❤How are you? What do you think of these habits? 😊 What cultural differences have you noticed when traveling abroad? Here are the 14 cultural differences I have noticed about us: 1. Sauna at airport 2. Wearing same brands 3. Wool socks 4. Grateful for sunshine 5. Practical 6. Neutral facial expressions 7. Oat milk 8. Tipping 9. Diet 10. Apologizing 11. Tap water 12. Recycling 13. Silence 14. Alone time
I love Helsinki airport ("Welcome to HEL"! makes me giggle) It is really beautiful and the Finnair lounges are lovely. You're lucky to have it as your main travel hub.
Another lovely, calm video. We have travelled to all of the Nordic countries and I agree with your observations. We were amused by the way the Swedes moved their chairs around the deck of our ferry to follow the Sun. And I have noticed the neutral facial expressions a lot too, quite the opposite of us outgoing and friendly Australians, we tend to smile and laugh a lot. 😃
I’m Australian and have a lot of the same traits, even though they are not so common here. The need to pace oneself and enjoy a little quiet is essential to me. Thanks for your beautiful filmwork.
What a pleasant surprise for me. As soon as I saw your country of destination, I thought it looked familiar, particularly the Hungarian Parliament and Hungarian books in the Cafe/Library you were in. I'm a Hungarian living in Australia, I feel so proud that you chose to visit my country/culture. I hope you had a good time. We, cat lovers, always find a cat to pat, anywhere in the world. I bet you were remembering Kuro. ❤
I was glad to see that you visited our sunny capital, Budapest, and the "House of Hungarian Music", a magical palace complex full of fantasy (designed by the genius Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto). If you have a chance do not miss it!
@polyglot.basketer947 We have been together for almost half a century. He was very reserved, serious but kind and quiet. He was very tall, thin, with reddish-blonde hair and a beard. He was smart about finance and could solve any technical problem. He hated being late, he was always punctual. Enjoyed good food and coffee. One of his hobby was solving mathematical tasks. He knew all the constellations in the sky. He had a special good sense of driving, it was safe to sit by his side. He loved country music. He was convinced he could dance and sing, but it was a disaster. Sometimes he would tell jokes that made him laugh, but I usually didn't understand them, and he would justify it by saying "you know, it's just our silly humor". He was named entirely after nature, and his name was so beautiful. In that period I was a happy woman, but unfortunately he's no longer with us... This is how I do remember the habits of a northern man...
I love your culture. Seems so calm and peaceful. I enjoy learning about people in other countries, and I’m learning alot about the lovely Nordic people from your videos. ❤️
Completely opposite than the average Greek!!😅😅 (although I feel a bit more Scandinavian than Greek...) When we have lunch or dinner everybody speak loud and smile or lough. Most Greeks (specially the younger) love to wear fancy clothes, not so simple or cozy. We show our feelings, even if it is happiness, enjoyment, sorrow etc and we easily make friends (I have a greek friend living in Helsinki who told me that it's extremely difficult to be accepted in Finland and a whole week may pass without hearing a word from the locals)
I'm extremely envious of your gorgeous buildings in your downtown areas. I live in a town in Southeastern Ontario, Canada and OMG the downtown is soo ugly - we have had many fires downtown because its an old town with old buildings but instead of trying to make nice new buildings, they leave us with ugly square concrete facades that have NO character at all. As a result not many people use the downtown except the people who live there and poor souls who are down and out....I wish we could have had more foresight to build a downtown people would flock to - instead we leave our town and go to other places to shop and eat. Lovely vid, I think I would love Finland very much.
I think i can be a Nordic person 😂... i like eat quietly i like my personal moment eventhough i like socialising but sometimes it fatigued me and i need to withdraw and some alone time 😆.. i also like wearing wool sock because its comforting and practical clothes for travel definately a yes for me too 😂😂
Yes having visited Nordic countries I noticed this a lot recently brands. This was many years ago but in Sweden Stockholm when I visited the theatre a lot of Swedish people where dressed in black. Of course this may have changed now. I love the Nordic people and your way of life. Thank you for taking us along on your travel plan. Another vote for oat milk. Your airports are very beautiful. We brits are like this always saying sorry lol. I agree about your tap water no need to buy bottled water. I have always found the Nordic people I have met to be very polite and helpful. Reserved yes but very nice people. Enjoy your break love to kitty 🐈⬛ on your return ☺️
Os minimalistas são mesmo assim,conforto acima de tudo,só damos gorjetas nos restaurantes se quisermos e já não temos que devolver a tara da garrafa,vai para reciclagem,um abraço de Portugal, Lisboa ❤🎉
Bonjour, merci de nous avoir fait voyager avec vous à Budapest, magnifique. ❤Merci également de nous faire découvrir vos habitudes nordiques ❤En France, les gens sont bruyants 😂, individuels 😪......Bon séjour, bon dimanche 🐱❤😘
Voilà une petite vidéo très rafraîchissante. Attention moi je porte un coupe vent et un bonnet made in Norway mais je ne suis pas une nordique. Oh mon Dieu, vous mangez sans parler mais c'est atroce, impossible en France ou le repas est le moment convivial par excellence que ce soit à la maison ou au restaurant. Chez nous aussi, vous demandez une carafe d'eau au restaurant. J'avais demandé une carafe d'eau en Allemagne, quelle ne fut pas ma surprise de me voir facturer 5€. Depuis quand nous allons manger en Allemagne, nous emmenons notre gourde 😊. En règle générale, les français font attention à leur style vestimentaire et à être toujours bien mis. Nous avons une expression : "être sur son 31", signifie que vous êtes très élégant.
A chandelier at the airport cafe - really?! That is fancy! I'm glad you told us Kuro is with a friend. You know we would have asked. I like so many things that you mention. I love the long wool socks you wear in the house. I've heard that Nordic people tend to be stoic, not showing their emotions. Do you think that's true and that's why the straight face?
Yes, a chandelier at the airport café 😄 Definitely added a touch of elegance to the space! It’s true that we tend to be a bit more reserved and don’t always show our emotions openly. I think it’s just a cultural thing, being calm and keeping things understated. The straight face probably reflects that, but we definitely smile and laugh, especially when we’re with those we care about. 😊❤️
Hi I just love watching your content you always spur me on to do something lol I must have Nordic blood in me somewhere because I have many of your traits, like having time alone, eating in silence & always saying sorry even if it's not my fault 😅
Genetically speaking, I’m 95% Western Slavic. But my family originated from the Baltic coast. Seems like maybe I might have picked up some Nordic tendencies somewhere along the line.
I come from Germany / Lower Saxony, but it seems I'm absolutly nordic 😁 I have so much in common with you and other nordic people. Maybe I'm a nordic person born in the wrong country. For me, most of the time, it is too loud here, too many people, too much stuff ...
Hallo neighbour Frauke, I think, people in Lower Saxony or in the north of Germany in general have a lot in common with our friends up north. That's what I thought watching the video.
In Oregon (USA) we have had a bottle law for as long as I can remember. It now includes cans and plastic bottles for beverages. Are your children grown up and live on their own?
I thought Nordic countries consumed lots of cheeses and milks from various animals? Funny they are lactose intolerant if so. I come from a very large, loud Italian family, I don’t think we could go more than 3 minutes of siting in silence at the dinner table, although I would like that! 😅
That’s true, we do eat a lot of cheese and milk, but many producers add a lactose enzyme to break down the lactose, making it easier to digest. This way, even those who are lactose intolerant can enjoy their favourite dairy products without any issues. 😊 These products are labeled as 'lactose-free,' and even most restaurant buffets offer lactose-free options because there’s such a high demand for them.
❤How are you? What do you think of these habits? 😊 What cultural differences have you noticed when traveling abroad?
Here are the 14 cultural differences I have noticed about us:
1. Sauna at airport
2. Wearing same brands
3. Wool socks
4. Grateful for sunshine
5. Practical
6. Neutral facial expressions
7. Oat milk
8. Tipping
9. Diet
10. Apologizing
11. Tap water
12. Recycling
13. Silence
14. Alone time
I love Helsinki airport ("Welcome to HEL"! makes me giggle) It is really beautiful and the Finnair lounges are lovely. You're lucky to have it as your main travel hub.
You have so much in common with Canadians.🇨🇦 Thank you for this very inspiring video!🫶🫶🫶
Nice to hear! Thank you! 😊
Especially the “sorry” part.
I’ve actually heard Canadians apologize for being the wrong number! Not the one calling, but answering!
@@scottdelinger1 I’ve apologized when someone steps on my foot.
Another lovely, calm video. We have travelled to all of the Nordic countries and I agree with your observations. We were amused by the way the Swedes moved their chairs around the deck of our ferry to follow the Sun. And I have noticed the neutral facial expressions a lot too, quite the opposite of us outgoing and friendly Australians, we tend to smile and laugh a lot. 😃
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I love the Nordic calmness and quiet. I have strong appreciation for this. And I am an American.😌
I’m Australian and have a lot of the same traits, even though they are not so common here. The need to pace oneself and enjoy a little quiet is essential to me. Thanks for your beautiful filmwork.
Thank you! ❤️
I seem to be more Nordic than I realized! And this is a very good thing!❤
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I can usually spot Nordic visitors here in Scotland, calm, well dressed but still practical. Love the neutral expression remark too 😊
Nice! 😊 Greetings to Scotland!
What a pleasant surprise for me. As soon as I saw your country of destination, I thought it looked familiar, particularly the Hungarian Parliament and Hungarian books in the Cafe/Library you were in. I'm a Hungarian living in Australia, I feel so proud that you chose to visit my country/culture. I hope you had a good time. We, cat lovers, always find a cat to pat, anywhere in the world. I bet you were remembering Kuro. ❤
Thank you so much for your lovely message! 😊 Hungary is so beautiful, and I enjoyed exploring Budapest. Greetings to Australia! 🌏
Having discovered my Norwegian ancestry and now you explaining these habits all becomes vlear as to why I was always the odd one out.😂
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I was glad to see that you visited our sunny capital, Budapest, and the "House of Hungarian Music", a magical palace complex full of fantasy (designed by the genius Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto). If you have a chance do not miss it!
@polyglot.basketer947
We have been together for almost half a century. He was very reserved, serious but kind and quiet. He was very tall, thin, with reddish-blonde hair and a beard. He was smart about finance and could solve any technical problem. He hated being late, he was always punctual. Enjoyed good food and coffee. One of his hobby was solving mathematical tasks. He knew all the constellations in the sky. He had a special good sense of driving, it was safe to sit by his side. He loved country music. He was convinced he could dance and sing, but it was a disaster. Sometimes he would tell jokes that made him laugh, but I usually didn't understand them, and he would justify it by saying "you know, it's just our silly humor". He was named entirely after nature, and his name was so beautiful. In that period I was a happy woman, but unfortunately he's no longer with us...
This is how I do remember the habits of a northern man...
I love Nordic travelers!
I love your culture. Seems so calm and peaceful. I enjoy learning about people in other countries, and I’m learning alot about the lovely Nordic people from your videos. ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Very similar to Canadian's 🇨🇦
Love it! I must be Nordic at heart!! (P.S. Tip, always. Make things easy. Especially in USA.)
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Completely opposite than the average Greek!!😅😅 (although I feel a bit more Scandinavian than Greek...)
When we have lunch or dinner everybody speak loud and smile or lough.
Most Greeks (specially the younger) love to wear fancy clothes, not so simple or cozy.
We show our feelings, even if it is happiness, enjoyment, sorrow etc and we easily make friends (I have a greek friend living in Helsinki who told me that it's extremely difficult to be accepted in Finland and a whole week may pass without hearing a word from the locals)
I'm extremely envious of your gorgeous buildings in your downtown areas. I live in a town in Southeastern Ontario, Canada and OMG the downtown is soo ugly - we have had many fires downtown because its an old town with old buildings but instead of trying to make nice new buildings, they leave us with ugly square concrete facades that have NO character at all. As a result not many people use the downtown except the people who live there and poor souls who are down and out....I wish we could have had more foresight to build a downtown people would flock to - instead we leave our town and go to other places to shop and eat. Lovely vid, I think I would love Finland very much.
I think i can be a Nordic person 😂... i like eat quietly i like my personal moment eventhough i like socialising but sometimes it fatigued me and i need to withdraw and some alone time 😆.. i also like wearing wool sock because its comforting and practical clothes for travel definately a yes for me too 😂😂
Sono italiana ma ho tutte le caratteristiche da te elencate, infatti istintivamente mi sento nordica e passo al nord le mie vacanze.
Yes having visited Nordic countries I noticed this a lot recently brands. This was many years ago but in Sweden Stockholm when I visited the theatre a lot of Swedish people where dressed in black. Of course this may have changed now. I love the Nordic people and your way of life. Thank you for taking us along on your travel plan. Another vote for oat milk. Your airports are very beautiful. We brits are like this always saying sorry lol. I agree about your tap water no need to buy bottled water. I have always found the Nordic people I have met to be very polite and helpful. Reserved yes but very nice people. Enjoy your break love to kitty 🐈⬛ on your return ☺️
Thank you for your kind words 😊 🐾
Yo soy española y comparto más de la mitad de esas características sin duda la forma de ser de cada persona y la educación recibida tienen que ver👍
Hi, ❤ gracias por estar gracias 😊😊
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Os minimalistas são mesmo assim,conforto acima de tudo,só damos gorjetas nos restaurantes se quisermos e já não temos que devolver a tara da garrafa,vai para reciclagem,um abraço de Portugal, Lisboa ❤🎉
Sounds like Nordic people are the ones you want to sit by on a plane. I think I’d fit in just fine. Thanks for the fun videos.
Bonjour, merci de nous avoir fait voyager avec vous à Budapest, magnifique. ❤Merci également de nous faire découvrir vos habitudes nordiques ❤En France, les gens sont bruyants 😂, individuels 😪......Bon séjour, bon dimanche 🐱❤😘
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Voilà une petite vidéo très rafraîchissante. Attention moi je porte un coupe vent et un bonnet made in Norway mais je ne suis pas une nordique.
Oh mon Dieu, vous mangez sans parler mais c'est atroce, impossible en France ou le repas est le moment convivial par excellence que ce soit à la maison ou au restaurant. Chez nous aussi, vous demandez une carafe d'eau au restaurant.
J'avais demandé une carafe d'eau en Allemagne, quelle ne fut pas ma surprise de me voir facturer 5€. Depuis quand nous allons manger en Allemagne, nous emmenons notre gourde 😊.
En règle générale, les français font attention à leur style vestimentaire et à être toujours bien mis. Nous avons une expression : "être sur son 31", signifie que vous êtes très élégant.
❤️👍
A chandelier at the airport cafe - really?! That is fancy! I'm glad you told us Kuro is with a friend. You know we would have asked. I like so many things that you mention. I love the long wool socks you wear in the house. I've heard that Nordic people tend to be stoic, not showing their emotions. Do you think that's true and that's why the straight face?
Yes, a chandelier at the airport café 😄 Definitely added a touch of elegance to the space!
It’s true that we tend to be a bit more reserved and don’t always show our emotions openly. I think it’s just a cultural thing, being calm and keeping things understated. The straight face probably reflects that, but we definitely smile and laugh, especially when we’re with those we care about. 😊❤️
Hi I just love watching your content you always spur me on to do something lol I must have Nordic blood in me somewhere because I have many of your traits, like having time alone, eating in silence & always saying sorry even if it's not my fault 😅
😄❤️👍
Genetically speaking, I’m 95% Western Slavic. But my family originated from the Baltic coast. Seems like maybe I might have picked up some Nordic tendencies somewhere along the line.
Dovete venire in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italia. Sarà come essere a casa, ma abbiamo il sole!🌞
Wao, Budapest! ˖⁺‧₊˚♡˚₊‧⁺˖
Very similar to Canadians! Sorry, but not sure what it is about northern people apologizing so much…lol!
Sorry! 😅😅
I come from Germany / Lower Saxony, but it seems I'm absolutly nordic 😁 I have so much in common with you and other nordic people. Maybe I'm a nordic person born in the wrong country. For me, most of the time, it is too loud here, too many people, too much stuff ...
Hallo neighbour Frauke, I think, people in Lower Saxony or in the north of Germany in general have a lot in common with our friends up north. That's what I thought watching the video.
In Oregon (USA) we have had a bottle law for as long as I can remember. It now includes cans and plastic bottles for beverages. Are your children grown up and live on their own?
Some of them still live at home and also traveled with us to Budapest. ❤️
Szia!
Magyarországon élek, remélem tetszett neked Budapest?😁
Szia! Igen! ❤️😊
Αφού έχετε ελληνικούς υπότιτλους και εγγραφή και like 😊😊
I thought Nordic countries consumed lots of cheeses and milks from various animals? Funny they are lactose intolerant if so. I come from a very large, loud Italian family, I don’t think we could go more than 3 minutes of siting in silence at the dinner table, although I would like that! 😅
That’s true, we do eat a lot of cheese and milk, but many producers add a lactose enzyme to break down the lactose, making it easier to digest. This way, even those who are lactose intolerant can enjoy their favourite dairy products without any issues. 😊 These products are labeled as 'lactose-free,' and even most restaurant buffets offer lactose-free options because there’s such a high demand for them.
You sound like Introverts. K here
True, we are introverts 😄