![]() ![]() While Norwegians speak exceptional English, it is still wise to learn a bit of their language if you’re looking to move or travel there. I wonder if Norwegian seals speak good English too? There is nothing like moving to a new city alone … and being able to instantly communicate with the locals. And their English skills are much, much better because of that. Children’s shows are dubbed, but Norwegian adults always watch shows in their original language. Norway does not dub films or television for people over like the age of six or seven. ![]() But, you will likely meet those people who speak so freakishly well that they will sound completely American to you. There is a very light accent that comes out with most Scandinavians but it is never hard to decipher. Norway, along with the other Scandinavian countries, ranks as the top English-speaking countries in the world that are not native-English speaking places. I am not sure if this is a compliment to them or an insult to me… but dang… their English skills are stellar. Even the men’s curling team conforms (because I’m sure they had a choice) | By Tracy Bains – originally posted to Flickr as IMG_2462, CC BY 2.0 Norwegians (Probably) Speak English Better Than I Do Conformity still rules in Norway, but much less than when I first arrived in the country. ![]() I will never forget the ubiquitous sight of Converse sneakers or the atrocity that is a Canada Goose jacket donning just about every person in Norway. Um… my friends and I definitely didn’t plan this. The Norwegian women even wore their hair the same way. I arrived at a time where everyone wore EXACTLY THE SAME THING. One thing that completely blew my mind when I first arrived in Norway was how conformed Norwegian people were. No one really talks about it or judges you for your beliefs or lack thereof. Interestingly enough, religion just isn’t an issue in Norway. It is estimated that only 3% of Norwegians go to church on a weekly basis. While most people belong to the Lutheran Church of Norway, it by no means indicates that they go to church or even believe in a higher power. ![]() Speaking of religion… Norwegians are not religious. Same-sex marriage laws were passed in 2009 and there is not a group of ignorant people trying to merge state and religion together by protesting a law that in no way affects them like in some other countries around the globe (ie: my own). You have exceptions everywhere, naturally, but if you lead a lifestyle that might not fit in in other countries, there is a good chance that you’ll find a higher level of acceptance in Norway. Granted, the tolerance levels vary depending on where in the country you are, but for the most part, I found Norwegians to be accepting and tolerant of other people and their lifestyle choices. The average Norwegian is pretty tolerant. Please feel free to chime in and add a comment from what you think about or have learned about Norwegian women and men too! My mittens made me feel pretty Norwegian here Norwegian People are (Mostly) Tolerant Some good, some bad, and some just random observations that stuck with me throughout the years. Below I dish on what I learned about Norwegian people from my four years of living in Norway. Things I Learned About Norwegian People After Living in NorwayĪfter moving from Norway to other countries in Europe and Asia, I realized that Norwegians are actually some of the coolest people and most relatable people on the planet. This post details everything I learned about Norwegian women and men from my years living there. One of the most difficult adjustments to living in Norway was getting used to Norwegian people – their habits, beliefs, and everyday lifestyle. I spent a bit over four years living in the wonderful country of Norway. ![]()
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