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This blog on the Norwegian culture is based on our books "The Social Guidebook to Norway", "The 100 unwritten Norwegian Social Laws" and "Norwegian Food: Do they really eat this?". All illustrations are copyrighted. To get an authorisation to use an illustration, visit www.monda.no/copyright.

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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 ...

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Norway: Suffer fi...

Holmenkollstaffeten took place this weekend in Oslo. A fantastic example of Norwegian socialization. Norwegians see enjoyment as a reward for hardship.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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