I just like it

A Sense for Cultivation and Aesthetic

 I have many reasons why I like the Netherlands, and this is one of them. 

 Kralingen Oost 

Among all the good things in the Netherlands, one detail I really appreciate is seeing ducks in the streets of Rotterdam, calmly swimming in streams without fear of people around them. There’s a natural harmony between animals and people. The environment is clean, green, and full of life. Swans nest peacefully, unbothered by people walking nearby or stopping to watch. This shows a deep sense of culture and social awareness in Dutch society. I believe Dutch social behavior is on a very high level, partly because people in the Netherlands have a strong and respectful relationship with nature. The lush green spaces around the country reflect this intelligence and peacefulness. Their cultural and social connection to the environment contributes to overall happiness—because living in vibrant, green surroundings is a very different experience from a grey, lifeless reality. For me, the Kralingen area in Rotterdam is a perfect example. Then there’s Zuiderpark—an area full of greenery. In the summer, it often turns into a space for daily barbecues and gatherings, where people connect and build community. It’s a place where you’ll see smiles from people of all skin colors. On another side of the city, you’ll find Essenburgpark—a special nature reserve dedicated to preserving green space in Rotterdam. The level of development in the Netherlands—both in infrastructure and economy—is impressive. But just as impressive is the cultural and social approach to green environments. You can see this in how ducks and swans live freely and peacefully even in big cities like Rotterdam. All of this shows that Dutch social behavior is very advanced. And when people say that Czechs are often seen as toxic or aggressive, I wonder why it is that in no other country from Germany to proper Western Europe do we see this same deep care for the environment as we do in the Netherlands. It highlights a contrast—because in Czechia, it’s much harder to find the kind of environmental care and harmony that’s considered normal in Dutch cities