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Norwegians in "Sy...
This is where Norwegians totally loose control. They do crazy things like smiling to strangers and talking with people.
There's no such t...
While many around the world enjoy warmth and Sun, Norwegian kids grow up with a ...
Norwegian Unwritt...
Then you are allowed to speak. Only about the problem. It is not allowed to speak again the next day when...
Norwegian Women w...
Norwegian women are pragmatic. They want to wear shoes that allow them to easily jump over a stream, cross a snowfield or ...
Meanwhile in Norw...
May 17th is the Norwegian national day. Everyone is happy in Norway that day. They go ...
Greeting a Norwegian
Why is he talking to me? In many places around the world, you look for ...
This is how you r...
Most Norwegians will come back to work with a tan today. However only those ones are true Norwegians ...
The Norwegian Easter
Illustrations: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
Norwegians love Easter
The country virtually stops for about a week
The cities are empty
Those left behind a...
One of the few ti...
“Løype” means “slope”, but really it means “get the hell ...
Norwegian Men Giv...
They have learnt from experience that giving direct compliments to Norwegian women may not be appreciated in the same way!
Norwegians like t...
To make Norwegians feel uncomfortable, pay for their coffee, dinner or drinks and do not let them pay you back!
Why going to Birken?
This is one of the best opportunities for a Norwegian to show ...
The inclusive Nor...
As the Norwegian King says: "Norwegians are girls that love girls, boys that love boys and boys and girls that love each other" - HM King Harald
Norwegian Christm...
Norwegians might not have seen their friends for over a year. They want to show them how much they care. They will spend hours...
Finansavisen "Jul...
Canadisk Julien S. Bourrelle publiserer bøker og holder foredrag om den norske væremåten.
Dress like a Norw...
Norwegians tend to dress informally at work and on their way to work. It is often more important to be comfortable and practical in your clothes then being e...
Watch out for the...
The Norwegian arm is an arm that stretches in front of you at dinner to grab something on the other side of the table
Good Enough is En...
In Norway, if you are “too” good, you will feel a pressure to be just good enough. If you are struggling, you ...
Norwegians on a U...
Today is a special day. It is Black Friday today. It is a bit like when Norwegians drink alcohol!
Norwegians and Co...
Norwegians like to avoid conflicts. Sometimes it may be difficult to understand what Norwegians are trying to avoid!
Happy Norwegian F...
Norwegians are can be subtle in their praise and careful in their expression of feelings. That does not mean ...
Did gallantry dis...
As a young boy, my mom taught me that a man should always .... and then I came to Norway!
5 Rules to make N...
From the author of "The Social Guidebook to Norway". Get involved into a frame activity, take ...
10 tips for Norwe...
Ten tips for Norwegians going abroad on business trips by the author of "The Social Guidebook to Norway".
A Simple Guide to...
"Oi!" may also express surprise and a good reply to "Nei, men!". In that setting it means ...
Getting married i...
Norwegian is a simple language with few words. There may not be different words for things that are nearly the same...
Hyttevenner & Nor...
Many Norwegians have a "hytte" (cabin). If they make friends at the hytte these are hyttevenner (Cabin friends) It means ...
Norwegians and ey...
Norwegians will prefer to respect "other people's privacy", and try not to look at others unless they have a reason to. While Norwegians are polite doing so ...
"No, but hello!" ...
Two Norwegians expressing their joy and excitement. These details will reveal their true feelings.
How to make Norwe...
In many cultures, friendships are built by giving and receiving. Not that much in Norway.
Dating in Norway ...
Norway is a wonderful place for dating. I adapted very quickly.
The Norwegian Ega...
This is simply part of their egalitarian culture. We relate to others equally in Norway.
Birkebeinerrittet...
Norwegians love to suffer. This physical sufferance allows them to ...
Norwegian Friday ...
I saw beautiful blond Norwegian young women, in nice dresses ...
Dette er en nasjo...
Det er helt vanlig å se belgisk jordbær i norske butikker, men når en norsk butikk tilbyr svenske jordbær må de ha en klar begrunnelse!