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Ghent
Belgium • Europe
Hidden Gem of Flanders
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonApr–Jun, Sep
CountryBelgium
LanguageDutch, French & German
RegionEurope
👋 Greetings
Handshakes are standard. In French-speaking areas, cheek kisses (one or three depending on region) are common. Belgians are reserved initially but warm up over time.
🍽️ Dining
Belgian cuisine is excellent - try frites, waffles, and chocolate. Beer culture is UNESCO-recognized. Meals are enjoyed slowly. Tipping is included but rounding up is nice.
👔 Dress Code
Smart casual and neat. Belgians dress well but practically. Layers for unpredictable weather.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Discussing language politics (Dutch vs French)
- •Calling Belgian fries "French fries"
- •Being late
- •Refusing offered food or drink
- •Being overly loud
💡 Did You Know?
Belgium has over 1,500 types of beer
Belgian chocolate is world-famous
Brussels is home to the EU headquarters
Belgium has three official languages
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