Do you not want to come across as an annoying visitor, but as a decent guest? Then follow these 20 simple Red Light District etiquette rules. A really important Red Light District etiquette rule is to not take pictures of sex workers. They value their privacy and sometimes come after you if they see you taking a picture. Most sex workers lead a double life. Their family and friends do usually not know that they do this. Respect their privacy and safety. During our visits to De Red Light District we regularly see tourists who secretly and unsolicitedly take photos of sex workers.
During our contact moments with sex workers, we were told that this is one of the biggest annoyances of sex workers. Always show respect for the women and transgenders standing in the window brothels.
Laughing at them is really frowned upon in Amsterdam! Also in the Red Light District. Treat the prostitutes as you would like to be treated yourself. Be kind! So whether you make an appointment with Amsterdam escorts or visit a window prostitute. Be respectful, kind and clear. Despite the high price of a pack of cigarettes and the damage to health, people still smoke.
Tossing your leftovers on the sidewalks. Did you know that the cellulose acetate of a cigarette filter is difficult to degrade? It takes at least 10 years! Do not let someone else clean your mess but clean it up yourself and throw it in an ashtray.
When you make eye-contact with someone outside for more than a few seconds, a friendly smile in response is appreciated in the Netherlands. The same goes for sex workers when making eye-contact. Give them a friendly smile and nod. When we pass the ladies in the red light windows and eye contact is avoided, we always try to nod to the sex workers with a friendly smile. This is how we show our respect to them. To us, this feels like the correct standard of interaction. The Red Light District in Amsterdam is a normal neighbourhood like any other part of town where regular people live, work and sleep.
