There are some minor non-verbal behaviour adjustments that should be made when communicating with others as an expatriate. The different non-verbal communication norms are an essential tool to adapt well in this environment.
The first category is different'different gestures boundariesboundaries'. In general, as stated on the Global Affairs Canada website, the Dutch do use a few hand gestures when communicating, to emphasize the importance of what they are saying, but in general they are similar to the oneones used in Canada. A common example of a different cultural gesture is by putting your index finger to the temple of your head, this is considered an insult to indicate that the person you are talking about is crazy.

To continue, theAnother example is related to common greetings in the Netherlands, startswhich start with a firm handshake or, if it is someone of the opposite sex, byit involves giving three alternating pecks on each other’s cheeks. Generally, you would remain at about the same distance as while still shaking hands. You would not otherwise touch each other while speaking.