What does it mean to go Dutch when you go out to dinner?


What does it mean to go Dutch when you go out to dinner? : to go to a movie, restaurant, etc., as a group with each person paying for his or her own ticket, food, etc. We went Dutch on dinner.


What happens if I marry a Dutch citizen?

Marriage in the Netherlands does not automatically confer Dutch citizenship upon an individual. Requirements for Dutch citizenship may be obtained from the city hall of one's (prospective) residence in the Netherlands (Afdeling Nationaliteit). U.S. citizenship is not lost or acquired through marriage.


Why do Dutch people eat dinner so early?

Dutchies like to start early, usually between 5 PM and 6 PM. There is a historical explanation for this early time for dinner, and it was influenced by the socio-economic circumstances of the 19th century. Lower social classes would eat a warm meal around midday, while the higher classes would eat at 3 PM.