When it comes to dating, the Dutch like to keep things casual and let things progress naturally. And just like anything else in life, they prefer to approach their romantic pursuits with a sense of practicality. This is an important thing to remember if you are an expat looking to date a local man or woman.

Why do guys split the bill?

Splitting the bill – something he says seems to him “reasonable and fair” – even if it is a scenario often difficult to conceive in the US, means sex might then happen more organically and wont be based on expectations.