Marriage and family 1. It is common that couples can live together before marriage. 2. Most family own there own houses and other mountains.
Eating 1. There dinner hour is at 5p.m at night. 2. They eat the same food we eat in America. 3. There in Europe they use the fork in there left hand and knife in right.
Socializing 1. When you meet in Norwegians you have to shake hands. 2. They use a different language then we Americans do. 3. They like to make people feel at home.
Recreation 1. Most Norwegians are physically active. Nearly every Norwegian can ski, and children learn the sport at a very young age. Holidays and Celebrations 1. The Norwegians have the same holidays that we have.
Marriage is not a prerequisite to starting a family.
Couples live together without getting married therefore, it is best not to assume there marital status.
Woman
Women are highly respected in business. They generally receive equal salary; they are also liable for senior positions.
There women expect to be treated fairly in the work place.
They can take up to a year maternity leave with 80% pay and 10 months with 100% pay.
If she decides to stay home with her preschool child she will receive a monthly stipend from there government.
Egalitarianism
Norwegians view themselves as egalitarian people whose culture is based on democratic principles of respect and interdependence.
They have simple tastes and are not prone to ostentation or excessive showiness.
They pride themselves on being honest and sincere in their personal relationships
Etiquette Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile. Norwegians are egalitarian and casual; they often introduce themselves with their first name only.
If invited to a Norwegian's home, bring flowers, chocolates, pastries, wine, or imported spirits to the hostess. Flowers may be sent the morning of a dinner party so they may be displayed that evening.
1.They eat sandwiches for breakfest. 2.To say hi,people might say hei. 3.Their easter is 5 days long. 4.Most norwegians are phsically active. 5.They sometimes say good dag. 6.Traditional dishes are meatballs,fishballs,and salmon. 7.They hold there fork in there left hand and there knife in there right hand. 8.They live together before marriage.
Customs of Norway -It is common for couples to live together before marriage or instead of getting married. Families tend to be small. Husbands and wives usually consider each other equal in authority as far as running the household is concerned, and it is common for both to work outside the home. Women make up almost half of the labor force and account for about one-third of the seats in parliament. Child care and other family social-welfare programs are considerably more generous than in most countries.
-Official holidays include New Year’s Day (1 January), Easter (Thursday through Monday), Labor Day (1 May), Ascension Day, Constitution Day (17 May), Whitmonday, and Christmas (25–26 December). Constitution Day is celebrated with parades, flags, and family gatherings, and families often take skiing vacations during the Easter holiday. Christmas is the largest celebration of the year. As in other countries, preparations begin well in advance. At 5 PM on Christmas Eve, bells ring and the holiday officially begins as families gather for a big meal and to exchange gifts. Parties are common on Christmas Day (25 December) and thereafter until the new year begins.
-The poet Aksel Sandemose put Jante Law into words and they convey an important element of Norwegian culture: humility. Jante's Law teaches people to be modest and not 'think big'. It is demonstrated in most people's refusal to criticize others. Norwegians try to see all people as being on equal footing. They do not flaunt their wealth or financial achievements and look askance at those who do.
-. Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile. . Norwegians are egalitarian and casual; they often introduce themselves with their first name only. . In some circumstances people may use the honorific title "Herr" (Mr.) or "Fru" (Mrs.) and their surname. . You can wait to be invited before moving to first names although most people will start with this. . Shake hands and say good-bye individually when arriving or departing. . Shake hands with people on a first come first served basis.
-. Invitations are generally given verbally. . Norwegians are punctual in both business and social situations. . Confirm the dress code with your hosts. . Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is served. . Do not discuss business. Norwegians separate their business and personal lives. . Reciprocate any invitation. . Table manners are more formal than one might expect of a culture that is informal and egalitarian. . Hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating. . Do not begin eating until the hostess starts. . Most food, including sandwiches, is eaten with utensils. . When you have finished eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the prongs facing down and the handles facing to the right. . The male guest of honor, generally seated to the left of the hostess, thanks the hostess on behalf of the other guests with the phrase "takk for matten" (thanks for the meal). . The host makes a small speech and offers the first toast. . Toast the host/hostess during the meal. . Women may offer toasts. . Toasts are made with alcoholic beverages, but not beer. . When someone is being toasted, raise your glass, look at the person, take a sip, look at the person again, and then return the glass to the table. . Women must put down their glasses first after a toast WCCA Loren (sorry I put this one on the wrong one before :()
Marriage and family
ReplyDelete1. It is common that couples can live together before marriage.
2. Most family own there own houses and other mountains.
Eating
1. There dinner hour is at 5p.m at night.
2. They eat the same food we eat in America.
3. There in Europe they use the fork in there left hand and knife in right.
Socializing
1. When you meet in Norwegians you have to shake hands.
2. They use a different language then we Americans do.
3. They like to make people feel at home.
Recreation
1. Most Norwegians are physically active. Nearly every Norwegian can ski, and children learn the sport at a very young age.
Holidays and Celebrations
1. The Norwegians have the same holidays that we have.
Tiffany KIS
Customs of Norwegian people
ReplyDeleteLeece and Miah NF
Link: http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/norway-country-profile.html
The Family
Marriage is not a prerequisite to starting a family.
Couples live together without getting married therefore, it is best not to assume there marital status.
Woman
Women are highly respected in business. They generally receive equal salary; they are also liable for senior positions.
There women expect to be treated fairly in the work place.
They can take up to a year maternity leave with 80% pay and 10 months with 100% pay.
If she decides to stay home with her preschool child she will receive a monthly stipend from there government.
Egalitarianism
Norwegians view themselves as egalitarian people whose culture is based on democratic principles of respect and interdependence.
They have simple tastes and are not prone to ostentation or excessive showiness.
They pride themselves on being honest and sincere in their personal relationships
Etiquette
Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile.
Norwegians are egalitarian and casual; they often introduce themselves with their first name only.
If invited to a Norwegian's home, bring flowers, chocolates, pastries, wine, or imported spirits to the hostess. Flowers may be sent the morning of a dinner party so they may be displayed that evening.
I:They have winter sports.
ReplyDeleteII:There education is compulsry between the ages of 7 and 16,plus it's free.
III:Norwegian art is less well known abroad.
IV:They have only four universities.
V:The Norwegians had three different religions, Evangelical Lutheran, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.
VI:Almost all Norwegians belonged to the Lutheran church of Norway.
VII:They all speak Norwegian.
VIII:There culture is based on democratic principles of respect and interdependence.
Jacob,ZLS GO GATORS
cory O.K
ReplyDelete1.They eat sandwiches for breakfest.
2.To say hi,people might say hei.
3.Their easter is 5 days long.
4.Most norwegians are phsically active.
5.They sometimes say good dag.
6.Traditional dishes are meatballs,fishballs,and salmon.
7.They hold there fork in there left hand and there knife in there right hand.
8.They live together before marriage.
Customs of Norway
ReplyDelete-It is common for couples to live together before marriage or instead of getting married. Families tend to be small. Husbands and wives usually consider each other equal in authority as far as running the household is concerned, and it is common for both to work outside the home. Women make up almost half of the labor force and account for about one-third of the seats in parliament. Child care and other family social-welfare programs are considerably more generous than in most countries.
-Official holidays include New Year’s Day (1 January), Easter (Thursday through Monday), Labor Day (1 May), Ascension Day, Constitution Day (17 May), Whitmonday, and Christmas (25–26 December). Constitution Day is celebrated with parades, flags, and family gatherings, and families often take skiing vacations during the Easter holiday. Christmas is the largest celebration of the year. As in other countries, preparations begin well in advance. At 5 PM on Christmas Eve, bells ring and the holiday officially begins as families gather for a big meal and to exchange gifts. Parties are common on Christmas Day (25 December) and thereafter until the new year begins.
-The poet Aksel Sandemose put Jante Law into words and they convey an important element of Norwegian culture: humility. Jante's Law teaches people to be modest and not 'think big'. It is demonstrated in most people's refusal to criticize others. Norwegians try to see all people as being on equal footing. They do not flaunt their wealth or financial achievements and look askance at those who do.
-. Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile.
. Norwegians are egalitarian and casual; they often introduce themselves with their first name only.
. In some circumstances people may use the honorific title "Herr" (Mr.) or "Fru" (Mrs.) and their surname.
. You can wait to be invited before moving to first names although most people will start with this.
. Shake hands and say good-bye individually when arriving or departing.
. Shake hands with people on a first come first served basis.
-. Invitations are generally given verbally.
. Norwegians are punctual in both business and social situations.
. Confirm the dress code with your hosts.
. Offer to help the hostess with the preparation or clearing up after a meal is served.
. Do not discuss business. Norwegians separate their business and personal lives.
. Reciprocate any invitation.
. Table manners are more formal than one might expect of a culture that is informal and egalitarian.
. Hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating.
. Do not begin eating until the hostess starts.
. Most food, including sandwiches, is eaten with utensils.
. When you have finished eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the prongs facing down and the handles facing to the right.
. The male guest of honor, generally seated to the left of the hostess, thanks the hostess on behalf of the other guests with the phrase "takk for matten" (thanks for the meal).
. The host makes a small speech and offers the first toast.
. Toast the host/hostess during the meal.
. Women may offer toasts.
. Toasts are made with alcoholic beverages, but not beer.
. When someone is being toasted, raise your glass, look at the person, take a sip, look at the person again, and then return the glass to the table.
. Women must put down their glasses first after a toast
WCCA Loren (sorry I put this one on the wrong one before :()
Loren it is the right spot!
ReplyDelete-WCCA William