

Ep. 7 - Acting "Alpha" Won't Score you Points in Norway (& Norwegian Mentality: Unfiltered)
Oct 10, 2023
The podcast explores Norwegian culture and how it influences connections and dating. Topics discussed include the 'tall poppy syndrome' and its impact on society, changing teenage confidence, friendship and loneliness in Scandinavia, unexpected connections through disagreement, dating culture and expectations in Norway, attitudes towards sex and dating, and communication styles and values in relationships.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Norwegian Stereotype Contradiction
02:16 • 21min
The Tall Poppy Syndrome and its Impact on Society
23:15 • 2min
The Impact of 'Yanteloven' and Changing Teenage Confidence in Norway
25:36 • 2min
Friendship and Loneliness in Scandinavia
27:48 • 17min
A Conversation Leading to Disagreement and Love
44:29 • 3min
Dating Culture in Norway
47:30 • 12min
Men Paying for the First Date
59:34 • 11min
Dating Expectations in Norway and Love for Bergen
01:10:27 • 2min
Attitudes towards Sex and Dating in Norway
01:12:56 • 21min
Conversations and Communication
01:34:03 • 8min