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You start believing that if it wasn’t for Norway’s efforts the world would collapse.
You can’t remember when to say “please” and “excuse me”.

You always prepare to catch the closing door if following closely behind somebody.

You don’t think silence is awkward.
You use “Mhmmm” as conversation filler.You know at least five different words for describing different kinds of snow.

You know the difference between Blue and Red ski wax.

You don’t fall over when walking on ice. 

You think nothing of paying $50 for a bottle of ‘cheap’ spirits at Vinmonopolet.
You think it’s acceptable to eat lunch at 11.00 and dinner at 15.00.
You find yourself more interested in the alcohol content than in the name of the wine.
You find yourself speaking halfway Swedish with Swedes.

You don’t question the habit of always making “matpakke”
You know the meaning of life has something to do with the word “koselig” (cosy)
You can’t stand leaving the country because people everywhere else are so nice, it’s annoying.
You look away when you walk by people on the street.
You are shocked if it’s not 2 months of snow every year, at least!
You expect all dinner parties and meetings to start precisely on time, if not before.


You fall 3 meters, and don’t get hurt. If you do, you’re not worried at all.
You get your hands on Norwegian chocolate and guard it with your life
You are more afraid of the Customs than terrorists.
You say ”oh well, down it goes” when served bad wine.
You barbecue when it’s raining.


You have bad conscience if you’re not outside when it’s sunny
You get dozy after only two days of sun
You go for a swim when it’s only 12 degrees Celsius (53F) in the water and claims that it’s “fresh”
In winter, you go to work or school in the dark and come home in the dark – while only working eight-hour days.