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Etiquette for Coffee Shops in Amsterdam

How to smoke the Dutch way


  1. Show your face. Take off your hoodies, caps, and hats.

  1. Don't be a big shot. If you are not a frequent visitor to a coffee shop, let the staff know that you are a novice. If they are nice, they will match their advice to your needs.

  1. No tobacco. Leave your tobacco and cigarettes in your pockets. In the Netherlands, smoking tobacco inside a coffee shop is strictly prohibited, but nobody will care if you do it discreetly.

  1. Start with the cheap Sativa weed. Hash (hashish) and iceolator are more potent and suited for experienced consumers.

  1. Smoke slowly. Think twice before you inhale again. Once you start feeling the effects, focus on balancing your consciousness like a spinning ball on your fingertips.

  1. Weed is a business. Just like any cafe in the main station, coffee shops in Amsterdam are designed to make money due to high traffic. Expect to pay at least 10 euros for a cup of coffee.

  1. Enjoy your experience. Start experiencing your journey and don't hesitate to slow down and stop searching for anything. The moment is now.

  1. Respect the culture and other visitors. The Netherlands has a liberal drug policy, but that doesn't mean anything goes. Respect the culture and laws of the country, and respect other visitors in the coffee shop.

  1. No photography or filming. Taking photos or filming inside a coffee shop is prohibited to protect the privacy of other visitors.

  1. Keep the coffee shop clean. Dispose of your waste in the designated containers and keep the coffee shop clean and tidy.

  1. Do not drive under the influence. Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Instead, use public transportation or a taxi.

  1. Be respectful. Be respectful to the staff and other visitors of the coffee shop. Avoid speaking too loudly and respect the rules of the coffee shop.
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