Since I was 12 year old
I was told to open doors for women
to walk on the right side of the sidewalk
to pour wine to women first
When I got to Norway
women told me
they could open doors themselves
that I should not change side to walk between them and the cars
and they were suspicious that I was trying to get them drunk when pouring them wine
Norwegian women are independent
Very independent
Gender-based politeness norms are mostly absent in Norway
And it is considered as a good thing
Politeness means something different
When you come from a place where men and women
Have more defined roles
Where gallantry is central to gender interactions
Where men are raised in a masculine role to care and protect
Where women expect these behaviors from men
Adaptation to Norway may not be easy
Norwegians expectations may be confusing
Our books will help you understand better Norwegians' expectations and perceptions of gender roles
And how to explain it to foreign visitors and newcomers
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