Similarities

Similarities are not usually focused upon while talking about diverse country culture, but the difference. In this blog I would like to draw your attention towards another perspective, the similarities between the Dutch and Indian culture.

At first glance you might think that there are no similarities. In this blog I will discuss 4 cultural similarities.

Stereo typing

People are unique. This blog may refer to county culture in general but in no way does it imply stereo typing a country or people for that matter.

1.Individualistic

According to researchers, the Dutch culture falls under the individualistic culture. R Lewis did rightly place the Indian culture as ‘hybrid’. In most ways the Indian culture  does fall under collectivistic culture and there are times when Indians act as individualistic.

2. Direct

The Dutch way of communication is known of their direct and clear (low context) communication style. But Indians? Well, the cultural dimensions of various researchers do place the Indian communication style under the indirect (high context) communication style. But this does not exclude the fact that when situations like during negotiations Indians can be direct in their  communication. By this I mean the message will be stated clearly and politely.

3. Argumentative

The love for a good argument and debate is second nature to the Dutch.Indians do not crave to be argumentative but can be so when required and pretty loud too as some resources put it.  

4. Money conscious

A free or low cost offers are tempting to both Dutch and Indians. Dutch children are bought up to be thrifty and know the value of money. Paisa vasool is an Indian phrase that can be interpreted as getting every penny’s worth. This has no connection to the quality or value of a product though. As long as you get the maximum for your money’s worth.