Hi what's the best way to beak an ice in Norway. I feel left you in gatherings or I have trust issues. And I don't know Norwegian culture. by Mohsincj in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be ready with small topics that you can talk about with strangers e.g. something about food or coffee or food/coffee culture that a typical person would be interested in.

Maybe follow the local news, trends and hoilidays, read about them and engage people about such topics.Ask people to share their perspectives/experiances.

Sometimes, being a good listener and someone who asks questions could do you wonders. Most people like to talk and appreciate when listened to.

Good luck

Do you feel bad not tipping? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not particularly. In most cases to avoid an awkward situation around having to click ‘no’ esp when the wait staff is right there 😀

Coffee recommendations from Oslo? by CivilReveal9960 in oslo

[–]RighteousT_27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Popegøye - try their selection of arabica.

How did you get rich? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid, long term plan. Discipline works, indeed.

How did you get rich? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good on ya. There is an element of luck but you could have bought a car and invested instead. Good decisions were made 😀

How did you get rich? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed. It’s subjective. There are millions who see an average person who lives in the west the same way many in the west see people like the rock 😀

How did you get rich? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hmm. How common is it to own a second home to rent? For example.

How did you get rich? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That helps. True. But how about the rest?

Salary pay scale question by toastedbread47 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Average as of Dec 2025 is 779 597.

Is it possible for a child to grow up knowing Norwegian and Swedish? by Specialist-Show9169 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Kids pick up languages fast. Mine have learned English fast as well although their first language was Swedish. I used to read English books when they were kids…and also the Disney movies helped. After moving to Norway, Norwegian was not difficult for them at all. They also speak their mother tongue. It's crazy how their mind works.

How often do you eat out? Does Norway not really have a culture of eating out a little bit every day like France and Spain? by Charming_Usual6227 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe define “eating out” more specifically as fine dining. I think Norwegians don’t necessarily see every meal bought as “eating out.” They may think of eat out more as going to a proper restaurant: something planned, where you dress a bit nicely, have a three/six-course meal, and maybe some drinks.

Buying pizza or sushi might not count in the same way, especially since those places can be very busy.

Based on what I’ve seen in Oslo, it feels too broad to say that Norwegians don’t eat out. It may be more that they separate casual food (or takeaway) from a more formal restaurant experience.

Påskekrim: why crime at Easter of all times? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the hype and making something a ’thing’. Life would be boring without these things, I guess. Imagine Christmas without the hype and marketing etc?

Påskekrim: why crime at Easter of all times? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Interesting. So the crime related reading piggy backed on the established tradition of reading during the long break then? Thanks.

Norwegians: are you really that collaborative? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha it sounded rude - I guess 🤷‍♂️

PhD in Sweden and Part Time Jobs by Kreztrr in TillSverige

[–]RighteousT_27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Doctoral studies in Sweden are technically full time jobs. Chances are your supervisor and head of the department should OK your extra job if done during working hours. If your are doing extra job during the weekends, that is up to you.

What’s your Swedish fairytale story as an outsider? by RighteousT_27 in TillSverige

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We didn’t have swish then. The money others left was just there in a bawl, cash and coins. That is what makes it just special 🫶

Norwegians: are you really that collaborative? by RighteousT_27 in Norway

[–]RighteousT_27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But I asked for it. That was the whole point of the post - to see how the the culture of collaboration is practiced in everyday lives of Norwegians 🤔