What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Stavanger?
We asked people in Stavanger if they could share any humorous cultural blunders they commited. For new expats, keep in mind that these incidents are an inevitable part of expat life. Learning to laugh about them is the key!...
"I always love it when I speak English to someone and get that blank stare, which means they don't know English. Poor things," said another expat in Stavanger, Norway.
"The first couple of weeks I smiled at strangers and tried to talk to people on the bus (and got some really strange looks in return). I also realized that female independence is a big thing over here, and that women will gladly pay for their own drinks and do not expect men to pay for them on dates. So bringing my own money when going out is something I had to learn to do. I also had to learn that at parties, the host does not provide the alcohol, everyone brings their own," wrote a member who made the move to Stavanger, Norway.
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What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Stavanger?
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