Straightforwardness is so ingrained in Dutch culture that it has its own word, bespreekbaarheid (speakability) — anything can and should be spoken about. 

Pick n Pay’s Dutch CEO, Pieter Boone, was true to form after unveiling an underwhelming financial performance, largely due to the government’s hapless handling of the electricity crisis.  ..

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