The truth about living in Norway | An American's point of view

The truth about living in Norway | An American's point of view
American reacts to life in Norway.
A U.S. foreigner's view on living in Norway (Norwegian food, culture, lifestyle, language, first impressions, etc.) Living in Norway vs living in the USA.
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[@pettereik3367]

we dont all love lutefisk, mostly accurate otherwise though

[@emilivar4558]

All Norwegians, we need to protect this man. I could hear him speak about Norway all day long

[@jwilskow]

*every norwegian person who watch a video and someone mention norway* “OMG! i am from norway!”

[@jimimorris3208]

I’m an American, and I’m fascinated with Norway. I started to learn Norsk during the pandemic. I want to go there sometime- and when I do, I hope the Norwegian people tolerate me being there!

[@sigen7053]

Nowdays it`s more common to have taco-friday than lutefisk. :D

[@WolfFireheart]

The potato thing is kinda funny. The first time mom invited Grandad to join us in eating pizza. He sat down at the table and looked around puzzled, eventually speaking up "Where are the potatoes?"

[@KRISDIVIDE]

Spoke good norwegian duude! Understood everything very well

[@kirtsuna269]

You forgot that we’re really proud of our country 😂 You can tell because a lot of Norwegian people are watching this.

[@cossienorge]

It was a pleasure listening to your reflections of the Norwegian life style. You are a good ambassadeur for us. Wish you a merry Christmas from Northern-Norway:)

[@zeze338]

moved to Norway 18 months ago, instantly fell in love with everything :) found amazing friends, discovered a new culture and just a lot of amazing stuff has happened since I moved here.

[@quacker1668]

Are there any non Norwegians watching this?

[@geirstianaaslund7141]

Impressed by how good you actually speak Norwegian and how much of the culture you have understood even if it seems like you spent the most time in western part of Norway. I also respect your determination and persistence in doing the impossible task of bringing a religious message to Norway. We are a secular society except from parts in the southern and western part of the country. Of course christianity is a big part of our historical culture and holidays, but I think that there is less than 20 percent of the people that is really Christian believers, (at least in the eastern part of the country and younger than 70 years).

[@miningfordiamonds7978]

he even got the presentation pauses in his norwegian, the uhh øhhh. Truly mastered the language

[@FireDrage]

Wow, how you speak Norwegian is just so good. I did not expect that from a person that learned it at this time, just so you know I am from Norway 🇳🇴.

[@sindrerudshaug]

99% of comments: "Great norwegian dude, youre a good ambassador for us and ... we dont like lutefisk:-)

[@MariaE6]

My mom and dad tried to introduce my grandma to foreign food, they took her to an Asian restaurant. She ordered Norwegian meat balls and potatoes. Mission failed.

[@Carrot421911]

Damn, your norwegian is REALLY good! You're absolutely right about "the wall" you need to break through until we warm up to strangers. When I visited the US, it was surprising to me how casually complete strangers would just strike up a conversation with me. I'm just not used to that here in Norway, at least not at the same level as it was in the US. I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay here.

[@user-mr3eq3bj5e]

My girl is from Norway. She is the kindest person I've ever met, honestly.

[@tjahoo4395]

Can’t think of something we like less than lutefisk

[@staleklausen6259]

Just have too correct you about the «Lutefisk» 😂. Though many Norwegians like it, equally as many or more actually hate that jelly thing. Great video though 🤗👍. PS. Try smalahove next time you visit Norway. 😂

[@noahpedersenhelstrm2803]

Tusen takk for gode ord❤️ Det betyr mye for meg og norge❤️/ thanks for good words ❤️ IT Means a lot for me and Norway ❤️

[@kinemette]

Your Norwegian is so good! I’m really impressed! You seem also so heartwarming, loved this video!

[@ThePremiumGamers]

Holy damn, when i watched your video i thought it would be like any other video about norway, but no.. most of the facts are right, i like lutefisk or lye fish, but many others does not like that. And you caught me really of guard when you started to speak norwegian.. it feelt personal and i was shocked! Amazing work! Keep up the amazing content!

[@Svevende]

There are some dialects that are harder to understand than Danish and Swedish, but the people with them often stay in the cities where they’re spoken! Also, the message in Norwegian at the end was really nice and this guy seems like a really nice person❤️

[@damianowens5066]

I'm with you my friend I love Norway it's a beautiful, stunning place and I think we have got a lot to learn from Norway 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴👍

[@DokiDokiMoa]

Norwegians sound wholesome..i love it my best friend is full Norwegian and he is very wholesome❤

[@Destyvirago]

God Jul fra Norge. Nice to hear that you liked your stay in Norway.

[@henriktret2735]

You have the most comforting voice I have ever heard, and your Norwegian was actually really good. I respect u alot and wish the best for you in the future.

[@stephens2r338]

Oddly enough you kinda nailed the Norwegian culture which shows with your replys from mainly norwegians. We are all drawn towards you and wish you all the best in the future

[@welshpete12]

Norway is a paradise on earth . Clean and well ordered , and the air is so clean !!

[@oddbjrnlystad1459]

I think alot of Norwegians is eating Grandiosa more than fish Hahaha lørdagspizza❤️🤤❤️

[@SlothLinn]

Great Norwegian man, and thanks for the beautiful commentary on my country! You are welcome back here any time!

[@amirhayek821]

You really hit the nail on the head. You have gained an amazing insight into our culture.

[@_zeroXD]

Me, a Norwegian Minnesotan watching this: **Happiness noises**

[@falaqdar12]

Im actually very impressed by your Norwegian man. It was very nice listening to u about our lifestyle.😊😊❤

[@JimRichardHartmann]

Tusen takk for at du lagde denne videoen, jeg var ikke i kontakt med deg her, men er glad fordi du gir et bilde av oss slik vi vil fremstå istedenfor de vanlige karikaturer vi ofte får. Gud velsigne deg også unge mann.

[@limoreful]

just love this guy and how he talk about our country Norway. You speak very well Norwegian. I wish you a happy new year and hope that you will get your wish and get back to Norway some day. All the best to you.

[@sondreneverdal9930]

I am Norwegian and I love all the positiv stuff you are talking about from norway!

[@jakechase5227]

wow you seem like the nicest guy ever! and your norwegian is on point!

[@dsvensen75]

Many americans trying to speak norwegian does not master to pronounce our rolling R's, but you are defently not one of them! Your norwegian is superb!

[@davidjohansson7646]

Jeg ble skikkelig glad av denne videoen! Det var veldig gøy å høre tankene dine om å bo i Norge. Ønsker deg lykke til videre!

[@Daniel-yi1le]

Your norwegian is incredible. And your reflections on Norway was rather moving, like a warm fuzzy video! Thank you, and safe travels!

[@odinlindeberg4624]

To be fair when it comes to Norwegian christmas and Christ, Jesus was actually born sometime around spring and the celebration we call christmas is just Yule with a new coat of paint and less offerings to weather gods. That said, gledelig jul.

[@christineelzinga808]

I've never heard an American with such good norwegian accent or vocabulary! there is an accent, but it actually doesn't sound American, which I can imagine would be quite hard to master. Hearing others getting a good experience in our country really makes me proud to be a norwegian. some give up easily because we are a nation of personal space 😂 Hope you'll be beack soon to enjoy yourself ever more in Norway :)

[@ohjee2136]

Great video, i'm from Norway and felt really well represented. Almost every thing was on point, except the lutefisk. There is no other food i dislike more.

[@bjrntveter2847]

Great ambassador for Norway this guy. Pretty decent Norwegian language you have learned to speak also. Glad you enjoyed your stay, welcome back!

[@Koup6218]

I just moved here but so far Norway has been the best country I’ve been to. Germany and France were beautiful but a little bit to much going on all around but Norway seems to be so heavily on just having a nice time and family/mates I just couldn’t get enough of it. It’s not perfect but it definitely feels like it to me. My bf was right to have me go back with him. Have a good day to anyone watching this :) 🇳🇴 also it’s the best country out but Finland does get to be shoeless during classes which is nice af 😍love me some socks

[@thekidgamer_0635]

I’m from Norway and i will say that your Norwegian is very impresive!👌

[@ms11214]

You have the most comforting voice ever dude. Oh and cool insight

[@norwegianvikinggranny1004]

Have a blessed holiday, God Jul to you and your family. Very good norwegian. Welcome back. Granny from Norway🤗

[@johannesskare5422]

U nailed the language!(From Norway)(Fra Norge)

[@dexfm8927]

There are 90+ dialects in Norway :). He speaks very good norwegian

[@almabustamante5617]

Thank you for your video. I have been interested in learning about Norway after watching another video on KZbin. I think Norway is so beautiful! Your video described so much in detail the people, culture, gastronomy, language, etc. Thank you for making this video about Norway. I loved it! ❤❤❤

[@charlene4877]

Awee his message is so cute ❤️ tusen hjertelig takk for dine gode ord! Gud velsigne deg også ✨

[@JeanHar93]

His norwegian is so good???? I enjoyed watching this a lot, he was so gentle and sweet when talking :)

[@designteamnorway385]

Thx for posting this. Made me actually miss Norway :-)

[@user-mc6zk8tc8c]

Lutefisk....yikes!! Not all of us like that lol

[@imdee9024]

This guy has such a calm and warm demeanor. Loved listening to this.

[@thefriendlygrizzley6728]

You are always welcome back👍

[@larsjohanthomassen6862]

You gotta appreciate that outro. That was an impressive amount of very good norvegian. Bra jobba!

[@uncled3825]

Im a Lithuanian who lives in Norway and i agree with him

[@sapphy76]

When he starts speaking Norwegian, dang dude, I am proud of you.

[@yatziarmanihagbart]

for en fantastisk fyr ! :) Mye fine ord om norge men det som jeg la merke til er at denne fyren er virkelig glad i livet å han gjør så godt han kan på å lære. Veldig fin video og stå på videre :D

[@ritaholmjohnsen6424]

You are so good at Norwegian dude! Gratulerer! Tusen takk!

[@trondspit]

wow, eg ble rørt (touched). What a fantastic observation in a nice way. Thank you for sharing.

[@2808drw]

Det var en veldig bra og nøktern beskrivelse av landet jeg er så glad i. Jeg er muslim og du kristen. Det gode med Malaysia er at vi lever alle i god harmoni. Norsken din er forøvrig perfekt. 👍👍

[@Killy5445]

This was so refreshing! Much love from Oslo 😊

[@92655724]

Your pronunciations were some of the best I've ever heard from an American. Very close to perfect. The grammatical was perfect. Well done :)

[@icanhasyellow]

I LOVE lutefisk. It's important to have all the side dishes as well!! And it was amazing to hear you talk about Norway like that ^^ your Norwegian "r" is surprisingly good! And you forgot to mention brunost and our addiction with bread xD Please do come back!

[@justloirt2176]

I throughly enjoyed listening to your experience in Norway. Beautiful!

[@oystla]

As a Norwegian I never understood the point of lutefisk. A fish soaked in Caustic soda... food that has been in contact with "plumbo" will never get into my month. All love it? Nope, never, ever. I'll drink the Akevitt, you eat the fish 🤣

[@Seastar14TheWitch]

Oh, I WISH it was freezing this year. It's so warm now that I've started seeing small white flowers. Those usually come out in Mars-April.

[@Isdahl87]

All cred to you on the last part there where you switched to Norwegian, respect👍🏼 i do like your kind of americans. Man that was a good, kind review of us, i’m proud☺️

[@BjerkeRobin]

Aw, welcome back brother! Happy to hear you enjoyed your time in Norway :) your norwegian is amazing, but yes, you do sound like an american ;)

[@LeonBoniface]

was ready to come here and disagree with everything, but i think you summed up Norway quite well. Kul video og god jul fra oss :D

[@leerush6978]

You were informative, interesting and well spoken. Well done young man!

[@glasslilacs]

Your Norwegian was fantastic, your voice sounds so warm and home-ly in norwegian. A touching sentiment it were as well

[@moffin25]

Veldig bra video! Likte det veldig.... keep it up mate!

[@SebHaarfagre]

I'm a Norwegian of 33 and have lived practically everywhere except not further north than Narvik, and every _single_ thing you say is _spot on_ and well thought out! :)) You seem like a fantastic person, and it must be weird to be a missionary in a country where most people aren't really _anything_ in particular. And I mean literally the majority, unfortunately not everyone registered in the state church are religious nor practicioners, but that's another story. I genuinely hope you do come back, people like you are always welcomed with open arms here! I mean your person! I adhere to the "not-really-anything" myself 😅

[@sanoj92]

This guy is so wholesome. I think we're uncomfortable with taking religion because most of us are secular at the core.

[@magne-johannilsen5621]

You forgot to visit the most colourful part of Norway. The North. :-) Southerners are ok, but they are closed up like clams. Com to the north, we are a total different people up heer.

[@iPro0210]

Haha, you seriously nailed the norwegian! 10/10, wish you all the best

[@D3FCVN]

his voice makes me cry. didn't know my home country was so good

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Thank you so much for making the video.

[@nicholasrubianes5368]

The Norwegian at the end was so poetic, that was wonderful! I want to hear more.I've replayed it 100 times . I want to learn Norwegian!

[@Sandra-qh6hp]

you can actually tell how much he loves norway

[@markerspace9852]

i love Norway. i hang Norwegian flag in my room and sometime in frontyard.

[@IAmLiterallyWilliam]

The last thing was so generous. Tusen takk.

[@mrpoison8770]

Welcome back to norway and just enjoy when you return

[@creamcandy25]

Ble så imponert av hvordan du snakker norsk! 👏🏼👍🏼

[@NewEnglandPatriotsfan]

Awesome man!! Norway looks beautiful and an amazing country

[@danisandvr5694]

Really nice video:-) next time you visit Norway your more than welcome to stay at our place in the middle of Norway in the country side:-) blessings to you and your family🙂

[@Hammern28]

The thing about skiing, it sorta depends on where in the country you are from. Lutefisk as well. Lutefisk is more associated with older generations, normally, but fish in general, yeah... it's a thing here. ;) And heck dude... that was actually very well spoken Norwegian dude. I am actually impressed!

[@itsDARLAsChannel]

The food isn't spicy but it's savoury, sometimes salty and filling. It's really nutritious too!

[@vidarro8681]

At first, this video struck my national heart and made me very impressed on how deep you understand some of the Norwegian culture, and made me more proud of being part of Norway. Towards the end, my eyes got watery, thinking of how blessed some people are, just by where they are born, and its not something to be taken for granted! I loved your video! I wish I was one of the people you have met, to just talk to you person to person. Thank you very much for this video, and for making my heart warm tonight

[@vidarro8681]

Ps. I can easily hear your Norwegian comes from an American/english speaker, but that being said, your Norwegian is pretty awesome. I would say its better than my english (the other way), and we are taught english from the first year in school. Very impressive!

[@chikagrace5539]

Vidarro indeed you really blessed to be a Norwegian ❤️

[@TheJoergenDK]

Your norwegian is just awesome! You must have a good ear, og lots of patience, or both. Kudos! Perfect!

[@superairim]

Great video about Norway (my home country), but the public transportation sucks in Norway when you go just a little bit outside the biggest cities!😅

[@TheJoergenDK]

Really nice video! About the spices: It' the fresh air.... ;-)

[@Aesou]

Its weird to hear him say that its not messy in the cities. as a norwegian i think its really messy in many of the cities, especially the big ones. If this isnt messy i dont wanna know how messy it is in america

[@athenassigil5820]

Jul! Yes, in dark times, one celebrates the light.