Culture Codes You Need to Know to Survive Norway #024

Guide to making friends and dating in Sweden and Finland: https://www.dating-beyond-borders.com/shop-guide This week, join me in an engaging conversation with Lorelou, the witty author behind "A Frog in the Fjord." In this humorous book, Lorelou shares her personal journey of relocating to Norway. In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the book, highlighting the most captivating aspects – from the distinctive cultural nuances to the challenges of the dating scene and everything in between. If you're moving to Norway, dating a Norwegian or are just plain interested by everything Scandinavian, you're going to love this episode! Get in touch with Lorelou: https://www.instagram.com/afroginthefjord/ Read her book: https://shorturl.at/FJTX4 Read my book: https://shorturl.at/uDHP0 Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life. 🎙️ Want to be a guest on the Podcast? https://forms.gle/J7CjyY1s7jKkLDEa9 Support the Podcast (money will be used for operational budget/equipment) https://tr.ee/0SzhdgntdC Make your Podcast with Streamyard and get $10 in credit: https://shorturl.at/knzA2 Youtube Channel: ‪@DatingBeyondBorders‬ / datingbeyondborders / datingbeyondborders 0:00 Intro 5:30 Norwegian codes for food 11:40 Norwegian work culture codes (& how emotion is perceived) 17:04 Are Northern Norwegians less uptight? 19:54 The word you need to know to survive the winter months 21:40 Why Norwegians don't make friends easily? 23:14 How the Norwegian dating scene is different? 35:26 Why you shouldn't use the bathroom if a Norwegian is interested! 41:00 The drinking/hook up culture 45:30 The drunk "overpromise" culture 49:00 Party culture in Norway 59:00 the Christmas parties cheating 1:07:00 What is important in a Norwegian relationship 1:16:00 Typical Tinder profile in Norway 1:22:00 Best things about Norway 1:24:00 The worst thing about Norway 1:29:00 Advice for foreigners moving to Norway Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life. Make your Podcast with Streamyard and get $10 in credit: https://shorturl.at/knzA2 My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Want to be a part of the next Podcast? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/datingbeyondborders