Tips: Save yourself from embarrassment

Here is a list of things you must remember to save yourself from getting embarrassed if you are new to Norway. You’ll get used to these things later but for now, try to remember these points. They will at least save you from feeling stupid.

1. Don’t go out wearing summer shorts (kattu :), esp.for boys ). No matter how near the destination is, try wearing trousers! Because once you get out of a building, it will start getting cold. You don’t want to be seen shivering do you? Remember to wear to some warm clothes when you are going out.

2. Alcohol sale is not allowed after 6:00 pm! Back at home, if we need a beer, we can get it anyhow, can’t we? We can bang at the sahuji’s door at the middle of the night to get beers and cigarettes. That was so much fun. Oh, how I miss those moments! But here, you can’t buy beers after 6pm. My friend and I went to buy beers for the first time, and had to return empty handed. Last bore bhayo! Don’t repeat the same mistake guys.

3. Don’t put cans in the microwave! I’m sure you probably know about this already. Just to remind you, don’t put a can (eg. a can of fish) into the microwave. The results can be very unpredictable. It might even get dangerous!

4.  Don’t rush while getting into or getting off the bus! Even old people can be seen standing up, so don’t try to compete for a seat. Not just while getting into or off the bus, there is no need to rush anywhere. This will only show how impatient you are!

5. Don’t be afraid to wear anything or do anything you like! Nobody is going to be watching you, even if they do – you don’t have to worry because if you get noticed, that’s good for you. Just don’t act stupid. Be yourself. Do what you want and don’t be afraid of getting scolded or laughed at. If what you do makes you happy, that is what matters the most. Have a nice time.

 

Cheers!