The taboo subjects in Norway. Os assuntos tabu na Noruega.
It’s interesting to see how different cultures also differ in what is considered taboo. In Brazil, for example, people don’t like to say how much money they make. We grow up hearing that money is dirty and avoiding talking about it. When it comes to sex, you can hear it at work, at the beach, […]
Making friends with Norwegians -part 3. Similarities and key words./ Dicas pra fazer amizade com noruegueses -parte 3. Similaridades e minha lista ninja.
According to studies in psychology from several universities, people seek similarities when making friends. In order to have comfortable social environments, they look for others who look and sound like them. You’ve probably noticed when you were introduced to someone. -Are you from …? OMG me too! I’ve seen groups of friends who speak and […]
Tips for socializing with your neighbors in Norway. Como fazer amizade com os vizinhos noruegueses.
If you want to make friends with Norwegians, you can start with your neighbors. A good relationship with the neighbors is valuable when you live abroad. Few years ago, I got sick and my husband was on a business trip. He called the neighbor next door, who went grocery shopping for me while his wife […]
How is Corona quarantine affecting our friendships?
Our new home office + home schooling everyday takes time, organization, strategy, emotional intelligence. Some of us try to find time to exercise, cook, clean, wash, date. Is there any time left for our friends? What about those who don’t have children or even a partner? Physical and social distancing can affect our mental health. […]
How to make friends in Norway. Como fazer amigos na Noruega.
Friends make life better. If we are away from our homeland, friends become our family. It’s very cozy and important to be with other immigrants who’ve been trough the same situation, have the same questions, speak the same language. We find comfort and caring that we need. However, if you hang out only with other […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Norway.
One of the things I like the most about the Norwegian Winter is Christmas time. There’s so much to enjoy and to do. Preparing for Christmas is a mood booster for me. This year, due to Corona pandemic, it seems like Norwegians have begun to decorate their houses a little earlier and with more enthusiasm. […]
Cultural Differences.
Living in another country as an immigrant is different from being there as a tourist. What at first can seem exciting may turn out challenging. Many immigrants feel vulnerable. It’s hard to fit in when you know nothing, have no history or roots from that place. How can you feel at home in the new […]