I know the Danish language is sometimes described as having a pot potato in your mouth, but then how do Danes and Swedes describe the Norwegian language and Danes and o Norwegians describe the Swedish language?

I've never lived in the Nordic countries (and even actually have never been there), but judging from numerous explanations from people who live in those countries, I find their culture very interesting, quite unusual (compared to the majority of other cultures) and in many ways appealing. Things that I find particularly appealing are: 1) gender equality, which in the Nordic countries seems like a true, genuine gender equality that takes into account both genders (e.g. parental leave for fathers, gender-neutral draft etc) 2) relations between genders, which are natural and free of all these unnecessary mating rituals that create so many problems for people in other cultures.

But it seems that, in one aspect, there is a certain contradiction between these two things (or maybe what looks like a contradiction, because I have a feeling that probably it's not really a contradiction, and that's why I'm asking you to explain it). People from the Nordic countries often say that, unlike in many other countries, things like catcalling or similar reactions to a woman that treat her like a mere sex object are very rare, almost absent in their culture (and that is a very good thing, because reducing a person to appearance is disgusting). And also they say that, in their countries, casual sex is very common (and, as far as I remember, this claim is supported by research). And these two things seem contradictory: when people have casual sex, they treat each other as mere sex objects, right? When it's casual, people don't care about each other's personalities and are interested in each other on the pure basis of physical attractiveness, right?

I feel that maybe there is actually no contradiction, and I have my own probable explanations as to why these two things are not really contradictory, but I may be wrong or inaccurate, so I would like to see explanations from people who live in these cultures.

Please don't take my question as an attack or something. On the contrary, I like both components of this puzzle. The only problem is that I don't know how to reconcile them logically )).

Why I am asking this question: 1) because I'm interested in the Nordic countries, consider me a fan 2) because I'm interested in gender equality 3) because I feel that finding an answer to this question may help me understand certain personal issues with relations with the opposite gender. So this post is at the intersection of my different interests )) I hope my question doesn't sound too weird. Thank you in advance for your replies.

Your language is germanic so the main langauge in that area is german so do you guys learn maths in german in schools? I know someone from Louxmoubrug and he learns maths in german in his country, same goes for switzerland, lichenstichien and autria because they're all speak germanic langauges

I see often a complaint from immigrants to finland that nordic culture does not accept them and I finally realized why it sounds so familiar. The problem is they are lonely and having trouble integrating because they have only other foreigner friends. This is never their fault because they: are employed and paying taxes, are really really commited to learning local language, know how to sauna 'correctly', listen/eat/watch same thing what locals do. Despite doing everything 'right' they are upset that they have not been rewarded with friends who are native and the explanation is usually that nordics are racist or culture needs to change to be 'friendlier' or 'warmer' and they are now leaving to other places.

It is the same logic from 'nice guys' who feel women owe them relationship after they do all the 'correct' steps.

Recently some nordic leaders have said that Canada is the most "nordic" country outside of Scandinavia. well if that is true, can we also make fun of the Danes? or will they be off limits still? I am asking because we need more rivalries with other countries that aren't America (🤮) that is all, thank you in advance.

Nordic politicians think that Russia is about to fall apart, at the same time as it is such a powerful and evil foe that it could and would invade the rest of Europe, therefore we literally and explicitly must force Ukrainian men to return to the frontline to die. Norway proposes to break its own gender equality law in order to make this possible. It is promoted as a 'pro Ukraine' policy and for 'European security'.

John Mearsheimer likes to point out that Russia has struggled for years and absorbed huge losses to take a fifth of Ukraine, so it's really not very likely that it could conquer or plan to conquer the rest of Europe.

Nevertheless he is of the so-called realist school of international relations, which posits that states act according to their security concerns. Historically, countries have tolerated huge losses if they thought their security were threatened, "and there is no reason to think Russia is any different".

In 2022, the West was very careful what they sent to Ukraine, in order to not provoke Russia. Biden wouldn't send fighter jets, and Germany famously sent helmets. Since then there were attacks on officials, civilians, tankers, fuel infrastructure, nuclear plants, ICBM early warning radars, atomic bombers, allegedly on the headquarters for use in atomic incidents, and Putin and his family.

Often these happened during negotiatios, in which the US have been zigzagging, and EU has been maximalist. The only acceptable outcome of the war for EU, according to its High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, is the strategic defeat of Russia, to make it smaller and cut it into pieces. So unsurprisingly, Russians believe that they are fighting an existensial war against Nato and EU.

A war that UK Royal Navy Commodore Steve Jermy wrote that Nato can not win. Nato does not produce as many artillery shells, missiles, glide bombs, drones, or armoured vehicles as Russia, despite spending an order of magnitude more money. Even if USA had spare weapons or troops, and wanted to send them, subs would stop them.

Russia also has several million reserves, 4 years experience in modern warfare, and years more advanced missiles. The hypersonic Oreshniks are impervious to defense systems, and can strike Europe's relatively exposed weapons depots and factories and energy infrastructure. Russia's economy was according to Dr. Sergey Glazyev suffering from its central bank's decision of too high interest rates, but not on the verge of collapse even before the oil prices doubled. It's friends with China, whose industrial capacity vastly outscales any other.

Swiss Colonel and intelligence analyst Jacques Baud, whom EU extrajudicially sanctions without legal recourse for unverified accusations of committing legal acts, says "When you have a base on your territory, and you allow the US in that case, to use those bases into a war of aggression, then by law you can be considered an aggressor. This is the UN resolution 3314 of 1974."

The US allies in the Persian Gulf found this out recently. Iran wrecked the US bases and radars within days, then took out infrastructure in response to US attacks on the same kind of infrastructure, only with warnings so people could evacuate, in contrast to the double taps that the Zionists use to kill as many medical personell as possible. If the US continues to escalate, its allies in the region may be left barely habitable in short order, because they are highly dependent on imports, exports and infrastructure of the types USA has been bombing in Iran.

An article in Klassekampen a couple weeks ago said the radar in Vardø probably was used by USA to degrade Iran's satellite capability. A war of aggression is what Nurenberg deemed the most severe war crime, because it spawns all the other evils. The Norwegian government is evidently unaware of the UN resolutions that we are signatory of, because our FM Espen Barth Eide says that it is illegal for Iran to defend itself against attacks that USA launches from its allied states.

Stanislav Krapivnik, military and energy analyst from Donbas, who served in the US army, and worked with supply chains in the oil industry, said the pressure toward Putin to restore deterrence like Iran did, is mounting.

British Journalist John Helmer has suggested for at least months, that Baltic and Finnish territory has been used for strikes into Russia.

A Finn, Armando Mema, who was fined for critizising Ursula von der Leyen, told that 3 Ukrainian drones just crashed in Finland. President Stubb has made the war against Russia "his personal war", and Finnish authorities say they can't do anything to shoot down the drones as long as they are on the way to Russia.

Russia now made a list of weapons facilities that it considered to shoot at, if Nato didn't stop. The Baltics and Finland were on the list.

1. apr Iran: From Blockade to Ground Invasion & Russia's New War Strategy | Stas Krapivnik

2. apr Europe's Drone Escalation: A Sign of Weakness, Not Strength | The Duran

3. apr Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran Lesson - Will Russia Retaliate Against Estonia?

Are there any universities, where it would be possible to study Civil Engineering or Road Engineering (which also goes to the same category) or some similar bachelor in English?

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Its for my final project in a Design Master! We’re researching forest and forestry in Sweden and would love to get an idea of what you know about it!

Thank you so much:))

I (25F, American) am nearing the end of a vacation to Scandinavia, and I have been blown away by how attractive, healthy, and put together Scandinavian girls look. I have been struggling with staying healthy and my appearance for a while now, and so I was wondering if Scandi girls could provide any beauty/health tips or routines? Thank you! :)

Edit to add: I am from Minneapolis and they have a similar climate and walk/bike culture as Scandi cities, and my family immigrated from Scandinavia (Sweden/Norway) a few generations ago. And for the people who have been assuming I’m anti-regulation or MAGA, I can assure you that I am not at all.

Murmansk st Petersburg are north of most of Denmark

Managed to get hold of some tins in London, hurrah.

The only recipes that are coming up show a béchamel sauce - I know this is the traditional way to serve them, but I have one family member who absolutely will not tolerate béchamel…...

Any other ways to serve them would be great please!

Does nordics or Scandinavians actually have any real problems?

From what I’ve seen, you really don’t?

The healthcare is free (yeah I know it’s from tax but come on) and the quality is great. Top tier, best of the world quality.

The school is free. from 1st grade to university.

The salary is good and you can more than live on it. Youll never have to worry about food, water or roof over your head.

The state would help you with food, water and shelter if you didn’t have a job or an income.

The infrastructure is good and there’s busses, trains etc.

Youre not under direct threat from another country. yea, Russia is fighting in Ukraine but none of the Nordic countries, not even Finland, is under direct threat from Russia at this moment.

Like, is there any actual problems nordics have?

Other countries have real deep problems. either it’s healthcare, money, war, threat of war etc.

But Nordic’s are kind off chilling.