Just curious...
2006-07-02 01:58:45 · 7 answers · asked by spclo23 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
" "Dutch treat" is a linguistic relic of a low point in relations between England and The Netherlands. Back in the 17th century, when both countries were building their global empires, their intense rivalry found an outlet in a wide range of popular sayings invented by each country to insult the other. Since we are primarily an English-speaking culture, the few phrases that have survived are, inevitably, those disparaging the Dutch, but even those are rarely heard today."
"Along with "Dutch treat," which originally implied "cheap," other insults once popular included "Dutch courage" (liquor), "Dutch defense" (a retreat), "Dutch headache" (a hangover), "Do a Dutch" (commit suicide), "Dutch concert" (a drunken uproar), and "Dutch nightingale" (a frog, which seems an especially low blow).
"Dutch treat" has long since lost its original sting, and today "pay your own way" seems to be standard practice among those who date."
2006-07-02 02:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by love2travel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because little old Holland was a world leader in rights for women, and one of the first countries to recognize that if a guy wanted to meet a girl and ask her for a date, the reciprocal should also be acceptable. And rather than make the cost of a date prohibitive, regardless of who initiated the outing, it became a custom to split the bill. The phrase was originally 'Dutch treat' - which meant one person would think of something great to do, invite the other person along, and they would share the cost. It gradually evolved into 'go Dutch'.
So every time you invite someone to go on a Dutch treat, you're recognizing the fact that the land of windmills and polders is a lot more progressive than most people think.
2006-07-02 05:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to pay for everything one has consumed when going out in a group (as opposed to splitting the bill equally).
I am moving your thread to English only because this is not a Dutch question.
Going dutch, or "dutch treat" is the idea that you "split the bill," instead of one person paying for the entire bill.
For example: If a friend and I go out to eat, we might "go dutch," meaning we may each pay for our individual portion of the bill.
I consider "going dutch" in either of the following scenarios:
Bill is $30. Friend and I each "chip in" $15 towards the total bill.
Bill is $30. Friend pays $18.35, because she had another glass of wine. I pay $11.65 because I only had one glass of wine.
Either way, I consider this, "going dutch."
2006-07-02 02:12:02 · answer #3 · answered by Bolan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a dutchman myself. I know that many of my kinsmen are known for being tight with their money.
In many cultures, when going out to dinner, especially on a date, whe person would pay for the meal. It was not uncommon for Dutch people to insist on splitting the check.
Hence the term going Dutch.
2006-07-02 02:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by randar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indynesien, or Javie, indefinetely !
we were senhor once u knew.'cause here de laa Historia are Notifial et le liberte uzted thereon. We likes to talks so much about OURS ESPRITE especialy the ones in those BOEKS.
y'see. all been printed STANDBY to releashed.
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2006-07-02 02:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause dutch people are cheap so they never want to pay for nothing so they always split the bill LOL J/K not sure actually
2006-07-02 02:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by OZoNE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
china
2006-07-02 02:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋