for weighing in. 👍

    • @rmyikzelf5604
      @rmyikzelf5604 8 годин тому

      Chocomel is no longer owned by Nutricia (and hasn't been for 2 decades)

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 6 годин тому

      @@rmyikzelf5604 Is it still Dutch? I know it’s still lekker. 😋

  • @j.vanderson6239
    @j.vanderson6239 20 годин тому

    Verkade … definitely !!

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      @@j.vanderson6239 Oh my gosh, yes! Big fan of Verkade. Of course. Clearly, I have to make a follow-up video with more faves. Too many great Dutch brands to cover in such a short list. Thanks for your comment. 👍

    • @sonnylatchstring
      @sonnylatchstring 13 годин тому

      Verkade is from Turkey nowadays (Yıldız Holding)

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 11 годин тому

      @ I did not know that. Obviously, the Turkish have great taste, too. 😃

  • @jannetteberends8730
    @jannetteberends8730 23 години тому

    Wolky is an interesting Dutch shoe brand. Unfortunately for you it’s only for women, but it’s my favorite shoe brand. I only walk on wolky’s. They are fashionable comfort shoes. And also very durable.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      @@jannetteberends8730 Absolutely! I love Wolky and so many times have wished they made men’s shoes. My favorite brand of men’s shoes (for durability and comfort) are Camper (Spanish brand). 👟 Thanks for taking the time to comment. ❤️

  • @tiniselles
    @tiniselles День тому

    You could have mentioned Haarlemmer olie or Haarlemmer halletjes 😂

    • @tiniselles
      @tiniselles День тому

      Dutch brands, Heineken, Unilever, Philips, etc.

    • @Lilygirl283
      @Lilygirl283 День тому

      He mentioned Heineken and Philips in the video ​@@tiniselles

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      @@tiniselles Those are, indeed, worthwhile products to mention in association with Haarlem (maybe in a subsequent video). I was more focused on brands this time around. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

    • @margreetanceaux3906
      @margreetanceaux3906 17 годин тому

      🤢… 😁

  • @TriAngles3D
    @TriAngles3D День тому

    Might the most profound Dutch name/brand be Yankees...

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      @@TriAngles3D Definitely a major Dutch contribution: Janke/Jan Kaas/Jan Kees/Yankees!🧀 ⚾️

  • @Mrevolva
    @Mrevolva День тому

    i can imagine it being exhausting, some people look like they are gay ( don`t take this the wrong way) then it is more obvious and then it is more accepted (am i making sense?)

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 11 годин тому

      Yes, I understand your point. I know I am obviously biased, but I have never really understood why being gay is such a big deal to some straight people. So much depends on one’s family and one’s culture, of course. Thanks for your comment. 👍

  • @arwengrune
    @arwengrune День тому

    Consider Hema. For small house hold items, and lots for children's items. They have some very branding deals with the Dutchest of Dutch IPs.

    • @paulc8799
      @paulc8799 День тому

      Just don't know if it is still Dutch. I know it once was Dutch but between old Vendex, HEMA and Bijenkorf a lot of capital came from the USA. I doubt HEMA is Dutch today.

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      You’re right. Hema is a Dutch staple and deserves to be mentioned. Also, I suppose, AH, Gall & Gall, Etos and Kruidvat. So many good Dutch brands. Like I said, the Dutch are an enterprising bunch. ❤️

  • @Mrevolva
    @Mrevolva День тому

    you have a very soothing voice, very pleasant, great message , thank you

  • @Mrevolva
    @Mrevolva День тому

    kibbeling is a banger

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      @@Mrevolva Love it! ❤️ Freshly prepared with a squeeze of lemon. 🍋 Yum! 😋

  • @Mrevolva
    @Mrevolva День тому

    Chocomel and de Ruijter

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 17 годин тому

      @@Mrevolva Excellent choices! 😋

    • @sonnylatchstring
      @sonnylatchstring 13 годин тому

      DeRuijter is American (Kraft Heinz Company)

    • @Mrevolva
      @Mrevolva 13 годин тому

      @@sonnylatchstring ok just read about it selling in 2015 but founded as a duch company , but thanks

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 11 годин тому

      @ You see? Americans have great taste. Haha. Thanks for your comment. 👍

  • @paulc8799
    @paulc8799 День тому

    You know, for me the exceptional brand has to be ASML. What they did in 40 years, from zero to 100% market domination, is staggering. Only hope they won't fall into the Philips trap...

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 День тому

      @@paulc8799 Without a doubt, a top contender for Dutch mega-brand. Good one.☝️

    • @TriAngles3D
      @TriAngles3D День тому

      Funny that you mention that. It has only been a few years since most people realized that the frontier of industrial tech is from Veldhoven. Ben ex-ASMLer

    • @paulc8799
      @paulc8799 День тому

      ​@TriAngles3D my first employment was at Electron Optics in Acht. Not far away from the birthplace of the first asml product 😊

    • @TriAngles3D
      @TriAngles3D День тому

      @@paulc8799 You saw it from the start. I had a feeling you were not your average youtuber :)

  • @harmvanhassel4010
    @harmvanhassel4010 День тому

    Gstar

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 День тому

      @@harmvanhassel4010 Ah, yes, yet another great Dutch brand. Thanks for your comment. 👍

  • @remcovanvliet3018
    @remcovanvliet3018 День тому

    Have you heard of FairPhone? They make user repairable smart phones where all parts can be purchased separately. So, if you crack the screen, or the battery loses capacity, you can just order the part and change it out.

  • @fionaek
    @fionaek День тому

    Tony chocolonely and Rituals

  • @TheHighlander71
    @TheHighlander71 День тому

    I was half expecting Droste to be on your list :)

  • @fionaek
    @fionaek День тому

    You are 57? You have to be kidding…

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 День тому

      @@fionaek Haha. I wish I were. Thanks for your comment. You made my day. ❤️

    • @fionaek
      @fionaek День тому

      @ you look great! I never would have guessed😊 Fijne feestdagen voor jou en je partner💫

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 День тому

      @ Nogmaals bedankt. Wij wensen u fijne feestdagen. 🎄

  • @bluepeter128
    @bluepeter128 День тому

    I love it there , have been many times. I know why people love the Netherlands. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 День тому

      @@bluepeter128 Thank you for your comment. It is indeed a wonderful place to be. I have been singing its praises for 22 years. Thanks for watching. ❤️

  • @chriskramer2340
    @chriskramer2340 День тому

    It's great to hear your story, and happy to hear you're part of our great country! Perhaps you can share as well how you acquired a residence permit, which hoops you had jump through and how that made you feel? I do not know how the law was 20 years ago, but now-a-days; an American citizen can stay in the Schengen-area without an issue for a maximum of 90 days. If they want to stay longer, they'll need a residence permit ;)

    • @BetterTogether-UnIr1
      @BetterTogether-UnIr1 День тому

      @@chriskramer2340 Thank you for the warm welcome, Chris. I am certainly happy to be here. I discussed some of what you mention in another video: ua-cam.com/video/JT5VFqcqXz8/v-deo.htmlsi=JfDq3y5gAk0FvXNk

  • @legijahposetiko2881
    @legijahposetiko2881 День тому

    😋