Calm Is Finnish
When I think of Finland, I think of two things: wide, untouched nature and the honesty of the people. Together they create a feeling of calm that, for me, is the definition of Finnishness.
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My Experiences of Finnishness
What does Finnishness mean? For me, Finnishness is not only about where people live, but also about shared values, traditions, and everyday habits. Two important aspects of Finnish culture are the sauna tradition and the concept of sisu. Together, they help explain how Finns think, live, and connect with others.
Understanding Finnishness: Trust, Silence, and Work-Life Balance
Before coming to Finland, I had heard that Finnish people are quiet, honest, and highly organized. However, after living and working here, I started to understand that these characteristics are deeply connected to their culture, education, and social system. In this post, I would like to share my personal experiences and observations about three important aspects of Finnish culture: honesty and trust, silence and communication style, and work-life balance.
My Experiences of Finnishness
I was born in Tallinn, Estonia, and moved to a small town in Finland when I was five years old. Because of this, Finnishness is something I grew into slowly, often without noticing. At the same time, my Eastern European background has always given me a slightly different angle on Finnish culture.
Finnishness
What does it mean to be Finnish? For me, Finnishness is a unique mix of silence, nature, sauna, honesty, and perseverance. These small but powerful aspects shape how we live, think, and interact with the world.
Exploring Finnishness: How I see Finnish culture
In this post I will cover some of the key aspects of Finnish culture and how to distinguish a Finnish person when meeting one. What to know about finnish habits and values, and ultimately what things connects us as Finns.
We Finns - Mikko Louhimaa
In this blog post I ponder Finnishness from the perspective of its social dynamics and the contrast between its modesty and appeal. I address the question of why Finns keep coming back to Finland from travelling or living abroad.
Finnishness
When I think about ’Finnishness’ and Finnish culture the first things that come to mind are our appreciation for our ‘personal space bubbles’, respect for nature, and honesty.
