National identity
Finnish people get really excited if a foreigner knows some facts about Finland. We always get excited about success of a Finn abroad. Finland is a fairly small country and therefore all success brings a sense of great pride to a Finn. We have a tradition of going to the central market (“Torille”) if we have success in an international sport.
Personal space
Finns respect their personal space. The picture below is an illustration of Finns waiting for a bus….
Other things that make Finns Finnish
Sauna, coffee, swimming in frozen lakes, being on time, mökki (vacation home. Every fourth Finn has one), punctuality, summer festivals etc…
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