How to repair a flat bike tyre, even though I live in one of the biggest biking nations. Also have never ironed anything.

The Lamy Safari got me back into writing with a fountain pen a few years ago. My very first pen in primary school was a Lamy ABC (similar grip), so it was really easy to get back into. Cured my hand cramps as well, so no more ballpoint pens for me.

I was taught in the “Dutch style”, although the x was taught differently (looped together). At least when I was in primary school (90s/early 2000s), writing cursive and with a fountain pen was the standard in the Netherlands.

Over here in Europe, bagging your own groceries, using a deposit for the shopping carts, and paying for plastic bags is practically standard. The simple plastic bags are often €0.25.

I did the same to practice French during secondary school, since I know many Disney films in both Dutch and/or English. Singing along to the songs also helps a lot with pronounciation.

I just use my trusty 20,000mAh Xiaomi powerbank (with QuickCharge) whenever I need to charge my phone while laying on the couch

I just use my trusty 20,000mAh Xiaomi powerbank (with QuickCharge) whenever I need to charge my phone while laying…

It really helps knowing some basic phrases. When I went to Paris a couple of years ago, I was able to ask for directions (and understand them), as well as being able to understand some important information on public transport that was only being handed out in French.

Also note that properly cleaning your teeth is even more important with brackets. The enamel on my front teeth were damaged because of my braces.

Permanent retainers are pretty common over here in the Netherlands. I’ve never met someone who used a removable retainer.

Perhaps it’s because I’m from a small country with a centralised government instead of a federal system, but I don’t understand what the big problem is? In my country, either a passport or an official ID card (basically a passport that’s only valid in the EU/EEA), plus a voting pass (that is sent to your home address…

We tend to have a small 15 minute break during lectures. But yes, it’s a bit annoying to get out if you’re in the middle, because everyone will have to get up and fold up their tables to let you pass.

I am indeed righthanded, but the majority of people tend to use laptops nowadays. Also, the desks at my university tend to be wider than this example.

Lefty desks? The desks over here in the Netherlands are non-discriminatory :)

My dad (lefty) used a mouse in his dominant hand, but he also hardly used a computer. My lefty neighbours both use them with their right hand however.

Last year, I read an article that Musical.ly also did not use SSL, meaning that even protecting an account was basically pointless. My uncle consequently removed the app from his 11 yo daughter’s phone.

Almost the same. Deluxe adds a few characters, battle mode, and includes the DLC.

Wallets like these are not that suited over here in Europe though. Smallest euro bill is €5, while everything that’s €2 and below are coins. I really need a wallet with enough room for coins.

Wallets like these are not that suited over here in Europe though. Smallest euro bill is €5, while everything that’s…

Ketjap manis! Love that stuff. Was incredibly happy when I (finally) found it in Oslo during my Erasmus exchange for making nasi goreng. Although I was also happy when I found a ketjap flavoured wok sauce from a Dutch company called Go-Tan over there.

If you’re ever in the Netherlands, try McDonald’s fritessaus. For some reason it’s sometimes also called “American sauce” by other brands, even though it apparently doesn’t exist outside the Netherlands/BeNeLux.

Perhaps MediaMonkey?