Things that SURPRISED me in Norway | Part 1

[@Cantfi]

I'm Norwegian and I was surprised to hear about microwaves, don't think I've ever been to a house that don't have it. But if you rent, you usually have to have your own.

[@julieh4352]

Same, I don't know anyone that doesn't have one

[@kaminosystem]

I'm Norwegian and neither me nor my parents have ever owned a microwave! But I would say that's rather unusual..

[@MortenOstigard]

Yeah, I believe most Norwegian families have one. Not so common in student housing and cheap rental apartments though

[@lpdude2005]

Same here. Im Norwegian. I have never seen a apartment without microwave. I have seen a lot of houses with microwaves build in - not stand free on kitchentables ( Thats out - I think)

[@arvidra]

I am Norwegian and I am also surprised by this, most people I know have one

[@Elanmorintedronai1]

Most people in Norway have microwaves, but if you rent an apartment you bring your own, as they are not provided by the renter in the same way as an oven or fridge is.

[@aleyzeeo-aleyzee2101]

Yea u know, microwave is a personal property you know. Like a toothbrush. lol

[@arstan8092]

Actually where i rent we did get a microwave with The place

[@Luredreier]

@@arstan8092 Not in any place I've rented.

[@arstan8092]

@@Luredreier well where i rent is more of a student home, which is probably why

[@norwegiancarrot433]

Jesus, the norwegians in the comments won't let that microwave thing go xD

[@EspenX]

Well, if you pretend to know facts about Norway and say crazy, wrong stuff and ask Norwegians to comment about it in the video, you will get an answer. If you go to Norway to work and rent shitty apartments and your friends also went to Norway to work and also rented cheap, shitty apartments, it might seem like Norwegian homes don't have microwaves. But in reality you have found out that shitty apartements for rent don't have microwaves, you know nothing about how Norwegians live.

[@Bojanarules]

Well I understand why because it was so generalized in the video, she should have been more specific :D. Every single Norwegian I know (including students) had a MICROWAVE :D... Even at work we have a microwave in the pause rooms so lol...

[@reiserdu]

What is jesus? he he

[@Thesortvokter]

I'm never getting a fucking microwave oven again, it ruins the food.

[@Thesortvokter]

@@reiserdu He's Satans little helper :) Just ask the 40,000 witches slaughtered in his filthy name.

[@rolandwidmer6354]

Hi there! The 2 duvet bed covers are standard in Switzerland. It saves you a lot of trouble when it comes to the nightly subconscious bed cover pull away fight :-)

[@Aussenluft]

Also in Germany. And the huge canyon between those, ist called "Besucherritze" (Visitorcrack).

[@TheMongolat]

Can we talk about how beautiful she is? Both on the outside and inside.

[@Lesbisk1000]

You must be very drunk...

[@band1tt]

TheMongolat I couldn’t agree more ❤️

[@quadgon]

I drowned in her eyes for the first 2 minutes, barely realizing she was speaking ... and turned to putty each time she smiled. Had to rewind and watch the video again. Stunningly beautiful! :)

[@numbo655]

Agree about pretty much everything except the microwave thing. I feel like everyone has microwaves?

[@kongeriket]

Wrong. Only people who can't cook.

[@kasperknutsen8283]

@@kongeriket even helkstrøm has it

[@ragnhildmd5063]

@@kongeriket i don't think that's exactly true. I mainly use the stove, but I use the microwave to reheat leftovers. That way I don't have to dirty and re-wash wash a frying pan when there's no need for it.

[@deaddoll1361]

That's be the internet "'everyone" which doesn't mean everyone at all.

[@Elssi]

I do not own a microwave🤔 i make big enough portions, and prefer not to nuke my food😂

[@KarolinePedersenYT]

I’m norwegian and everyone I know got a microwave tho

[@sueb1337]

Karoline Pedersen yeah.. dont know anyone that hasn’t got one..

[@jennynr8216]

Same🤷🏼‍♀️

[@enuimo]

Same 😛 It’s kinda unusual Not to have a microwave in Norway 🤷‍♀️

[@rxwh]

I have to commend you for typing out your comment without reading a single other comment on this video, downright impressive.

[@korneliusiv6270]

I'm Norwegian, me nor my family has ever had a microwave. In my social circle it is not as common, and we kinda have a negative attitude towards it. I think it's not unusual, but less "common" versus other countries - ofc this is my bias.

[@VictoriaMable]

99% of the comments: eVerYBodY iN NorWAy hAvE a micRoWAvE

[@bloodyfitnerd1947]

Well she asked people to comment about it.

[@thenorwegian76]

@@bloodyfitnerd1947 There's so many top comments, all bombastically asserting that every household has one, and they're all filled with dozens of replies saying "I don't".

[@Tonje770]

@@thenorwegian76 dozens? i see the majority of people saying that they do have a microwave, and some people saying that they don't have a microwave but still believes it's unusual to not have one. And i don't see many people ''bombastically'' asserting that every household has one, just that every person THEY KNOW has one, it's a difference there.

[@Tonje770]

and then there was also some that say they've never seen one or that they thought only poor people had them, but i didn't see more then maybe 3 or 4 people saying that, maybe even less

[@Tonje770]

@@thenorwegian76 a correction on myself after i scrolled further down in the comment section: i see some more people now saying that literally everyone has a microwave, i don't agree with that ofc, but most of the top comments have more people saying its unusual not to have a microwave rather then literally everyone has it. I mostly looked at the top comment on this so didn't notice the rest until i scrolled more

[@akyhne]

In Denmark I learned English from fifth grade. That's almost 40 years ago. Today they even start at first grade in some schools. Guess it's much similar in Norway.

[@Muchoyo]

Growing up in a working-class family in Oslo I started studying English in 6th grade, back in 1963, continuing all the way through the last year of high school 1969/70. The 5th graders started the same year as we 6th graders did. So I guess coming across Norwegians in their late sixties or seventies who speak English more or less fluently isn't that hard.

[@nriamond8010]

Beds seem to be very different across Europe. In Germany, you nearly always have two duvets - and also two mattresses with a gap between them. Some people have a mattress-long triangular pillow to fill the gap. I think two mattresses and duvets are actually quite practical because you might need different mattresses (some like them harder, some softer) or thicker/lighter duvets.

[@Dalarish]

I think the two duvee for a couple part is because if one partner hugs the whole duvee it can quickly be cold.

[@KarenMaaseide]

And to regulate the temperature better. It can be very hot sharing a duvet, because both peoples body heat will warm up the duvet. Im surprised more couples dont sleep with two duvets. To me it seems like a much better option 😅

[@punktum87]

I've tried that and I'm told i'm like a furnace so it gets to hot.. Also so much easier to not have to fight over the damn thing :P

[@hasibali3966]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us

[@ToneMarstad]

Hello. I'm a Norwegian and I can explain why not everybody has a microwave. It's because most of the norwegians are making their own food,from scratch. It's making the food so much healthier. Because you know all the ingredients. With love from Tone😊

[@ujmm]

78% of homes have a microwave. Wich is about average in Europe.

[@Bighand4]

LOL. Most norwegians? No. Most Norwegians eat frozen pizza, hot dogs or Fjordlands.

[@Norsk111]

I'm Norwegian-American. In the States, we use both types of mops. The t-shaped mop that I use has water or cleaning solution (depends on preference) that squirts out from the end of the pole, which makes cleaning very easy.

[@Andre1980stavanger]

In Norway, when you rent an apartment, it usually comes in 3 different catergories: Unfurnished, partly furnished, and fully furnished. In the first case, you usually have to bring your own appliances, like washing machine, dryer, fridge, stove, and furniture. If the apartment is partly furnished, usually it come with some or all appliances, and sometimes some furniture, like a sofa(something like the old sofa of the landlord),and you bring the rest. In fully furnished apartments it comes with all appliances, and furniture, but a microwave is often not seem as necessary, and its a "small" and easy to move appliance, so the landlord will often not provide it. I have lived in many rentet apartments, and usually I have to bring the microwave.

[@elevlol5863]

"Rents one place - No microwave?" OMG NOBODY IN NORWAY HAS MICROWAVES! Just fyi, literally everyone has a microwave..

[@kimmaximilian9274]

elevlol Hahaha yea and why not just buy one 😂

[@Asbjrnlnes]

Microwave "kill" the nutrients - but most people don't care as long as they get food fast

[@lita1071]

Maybe, just maybe she is talking about her experience in Norway not yours.

[@elevlol5863]

@@lita1071 what do you means "her experience" ? Shes litteraly claiming that households in Norway does not have microwaves. Which is indeed very very wrong. Just look at the comments lol

[@marenogsynne]

Every one have a microwave in Norway 😅

[@cyberroar]

I've never though of the microwave thing before, my family have used microwave ovens since I was a kid. I think most people below an age of 65 have one in their home, but this is only an assumption by me. Last summer I had to buy my second microwave oven as an adult because my first one died on me. I don't think student homes and rental apartments have microwave ovens as a standard and you must buy your own. That's what I did. The "Norwegian mop" is the best if you use it right. It's supposed to be used lightly moist with no cleaning agent. When It's moist the dirt will stick to the mop. If it's wet it will soak the floor but will also remove less dirt. The remaining dirt will then remain when the floor dries. A cleaning agent should only be used when you encounter some stubborn dirt. Use a spray bottle and spray the dirty area. (my mum is a pro cleaner :))

[@heleneoldeide2303]

I always bring 3 different sizes of pants, dresses etc, which is how most Norwegians solve that problem. 💃

[@darladion2580]

Helene Oldeide honestly, this comment wins for her military, grace, and helpfulness. Thank you for your kindness!

[@rockyhelton2816]

I think the reason they use the flat mops is because most floors are wood, and a flat mop doesn’t leave streaks as much. In Portugal, the other kind of mop would be better with stone or tile floors. I live in Texas, and I have both kinds of floors and both kind of mops for each type of floor. I’m a little OCD though. The flat mop doesn’t clean my tile floors as well, but does great on my wood floors.

[@miow3597]

Recieving help in clothing stores are different from store to store. H&M have never had that as a focus, smaller stores like Bikbok, Lindex etc are more focused on customers. Try going to a Lindex

[@tanja3712]

We also have thus mop in Austria. Called swiffer. And we also have different bed blankets here

[@milanie6697]

I'm from Finland and here couples usually have separate duvets too. It is much more convenient, I would say.

[@viktoriahavas8511]

my husband and I tried it for a few days. it's awful. what's the point in sleeping in the same bed if you don't feel each other's warmth or naked bodies. I couldn't sleep well at all with separate duvets.

[@Henrik_Holst]

Same here in Sweden

[@TheCouchsurferviking]

Sharing a duvet is terrible, hate it when I go abroad and there is just one big duvet in the hotel room. I don`t agree on the nudity part. Maybe not so many topless on the beach in the city, but outside yes. I don`t have a microwave, but I`m rather the exception. All my friends have it. You can find microwaves on Finn.no for like 100 NOK if you need one. About the English. We learn British English in school, but most of us tend to have an American accent due to TV-influence etc. Nice to hear your impressions :) I would watch part 2 if you make it

[@jomar_sl]

I'm norwegian. I have never seen anyone not having a micro. But also i have never seen a norwegian use it for anything else than popcorn. The swedish use the micro for everything though, except maybe icecreams.

[@stream2back]

You are wrong about the microwaves. Absolutely everyone has a microwave. I have never meet a person that don't have one.

[@Terje1337]

It probably depends on where you live maybe? I know many people who don't have it. Usually I just use the oven or stove.

[@talhabakhtiar6178]

i dont have a microwave :(

[@martinsaethren]

I dont.

[@dariusmaximus2641]

Lars S..... I don't have one and never use microwave for worming up food . Used to worming up my food at work .. not anymore

[@ahlsn7346]

Yep, but it's not included in rentals. You have to buy it your self.

[@user-fl3td6px7m]

On a lot of stores The have å dorbell lokking thing You can press and then someone that work there comes to help you or get other sizes. But most people just grabs two sizes so they won’t go out and get other sizes.

[@goncaloolim7854]

Hi, I´m Portuguese and I also live in Norway from 5 years ago and my Norwegian friends, girls, they don´t use high heels not because they dont´t like it, but due the only reason that walk in the streets of Oslo is the same as walk in a farm!!! A lot of muddy snow mixed with gravel is a nightmare for them and also the fact of almost all the streets are dirty with permanent road works! A lot of holes and grave machines, soil and mud!!! That´s why is "trendy" for them use sneakers. When they travel to others cities they use it a lot like all proudly girls do.

[@hansjoachimlarsen4294]

This is a funny explanation - Just to inform You : Norway has : summer (no snow) - autum (no snow) - spring (no snow) - winter (some snow - but not all the time!!). High heels is used for parties!

[@PerJustert]

Luckily the streets in Oslo are clean enough for a Tesla.

[@clavis_aurea]

lol what, the streets of Oslo are not dirty 😅 It's one of the cleanest cities (let alone capitals) out there. It's because Norwerigans, in general, do not like to dress up/wear formal clothing. Not because the streets are like on a farm haha Norwegians prefer casual clothing and gender roles are not so extreme as in many other countries so women are not "expected" to look a certain way. You'll find that if high heels are not pushed on you as some kind of sign of femininity and sex appeal, most women will not gravitate towards them. Girls like comfy clothing as much as guys do, and in Norway girls are taught that that's okay. As opposed to many other cultures where girls are taught that they should wear makeup, perfume, high heels and other stereotypically feminine stuff.

[@PerJustert]

@@clavis_aurea So true. We are a little bit more down to earth than to use high heels on a regular daily basis. And that being said, I would advise all women with newly bought stilettos to take a look in the mirror while taking some steps. An awful few of you know the art of using them, and for us men, it's a real turn of watching those who don't master it.

[@goncaloolim7854]

@@PerJustert just salty... if you own one or other kind of a car you´ll see it rusty really fast, body, brake kalipers, etc...

[@Cta2006]

Topless sunbathing was more of a thing in the 70's, 80's and 90', in Norway, but not so much today.

[@JulieRAndersen]

I agree, and I am a Norwegian who has also lived in the US, France and England. The style of swimwear, and whether we go topless, is a trend thing that has little to do with our overall approach to nudity. For a while, being topless at the beach was something I associated with the older generation. And I think sporty swimwear or retro bathing suits are just cooler and more current fashion-wise than skimpy bikinis.

[@EvenLO]

literally everybody got a microwave here. it doesn't come with the house, but so doesn't you're computer or towels

[@fride.d]

Even Okstad vi har ikke mikrobølgeovn, det har heller ikke omtrent alle e kjenner

[@HrRezpatex]

The main reason me and my friends does not have a microwave oven is because we think it is unhealthy, and also it seldom make food any good to eat. I had it once, and tried it on many things, but in the end i felt that the only thing it was good at, was to warm up coffee that had been cold fast. (yes and it was also ok to make popcorn from) But since i dont eat popcorn that often and mostly have warm coffee, i just gave it away. A microwave does not belong in a healthy kitchen. ;)

[@ScepticLlama]

in terms of the shopping thing, I've worked as a store helper and i can tell you that it stems from a feeling of entitlement. It is generally seen as a snobby/entitled thing to ask someone to get your clothes or pick up different sizes. Therefore its generally seen as common courtesy to do it yourself. However, some stores are indeed more accommodating than others.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

I had no idea!! Thanks for sharing ☺️

[@kristin123a]

@@MonAmieDesserts I think if you go to a more expensive store and it's pretty quiet it's perfectly fine to ask for a different size, but getting your clothes is a bit odd.

[@TheCovenant2]

to the bed topic: in germany we also have seperate blankets and its just the best :D like why should there only be one and people start fighting over it at night :D

[@fizzfizzbang]

I’m in the US and have separate bed covers with my partner but it’s not the norm here at all. You sleep soooo much better that way

[@Obzzarver]

I feel like in Norway, a microwave is considered a a temp/mobile utility. In between a stove and a toaster/water boiler, i.e not something you'd expect to come built in with the kitchen. As a Norwegian living abroad I was very surprised to find a microwave came with the apartments I've ranted and bought.

[@xpqr12345]

The microwave not being part of the apartment you rented is simple: it's not part of the apartment. When you move to a new place, you take your micro with you, and thus you have a micro in the kitchen. This applies to many appliances in the house, but not normally to the heavy kitchen appliances like the cooker, fridge and freezer. These three are usually included in the apartment and rent. And if you buy instead of renting, the same principle applies: the kitchen cooker, fridge and freezer are part of the sale and can affect the price. Sometimes a washing machine and tumble dryer can be part of the deal, but when renting it would have to be pointed out that they are part of the deal.

[@inraha3620]

Norwegians have a more old school and minimalist take on the kitchen inventory, and if you already have a stove you dont really need a microwave. However it may be more common within student accomodations :)

[@natalieaustevoll6188]

Hi :) Microwave ovens are common in Norway too, but I and many others choose not to use them because rumors say it is unhealthy for our food to be processed in a micro. Otherwise they are not very nice either and they take up a lot of space in the kitchen :) Still think 2 out of 3 homes in Norway have micro :)

[@kenticaruz]

Hi. I'm norwegian, and the reason I've learned is why we normally don't have a microwave is because we're taught by the elder generations from quite early, to use the stove and cook meals and everything from scratch, and therefore we don't "need" it. Of course it is faster and such and so, but its not something we're acustomed to.

[@zuldo8577]

Ive never had a microwave nor do I see the point in it. Microwaved food doesn't taste good and if you have a decent stove all the things you mentioned just takes a couple of minutes to do anyway.

[@AngeloBrazil1]

So Norway and Brazil have one more thing in common besides the love for coffee - the type of mop used for cleaning the floor.

[@kaminosystem]

Loving your observations, I would say they're mostly spot on! For instance on the street where I live 3/10 households have a tesla (plus another car most likely), and a lot more have other electric cars. I had no idea that it's so common to share a duvet in other countries, I thought that was something they only did in hotels! My husband and I always ask for an extra when we're traveling and this happens haha. Also, the only time I've ever experienced a shop assistant the way you are used to was when I was trying on wedding dresses. Otherwise, you're on your own. Most Norwegians, including myself, like it that way. We're very fond of our own personal space! :P

[@MonAmieDesserts]

I'm glad to hear I'm not imagining things hahah ♥️

[@TomVestvik]

Usually get more help than I want, when shopping for clothes …

[@ingerjuni]

I have always had a shop assistant when I buy pants, so I disagree, but maybe it depends on where in Norway and What stores you buy clothes, I always go with my mom so she pays and gets an assistant (I am too shy to Ask myself)

[@gorettimbugua4794]

About microwave they are there, about cleaning ,Mobs are there in Portugal but we use them dry ,I now because i have been cleaning there for many years

[@Kjetterix]

I'm Norwegian, and have never owned a microwave, and have had my own apartment since '97 . I hate them. Induction is so much better.

[@evasexpatlife3667]

I’m Norwegian and I grew up with microwaves and I was surprised about the microwaves.🤔 I know that microwaves is a common thing in a house hold in Norway. If you rent an appartment the microwaves are not always included. You need to purchase it by your self.😃

[@Nabium]

About nudity. It's something I find sad. When I was kid it used to be very normal to be topless on the beach, to get the right tan, and we would go skinny dipping with friends of both gender as teens. But now something has changed. Mostly it's due to mobile phones with cameras and creepy guys taking candid photos on the beach. Kids these days refuse to shower together after gym classes, because all kids have mobile phones as well in the locker room. It's a huge turn in Norwegian culture, as Scandinavia has always been seen as a place with more relaxed views of nudity. And so what has become a part of my cultural identity, is now changing, and I genuinely find it upsetting. It's like losing a part of my identity. And even worse, it's really sad that younger generations have to go through the stress of being afraid of being naked because of phones. We all deserve to be comfortable with whom we are. We were all born naked anyways.

[@thales30]

people usually own their own microwave since they are small and portable and cheap. if you rent a place its expected that you bring your own there.

[@Gazer75]

Hate the mops... Always used a floorcloth + "wood broom" with rubber under and a normal bucket. How do you keep those round mops clean?

[@Bi0m3ga]

They don’t get clean. They just move the dirt around with them.

[@briantlougan810]

Separate duvets and mattresses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. When I first got here from the United States I was deeply puzzled why I couldn't buy a king or queen-sized mattress. Different system. Now I'm used to it.

[@numbo655]

I think the mop thing is because we mostly have wooden floors Norway and they shouldn't get too wet? I've never really understood why people use mops though, I just use a vacuum cleaner.

[@kai4mann]

Inn Norway we learn english early on in school and most english programs on tv are in english👍

[@teipkep]

I don't have microwave. I don't know if my reasons are the same as others but can say my personal reasons at least. 1: Takes up space. 2: Microwave foods are usually not that healthy. 3: If I have leftovers after dinner, the dinner is usually in the cooking casserole (did I use right word there?), and I just heat up the food from the stove anyway. So long story short, I simply don't need one, so why bother :)

[@beateadriana]

A microwave is 50/50, but people who rent usually own one they bring with them. Also, we use a microwave oven, but it is not recommended to use on milk and products from milk because of the radiation it emits. This might be me in particular, but I prefer to heat my water for coffee/tea in a kettle as it simply tastes better. And I very rarely use the microwave, most likely only when something needs defrosting.

[@bamboolaceway]

The duvets are easily explained. In Scandinavia where the winters are cold if you were to have a single duvet between two people, it creates a space between them and the duvet which allows the chill air to seep down. Not fun! Each person with their own duvet means they can snuggle it around themselves completely, thus blocking out the cold air.

[@KennethRivenes]

Microwaving food somehow feels like admitting defeat, and cheating on proper food. I also don't have one, mostly because i know if i did it would affect my diet in a negative way, as in i would more likely chose quick and easy. Also the process of cooking is kinda a reward in itself.

[@erlinggaratun6726]

Most people have a microwave, but imost people do not rent, so they own the micro, and bring it with them if they sell the house and move. So micros are mostly not included with long term rentals.

[@ommundnoddeland5270]

Hi, We do not have a microwave. We don't need one either. A microwave oven is a superfluous product that, strictly speaking, is only for popping popcorn. All of the food that has been through a microwave oven is ruined.

[@hallaballaalla123]

Im norwegian and i can relate to the story about the store assistant, because when i was in Tokyo last year shopping some clothes the assistent was literally taking with him every piece of clothing i was looking at and then escorted me to the booth, then he stayed by my side the whole time i was in the store making sure i tryed everything i looked at! 11/10 when it comes to helping out i must say! it was wierd at first but damn what a helpfull and dedicated man! i really enjoyed it!!

[@lnesland]

I would hate that. A person standing there almost next to you, making sure you try everything?? Strange!! Making pressure on you, and probably making sure you also buy something.

[@hallaballaalla123]

@@lnesland I did not feel any presure to buy anything, if someone felt pressure it must have been the assistant, having a foreign custumer in the shop who does not speak the native language that good, but we some how managed to communicate too some extent, they have a totally diffrent culture so i bet allot of people would find it awkward.

[@Hypocricy_rules_supreme]

I'm renting in Northern Norway and the appartment comes with a fully furnished kitchen (microwave, fridge, cooker)

[@thomasverby1742]

Most people I know do have a microwave oven, but few use it because it tastes better in a pan or in the oven. Besides, most people have induction stoves, where heating/boiling is quicker anyway. The Swedes uses the same mop as you, but it mostly just moves the dirt around. Elderly would just use a rag (trapo?) Single duvet is becoming more common. My grandparents even slept in separate beds...

[@mindalerethe8533]

i am norwegian and everybody I know have a microwave... But if you rent you have to get it yourself sometimes. You don`t always get a fully equipt kitchen when you rent..

[@MortenB0]

Many had microwave ovens 20-30 years ago, but as food gets unhealthy in it and most food gets better by using a normal oven we have recycled them years ago. Still some giving a shit about what they eat use them for frozen fast food

[@CarolineeHammer]

It's pretty common for microwaves to be something you get for yourself, unless the kitchen has been renovated to include a combination oven (oven + microwave). But you can go to any electronics store and get a microwave.

[@apk257]

I live in the US and we have the mops you describe from Portugal. We also have sponge mops, which is like having a big sponge on the bottom of the stick. The flat kind you describe in Norway also exists, but I've never had one.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Really?! With a sponge? That sounds so funny haha ☺️💕

[@apk257]

@@MonAmieDesserts Yes, really. :) I don't think I can post a picture so I will try a link: duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=sponge+mop&ia=images&iax=images&iai=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fcatalog%2FproductImages%2F1000%2Fa5%2Fa56718f1-3d7f-4496-a671-33c3fa42c409_1000.jpg

[@pellementmaker]

There is little use for microwave in a kitchen, its a giant box that take up space that could have been used for more useful things. Cheers from Norway!

[@Monoiru]

I think Portugal is specific with their mops because everywhere they use the rectangular mops xD Even in Croatia lol

[@aurorabrandvoll1591]

The reason we in Norway speaks English so good, is because its a subject in school. so the kids starts to learn it in ground school

[@michaelespeland]

The microwave part was a bit wierd. I've lived here all my life, and ALL households I've been to have them

[@deaddoll1361]

Have you been to all the households though? Why do you think your sample size can then be applied to the whole country?

[@michaelespeland]

@@deaddoll1361 If you read my comment carefully, I didn't say ALL households have microwaves. I said "all households I'VE BEEN TO" have them

[@Србомбоница86]

@@michaelespeland OMG no most don't have them

[@michaelespeland]

@@Србомбоница86 Where in norway have you been, lol

[@sofiepuzz]

allmost everyone i know has microwave.. but its usually never included when you rent an apartment. cuz everyone only use it for food left overs

[@TheJamesHook]

To heat water it's most effective to use a waterboiler (pot with wires or metal bottom), butter and milk is best heated at in a pot on the stow. But to make popcorn or fast meals u have a freestanding microwave oven, and you remove it before a sale, not built in, but yes it's a bit of an American unnecessary thing to use a microwave, only thing it's really handy for is popcorn really, moste things are better to do on or in a regular oven or an additional waterheaterpot to the mug or to start of or add with, I think.

[@abcabcboy]

Microwave ovens where more popular in the 1980's-90's. I have one, but just use it for popping popcorn and heating pre-made meals (Fjordland).

[@Anna-gm4nx]

It is very normal to have a microwave. Almost everyone got one. But many has gotten one built in. And it can also act like an oven. It is just a different setting. Almost everyone got a microwave

[@MrErik200]

Norwegian here, don't think I've ever been in an apartment or house that didn't have a microwave. But rentals might expect you to bring your own.

[@Enigma1336]

Everyone has a microwave in Norway, but indeed you can rent places where the microwave is not included. I think that is pretty common because microwave ovens are very inexpensive and easy to move, so people just buy and bring their own. One thing that is quite uncommon though is to have a microwave integrated in the kitchen. They are usually just bought loose and slapped right on the kitchen bench or on top of a fridge.

[@witchlobster]

I'm Norwegian and was introduced to the many uses of microwaves after living in Spain twice. So when I'm at my job and my coffees cold, I'll heat it up but I get A LOT of shit for it. Still, I won't heat water with a microwave, we all use kettles here.

[@nicoswann]

microwaves are just for defrosting or heat up cold coffe. We have moved on to airfryers

[@Asa...S]

In Sweden it´s also normal to have your own duvet. Like one person in a couple could be a cold person, and need a thick down duvet, and the other person could be warm, and need a lighter duvet. It would be weird if one of them would be too cold, or to hot instead of them just having one each that is the best for them. Same think with pillows, some wants a flatter soft pillow and some likes a higher and firmer one.

[@norboost]

I'm norwegian and microwaves are very common. We use ours very rarely though. I think most food is better when reheated somehow else.

[@nerdmaid1240]

I've rented a lot in the UK and have never had a microwave as part of the package. Ive always provided my own.

i have lived in norways almost all my life, and we have always had a microwave... to heat up water we have a electric kettle:)

[@sigridbdale]

I live in Norway and we literally have a microwave at school

[@olson_]

That's because you have to bring your own food.

[@sigridbdale]

Yes and because we can buy food to microwave, but my point was that it’s pretty usual to have a microwave in Norway

[@iiiii42]

@@olson_ Bruh no, u can just buy it at school.

[@zarlandris1605]

@@iiiii42 not in all schools

[@iiiii42]

Zarlandris Unless you are in 1-10th grade, there should be a microwave at your school

[@jennydb91]

I think a lot of people have microwaves - but most people don’t use it for all the things you listed. Is it even healthy to eat butter melted in a microwave? Basically the only thing people seem to use them for is heating up food, making popcorn and maybe toast.

[@rizluz396]

I have two microwaves. On for the kitchen, and on in the basement-room used just for popcorn really. Also, most people do have it.

[@F0NIX]

Have you heard of "Sous-Vide food". Long cooked food. Then wrapped in plastic and vacuum bag for storage. Then you can quickly heat it up again when you want in the micro wave. Or you can buy the Sous-Vide food pre-made in the stores and heat it up at home :) Micro wave is also practical for me that are living alone, I can heat up yesterdays "lapskaus" for dinner, and its even better on day two :)

[@Tranitosaur]

In my school they taught me how to write in British English, if you know what I mean. Like I write colour and not color. When I speak english it sounds like a mix of American english and British English with a hint of Norwegian tone.

[@Elin-LightWorker]

what? almost everyone has a microwave here in Norway

[@rajdmarok7269]

Hello Mon, I have been living in Norway for the last 35 years. Just some comments: 1. Norway is the second largest 'Tesla country', United states being at the top. Electric cars are generally heavily subsidised in this country. Some benefits of owning an electric car are: a) No one - time registration fee, which is very heavy otherwise. b) No value added tax, which is 25% otherwise c) Almost no road tax d) Almost no fee at toll stations e) Lot of free facilities for parking and charging f) certain special rights for using the roads g) ...and many more This explains why there is a large and ever increasing pool of of electric cars in Norway. 2. Microwave story comes as a surprise. I guess 'every' Norwegian household has atleast one microvave. Sometimes households with youngesters staying with their parents, may even have more than one. If you rent a place to live, it might not include a microwave unless you ask for a fully furnished apartment. 3. Yes, most of the Norwegians speak English language but with a very heavy local accent.

[@mcplutt]

1. Wrong. Norway has by far the most number of Teslas per capita in the world. But USA and China has more Teslas. Electric cars are not subsidized, just tax free.

[@bjokvi91]

5:24 i'm norwegian and 99% of homes i've been in have one or more microwaves. But most of the time, if you rent, you have to buy your own

[@goldeneagle256]

reason why you find so many teslas or rather eletric cars in general in norway, are cause you dont pay any taxes on them, so theyr alot cheaper then cars running on regular fuel. allso we got super cheap electricity compared to most other countries

[@mariapatap]

Very nice vídeo Mon ! Interesting! Nice weekend for you too!

[@loooovelyy]

I think the smaller the clothing store is and the less customers there are, the better service you're gonna get (unless they're under-staffed). Big chains like h&m, cubus etc sell so much anyway, that helping people in that way isn't a priority I think. But like someone else mentioned, we usually bring a bunch of different sizes no matter what clothing store we're in. 😊

[@friswing]

In Sweden, too, we have separate duvets. I don't want to fight about it, and I move a lot in my sleep.

[@junemller4409]

i think most people have microwaves but rentals usually don't or if you move to a house the previous owners takes it with them

[@thomson4247]

Comment section :- MICROWAVES

[@Kianne70]

She did ask for comments on the microwave 😉

[@jarild8]

Microwaves are actually very common. The thing is, they don't come with the house or apartment unless it's integrated into the kitchen.

[@FreakyOnLeash]

I'm Norwegian, and here is where I do things differently: I have a king sized duvet, and share it with my partner. I have always had a microwave. I don't use the "cinderella mop", because flat mops are more gentle to laminat floors, since they don't leave so much water.

[@rafaelfoxmelo]

Hi! Nice video. On the microwave issue: a lot of people were comenting: "but I have a microwave" or "everyone does". I think that misses the point. The majority of my norwegian friends in Bergen do have microwaves (it is still amazing that some don't!). But I think that the point is the way the norwegian culture in general sees the microwave. As a lazy, american, bad quality way to do anything. I often had arguments with my norwegian wife where I would say "just microwave it" and she'd been in shock. Now she learned the convenience of it. (for the reasons you mentioned in the video). Adoro seus videos!

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Nicely said! Thank you ☺️🙌🏻

[@helene7229]

LOL, I'm norwegian and I have a microwave but I kind of hate it. I look at it as the lazy obtion for sure.. It's good for popcorn, nothing else.

[@niigu]

Hehe, sounds about right. Ive started to develop a liking for my microwave, but just to heat ut liquids and soft foods. Not for dinners. Veggies and meat I still heat up in casseroles and oven 😉

[@RJZvids]

I’m from Oslo and none of my friends that lives here or none in my family have a microwave, but i know that in smaller towns outside it is more common to heave one, and almost all of my friends drive EVs, but outside Oslo its more common to drive diesel.

[@marenkia]

The microwave is like a waterboiler. Not included in the rent lmao

[@belkyhernandez8281]

Well that can be surprising because in other places the microwave is standard and comes mounted on the underside of shelves, usually near the sink.

[@thomasolsen4492]

the stringy mop thing was a little more used 20-30 years ago i think

[@NorkelFjols]

At H&M in Norway you'll be lucky that get a "Hi" from the clerks. But those are usually huge stores with a lot of customers at the same time so it sort of makes sense. Basically, the smaller and/or more expensive the store, the more help you will get.