Norway is a Scandinavian country where love for the western way of life and ancient northern traditions coexist perfectly. It perfectly coexists with national costumes and "street fashion", which came from America. And in the usual Norwegian menu there are both fast food and classic Norwegian dishes.
Norwegians have always been supporters of a quiet, measured and calm life. They rarely gather in large groups in a cafe or restaurant, they do not particularly like mass noisy events. Traditionally, in this country it is customary to spend time with family or friends, comfortably settling in a home environment. However, do not think that the Norwegians are completely unable to have fun. On the contrary, as soon as weekends or holidays arrive, local residents forget about business, work and study, completely devoting themselves to rest.
In the northern country, many people are fond of sports. Because here in every city is full of sports shops, gyms. Norwegians prefer a healthy lifestyle. It is forbidden to smoke in public places in the country, tourists should remember this in order not to get into an unpleasant situation. Norwegian cities are also zealously watching to ensure that there is no debris on the streets, so that people do not harm their environment.
According to once-established traditions, a woman is recognized as the head of the family in Norway. Usually it is a woman who makes the final decision on an important issue. She is the guardian of the hearth. Norwegian men often give the impression of melancholy, leisurely, calm and even a little indifferent personalities.
In Norway, it is not customary to demonstrate wealth, wealth. If one of the visitors starts to grab his status or seeks to show how wealthy he is, the Norwegians disapprovingly look at such a person. Despite the fact that Norway is far from a poor country, people here prefer to live modestly and do not rush to stand out from the crowd with the help of expensive branded clothing, jewelry, cool cars or fashionable gadgets.
The traditional colors in Norway are blue, red, green and white. It is these shades that are most often found in decor, in the interior, in clothes. Traditional Norwegian clothing, usually made just in the colors mentioned, is called Bunad. In everyday life, such outfits are almost never used, but they are considered mandatory at a wedding and during traditional holidays, for example, Norway Independence Day.
Young people in Norway for a long time can be in a love relationship, but until they officially get engaged, they are not accepted to be called bride and groom. In the northern country, men usually marry at the age of 25-28 years, women - at the age of 22-25 years. A lot of time can pass from an engagement to a wedding. Formal marriage is allowed only if the man can fully provide and support the family. One of the obligatory wedding dishes according to the old tradition is wheat porridge prepared by the bride with the addition of sweet cream, honey and nuts.
Many locals are straightforward, during communication they may seem harsh and rude. In Norway, it is customary to express one’s point of view directly, clearly and accurately. Sometimes it seems to tourists that the Norwegians are too restrained in the statements that they often season with specific humor.
