As we went through the streets and the companies in Amsterdam, all of the groups noticed very interesting things that are different than the culture and practices back in the United States. The most impressive aspect that we noticed was the ability for the majority of the residents in Amsterdam to speak English. Going into an area that speaks Dutch, it was wonderful for ourselves to be able to speak well with others in the Netherlands.
The city was also vibrant in their transportation. Besides pedestrians, the majority of the people traveled on their bicycles. This caused our group many times to scurry away from an ambitious biker. The street layout also had traffic lights specifically for bikers which is extremely uncommon compared to the United States. The other transportation that was used was trolleys. Note: These were easier for us to dodge. Then the last major transportation was vehicles however they were rare as we approached closer to the middle of the city.
The layout of Amsterdam is amazing to look at firsthand. Firstly, the majority of the buildings are different compared to the one directly next to it. This means that there is something interesting to look at on every single building. Then the city is also known for their canals. While they were originally used to help create the city, they are extremely pretty to have. Ever so, some people live in house boats that are placed on the canals. Overall, Amsterdam is a place filled with friendly companies, crazy bikers, and new sights at every street corner.