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In the Netherlands, small shop owners traditionally give children a little treat (slice of sausage, banana, piece of cake). Is this a thing in your country too?
In the Netherlands, it’s very common for small shop owners to give children a little treat while their parents are shopping. The butcher gives a slice of sausage, the greengrocer hands out a banana, and the baker gives a piece of “eierkoek” (a soft, sweet egg cake).
It feels like such a warm, community tradition — but I’ve always wondered: is this a thing in other countries too? Do local shop owners where you live give kids a small snack or treat, or is this uniquely Dutch?
Would love to hear your experiences! 🌍
u/HomeworkMean7621 — 5 days ago