Amazing! This is the custom in Småland in southern Sweden, a place where almost half of the population emmigrated to America in the late 1800's, most of which ended up in Minnesota. The practice is called "truga" and the purpouse of it is simply to show that you are not being an "entitled" guest that takes things for granted and to make your guest feel like he/she is not being a burden on the household. I can't believe the custom survived for over 150 years halfway across the globe!
@billbadson75983 жыл бұрын
I come from northern, rural Minnesota, descended from Swedes and Norwegians. I work in people's homes a lot for my job, and sometimes people will offer me a tip, even though it is definitely not expected of them. I always turn them down at least once, figuring if they don't insist after my first refusal they might have just felt obligated to give me a tip for some reason. Usually they insist regardless, but there have been a couple times where they took my first refusal and I kicked myself for it. But that's just how it works, I suppose. :)
@harperwalsh90412 жыл бұрын
In Ireland we have the same custom
@CraigMyran5 жыл бұрын
I refused to watch this video the first two times it was recommended. But it can't be that bad. Glad I did.
@mike2590rrr2 жыл бұрын
“Besides those aren’t cookies, they’re bars.” The slight passive aggressiveness of this statement is hilarious!
@mobiledevice95464 жыл бұрын
"No, i don't need any sugar, it's... actually not good for me." As he takes a huge bite of the block of sugar in front of him 😂😂
@psychotropictraveler5142 жыл бұрын
Classic Minnesotan lmao
@PropaneWP4 жыл бұрын
In Norway we call this "nøding". It's mostly something you'll experience at your granma's
@Lillowh6 жыл бұрын
Oh god I just realized how insufferable this behavior I have is
@MetalNick3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Montana so I can say it happens there too lol.. I don't do it myself but I swear I can hear a lot of people I know in this video. Hilarious lol
@StonyRC6 жыл бұрын
Damn, it's like hearing my Dear Old British Mother-In-Law ... she's practically a Minnesotan!
@Ultradude6043 жыл бұрын
Must be frustrating trying to deny something with this rule. It will take a 4th time to say, "I only drink it black" and "I don't take it with sugar" until the offering Minnestan gets the hint.
@ActualJudas4 жыл бұрын
In most societies, people feel awkward and will reject something offered. This is because it creates a subconscious sense of debt. However, if readily accepted with genuine appreciation displayed, the person making the offer will like the receiver more. People like to give because it makes them feel needed. So if someone offers something, accept it. Just don't forget to say thank you.
@nickl16156 жыл бұрын
This series is so right.
@SaraEbra4 жыл бұрын
That is so Tarof.. Persians have simmilar cultural traditions
@chevyjohnson74573 жыл бұрын
Thats wierd. Imagine we do the same thing and the countries are so far from eachother
@Tombee24 жыл бұрын
1:46 thiccums double cheeked up on a Thursday afternoon 😂
@bluejavelina53354 жыл бұрын
"whatever" lolol
@Acesahn4 жыл бұрын
It's scary that I lived in the midwest and I still do this XD. Even if I want something I usually soft decline at first as a reflex.
@OpiZoid6 жыл бұрын
too accurate
@chevyjohnson74573 жыл бұрын
The third offer thing is classic Norwegian This is pretty cool
@cand04 жыл бұрын
Never heard of these bars before but I'll take 100.
@OMGpandemic Жыл бұрын
"That's different"
@harperwalsh90412 жыл бұрын
This is so true over in Ireland, if you are offered a cup of tea you have to say yes the third time, it's seen as rude/ demanding if you're too quick
@xxxx854 жыл бұрын
Hahaha oh my god, I would be sooo annoyed with every day life in a culture like this!
@DrSoda.4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this
@loriwald95324 жыл бұрын
Classic!
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@daveinpenn4 жыл бұрын
I am not going to leave a comment.
@daveinpenn4 жыл бұрын
No siree. Not going to do that today.
@daveinpenn4 жыл бұрын
Ok, maybe just a little comment. Like, half a joke.