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Words & Images Oliwia Jackowska
Taking advantage of the international and multicultural community of TU Delft, we collected national traditions or beliefs that only make sense in given communities. We might not understand why they exist, but this is what makes it special. Let’s respect each other and enjoy the beautiful Romanians love to eat pure pig fat, mixture of traditions and taboos but its fine, it is healthy because they all around the world! Enjoy. ry eat it with raw onion or garlic. The Dutch are ve proud of their infrastructure. If you cycle
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otective with too much pr do not gear it means you trust it.
socks is No sandals with u are yo s les the rule. Un d an sh iti a proud Br . German tourist
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC When you want your parents to meet your girlfriend, make sure she does not cut the cheese peel off too thick, your parents won't let you marry her. Too lavish.
SAUDI ARABIA During beverage rounds do not accept your chai too quick, you are there for the people, not for the drinks!
Dominicans have a lot of pride in their sense of style, and would rather wear tight clothing even in highest heat, than look too comfortable.
