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What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Norway?
We asked people in Norway if they could share any humorous cultural blunders they commited. For new expats, keep in mind that these incidents are an inevitable part of expat life. Learning to laugh about them is the key!...
"Asked waiters for the government instead of the bill for a couple years before learning that regeringen and regningen are different words," explained one expat living in Oslo, Norway.
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"I always love it when I speak English to someone and get that blank stare, which means they don't know English. Poor things," said another expat in Stavanger, Norway.
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What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Norway?
If you live in Norway, newcomers to Norway would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
