: This necessity for collective effort (you can't build a dike alone) led to a culture of egalitarianism and the "polder model," where all voices are included in national conversations to reach workable compromises.
The book identifies several key factors that have shaped the Dutch identity: Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into the...
: Despite being a top global economy, they have a cultural preference for part-time work and shorter hours. : This necessity for collective effort (you can't