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What was the biggest culture shock you ever experienced? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by can@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Notyou@sopuli.xyz 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This makes me want to go to Finland for a visit. The lack of small talk seems very efficient.

Maybe they wanted to conserve calories during colder climates. I wonder if other cold climates have less small talk in social settings.

[–] chickengod@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

"Shut up! I'm trying to stay warm here." - Some ancient Finn

[–] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 4 points 1 year ago

I've heard it's fairly expensive place to visit though 😅