Post by Emperor AAdmin on Mar 30, 2024 2:28:08 GMT -5
19. Being independent is often a huge part of life in Norway
Capital City: Oslo
Population: 5.47 million
Believe it or not, but hiding their rudeness from tourists might be what makes so many people think that Norway is rude. In fact, many have accused locals of being cold or impolite to them when the reality is they are holding back. However, the perceived coldness can also translate to things like saying “please” and “thank you.”
Most of the time, Norwegians drop these from moments, such as getting on and off public transport or asking for things. A lot of the time, the standard here is to be independent, so don’t necessarily expect someone to carry your bags or offer you their seat, as it’s just the way so many Norwegians have been brought up.
Post by Emperor AAdmin on Mar 30, 2024 2:41:46 GMT -5
23. People in Sweden often rely on facial features instead of words to express their thoughts
Capital City: Stockholm
Population: 10.61 million
How are you used to speaking to someone? For most people, the answer is probably through words, but that might not always be the case in Sweden. Of course, English isn’t the nation’s first language, but plenty of people know enough to hold a conversation with people. However, English is a tough language to master.
A lot of the time, people will use extra words to try and come across as polite, but in Sweden, those words might be lost as people rely on facial expressions instead. While Swedes might be used to it, others can often think it comes across as rude to get one-word answers, even if someone isn’t being deliberately rude.
Post by Emperor AAdmin on Mar 30, 2024 2:45:28 GMT -5
25. An increasing number of tourists in Denmark hasn’t gone down well with every local
Capital City: Copenhagen
Population: 5.91 million
Some nations are more used to dealing with tourists than others. That doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone is happy with them throughout the tourist season. Denmark might be one in the latter camp. While it might not be everyone, it appears many locals are sick of tourists nearly causing accidents and getting in the way.
Cycling is a huge part of life in Denmark, with the Danes often riding a combined total of 5 million miles a day. In fact, 40,000 cyclists travel over the Dronning Louises Bro Bridge a day, but this might be another issue. With so many tourists wanting to see what it’s like, many feel they just make life difficult.