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748 Quirky Oslo; Last Empty Places; Herbal

Travel with Rick Steves

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Exploring Norwegian Culture: From Breakfast to Greetings

This chapter delves into the quirky aspects of Norwegian culture, including the significance of breakfast, four meal dining habits, unique social customs of greetings, and the concept of 'hugli' for coping with dark winters. It also discusses the cultural significance and evolution of cabins, the rise of electric cars in Norway with changing taxation systems, and the dining habits in Oslo with multiple meals per day. Additionally, it explores the cultural nuances of greetings in Norway, highlighting the 'hello boundary' and the contrast with American greetings.

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