You Know You Are Dating an Icelandic Man When...

Strong, stoic Vikings. That's what we think about when we hear Icelandic. But what is it like dating an Icelandic man? Check this out and "petta reddast!"
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[@allistaranglophelia]

I lost my wallet in Reykjavik. It fell out on the street while I was walking. I backtracked when I realized it was missing and found it still lying there. When I told a guy about it that night, he said, "Why were you worried? No one would've taken it." Definitely NOT in America anymore.

[@annabellaarndal9562]

Allistar Anglophelia yeah well if someone did take it they will either post it on the internet to find the owner or leave it at the bank so they can contact you haha

[@jmer9126]

Japan is like that, too

[@fernandadealencar1158]

If you, an American, is surprised, imagine a Brazilian in this situation

[@vaevictis_]

Not all Americans, just thugs and degenerates

[@NoctLightCloud]

Japan and Korea, too!

[@Misssarah3939]

As a Canadian, the not apologizing thing is like woooaaaa

[@monline7207]

i'm mexican and i felt the same way, lol

[@gregory7958]

HAHAHAHA. I'm Brazilian, and I felt the saaaaame way

[@limaim26]

I'm Cuban and I also felt the same way... Lol

[@Annayasha]

yes I'm Mexican too and that's just... no

[@UglyIowan]

Midwestern American and just watching them not apologizing makes me want to apologize for them

[@snikovsky]

I love the approach: "hookup? yeah. but we're hungry, we can grab sth to eat".

[@shamimjafari]

Like everyone on earth needs this approach.

[@babymarshmellow6077]

Yeah meaning they are not assholes there

[@Cantetinza17]

That's me ALL DAY!

[@gabrielvillar1787]

I went to Iceland for a week and I thought "What if I happen to see this guy on the street?", but then I thought "C'mon, that's not gonna happen". On the last day, on my way to the airport, I saw him walking on the street 🤣

[@hay.-.8777]

HAHSHAHAHA

[@nenisguevaragomez8122]

Is he still looking fine??

[@gabrielvillar1787]

@@nenisguevaragomez8122 back then yes, he was looking fine 😋

[@Jakeylicious7891]

As a 6'4 icelandic man myself...I can vouche that not every man goes for one night stands. It's normally a two night stand. 2 nights of sex before getting to know you. That way, we'd know the 1st night wasn't a fluke. Cause on the 3rd night...it's usually when we propose...to try in getting to know you. And a couple of one night stands more, we just get down on our knees and propose marriage. We really don't like wasting time.

[@Palpad100]

how much are you joking?

[@Jakeylicious7891]

@@Palpad100 not much of a joke really. The government is requiring us to breed since our population is down.

[@fernegrete6908]

how awful

[@techfolktale]

:o 6'4"? I know where I'm going to be heading when the biological clock starts thinking. LOL

[@dorianhorvat5597]

@@techfolktale I mean honestly his not that tall, idk what you suprised about

[@GabrielTrentinBarbosa]

So Þetta reddast is the Icelandic Hakuna Matata, right?

[@cooperhilinsky6361]

Haha I almost wrote the same thing. 🦁

[@beck1rakhimov]

...what a wonderful place

[@secret4354]

pretty much

[@springranch1384]

Or transliteration of Thai of 'mai pen rai'? Or Arabic of 'Mahfi mishgullah? Or... hmm. Can't think of anymore right now. Unless... Does 'Fuggetaboutit' qualify?

[@hildurleifsdottir2035]

Jájá segjum það!😂

[@JakurinNyan]

I had this EXACT experience in Iceland. Its spooky how true it is.

[@awesomeirlable]

Today I learned that I, a Nigerian American woman, am actually an Icelandic man in disguise (Except the subzero weather....no)

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Hahaha

[@jesuislapluie695]

😂😂😂

[@sammiebeeyah8070]

😁😁😁😁 Omo fashi that thing

[@MegaCadette55]

So u hook up with men too before getting to know them?

[@ifer1280]

Eh, you can get used to cold water.

[@sreetube1449]

Iceland population is 340k and the views on the video is 350k WTF😂😂🤔

[@evattko7738]

Its the 300k women who want to f... this guy lol... he will need to be in shape when they arrive !

[@hildajonsdottir837]

Þetta reddast is indeed our slogan XD

[@JasonLee-gy5ch]

Pu ert svo falleg😊

[@hildajonsdottir837]

Thank you. That is very kind of you ^^

[@erine.5680]

You guys should really teach the virtue of that phrase to all of us Xx

[@iberianlion1459]

Hi Hilda! How’s your father, Jon? Just practicing what I learned🤪. Mig langar að fara til Íslands en það er mjög kalt. Ég er upphaflega frá Filippseyjum sem búa nú í Bandaríkjunum😉

[@hildajonsdottir837]

It is basically what we say when anything bad happens. Somebody burgled your house? Þetta reddast. Your car broke down in the middle of no where? Þetta reddast. You lost your job? Þetta reddast. Basically our way to try and be positive XD

[@abhijith9846345226]

the word "please" doesn't exist - sounds like vikings

[@MrPicky]

True, Icelandic is the closest to the language of the Vikings, has not changed much for centuries

[@hornkraft9438]

But apparently, "tak" does. Seems a bit incongruent to me... (danke, but not bitte)

[@MrPicky]

takk (double k ;) ) means thanks ;)

[@hornkraft9438]

Thanks! The spelling must be slightly different than in Danish. (I am not Nordic, just picked up a few words for a friend who is part Danish in the U.S.) :-)

[@laraking804]

lone rider Doesn’t exist in the Finnish language either 😂

[@AleksiHimself]

Interesting to watch a fellow Nordic. When you need help with the Finnish version, shoot me a message!

[@rezajafari6395]

Hey! I love your videos! Almost as much as I love Finland!

[@JasonLee-gy5ch]

@@dexjeloo3489 Absolutely.

[@Maerchenlaenderin]

@Xorn Elas ... Excuse me?!

[@professorzi]

@@dexjeloo3489 Imagine being such a sad, sexless troglodyte that you make it your life's mission to dissuade yourself and others from enjoying women of different colors. Haha yiiiikes, what a life.

[@dexjeloo3489]

@@professorzi Snowflake triggered. Cryyy. 😁😄😂

[@alexis8500]

Although I’m not a fan of the “1-night-stand then get to know each other” cultural norm, it’s still a beautiful country with friendly people! 🇮🇸❤️

[@k-leb4671]

I mean, might as well find out if you like having sex with them first and get it out of the way.

[@nenisguevaragomez8122]

Have you been there ?

[@kodidane5824]

@@k-leb4671 People can live how they want, I just want to point out that one night stands can be fun, but sex shouldn't be the basis for a relationship (assuming people want a relationship.)

[@invasion8318]

@@kodidane5824 sex is a basis of a realtionship, one of them actually

[@nenisguevaragomez8122]

We are not cars.

[@jessicas.4300]

He is sooo handsome

[@steventrosiek2623]

He's fucking hot!!

[@Timetravel1111]

J. C. Yes and could we see more../ a quad, a butt. It’s cold in Minneapolis Minnesota. I like the Nordic humor.

[@sarahmilo1790]

Yes he is 😍😍

[@tielphinstone3556]

Just find him on instagram ;) currently he is single and one of my friends best friend and also cousin😂 @arnasonbragi

[@emmcmullen9109]

yeah Nordic men are gorgeous

[@johngonzalez4298]

What a beautiful view of the mountain! Iceland seems like a nice and chilled environment. Awesome video Marina! Nice cameo appearance at 2:43 😃

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Haha Good eye! The first girl they bumped into I found 2 minutes before filming that scene 😀

[@johngonzalez4298]

@@DatingBeyondBorders Wow that was perfect timing for your video. The video was great and I love watching your channel. If you ever visit Miami again, I wouldn't mind to participate in your videos 😀

[@blupinkyellogreen]

Me too! I live in the Miami area. I could lend some info, insights, rides, venues, or cameos, whatever you need! Love seeing you in the videos Marina! 💕

[@johngonzalez4298]

@@blupinkyellogreen Hey Sugar Peach. Wanted to say hello to a fellow Miamian 👋🏻

[@spookyloop5174]

Love seeing a girl who looks like me in one of these videos!

[@violettaazul]

Sarah Bross IKR! I thought the same, finally a curvier girl! She's very pretty.

[@spookyloop5174]

Violetta Azul Couldn’t agree more!

[@CyPsyGuy]

A fatty too?

[@jonathanxavier2026]

@@violettaazul lol he's eons hotter than her.

[@alessandrathiele6412]

That's not curvy, Beyonce is curvy, she is just fat!... Stop lying to yourself

[@kristinmagn]

The word “please” does exist in Icelandic, it’s “vinsamlegast”, most commonly paired with other polite words such as “gætiru” or “could you”. So basically please = could you please in Icelandic.

[@DBermudez95]

Hooray for the second video about Iceland! I love their phrase and mindset that things will work out no matter what happens. It's a great motto to live by. Also amazing scenery ❤ Iceland is beautiful and the guys too 😉

[@unnur-2469]

I’m from Iceland and I can confirm that everything in this video is very very true

[@ghassanawada8823]

Unnur Sólveig thats nice i love this country and love iceland guys they are so sexy😅

[@heathert5455]

So it is true that Icelanders will have sex with people before getting to know them---even their name?! 😳

[@user-ic1qb9xf3u]

@@heathert5455 we know the name yes, but we usually go to "dates" outside after hooking up 😂🤣

[@heathert5455]

@@user-ic1qb9xf3u I want to visit Iceland and soak in the hot springs, but I don't think that I am up for having sex with the locals upon meeting them. I am ok with a handshake, a head nod, or a wave of the hand. The good thing is that I wouldn't have any relatives or ,at least, close relatives there....if I did, they'd probably be my 16th cousin or something 😅

[@user-ic1qb9xf3u]

@@heathert5455 😂😂 don't worry, no one will force you to anything, we take consent very seriously

[@francescastrangio2062]

I want an Icelanic man in my life 😍😍

[@linanafie8571]

Yes I was just telling myself the same thing! hahaha they look so sweet and so chill! Just absolutely no drama!

[@Zreddx]

það mun reddast

[@sbrbrbbq]

I want matthias from hatari omg

[@mswamp_1826]

@@sbrbrbbq dude thats why i'm here as well

[@TheAsphyxiia]

@@mswamp_1826 hahahaha same

[@julie-margrethegerdestholm7570]

My man is Icelandic. Everything in this video is SO TRUE! I’m danish. We are socially inhibited and nervous all the time. We have an interesting relationship 😂

[@mandyc3524]

Been obsessed with this country since I was like 7... so glad someone made a video about it

[@markbigelow2608]

Cute girl☺! I also liked the "It will all work out" attitude. It really does.

[@wildfleckboy]

@@jopitts9087 and you look like the result of 7 generations incest. Have a nice day. Fuck face.

[@lysaworldpainter7742]

Jo Pitts how can someone even dare to be that rude under such a nice and friendly video?

[@dexjeloo3489]

@@jopitts9087 yess, she is disgusting fatty. I don't know how anyone could fuck that

[@jopitts9087]

ain't it fun? :/

[@dexjeloo3489]

@@jopitts9087 People are pissed off because you are telling the truth. Not all people are beautiful, not all are hot, sexy, intelligent etc. They need to get used on it. Political correctness encourages these fatties to think that they are hot. I would never fuck fatty like this one. Plus, she is ugly fatty. Let them to live in their illusion.

[@carableu]

Really love the Iceland series. One of my favorite countries!

[@reginageorge1935]

woahh these are coming so fast i love it

[@hasepsut011]

Love Icelandic people ♥️♥️. Had a pleassure of knowing some of them and they are great, the best. Ones you get to know them better and spend more time with them they are even greater.

[@cerezablack13]

i'd never considered Iceland before, but now i do! their attitude and lifestyle just look so cool ♥

[@arnor5965]

Okay that was hillarious because its so true coming from an Icelandic guy

[@rachaben5114]

I believe that's what every women needs in her life a man that tells her every thing is going to be okay no matter what 😊😊

[@aadityakhandkar]

Amazing as expected

[@daianabensignor630]

Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian man please! ❤

[@Gayredheadbitch94]

Daiu Delacroix they made a Danish video already

[@xxxtriangle2478]

Finnish!!!!!!!!!

[@KaiMarcad]

@Ian Miles Actually western Finns are germanic. There's a huge genetic difference between western and eastern Finns. Reason seen here: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/World_Map_of_Y-DNA_Haplogroups.png/1280px-World_Map_of_Y-DNA_Haplogroups.png

[@paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586]

Ian Miles you from the ussr?

[@paulthe2mikolajdupontsrens586]

Ian Miles cool 😎. Go tell simo who killed those damn Russian that he is a real hero

[@blupinkyellogreen]

Wait, so you're telling me I can hook up with a guy in Iceland and he'll still wanna hang out with me the next day, not think any less of me and we can just respectfully and warmly part ways when it's time for me to leave, like all chill like it's perfectly normal to him?? I think I need to start considering Reykjavik as my go-to holiday getaway spot every year from now on.......make that every season of the year... or whenever there's a three day weekend....or just any weekend I feel like it......for the rest of my life.

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Haha there is definitely less judgement when it comes to casual sex.

[@joshriddle4797]

So you are basically saying how much loose you are hmm good to know

[@mgray999]

@@joshriddle4797 if the girl you're with is tight, you havent gotten her aroused. That's on you.

[@blupinkyellogreen]

@@mgray999 😂😂😂😂

[@blupinkyellogreen]

@@joshriddle4797 You say 'good to know' like you know me 😄😄😋

[@marinafidalgo4531]

I was waiting for this video!! I might go to Iceland in feb! Can’t wait!

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Ooh! It will be cold. Check out the Single's Guide coming up - much more in-depth about the Icelandic culture and tips

[@marinafidalgo4531]

Dating Beyond Borders thank you so much Marina! Yeah I’m specifically going in February so I can see the northern lights! I’ll check it out 💖

[@vinaya2084]

@@marinafidalgo4531 did you visit 😜

[@halkatla91]

as an Icelander I relate to þetta reddast so much! we do say it all the time

[@theresia1881]

the quality just keeps getting better and better! really funny and well-thought out as well! great job :)

[@MrDigitalman78]

Love these videos! Icelandic people are fun, laid back and interesting people.

[@azhartemirova06]

Oh Marina, you're amazing! Thanks a lot for this video. Maybe Switzerland next? Wish you all the best!

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Haha thank you❤ I am trying to get Swiss tourism to get us there now 🙌

[@serjorahmormont6124]

Cute lass. Realistic, yet brimming with personality. Icelandic people seem cool.

[@dexjeloo3489]

@@RJSyeah Exactly. Baby whale.

[@leifurgunnarsson8826]

True

[@dexjeloo3489]

@Nim Boo Yesss.

[@Fronverjl]

@Nim Boo nice bait ;)

[@actanonverba1385]

@@RJSyeah lol damn son

[@emry7]

I love your videos and they are getting so much better! Great choice of actors too 😀

[@NataschaO]

Really funny, and beautiful scenery! 🐱

[@EJofLA]

The guy was awfully cute and loved hearing him talk Icelandic! Cute video thanks- and fits what I know about Scandinavians...

[@fedda9999]

Nordic* scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark)

[@millykirkham3863]

Probably my favourite out of the all series

[@scottmiller5614]

Well done! Your videos keep getting better and better.

[@rituparna6133]

Hahah wow, getting to know physically first and then emotionally is a new and exciting concept (sometimes).

[@NzPhenomenon]

As a New Zealander. It’s so interesting and satisfying seeing what dating is like in a small country 😂

[@siddharthtripathi5806]

Is dating in New Zealand similar to dating in Iceland?

[@stefantanasa8791]

Howdy from Romania!

[@Mile26point2films]

This was an awesome one!

[@lalalalalalalala8111]

You're doing a great job and I love your videos!

[@frenchclementine11]

I’m going to Iceland in a few months!!!💙

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Enjoy. Bring a warm coat! More about the actual culture, tips etc is coming next week!

[@sirbillymctip2549]

@@DatingBeyondBorders can't wait 😙

[@PamelaTaylor]

WOW

[@Timetravel1111]

Mandy how was Iceland for your experience? Odd things, place you love, surprises?

[@jaedenwesley1941]

I live there

[@cherrylove34]

I love this videos !! They are so entertaining ❤️ Do Turkish man pleaseeee !!

[@taru570]

Visited Iceland last summer, wonderful landscape, people are very straightforward and friendly

[@lucianbluewaters8789]

Always look forward to your videos. 😁

[@saramachado3077]

As a brazilian girl I feel that I would get along very well with this kind of personality.

[@ickyelephant]

I love the actors in this video. They're so relatable

[@dexjeloo3489]

Yes, if you are interested in ugly fat women. 😁😄😂😂😁

[@stevenforman3044]

Thank you for sharing.

[@juliasmith5267]

Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@weberowatchero4303]

I‘d love to see a video about the greek and polish man!

[@kingace4427]

Finally a Scandinavian man good job 👍

[@avinashzoom]

Are Scandinavians are like this or just Icelandic? Just asking

[@astonish_injurer5598]

Nordic. Scandinavian countries are Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

[@MrPicky]

Iceland is not in Scandinavia. I am not Scandinavian and never will be, except if migrate to Norway/Sweden/Denmark. I am Nordic of Norse & Celtic (slaves) heritage ;)

[@MrPicky]

@@Leebpascal1 Norse!

[@adb8003]

Nordic

[@matthiasz11986]

I love that channel. Somehow I don't understand, how a make-up tutorial channel can have more subscribers than this one. Doing a lot for intercultural understanding. I love it. Saludos desde Buenos Aires and a foreigner who learnt a lot about Argentina with your channel. :)

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Haha thanks for saying that! Who knows? Guess people need makeup more

[@matthiasz11986]

@@DatingBeyondBorders maybe time for a combination? Make up beyond the borders. ;) Anyway, I love it. Keep going. :)

[@1234smileface]

Very informative

[@andreac647]

Ok, I think this one is my favourite so far, so chill and fun, no fake romance. I consider myself romantic but the old stereotypes do get boring after a while 🙂 I might have to consider visiting Iceland soon 😀

[@Riverdanceninjo01]

Please do a video on Danish men sometime! As someone dating a danish guy, I would love to see a take on it! XD

[@Seegie16]

Well this explains why when I accidentally bumped into a few people on the plane and said sorry they were like humm dee dummm and I was getting pissed..lol

[@ivanbarbosa81]

love your channel

[@neonennui]

He seems like a nice, down-to-earth guy! Good to know icelandic men are quite like him.

[@fersosa7662]

I love these kinds of videos! Make one of Argentina lol. I can help hahahah

[@Facu_Roldan]

Crazy bitches that like to play mind games

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you!

[@Dani.Torres]

I like very much the informality and casualness of this culture.

[@dancechica]

I apparently need to find myself an Icelandic man

[@karenl1843]

Please do "You know you are dating a SCOTTISH Men when...."❤

[@KatherineFrangos]

this was delightfully funny :D actors are very funny. The icelandic guy is so good at deadpanning

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Thanks, girl! I should do another one in the Netherlands :)

[@cristoferpicado4059]

Oh this is funny! I have watched both and this is interesting.

[@fredriks5090]

I'm a western norwegian, and Þetta reddast sounds in my opinion like "detta kan reddast" which literally means "this can be saved".

[@linajurgensen4698]

Fredrik S so that slogan also exists in Norwegian?🤔

[@Vhmvd]

I have an exam in 2 days but "(p)etta reddast" 😅

[@Jay-hr3rh]

That is so cool. They test the waters before they commit. Fricking woow.

[@MrPicky]

Yep, we usually live together and even have kids before getting married...

[@Jay-hr3rh]

@@MrPicky U guys are cool. Iceland brought me " of monsters and men".

[@acidwashedgenes9792]

The first impression is outstanding

[@bexyevans777]

"Ask who", and sees the wilderness completely empty. 🤣🤣🤣

[@mandarinenzeittv860]

Ahahaha the New Zealand translation for 'Þetta reddast' would be 'She'll be right!' 😂

[@spinningjenny7891]

Oooh my god😂😂 The þetta reddast thing is so true😂 Great video btw!!

[@bb3ca201]

Beautiful people, both of you!

[@millykirkham3863]

Welll! I think I found where my ideal man will be.. Iceland here I come

[@estefaniaesposito698]

I love the girl accent!!

[@mandylari]

I loved it :)

[@ev2175]

i love the warning for a sense of humour lmao 😂

[@Ronakvevo]

It talks about the culture but doesn't explain what the men are like

[@linajurgensen4698]

JeepGirl OlllO amazing description!😂

[@jeepgirlolllo2936]

@@nofuture3479 you MUST be European!!!!

[@georgecrumb8442]

They're passive, unemotional, unromantic, and avoid doing anything that makes them stand out -- what a catch.

[@agatha-yw1xm]

Thanks now I can go to Iceland 🇮🇸 😊👍🏿

[@Timetravel1111]

Ha! Ha! I loved it! Laughed out loud!! I love the introduction hand 🤚 shake in bed! Ha. And the hot dog 🌭 wow I thought more a sit down meal. Best the cold swim’

[@divyasingh4505]

Beautiful country !!

[@ckay2615]

You know you're not dating anyone when you are watching these videos. LOL.

[@EM-wr9yy]

Very true 😂😂😂😂

[@tc2095]

Try hawaiians...love to see that..lol we are just something else. Very proud of our heritage and yet still main stream american as well.

[@msdhonifanpage3317]

Yup true ..were are you from Iceland ?

[@_radwa]

3:15 this common also here in middle east, we believe it will all work out alright 😂😂😂🤣

[@PavelMartinekpierre]

Lovely for you!!!

[@ClickUp]

I love these!! Please make a dating Norwegian men video :)

[@mllfls1486]

haha funny video, but my father is icelandic and he never swims in the ocean even if it's a comfortable temperature haha he's used to the hot springs

[@EuropeNordeste]

So cool! Greetings

[@putri7659]

I just love their language. It's like reading Old Norse!

[@crnmjgnthdrrgnl]

I'd love to see a Norwegian version of this

[@sakeebkamal3472]

dating in Iceland quite similar to Germany. i guess these countries have similar culture: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and Iceland.

[@lissandrafreljord7913]

With the exception of Finland, they are all linguistically Germanic countries.

[@sakeebkamal3472]

they belong to the greater Nordic Race!

[@ifer1280]

Hah, suck it Estonia, we Dutchies get to be greater Nordic!

[@wickedwonderland9831]

No, we're not Scandinavian (Germans and Dutchs), just quite close related to them. We're middle European. The same is true for the languages: they're closely related but not part of the same family.

[@linajurgensen4698]

wicked wonderland what are you talking about? The Scandinavian languages & German, Dutch all belong to the „Germanic language family“

[@bertsrig6153]

We have a similar saying in Australia, it’s “ she’ll be right mate”.

[@tzortzinan593]

What a great culture!!!Greetings from Greece!