Your accent is cute and is with a genuine interest in topic. But i do not think the Finns are not very polite.. too often. Perhaps this has to do with cultural twists that you guys might not really pay attention to, but it has often been my observation. As to National independence, it is very true and that is one reason i am proud to be the Finn.
I visited Finland for the first time in 1974. From 1981 to 1982 I lived in Finland, and I can confirm all the ten points of your presentation. Since I left Finland I met many Finns, and all of them were fantastic, friendly people. Nowadays my Finnish friends began to pass away, which makes me really sad, but I myself am not young anymore. Thinking about Finland always makes me feel well. Suomi on minun suosittu maa! Ystävällinen, kaunis, luotettava.
When I've been to Finland I tried to speak finnish a bit (I keep on learning this language), like asking for directions or buying some tickets etc. It was really nice, when I said: "Anteeksi, en ymmärrän. Olen puolalainen ja puhun suomea vain vähän." and Finn answered something like:"Your finnish sounds good! That's amazing you speak it." I try to care about pronunciation, cause I love sound of this language - so it was really nice to hear that. I think that Finns are really friendly and sometimes you can be even talkative :D On the other hand - I really appreciate, when it's ok to stay in silence with somebody. In Poland if you do not talk to the person you know (for example during you're in the same elevator for a while) it's a bit awkward. But I think it's ok to say nothing sometimes. Especially when you know, that small-talk will end up talking about weather or other bullshits. Terveisiä Puolasta!
You are very brave for trying to speak Finnish while you were there. I was so afraid of making mistakes and I felt like people didn't have time for me to form sentences and remember words. With my colleagues at work it was better and I managed to speak a bit, but when I was in a shop or something, it was enough for them to come back with a question I didn't understand and I would totally freeze, thinking "omg, I don't understand", so I switched back to English. So once again, well done to you! And I also agree with the second part of your comment. It's the same here in Romania and sometimes it's stressful, having to make small talk.
Ewelina zazdroszczę że mówisz po fińsku cokolwiek :) ja póki co osluchuję się, uczę się podstaw ale mój język jest sztywny jak kołek gdy próbuję cos powiedzieć choćby do lustra:)
I'm half Native American (Blackfeet) and half Fin. My parents had so much in common when they met that I'd hear about their language often growing up. Both languages sound identical but they have different meanings, like identical words. The Native Americans have teepees as do the Laplanders, and they take care of reindeer, living off the land, very much like my mother's people. How you said that Fins move out at an early age, very independent. Our Native side is very much different and similar to Japanese folks that stay at home taking care of the family. When the elders get old, they move in with their adult children, and taken care of the rest of their life. Elders are very much respected among our people. The respect you talked about is very much the same on both sides of my parents. Actually, both peoples are very much identical in those ways like the shyness, the quietness, the respect for others, the inviting people into the home to cook a nice meal for them, etc. I wish I could find more Native/Fin people. I don't think there's many of us out there but I heard there's a lot up in Alaska.
For Finnish people being good at something means that they have a Nobel prize on that subject or have won world championship or something... Maybe just ask what they like and you get your answer.
I thought that too. It can be easier to get to know the person and reduce the chances of them to think they would be bragging with their answer. Sometimes what we're good at may not be what we like 😂 and viceversa.
My parents died when I was 2, and I was adopted not late after. My adopted parents moved me to America, where they were from. I recently found out I was adopted. I am finish and polish. Even though I never grew up in Finland I relate to most of the stuff on this list.
I have been traveling to Finland 🇫🇮 for the pass 5 years now love it….. yes fins do keep to themselves but me been Latin and from NYC 🗽 I just talk to everyone try to make friends and get them out of there comfort zone and it always work…
What I find works is to take a class or join a group where Finns are doing something you already do. I write and I sing as a hobby. I got involved in a writing group that has a number of Finnish Americans in it. People have no problem sharing creative energy. It all just flows.
I am born in Germany and both of my grand parents fled from Schlesien (today Poland) to Germany in the war. I do not feel like a german. There is still something missing. As a child I loved Sweden for some reason. Now I want to find out where my roots are and where I belong to. I can say that my brother is called "Finn" and that I find the finish language very beautiful. My mother has been living in Winnipeg, Canada for a while. People say I look Russian. Finnland convinced me most in the shortest time from the hearing. I like the values like directness. I feel too understood to be true. Looking forward to the journey.
I love the humble and modest nature of Finns! In the humble/modest way they remind me of New Zealanders. Both fantastic people and countries - blessings from the USA.
I once had a Finn ask me if I were Finnish when I was at Heathrow airport. I think she was hoping to ask for help. I often wondered what characteristics she saw that made her think I might be. Now that I've watched this video. Even though I don't have the privilege to be Finnish, I do share a number of these characteristics. I would now be curious to visit Finland.
Hi. Can you please make a video on a typical house in Finland, the interiors, rooms, etc. Also please make a video on the diet the average Finns eat on daily basis from breakfast to dinner.
@@AleksiHimself This video isn't recent, but I wanted to say, I used to go to Finland with work regularly and I really loved the people. The food is great, too. I love the qualities of the Finnish people, that you describe well. Yes, discreet yet hospitable, honest and well-behaved. I wish more nations had these qualities including my own (France). I also think Finnish people have a knack for good taste, not just minimalist stuff. Besides, I'm a fan of Jenni Vartiainen. Talented and classy, and I can't get enough of listening to Finnish lyrics.
As a fellow Finn about the hardship of making friends: I feel like there's a practical reason why Finns aren't actively looking for befriend with new people. Finns take things pretty seriously sometimes, so when you start calling someone _your friend,_ you've practically prepared to do anything for them. So you don't say it lightly. Just like you don't go around telling everyone you love them in Finnish, since _words have their weight._ If you're not prepared to marry the person, you won't say you love them. Another point about making friends with Finns is the fact that Finns don't do things just for the sake of doing it or because it's expected, but because it's practically needed. Think about smalltalk: zero new information gained so Finns don't do it. So, similarly, if you already have enough like-minded people in you life to feel socially engaged, you're not gonna look for new ones for no reason. Besides, you couldn't even quarantee you could schelude any time for more friends than you already have.
In my opinion in a country like Finland the main problem is how to psychologically survive the very very long Winter! That must be the biggest challenge, conditioning to a meaningful extent the attitude and behavior of most people.
On women being equal in Finland. My dad (full Finnish) would tell me growing up that the ladies are equal because they're tougher than the men, and can beat them up! LOL! I'm half Finnish here in America. My great grandparents are from there.
Somewhat, but completely different in a-lot of ways, for example their culture on schooling, women’s rights, lgbtq+ their alot more different than similar
I'm an American and love Finland. No connection genetically, but I love the culture through having known children of immigrants to the United States. Also a huge fan of Sibelius. One of the things that I'd like to see on your channel is a Finnish Independence Day video. I have a feeling it's a big deal, and being in Helsinki for it is a dream for someday.
Also, re: bragging. As an American, my belief is that it's ok to tell people what you're good at as long as you're humble and willing to talk about all the things you're bad at, too. :P
I have been living there for one year and I absolutely loved it! I admired all the things mentioned, the vibe and the mindset. I guess I could blend in perfectly xD
The only bad thing about Finland is its weather other than that Finland is a hidden global delight with their beautiful people, just amazing, thank you Finland!!!
I really like this points about finns. Never met finnish people, but I want to visit Finland and Im learning the language and reading about your history. You mentioned some traits that I've got but got me sometimes in troubles in germany. Don't be so honest. You're always on time. You have to do the smalltalk. Just talk highly about yourself and so on. It seems interacting with finns seems easier for me🙏 don't change. Keep it like this
As born Finnish i learned enjoying about Nothingnes. Basikly, sometimes, being alone and doing Nothing. No tv, entertainment, reading etc. Best places ofcourse in nature. Time is biggest treasure, slower it goes ,. better.
I have never been to Finland. Both sets of my grandparents were born in Finland, but being born in America I thought I was more American. Nope! I have always been asked why I am angry, or grumpy because of my silence. My friends actually call me "the safe" because if I am told to keep a secret, it will go with me to my grave. Also if a friend asks an opinion question, I have learned to ask if they actually want my answer, or not because even that will be the truth (sometimes that's a problem with the ladies, but so is the whole "not talking" thing). And I'll be damned if I said 3:30 pm, I didn't mean 3:35! Although I do prefer American food. Also, I was informed at a very young age that the only reason you would ever touch, or get in the personal space of, another person was if you're fighting or f****ng.
Finland was the best country I ever visited, it was 2012 during the Championship of Hockey in Helsinki. I got to experience some of it. I enjoyed a lot! It was expensive, but my finnish friends that hosted me helped me with that also :) Suomi on kalnis maa!!
Started learning Finnish about three months ago, I really hope to visit - or perhaps even live in - Finland one day! It seems like an amazing place to be, full of amazing people. I love it’s history, and hate how it’s often ignored or taken out of the picture. I’ve met some very nice Finn’s as well, and now understand ‘Sisu’ very clearly, a lot of determination, for sure. I honestly admire it. (Sorry if this has grammar or spelling mistakes) Rakkautta Islannista!
I went to a Finnish concert in Canada. I heard that Finns were punctual so I left home with a 20 minute leeway. I ran into road construction with closures and got to the 7:30 concert at 7:30:31 and I was 31 seconds late. I had been going to concerts with my Russian friend and their 2:00 PM concerts would start at 2:40 or 3:10 and little old ladies at the back would talk through the whole thing. At a Finnish concert if you are talking two or three people will tell you to Shush and give you a Hard Stare. You must talk about the Finnish Hard Stare one time.
I have been to Helsinki and Kuopio two years ago and it was reall really nice and beautiful.I love Finns and Finnish nature.I think Koreans and Finns can be good friends :)
I never thought of Koreans before, but I always saw Finns and Japanese people as soul mates even though the culture, language, climate and location are completely different. I can't really put my finger on it but it has something to do with the mentality I think. Politeness and humbleness when it comes to personal space and house rules is extremely important.
Hi, I am mostly Chinese Asian. I have done a DNA test and the results is telling I have a tiny fraction of 0.9 Finnish dna in me . Which was a bit unexpected but was knowingly there’s something Eurasian gene in me as my look can tells. I began to explore something about Finnish people.
Hey, you gave me that final push to get one of those DNA tests. Just bought one. I have the urge to learn to know my roots as well. Thank you. All best.
Joined the Finntastic squad a couple of days ago. Now, whenever I think about a Finnish topic, your voice pops into my mind. I'd really like to visit Finland someday :) Cheers!
Aleksi Himself - Videos about Finland But the qualities of a Finnish seem to be in diametric opposition to Mediterranean culture. We are warmer, more open, talkative, we connect easier, and, you know, we can be 5 minutes late without someone making a scene about it. So why would we try to connect with the Finns? Reserved, shy, socially awkward, cold. Byproducts of your weather and geography, sure, noone to blame, but why should someone make the effort? I really think that globalisation made it seem like all people should somehow live together. We should respect each other and live in harmony, of course, but not all people are a match. Peace 🙏🏼
I'm from the Balkans, which is even more hardcore, but similar. I always hated those characteristics and felt like an outsider due to them. Finland sounds like a dream country due to a lot of things, but mostly due to my identity being the most similar to that of a typical Finn. However, there are some discrepancies, like still being a lone(ly) wolf without friends, and I'm open to being alone in Finland and having difficulties and maybe never find friends in my life, but that's my issue. It doesn't depend on the culture much, but on my own attitude, mental state and maturity, etc. But, I'd rather be alone in Finland than here. A lot of people say that is almost impossible to make friends in adulthood, as people already establish social circles, so... I guess Finns are more open to it and not faking they like you and let you hang out just because they should, without any substantial connection, which I also don't seek and need.
@@ninaj6051 I’m very sorry you don’t like the warmer, more open, more talkative, friendlier Balkan culture.For a Finn to feel like that it’s good I guess, as it’s their culture, but for you to try to emulate that by living in Finland might not be the paradise that you think.
@@Diapontios Everything has the other side of the coin and not everyone is a in your face extrovert who needs to blabber all the time and expect others to be like them, as they do here, and you're ostracized if you are an introvert that doesn't need to talk about weather all the time and show off and bear a grin despite everything and stuff like that to be included. I don't know why you're trying to put me off by being skeptical of something that's my taste, while you praise the thing you like, even though I already explicitly said I don't.
Hello Aleksi..since we are planning to visit this fairy tale country it is like I am watching every single video of you!!! They are realy worth in getting to know about this wonderful country before we come. All these qualities of you guys attracts me more and more towards your country. 😊 Much love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 😍
I love the Finns...they were three last great sailors..sailing there square rigged sailing ships. Down to Australia and back again ,,right up till around the 1940s
Went to Helsinki and loved it. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I am reminded of some of the ways Scots behave especially the highlanders. My lot really will put you down if you act too full of yourself, even if you are a world champion., and can be ridiculously friendly but still very private.
@@AleksiHimself Yes-- northern Michigan here; lots of Finns in the Upper Peninsula. My family is of Finnish descent; great-grandma moved here with family in the 1930s and their last name was Mallönen. I love my Finnish heritage and can't wait to visit someday!
I wasn’t used to having 2 hours for lunch til Helsinki. Service is so so slow. But hey it’s nice to take things down a notch, It’s definitely an adjustment for the mindset❤
It is funny to translate one Finnish custom directly into American culture. If you invite a friend over it is expected that you offer them coffee and some food. If you invite a very close family friend or family over, it is a given that you offer them coffee and pulla. But it is an insult if you don't offer them a sauna. Now if you were to translate this into American culture it would be like inviting your cousin over and saying, "Hi! Welcome! Here, have some coffee and cake. And oh yeah, go take a bath. If you want, I'll join you, naked, in a hot room."
Na moi!. Greetings from USA. Love the videos. I have family from Mikkeli and was supposed to visit Finland last summer for a month to visit Helsinki, Kuopio, Tamperee, and Mikkeli but sadly COVID prevented that. I came across your channel a few weeks ago (and happened to see your Live Stream a few nights ago when you were visiting the Church outside). I have been binge watching your channel because I miss Finland so much and am actually learning quite a lot. Thank you for all that you do with this. If you ever visit the USA (particularly the Washington, D.C. area) let me know! and keep up the great work!
Even the thieves who robbed my husband left his wallet out to be found. He lost his cash money and bank cards, but got his ID and such back (don't worry, they got maybe 20€, everything was shut down fast). Even the thieves are honest, they could have just thrown the wallet in a trash bin or something.
It is hard to believe that there are people ,who are less corrupt,more straight,honest and are yet HUMBLE,I love you FINLAND,you are a real boon to this corrupt world of ours.Lots of love from India.
My wife is from Finland and we have been married for over forty yrs. She is the quietest person I know except for her mom and dad. Not much for conversation.
I work for a Finnish company and I love this. They talk exactly about what we need to talk and not a lot of mumbo-jumbo in between. That's what I call efficiency. I don't like the "beating around the bush" style that the Americans have for example.
I am a Helsinki born California resident who rides a bicycle between Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach on a daily basis. I occasionally find wallets during the weekends. I return them to the driver licence address. Few times I have been blamed for it with the money still there. "I never get that drunk, you must have taken it".
I lived In Italy for some 18 months. I kissed the VERY soil of Helsinki-Vantaa airport when I returned to Finland. It is awesome to buy a loaf In a finnish grocery store without being robbed by the grocer! Love Finland❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The punctuality is so me and my husband even jokes that I am on time like a Finn LOL. He’s Bulgarian and waits until the last minute to get ready and I am always stressed. He hates being five minutes early. If I am not five minutes early I feel as if I am late. LOL
I know Sweden pretty well, even if I know Finland better, and I can say that there are some big differences between the two nations. Swedes are not hospitable, compared to Finns, much more difficult to make friends, are often condescending and patronizing, they make you feel you are inferior to them, which the Finns don't.
Had my genetics done and my hallo group W6 was heavily clustered around Finland. I have no Finnish relatives and have never been to Finland, yet everything you said resonated within. In my bones, I guess. 😉
I met a Finnish girl while I was shopping a few months back. She was a student here in Jonesboro at Arkansas state University. She said she was here to run track. She was very nice & we talked just fine. Her English was very good. I had no idea she was Finnish until she told me
You're so outgoing, Aleksi! Are you sure you are a Finn? :P jk, really nice video and I always like the funny parts a lot. But I think there are also some Finns, maybe not so many, who sometimes say stuff they don't mean. If you say something, but then act in a way that doesn't support what you said, maybe you didn't mean it in the first place.
So fun this video. I feel totally like an outsider in many ways in Finland but still so ''half Finnish'' at the same time. Only I m an oldfashioned romantic dreamer who always loved the lyrics by Lennon ''Imagine there s no countries ...''
Finnish Americans are the same, 🤔👍 I have met people that moved from other areas of the country and later told me they were afraid of people. We don't just walk around smiling at people or talk to strangers often.😐 We think we're respecting their privacy and they think we're rude. 😄👍🇫🇮 Great video.🌟🌟🌟🌟
This will come in handy when I plan my trip to Helsinki 💙💙I love how much equality Finland has. The education system is top notch. Mothers and the elderly is looked after very well. Free healthcare. Many good social programs. The only strange thing is when getting a ticket from a police officer. The cost of ticket goes by your salary and there is not a set price like here in the States.
You mean he's past the low-skill-but-high-confidence point in his Spanish learning and moved to high-skill-moderate-confidence? Or possibly "some" is simply a direct translation of the Finnish partitive. Knowing a language with a total object? Only if you actually mean knowing that Spanish is a language or if you're making a point about how the All-knowing must know the Finnish language.
Agree for most parts of the friendship circle. Most of my friends are from school and even earlier. Sure there are some I met later, but even if I just see my old friends way less than new ones they still are more close than new friends
Also if you visit a Finnish home it's very likely that you are asked if you would want some coffee. If you are insecure about talking with a new person, take the coffee even if you aren't going to drink it. It's just something for your hands to do and if you get uncomfortable with the silence you can always take a sip of the coffee (or fake it if you don't somehow like coffee) to feel less akward with the silence
about the directness, that also goes widely for germans and people from the other scandinavian countries. just drop the important things that need to be said and have casual talk afterwards instead the other way round.
I Really enjoy & appreciate Your channel Aleksi! You forgot to mention some of the best race drivers in the world Like Kimi Raikkonen & Mika Hakkinen of Formula 1. These guys are some of the best in the world, remain humble, & shining examples for everyone to follow. From a country of just over 5 million people that is amazing! One of many examples... I look forward to visiting & continuing learning from & about Your sweet country! You make it so much fun Brother :)!! Unlimited Blessings to You & all the Fantastic followers!
I am silent most of the time and feel really inconvenient in social conversations.. and this land looks good for me.. I can talk only when necessary and not feel obligated to talk..
I am greman on my dad's side of the family and norwagain on my moms side with some I am 6th generation american but I wish I was raised in finnland it sounds like a great place to be brought up in
I had this colleague who moved from Northern Finland down here to Australia and I thought I should make him enjoy settling in so I suggested we meet up at a pub for some drinks drinks. I ordered the first round and as Finns enjoyy their clear liquor I included cpl vodka shots. I proceeded to raise a glass and said 'cheers mate'. The finn looked at me for a few seconds. Then he said 'Did we come here to drink or to chat?' Just a joke. I'm the finn who moved to Oz..... :-D
@@AleksiHimself I know, I just mean that compared to many other places of Europe, the level of safety is probably similar (except for big european cities). When I went there I did not understand why they told us just that. Probably because I am ill-accustomed and I take security for granted. But yes, when they told us it was safe, it made me feel less safe xD (I know it's safe, I just take it for granted). I love Finland, I've been there many times, kiitos vastauksesta
finland is my dream country, is on my top 4 countries that i love, and i deffeniettly will move there at least to have the experience to live in finland
born and raised in Yakutia I see many similar characteristics maybe similarly harsh climate and geography has something to do with northern peoples being silent, no BS, humble, direct and hospitable maybe it just helped our ancestors survive in the North
Guys avoid finish women. They are only good if you want to be in a vampiric and parasitic relationship. These women are so self centered it is shocking. Try Mexican women. They have virtually none of the negative traits of finish women.
I was pretty sure my keys were not at the lost and found, but I went there and checked... three big boxes full of keys. I think my drunk friend stole my pants when he left my place and probably threw the keys away. I got in my home, but couldn't find my pants or keys anywhere the next morning. Luckily I had borrowed my car to a friend so my car keys were with me and I could get the spare keys from my brother. Rant... point being you lose something at the town and you will probably get them back, three boxes of keys. I also lost my phone like 15 years ago and someone gave it to the cops.
I would speak to a lamp post. I have quarter Karelian in me. 😅 and I grew up in Savo. I talk a lot and responsibility lies with the listener. I always talk to new people. I already know my friends.
Is not really silience. My personal observation about Fins is that they're self center absorve people even between then. If the interraction does not benefit then,they will not engage. They are the Japanese of Europe Lolll
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1. Silence - 0:24
2. Trust - 1:29
3. Humbleness - 3:14
4. Directness - 4:40
5. Already Established Social Circles - 5:24
6. National Identity - 7:40
7. Equality - 9:00
8. Punctuality - 9:54
9. Individuality - 11:08
10. Hospitality -12:11
Your accent is cute and is with a genuine interest in topic. But i do not think the Finns are not very polite.. too often. Perhaps this has to do with cultural twists that you guys might not really pay attention to, but it has often been my observation.
As to National independence, it is very true and that is one reason i am proud to be the Finn.
Seems like the country that aligns perfectly with me. No ba. Trust is paramount. Awareness. Self reliance.
I visited Finland for the first time in 1974. From 1981 to 1982 I lived in Finland, and I can confirm all the ten points of your presentation. Since I left Finland I met many Finns, and all of them were fantastic, friendly people. Nowadays my Finnish friends began to pass away, which makes me really sad, but I myself am not young anymore. Thinking about Finland always makes me feel well. Suomi on minun suosittu maa! Ystävällinen, kaunis, luotettava.
Long and healthy life for you.
When I've been to Finland I tried to speak finnish a bit (I keep on learning this language), like asking for directions or buying some tickets etc. It was really nice, when I said: "Anteeksi, en ymmärrän. Olen puolalainen ja puhun suomea vain vähän." and Finn answered something like:"Your finnish sounds good! That's amazing you speak it." I try to care about pronunciation, cause I love sound of this language - so it was really nice to hear that. I think that Finns are really friendly and sometimes you can be even talkative :D
On the other hand - I really appreciate, when it's ok to stay in silence with somebody. In Poland if you do not talk to the person you know (for example during you're in the same elevator for a while) it's a bit awkward. But I think it's ok to say nothing sometimes. Especially when you know, that small-talk will end up talking about weather or other bullshits.
Terveisiä Puolasta!
You are very brave for trying to speak Finnish while you were there. I was so afraid of making mistakes and I felt like people didn't have time for me to form sentences and remember words. With my colleagues at work it was better and I managed to speak a bit, but when I was in a shop or something, it was enough for them to come back with a question I didn't understand and I would totally freeze, thinking "omg, I don't understand", so I switched back to English. So once again, well done to you! And I also agree with the second part of your comment. It's the same here in Romania and sometimes it's stressful, having to make small talk.
Ewelina zazdroszczę że mówisz po fińsku cokolwiek :) ja póki co osluchuję się, uczę się podstaw ale mój język jest sztywny jak kołek gdy próbuję cos powiedzieć choćby do lustra:)
Finns are the only people with whom it is not embarrsssing being together and not talk at all.
I'm half Native American (Blackfeet) and half Fin. My parents had so much in common when they met that I'd hear about their language often growing up. Both languages sound identical but they have different meanings, like identical words. The Native Americans have teepees as do the Laplanders, and they take care of reindeer, living off the land, very much like my mother's people. How you said that Fins move out at an early age, very independent. Our Native side is very much different and similar to Japanese folks that stay at home taking care of the family. When the elders get old, they move in with their adult children, and taken care of the rest of their life. Elders are very much respected among our people. The respect you talked about is very much the same on both sides of my parents. Actually, both peoples are very much identical in those ways like the shyness, the quietness, the respect for others, the inviting people into the home to cook a nice meal for them, etc. I wish I could find more Native/Fin people. I don't think there's many of us out there but I heard there's a lot up in Alaska.
For Finnish people being good at something means that they have a Nobel prize on that subject or have won world championship or something... Maybe just ask what they like and you get your answer.
I thought that too. It can be easier to get to know the person and reduce the chances of them to think they would be bragging with their answer. Sometimes what we're good at may not be what we like 😂 and viceversa.
I am not from Finland but I feel like a Finn when I read this. It really makes sense to me.
Kimi Raikkonen
My parents died when I was 2, and I was adopted not late after. My adopted parents moved me to America, where they were from. I recently found out I was adopted. I am finish and polish. Even though I never grew up in Finland I relate to most of the stuff on this list.
I was definitely Finnish in a past life - love the unique cultural aspects of Finns.
People in Finland are always asking me to stay at their home when I visit Finland. And making sandwiches for the bus rides...so much kindness.
Good stuff!
@@AleksiHimself the absolutely Best!! I cry every time I leave Finland. Kiitos paljon for these great videos!!
I have been traveling to Finland 🇫🇮 for the pass 5 years now love it….. yes fins do keep to themselves but me been Latin and from NYC 🗽 I just talk to everyone try to make friends and get them out of there comfort zone and it always work…
What I find works is to take a class or join a group where Finns are doing something you already do. I write and I sing as a hobby. I got involved in a writing group that has a number of Finnish Americans in it. People have no problem sharing creative energy. It all just flows.
I am born in Germany and both of my grand parents fled from Schlesien (today Poland) to Germany in the war. I do not feel like a german. There is still something missing. As a child I loved Sweden for some reason. Now I want to find out where my roots are and where I belong to. I can say that my brother is called "Finn" and that I find the finish language very beautiful. My mother has been living in Winnipeg, Canada for a while. People say I look Russian. Finnland convinced me most in the shortest time from the hearing. I like the values like directness. I feel too understood to be true. Looking forward to the journey.
As more as i know your culture, more i fall in love with this wonderfull land. I hope i can be there soon
Good stuff!
Me also
I love the humble and modest nature of Finns! In the humble/modest way they remind me of New Zealanders. Both fantastic people and countries - blessings from the USA.
I once had a Finn ask me if I were Finnish when I was at Heathrow airport. I think she was hoping to ask for help. I often wondered what characteristics she saw that made her think I might be. Now that I've watched this video. Even though I don't have the privilege to be Finnish, I do share a number of these characteristics. I would now be curious to visit Finland.
I went to Finland - and married a Finn. That was 18 years ago! Jippii!
Hi. Can you please make a video on a typical house in Finland, the interiors, rooms, etc. Also please make a video on the diet the average Finns eat on daily basis from breakfast to dinner.
Thanks for the suggestions!
A video called "Are most Finn girls vegetarian/vegan?" :P I always wonder about this mmmm
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google it or net it.
Butter! Finns eat butter.
@@AleksiHimself This video isn't recent, but I wanted to say, I used to go to Finland with work regularly and I really loved the people. The food is great, too. I love the qualities of the Finnish people, that you describe well. Yes, discreet yet hospitable, honest and well-behaved. I wish more nations had these qualities including my own (France). I also think Finnish people have a knack for good taste, not just minimalist stuff. Besides, I'm a fan of Jenni Vartiainen. Talented and classy, and I can't get enough of listening to Finnish lyrics.
As a fellow Finn about the hardship of making friends: I feel like there's a practical reason why Finns aren't actively looking for befriend with new people. Finns take things pretty seriously sometimes, so when you start calling someone _your friend,_ you've practically prepared to do anything for them. So you don't say it lightly. Just like you don't go around telling everyone you love them in Finnish, since _words have their weight._ If you're not prepared to marry the person, you won't say you love them. Another point about making friends with Finns is the fact that Finns don't do things just for the sake of doing it or because it's expected, but because it's practically needed. Think about smalltalk: zero new information gained so Finns don't do it. So, similarly, if you already have enough like-minded people in you life to feel socially engaged, you're not gonna look for new ones for no reason. Besides, you couldn't even quarantee you could schelude any time for more friends than you already have.
In my opinion in a country like Finland the main problem is how to psychologically survive the very very long Winter! That must be the biggest challenge, conditioning to a meaningful extent the attitude and behavior of most people.
On women being equal in Finland. My dad (full Finnish) would tell me growing up that the ladies are equal because they're tougher than the men, and can beat them up! LOL! I'm half Finnish here in America. My great grandparents are from there.
Finland sounds like the Japan of Europe. Awesome!
Somewhat, but completely different in a-lot of ways, for example their culture on schooling, women’s rights, lgbtq+ their alot more different than similar
I'm an American and love Finland. No connection genetically, but I love the culture through having known children of immigrants to the United States. Also a huge fan of Sibelius. One of the things that I'd like to see on your channel is a Finnish Independence Day video. I have a feeling it's a big deal, and being in Helsinki for it is a dream for someday.
Also, re: bragging. As an American, my belief is that it's ok to tell people what you're good at as long as you're humble and willing to talk about all the things you're bad at, too. :P
I have been living there for one year and I absolutely loved it! I admired all the things mentioned, the vibe and the mindset. I guess I could blend in perfectly xD
Good stuff! 😃🙌
The only bad thing about Finland is its weather other than that Finland is a hidden global delight with their beautiful people, just amazing, thank you Finland!!!
Thanks for the comment simon gislingham!
There are some dark sides of Finland too, there are many men that get drunk and become aggressive, even among the higher social classes.
I been living in Finland few years , theres good and bad things like in every country but weather was so so horrible so i just moved out from there
Visited Finland once, beautiful country and the lakes were picturesque.
Good stuff!
I really like this points about finns. Never met finnish people, but I want to visit Finland and Im learning the language and reading about your history. You mentioned some traits that I've got but got me sometimes in troubles in germany. Don't be so honest. You're always on time. You have to do the smalltalk. Just talk highly about yourself and so on. It seems interacting with finns seems easier for me🙏 don't change. Keep it like this
Yes!! Love the fact that finns are punctual, coming from Argentina it´s quite frustrating when people don´t stick to the agreed time
As born Finnish i learned enjoying about Nothingnes. Basikly, sometimes, being alone and doing Nothing. No tv, entertainment, reading etc. Best places ofcourse in nature. Time is biggest treasure, slower it goes ,. better.
Good stuff! 😃🙌
I have never been to Finland. Both sets of my grandparents were born in Finland, but being born in America I thought I was more American. Nope! I have always been asked why I am angry, or grumpy because of my silence. My friends actually call me "the safe" because if I am told to keep a secret, it will go with me to my grave. Also if a friend asks an opinion question, I have learned to ask if they actually want my answer, or not because even that will be the truth (sometimes that's a problem with the ladies, but so is the whole "not talking" thing). And I'll be damned if I said 3:30 pm, I didn't mean 3:35! Although I do prefer American food. Also, I was informed at a very young age that the only reason you would ever touch, or get in the personal space of, another person was if you're fighting or f****ng.
Finland was the best country I ever visited, it was 2012 during the Championship of Hockey in Helsinki. I got to experience some of it. I enjoyed a lot! It was expensive, but my finnish friends that hosted me helped me with that also :) Suomi on kalnis maa!!
Started learning Finnish about three months ago, I really hope to visit - or perhaps even live in - Finland one day! It seems like an amazing place to be, full of amazing people. I love it’s history, and hate how it’s often ignored or taken out of the picture. I’ve met some very nice Finn’s as well, and now understand ‘Sisu’ very clearly, a lot of determination, for sure. I honestly admire it.
(Sorry if this has grammar or spelling mistakes)
Rakkautta Islannista!
I guess it is hard because it is not an Indo-European language
I went to a Finnish concert in Canada. I heard that Finns were punctual so I left home with a 20 minute leeway. I ran into road construction with closures and got to the 7:30 concert at 7:30:31 and I was 31 seconds late. I had been going to concerts with my Russian friend and their 2:00 PM concerts would start at 2:40 or 3:10 and little old ladies at the back would talk through the whole thing. At a Finnish concert if you are talking two or three people will tell you to Shush and give you a Hard Stare. You must talk about the Finnish Hard Stare one time.
I have been to Helsinki and Kuopio two years ago and it was reall really nice and beautiful.I love Finns and Finnish nature.I think Koreans and Finns can be good friends :)
Good stuff!
I never thought of Koreans before, but I always saw Finns and Japanese people as soul mates even though the culture, language, climate and location are completely different. I can't really put my finger on it but it has something to do with the mentality I think. Politeness and humbleness when it comes to personal space and house rules is extremely important.
I see some of this traits in me, now I know where I got them. Took a heritage test and found out much to my surprise I have Finnish ancestry !
Hi, I am mostly Chinese Asian. I have done a DNA test and the results is telling I have a tiny fraction of 0.9 Finnish dna in me . Which was a bit unexpected but was knowingly there’s something Eurasian gene in me as my look can tells. I began to explore something about Finnish people.
Hi Ryan and welcome to the channel!
Hey, you gave me that final push to get one of those DNA tests. Just bought one. I have the urge to learn to know my roots as well. Thank you. All best.
Mine is 1% Finnish then 99% Filipino that’s why I’m here 😊. I hope to visit Finland one day.
Joined the Finntastic squad a couple of days ago. Now, whenever I think about a Finnish topic, your voice pops into my mind.
I'd really like to visit Finland someday :)
Cheers!
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As a hardcore Mediterranean person, I was never able to connect with a Finnish person. Now I both know why and I’m perfectly ok with it.
Sorry to hear that. You probably didn't meet the right people.
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But the qualities of a Finnish seem to be in diametric opposition to Mediterranean culture. We are warmer, more open, talkative, we connect easier, and, you know, we can be 5 minutes late without someone making a scene about it. So why would we try to connect with the Finns? Reserved, shy, socially awkward, cold. Byproducts of your weather and geography, sure, noone to blame, but why should someone make the effort?
I really think that globalisation made it seem like all people should somehow live together. We should respect each other and live in harmony, of course, but not all people are a match.
Peace 🙏🏼
I'm from the Balkans, which is even more hardcore, but similar. I always hated those characteristics and felt like an outsider due to them. Finland sounds like a dream country due to a lot of things, but mostly due to my identity being the most similar to that of a typical Finn. However, there are some discrepancies, like still being a lone(ly) wolf without friends, and I'm open to being alone in Finland and having difficulties and maybe never find friends in my life, but that's my issue. It doesn't depend on the culture much, but on my own attitude, mental state and maturity, etc. But, I'd rather be alone in Finland than here. A lot of people say that is almost impossible to make friends in adulthood, as people already establish social circles, so... I guess Finns are more open to it and not faking they like you and let you hang out just because they should, without any substantial connection, which I also don't seek and need.
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I’m very sorry you don’t like the warmer, more open, more talkative, friendlier Balkan culture.For a Finn to feel like that it’s good I guess, as it’s their culture, but for you to try to emulate that by living in Finland might not be the paradise that you think.
@@Diapontios Everything has the other side of the coin and not everyone is a in your face extrovert who needs to blabber all the time and expect others to be like them, as they do here, and you're ostracized if you are an introvert that doesn't need to talk about weather all the time and show off and bear a grin despite everything and stuff like that to be included. I don't know why you're trying to put me off by being skeptical of something that's my taste, while you praise the thing you like, even though I already explicitly said I don't.
Hello Aleksi..since we are planning to visit this fairy tale country it is like I am watching every single video of you!!! They are realy worth in getting to know about this wonderful country before we come. All these qualities of you guys attracts me more and more towards your country. 😊 Much love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 😍
I love the Finns...they were three last great sailors..sailing there square rigged sailing ships. Down to Australia and back again ,,right up till around the 1940s
Went to Helsinki and loved it. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I am reminded of some of the ways Scots behave especially the highlanders. My lot really will put you down if you act too full of yourself, even if you are a world champion., and can be ridiculously friendly but still very private.
Excellent video, kiitos Aleksi. To me, Finns are honest, punctual, and in my family, musical, fun, and have a great sense of humor. 👍🏻👏🏻💕
Thanks for the comment bebina!
I am working in northern Michigan. This might as well be Finland. I rarely hear Finn's talk about their brothers in Michigan and Minnesota. Discuss.
There's lots of people of Finnish descent in Minnesota I heard.
@@AleksiHimself Yes-- northern Michigan here; lots of Finns in the Upper Peninsula. My family is of Finnish descent; great-grandma moved here with family in the 1930s and their last name was Mallönen. I love my Finnish heritage and can't wait to visit someday!
I'm from the Upper Peninsula and I'm 70% Fin. My grandparents and mom are 100% fin and have a LOT of family still in Finland.
I wasn’t used to having 2 hours for lunch til Helsinki. Service is so so slow. But hey it’s nice to take things down a notch, It’s definitely an adjustment for the mindset❤
It is funny to translate one Finnish custom directly into American culture. If you invite a friend over it is expected that you offer them coffee and some food. If you invite a very close family friend or family over, it is a given that you offer them coffee and pulla. But it is an insult if you don't offer them a sauna. Now if you were to translate this into American culture it would be like inviting your cousin over and saying, "Hi! Welcome! Here, have some coffee and cake. And oh yeah, go take a bath. If you want, I'll join you, naked, in a hot room."
Haha :D
Na moi!. Greetings from USA. Love the videos. I have family from Mikkeli and was supposed to visit Finland last summer for a month to visit Helsinki, Kuopio, Tamperee, and Mikkeli but sadly COVID prevented that. I came across your channel a few weeks ago (and happened to see your Live Stream a few nights ago when you were visiting the Church outside). I have been binge watching your channel because I miss Finland so much and am actually learning quite a lot. Thank you for all that you do with this. If you ever visit the USA (particularly the Washington, D.C. area) let me know! and keep up the great work!
Even the thieves who robbed my husband left his wallet out to be found. He lost his cash money and bank cards, but got his ID and such back (don't worry, they got maybe 20€, everything was shut down fast). Even the thieves are honest, they could have just thrown the wallet in a trash bin or something.
I took a DNA test and I guess I'm 27% Finnish
Good stuff!
I just got mine back & I’m only 1.7% Finnish
Love the wallpaper, but not the music.
I understand, it's an old video.
It is hard to believe that there are people ,who are less corrupt,more straight,honest and are yet HUMBLE,I love you FINLAND,you are a real boon to this corrupt world of ours.Lots of love from India.
I’m so surprised to the fact that Japan people share many characteristics with Finland people such as shyness, hospitality.
That's true! I've lived in Japan myself and noticed the same.
My wife is from Finland and we have been married for over forty yrs. She is the quietest person I know except for her mom and dad. Not much for conversation.
I see!
Agreed on Finnish goes directly to the business 😃
Thanks for the comment Bee Thakhamsee!
Thank you for writing my name so correctly. 😍 just got my original name back after 10 years 😊
I work for a Finnish company and I love this. They talk exactly about what we need to talk and not a lot of mumbo-jumbo in between. That's what I call efficiency. I don't like the "beating around the bush" style that the Americans have for example.
Is there a word for excitement in finnish? Valteri Bottas was asked this question and literally spaced out.
Lol 😁
I am a Helsinki born California resident who rides a bicycle between Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach on a daily basis. I occasionally find wallets during the weekends. I return them to the driver licence address. Few times I have been blamed for it with the money still there. "I never get that drunk, you must have taken it".
I lived In Italy for some 18 months. I kissed the VERY soil of Helsinki-Vantaa airport when I returned to Finland. It is awesome to buy a loaf In a finnish grocery store without being robbed by the grocer! Love Finland❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very nice!
The punctuality is so me and my husband even jokes that I am on time like a Finn LOL. He’s Bulgarian and waits until the last minute to get ready and I am always stressed. He hates being five minutes early. If I am not five minutes early I feel as if I am late. LOL
I'm from Sweden and your description of Finland seems no different than how it's like in Sweden.
I know Sweden pretty well, even if I know Finland better, and I can say that there are some big differences between the two nations. Swedes are not hospitable, compared to Finns, much more difficult to make friends, are often condescending and patronizing, they make you feel you are inferior to them, which the Finns don't.
Had my genetics done and my hallo group W6 was heavily clustered around Finland. I have no Finnish relatives and have never been to Finland, yet everything you said resonated within. In my bones, I guess. 😉
Good stuff! 😃🙌
Thank you for the video. Now I love Finland even more😍😍😍
Thanks for the comment SpaceZombieCupcake!
I met a Finnish girl while I was shopping a few months back. She was a student here in Jonesboro at Arkansas state University. She said she was here to run track. She was very nice & we talked just fine. Her English was very good. I had no idea she was Finnish until she told me
Nice! :)
You usually can't, but the Finns abroad are very different than the Finns in Finland, they'll act completely different in most situations otherwise.
@@bertreynolds8146 how so?
Finns abroad are more open-minded and outgoing imo.
I love Fins. They have great food, great music, and their accents are so cute.
Good stuff! 😃🙌
I agree on that accent part. Even for me, Finnish when spoken, sounds cute. xD
These videos are both informative and fun to watch.
Amazing! I dreamed of going to Finland in the near future.
Good stuff!
We have a saying in Turkish: If speech is silver, silence is gold. 🤌🏻
You're so outgoing, Aleksi! Are you sure you are a Finn? :P jk, really nice video and I always like the funny parts a lot. But I think there are also some Finns, maybe not so many, who sometimes say stuff they don't mean. If you say something, but then act in a way that doesn't support what you said, maybe you didn't mean it in the first place.
I'm a bit different Finn. :P Of course there are people that are different compared to the ones described in this video. Every country has.
So fun this video. I feel totally like an outsider in many ways in Finland but still so ''half Finnish'' at the same time. Only I m an oldfashioned romantic dreamer who always loved the lyrics by Lennon ''Imagine there s no countries ...''
hey, one day most borders won't exist anymore ✨
Finnish Americans are the same, 🤔👍 I have met people that moved from other areas of the country and later told me they were afraid of people. We don't just walk around smiling at people or talk to strangers often.😐 We think we're respecting their privacy and they think we're rude. 😄👍🇫🇮 Great video.🌟🌟🌟🌟
The background music interferes a lot. Turn it down next time, please!
Hey! All of the statements that he mentioned applied to me as an American! I never thought I would have something in common with the Finns.
Good stuff!
This will come in handy when I plan my trip to Helsinki 💙💙I love how much equality Finland has. The education system is top notch. Mothers and the elderly is looked after very well. Free healthcare. Many good social programs. The only strange thing is when getting a ticket from a police officer. The cost of ticket goes by your salary and there is not a set price like here in the States.
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Otherwise, a rich person can live by his own rules which I've seen in other countries.
As a Finn who has lived in Australia since 2yo, I still have a lot of these traits!
About humbleness I will say that's true! my bf (Finn) lived here for a year and his Spanish is almost like natives' (but with cute accent
Thanks for the comment Sabri23lintu!
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You mean he's past the low-skill-but-high-confidence point in his Spanish learning and moved to high-skill-moderate-confidence? Or possibly "some" is simply a direct translation of the Finnish partitive. Knowing a language with a total object? Only if you actually mean knowing that Spanish is a language or if you're making a point about how the All-knowing must know the Finnish language.
I like that finns are direct and sereous :)
Haha good stuff. :P
Agree for most parts of the friendship circle. Most of my friends are from school and even earlier. Sure there are some I met later, but even if I just see my old friends way less than new ones they still are more close than new friends
Also if you visit a Finnish home it's very likely that you are asked if you would want some coffee. If you are insecure about talking with a new person, take the coffee even if you aren't going to drink it. It's just something for your hands to do and if you get uncomfortable with the silence you can always take a sip of the coffee (or fake it if you don't somehow like coffee) to feel less akward with the silence
about the directness, that also goes widely for germans and people from the other scandinavian countries. just drop the important things that need to be said and have casual talk afterwards instead the other way round.
05:18 That classical Finnish face is killing me 😐 sometimes I want to shout to some people "some emotions pleasee"!!!😂
Them Finns you know :D
My grandpa is half Finnish and you 2 look a lot alike. 😯
I Really enjoy & appreciate Your channel Aleksi!
You forgot to mention some of the best race drivers in the world Like Kimi Raikkonen & Mika Hakkinen of Formula 1. These guys are some of the best in the world, remain humble, & shining examples for everyone to follow. From a country of just over 5 million people that is amazing! One of many examples...
I look forward to visiting & continuing learning from & about Your sweet country! You make it so much fun Brother :)!!
Unlimited Blessings to You & all the Fantastic followers!
Thanks for the comment Timothy Wachowicz!
You are most welcome! @@AleksiHimself
I like Finland
Very nice video
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Thanks for the comment Son of Huryn!
I am silent most of the time and feel really inconvenient in social conversations.. and this land looks good for me.. I can talk only when necessary and not feel obligated to talk..
Good stuff! 😃🙌
I love Finland and Finnish people!! I think my soul is Finnish
Good stuff!
I am greman on my dad's side of the family and norwagain on my moms side with some I am 6th generation american but I wish I was raised in finnland it sounds like a great place to be brought up in
Good stuff! 😃🙌
I had this colleague who moved from Northern Finland down here to Australia and I thought I should make him enjoy settling in so I suggested we meet up at a pub for some drinks drinks. I ordered the first round and as Finns enjoyy their clear liquor I included cpl vodka shots. I proceeded to raise a glass and said 'cheers mate'. The finn looked at me for a few seconds. Then he said 'Did we come here to drink or to chat?'
Just a joke. I'm the finn who moved to Oz..... :-D
When I went to Finland, some people also said it was "safe", but it makes me feel ironically less safe
Finland is truly safe. Nothing really happens here.
@@AleksiHimself I know, I just mean that compared to many other places of Europe, the level of safety is probably similar (except for big european cities). When I went there I did not understand why they told us just that. Probably because I am ill-accustomed and I take security for granted. But yes, when they told us it was safe, it made me feel less safe xD (I know it's safe, I just take it for granted). I love Finland, I've been there many times, kiitos vastauksesta
I feel so understood
How are Finnish people when it comes to spirituality?
finland is my dream country, is on my top 4 countries that i love, and i deffeniettly will move there at least to have the experience to live in finland
Ha! I have a lot of Finnish friends though!
That's great!
There is something like having long term friends then we have acquaintances
born and raised in Yakutia I see many similar characteristics
maybe similarly harsh climate and geography has something to do with northern peoples being silent, no BS, humble, direct and hospitable
maybe it just helped our ancestors survive in the North
Guys avoid finish women. They are only good if you want to be in a vampiric and parasitic relationship. These women are so self centered it is shocking. Try Mexican women. They have virtually none of the negative traits of finish women.
Thanks for the film, I like Finns anyway.
Good stuff!
Cheers as a Fin descendant from USA, would love your perspective of the film "Pahanhautoja".
Thanks Carl!
I have been recommending "Heavy trip" people seem ti like it.
Nice and informative video, thanks for sharing.Stay Blessed.🥰
Thank you! You too!
Great video. I'm a New Zealander. We have some similar traits I think.
Good stuff! 😃🙌
I was pretty sure my keys were not at the lost and found, but I went there and checked... three big boxes full of keys.
I think my drunk friend stole my pants when he left my place and probably threw the keys away. I got in my home, but couldn't find my pants or keys anywhere the next morning. Luckily I had borrowed my car to a friend so my car keys were with me and I could get the spare keys from my brother.
Rant... point being you lose something at the town and you will probably get them back, three boxes of keys. I also lost my phone like 15 years ago and someone gave it to the cops.
Good stuff!
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Good stuff😎!
thank you interesting as always.
Thanks for the comment Gabryfox!
What's the music in the background at the start of the video??
I would speak to a lamp post. I have quarter Karelian in me. 😅 and I grew up in Savo. I talk a lot and responsibility lies with the listener. I always talk to new people. I already know my friends.
Good stuff! 😃🙌
Is not really silience. My personal observation about Fins is that they're self center absorve people even between then. If the interraction does not benefit then,they will not engage. They are the Japanese of Europe Lolll
Thanks for the comment Jay Back!
@@AleksiHimself You welcome