Getting married i...
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Norway's most popular blog on the Norwegian culture. All illustrations are from our book series "The Social Guidebook to Norway" and are copyrighted. To get an authorisation to use the illustrations, take contact with info@monda.no
You will find this blog in English and some articles in Norwegian here.
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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.
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!
When is it ok to ...
When Norwegians have the opportunity to escape they greet and ...
Velkommen til Sør...
When I hold my lectures about the Norwegian culture, I am often told that Norwegians are not all the same. Here are some differences.
Norway: Suffer fi...
Holmenkollstaffeten took place this weekend in Oslo. A fantastic example of Norwegian socialization. Norwegians see enjoyment as a reward for hardship.
Equality in Norway
"In Norway, equality is not about equality of opportunity, it is about equality of results." This understanding of equality influences many aspects of the No...
God Påske 2018 - ...
This Easter many Norwegians have been visting "utedo". Especially in Hardangervidda and Geilo!
Norwegians can al...
The government makes it easy to have fun with different partners while controlling population growth. Size does not matter for the Norwegian government, it e...
Norwegian Friends...
Being independent is at the core of Norwegian Friendships. Norwegians do not want to owe anything, everything tends to be ...
Being Gallant in ...
Gallant: (of a man) charmingly attentive to women. When I got to Norway women told me they could open doors themselves, that i should ...
Norwegian Gentleman
Source: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
In many countries around the world
Guys pay for girls
It is common
Sometimes the guys do not even know the girls
T...
Norwegians in Syd...
After two minutes, I knew they were Norwegians. The mother and daughter came into ...
Personal Space in...
Norwegians need space. A lot of Space. This is when you know that a Norwegian...
4 Hours in Oslo |...
This 5min video from Business Traveller provides you with great tips to make your short stay in Oslo wonderful.
A Mexican family ...
It was the first time she experienced the Norwegian Christmas traditions. Thanks to Mexicans.
The Independent N...
Norwegians are very independent. Owing to someone is uncomfortable. Instead you should try to ...
Norwegian Foreplay
Norwegians love foreplay, but there is one rule you need to follow.
Black Friday | Al...
Norway has implemented new rules for Americans. It is much safer. Better for your own security.
Norwegians are li...
It takes great effort to crack the shells of Coconuts. You need special tools to reach their soft side. Just like Norwegians
WHY NORWAY?
Norway is not an easy place to live in. Especially in mid-November in the dark under the snow. Here is what makes so many enjoy and appreciate Norway.
Being Introduced ...
In many places around the world, when you meet someone you know, you introduce the person you are with. This is basic politeness, it is expected and welcomed...
NORWEGIAN EMOTIONS
The way Norwegians express feelings is subtle. Be excited without moving your body, be happy in ...
Dating the Norweg...
In some countries around the world, you spend months talking and then realise you do not have sexual chemistry. In Norway ...
Norwegian Friend ...
A few years back I asked a Norwegian man what a good friend was. He was silent for a while and said: " A good ...
Norwegian Busines...
While a man in a suit wearing a backpack is a common sight in Norway, it may be slightly unexpected in other places around the world.
This is why it is...
Illustrations: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
Before moving to Norway
I lived two years in Spain
After a few weeks
I was able to put together a few senten...
Borrowing from No...
Norwegians are very nice people. They will help you, they will invite you to activities, they will lend you their belongings if they are sure that...
The "Bible Belt" ...
Source: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
I love Norwegians
I travel around the country holding lectures about them
I understand that Norwegians aren't all th...
A Norwegian Marry...
Source: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
In Norway you may get married before
Or after having children
Sometimes people get married in a Church
Sometimes not...
Two books every f...
Norway may feel far from home
Norwegians may feel cold, difficult to get to know and lacking basic politeness
This is all about perceptions
Norwegians are ...
Thank you TOLL fo...
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Birkebeineren
Source: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
I was invited to the cabin of a Norwegian businessman. I was looking forward to a day enjoying the sight of colorfu...
Norwegian Greetin...
Here in Norway
You can greet others with a handshake
Or just with "hello"
Or simply avoid eye contact
You should at all time
Avoid hugging
Avoid Kissing
...
The Scandinavian ...
Source: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
As a young man, I was told
That a man should always walk between a woman and the cars
That a man should ...
HM King Harald V ...
A few months ago you said these words
Which echoed across the planet
"Norwegians are girls that love girlsBoys that love boysAnd boys and girls that love e...
Norway is best. S...
Norway is great
Absolutely fantastic
The best country in Scandinavia
We have the best women
The best, absolutely greatest women
Sexy, smart, inte...
Norwegians and Wi...
Source: "The Social Guidebook to Norway"
Think of a wild cat
What happens if you come close to it
Move a lot
Make noise
Or try to give it food?
The wild cat...
Norwegian Service...
Today I walked into a hotel just outside Oslo.
Two employees were talking together at the reception desk.
I waited a few seconds looking at them.
Nothing.
T...