This story was related to me by my French brother-in-law.
Back to the late 60s, Congo Brazzaville. A water resources development project staffed by a mixed French-Dutch team of experts. Located in Dolisie, which, although the third town in the country, had fairly little to offer in terms of entertainment for expats, they decided to start a club for social intercourse and drinking.
The French Cub Secretary suggested after a month or so to ease the administrative burden and only charge for beer, whiskey, rum and gin, but at slightly increased prices, the soft drinks would be free.
From that moment the Dutch only drank Coca Cola and tonic and soda…!
The French at first couldn't believe it, then got mightily pissed off and finally told the Dutch that they were no longer welcome.
Hahahaha... What about making a fuss about two euros extra pp on a bill cause you only had one drink and everyone else had two. Or taking everyone's leftovers after dinner (and i mean kilos of ribs) and then refusing to pay extra for tipping the waiter, after he gave you free coffee. Or serving your friends the free sausage you were given on the street (when you were with those friends) when you invite them over for dinner. Or inviting people over for your bday party, including present wish-list, and asking people to bring booze cause you might not have enough... Oh the dutchiness!!!
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