Amazing! This is the custom in Småland in southern Sweden, a place where almost half of the population emmigrated to America in the late 1800's, most of which ended up in Minnesota. The practice is called "truga" and the purpouse of it is simply to show that you are not being an "entitled" guest that takes things for granted and to make your guest feel like he/she is not being a burden on the household. I can't believe the custom survived for over 150 years halfway across the globe!
I come from northern, rural Minnesota, descended from Swedes and Norwegians. I work in people's homes a lot for my job, and sometimes people will offer me a tip, even though it is definitely not expected of them. I always turn them down at least once, figuring if they don't insist after my first refusal they might have just felt obligated to give me a tip for some reason. Usually they insist regardless, but there have been a couple times where they took my first refusal and I kicked myself for it. But that's just how it works, I suppose. :)
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I grew up in Montana so I can say it happens there too lol.. I don't do it myself but I swear I can hear a lot of people I know in this video. Hilarious lol
Must be frustrating trying to deny something with this rule. It will take a 4th time to say, "I only drink it black" and "I don't take it with sugar" until the offering Minnestan gets the hint.
One part that the video missed is, you're getting that cup of coffee no matter how many times you turn it down. And there's nothing you can do, but you're going to have at least one bar, probably three, and you'll be taking half a pan home with you.
Amazing!
This is the custom in Småland in southern Sweden, a place where almost half of the population emmigrated to America in the late 1800's, most of which ended up in Minnesota.
The practice is called "truga" and the purpouse of it is simply to show that you are not being an "entitled" guest that takes things for granted and to make your guest feel like he/she is not being a burden on the household.
I can't believe the custom survived for over 150 years halfway across the globe!
I come from northern, rural Minnesota, descended from Swedes and Norwegians. I work in people's homes a lot for my job, and sometimes people will offer me a tip, even though it is definitely not expected of them. I always turn them down at least once, figuring if they don't insist after my first refusal they might have just felt obligated to give me a tip for some reason. Usually they insist regardless, but there have been a couple times where they took my first refusal and I kicked myself for it. But that's just how it works, I suppose. :)
In Ireland we have the same custom
“Besides those aren’t cookies, they’re bars.” The slight passive aggressiveness of this statement is hilarious!
I refused to watch this video the first two times it was recommended. But it can't be that bad. Glad I did.
"No, i don't need any sugar, it's... actually not good for me."
As he takes a huge bite of the block of sugar in front of him 😂😂
Classic Minnesotan lmao
In Norway we call this "nøding". It's mostly something you'll experience at your granma's
too accurate
"whatever" lolol
Never heard of these bars before but I'll take 100.
1:46 thiccums double cheeked up on a Thursday afternoon 😂
I have a message that I’m sharing where I can, some may not want to hear this, but I ask that we stay polite and seek truth together. 😊
Love is an action. Feed the hungry, house the homeless, father the orphan, and protect the defenseless and vulnerable.
Read the Word for yourself, not only relying on others for guidance. Pray for guidance.Yahushua/Yeshua - His Hebrew name who is usually called (Jesus) taught to keep the whole Word. Including the Law/Torah. Matthew 5:17 “Do not presume that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not [g]the smallest letter or stroke of a letter shall pass from the Law, until all is accomplished! 19 Therefore, whoever nullifies one of the least of these commandments, and teaches [h]others to do the same, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever [i]keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Read 1 John. John tells us that sin is lawlessness, and that we must keep the commandments. Trust in the atonement of Yahushua/Yeshua who is usually called Jesus, and keep God (YHWH)'s whole Word/commandments. Revelation 12:17 So the dragon was enraged with the woman, and went off to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. Revelation 14:12 Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. Go to parableofthevineyard youtube channel for information about the bible and good bible studies. I'm in no way paid or sent by him for advertising. I just have learned a lot from his content. He's just a man who is trying to learn as well. :) Yeshua died so we may be resurrected to eternal life.....
Oh god I just realized how insufferable this behavior I have is
I grew up in Montana so I can say it happens there too lol.. I don't do it myself but I swear I can hear a lot of people I know in this video. Hilarious lol
That is so Tarof.. Persians have simmilar cultural traditions
Thats wierd.
Imagine we do the same thing and the countries are so far from eachother
Must be frustrating trying to deny something with this rule. It will take a 4th time to say, "I only drink it black" and "I don't take it with sugar" until the offering Minnestan gets the hint.
That would be kind of rude at that point
Damn, it's like hearing my Dear Old British Mother-In-Law ... she's practically a Minnesotan!
It's scary that I lived in the midwest and I still do this XD. Even if I want something I usually soft decline at first as a reflex.
The third offer thing is classic Norwegian
This is pretty cool
I am not going to leave a comment.
No siree. Not going to do that today.
Ok, maybe just a little comment. Like, half a joke.
This series is so right.
Hahaha oh my god, I would be sooo annoyed with every day life in a culture like this!
One part that the video missed is, you're getting that cup of coffee no matter how many times you turn it down. And there's nothing you can do, but you're going to have at least one bar, probably three, and you'll be taking half a pan home with you.
Whatever
"That's different"
This is so true over in Ireland, if you are offered a cup of tea you have to say yes the third time, it's seen as rude/ demanding if you're too quick
I enjoyed this
Classic!