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Mostly just about the general social atmosphere of the place. I'd be living with 5 other people from my college and am wondering if it easy to meet new people and really immerse myself in a different culture (to what degree it is at least).


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I don't think it is going to be any big cultural shock wrt USA vs Norway, also basically everybody you will meet speak English, know a lot about US, have seen many of the same tv-shows you have seen, listen to some of the same music etc., so probably not so big. But the culture shock of coming to such a remote place can be big, if you are used to living in a big city I think you will face a huge cultural shock.

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Are people friendly, open, do they have a sense of humor?

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Sense of humor is good. In Norway almost nothing is taboo to joke about (or talk about), so it is a fun place in that regard.

People are generally seen as not friendly and closed by foreigners. It has to do with the way we speak and body language I think. We usually say our opinion very directly which many people from other cultures find very rude.

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Do they like Americans? Stuff like that.

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They do. They hate Bush however, so be prepared to receive very negative comments about him (comparisons to Hitler etc.).

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Also, is Norway really as beautiful as everyone says? Or do I just see a few select pictures here and there?

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It really is, I have been taken to the most beautiful places by local people in other countries and I could always objectively think of 50 places more beautiful in Norway. It is unique in Europe, it is not only on top of the list, but has a huge margin to the 2nd. However, you will have to get out of the Lillehammer area which is nothing special, so one way or another you will have to be mobile, I recommend buying a car.

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this is a typical Norwegian:
http://www.midtsiden.no/midtsiden/im...aritraa200.jpg

so is this:
http://www.urb.com/online/features/images/annie_01.jpg

as is this:
http://www.citynoise.org/upload/4498.jpg


this is a typical Maltese:

http://anypet.com/breeds/maltese.jpg


your choice, Dude.

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Conversely ... name one great pro wrestler from Norway.

Baron Mikel Scicluna hailed from "the Isle of Malta".

Therefore, Malta wins.

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Conversely ... name one great pro wrestler from Norway.

Baron Mikel Scicluna hailed from "the Isle of Malta".

Therefore, Malta wins.

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whatever floats your boat, Sparky. Take the wrestler, I'll take the chicks.

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hmm...If i had any game your advice would matter. Damn.

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Anyone know anything about Norwegian or Maltan food?

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I spent 2 months in Norway a couple of summers ago. It's a beautiful place, but it definitely has the worst food I've ever eaten under any circumstances, high school cafeteria included. I'm pretty sure a couple of Norwegians post here though and should be better able to advise you... but IMO the food is naaaasty.

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Wow, I really don't get all the hate for Norwegian food. Granted they like to use dill (which I hate), but two of my best meals EVER were there- one in Bergen, one in Stavanger. Reindeer is some tasty meat.

When I visited briefly, the people were really cool. Try to say something in Norwegian and they'll switch to English, but they'll be happy you showed some respect. The reputation is supposedly that they're not as friendly, but that's just an appearance. Once you get them talking and show a little interest, they warm up fast.

And the women . . . good freaking god are they hot.

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I think Malta would be a lot more interesting. Add this to the closeness to Turkey/Greece/Italy/Middle East... I would pick it.

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Malta and it's not even close. I see nothing too exciting in Norway.

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Malta and it's not even close. I see nothing too exciting in Norway.

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One quick question. I'm living on the north-central part of Malta. Are there any sand beaches nearby? Also, I heard that beer is like 6 US dollars a bottle in Norway, anyone know how much it would be in Malta?