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Tickled by Time...

The humans of the Netherlands have no time. Do adhere to come on time always. Wherever you have to find yourself designate about two hours to get there. Anything may go wrong, the tram might stop, a storm might begin, plan ahead of time. When making office appointments arrive on time. You would rather be five minutes late and alert your boss or the individual you intend to meet then be five minutes early. Get the difference though, people and the transport system work differently, catch the train, bus or whatever you may hop on in good time. In case you are early to most office appointments you will be left entertaining yourself not to magazines or music but to no one. No one will ask, 'how are you may I help you' until the time you/they suggested to meet. Trust me they are not being rude, these lovely humans of the Netherlands, are practicing the art of time keeping. That goes for showing up at peoples homes for dinner. If the dinner begins at 6.30pm arrive at the dot or be five minutes late show them you are not too eager. Come by next time for another paragraph of manners and pleasantries.

~ Ms. Paragraph Lady
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