So yeah here`s the deal , the other day a question was raised in the "Aussies in Oslo" facebook page and it was wether Norway/Norwegians are boring. Short answer I said yes ... its not that everyone/everything is boring ... just a lot of people are ... for instance there has only been ONE occasion where I have been to a supermarket and the person has actually asked how my day is ... and he was a champ who I actually became friends with , either way my point is that if you were a Scandanavian living in Australia going to the same supermarket each day and get served by the same people that after a time you would actually get to know that person (not everyone of course but some) Another good example is that if you are outside a pub having a smoke in Norway pretty much nobody will talk to you but in Australia you actually make friends in the smoking area and then continue to drink with them the rest of the night. Now whilst I must stress not ALL Norwegians are like this ... I have Norwegian friends who are more crazy and loose than anyone I know back home ... but its all about the majorities in this topic of conversation. Now I will comprise a small/big list of the differences between Our two countries.
How Norwegians celebrate their national day -
EVERYBODY dresses up in suits and traditional costumes and parades around the city waving flags.
How Australians celebrate their national day-
Pretty much everybody goes to a backyard party with a blow up pool and "goon of fortune" (Norwegians look it up !) and our favorite radio station ( Triple J ) Counts down the hottest 100 songs of the past year , and if your not drunk as hell by 9pm then your Un-Australian!!.
How Norwegians party-
They are generally well behaved and of course very very well dressed , shit gets out of control but its always managable and pretty sensible.
How Australians party -
This guy is a true example of an Australian partying ... just not giving a fuck and looking/acting like a total dick for everyone elses enjoyment ... this epitomises what it means to be an Australian and be partying.
Norwegian alcohol stores-
Closed on Sundays , only open until 3pm on Saturday ! Closes at 8pm weekdays , government has a monopoly over selling alcohol as they own these Vinmonopolet`s and nobody else can sell alchohol other than beer and only beer less than %5 ... I like how it sounds like MONOPOLY. Stupid government.
Australian alchohol stores-
We have DRIVE THROUGH bottle stores! (I do NOT condone drink driving) Most bottle stores are open until midnight every night except Sunday on which they Close at 10pm. There is almost as many bottle stores as 7-elevens in some Places.
Norwegians Seasons -
Winter
Summer
Australian Seasons-
Winter
Taken at a Beach (Noosa) 2 hours drive from where I live in the middle of June ( middle of "Winter")
Whilst I do admit that Norwegian summers are almost as good as the Australian summers (if the beaches had waves they would be Equal) the problem is they only last around 3 months and then its back inside for everybody.
Norways deadliets animals-
Australia`s deadliest animals- to many to list but heres a few!
Worlds deadliest snake - Taipan
Ok so I think thats it for a while haha but I really hope I havent offended anyone in making this list I just have been here in Norway for nearly 2 years and find the differences between the 2 countires mildly amusing ... and crazy at times. Hope you all visit both countries if you have never been before as they are both bloody awesome ... just Australia is best ... the greatest country in the world ! Sorry I know I am biased but even so I truly beleive that its true. Cheers mates ! :)
That is all, Peace out, Catch
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