It is actively linked to the culture-vulture and individual-expression syndromes that all self-respecting Dutch persons acquire at birth. Unfortunately, their tenacity for over-respecting themselves, and under-respecting others, causes a total breakdown of consideration in the world of cinema. If you want to SEE and HEAR a feature film in Holland, wait for the video. If you merely wish to preview the decline and fall of civilization (as we know it), Dutch cinema (bioscoop) is for you. Behaviour The number one rule is that you must giggle, chatter, belch and rattle your candy wrappers as much as possible to ensure that no one can follow the film. If anyone’s presence irritates you, throw your empty bottles and other rubbish at them while making loud and nasty comments about them. If the theatre is not yet full, be sure to select a seat directly in front of someone else and to sit up as straight as possible (preferably with a tall hat on) to block their view.
