Norwegian culture enforces the idea that one needs to work hard

before being allowed to enjoy something

This is the same as with your colleagues,

you must participate in a sport

before having a drink or dinner.

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This is one of the 100 Unwritten Norwegian Social Laws presented in our new book "The 100 Unwritten Norwegian Social Laws".

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Read more about our amazing Norwegian friends in our other Guidebooks to Norway written by Julien S. Bourrelle and Sean Percival.