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I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

As a post somehow ended up here without me meaning to I guess this is a good as time as any to ask about a thing

Is anyone interested in threads about how stuff is different in other countries, and/or ask questions? We used to have a similar thing before I think?

Example: Did you guys know that in general Norwegians people don't go on dates if they aren't already a couple?

Re: I had a thought:

[chardmonster]

Depends on how cooperative the reindeer is.



The reindeer gets excellent benefits.

Uh. The reindeer also does not want to go out on a date unless you are already a couple.

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

Aww, by this post the Norwegian government recognizes us as engaged and expect us to be married after the next hunt. I will do you proud and wrestle at least one polar bear!

Re: I had a thought:

[forgottenjester]

I like those thread even if I don't participate in them much.

Hmmm, then how to you get to know the person?

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

Cool.

Through copious amounts of alcohol and friends. Eating with someone you don't know and then also figuring out who pays is like my biggest nightmare. I would much rather get to know them at a party or other places where money and/or food isn't involved.

Long explanation: http://thyra10.wordpress.com/2013/08/31/so-you-want-to-date-a-scandinavian/

Re: I had a thought:

[inkdust]

Don't go on dates like only do things in a group or only do things one-on-one that are clearly not dates (like, um...never mind, I feel like anything could be a date)

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

We don't ask anyone out on dates would probably be a better way to put it, and usually if you go on a date you have already slept with that person and/or it is pretty clear that you are a couple. We don't date more than one person at the time. I've been in 3 long term relationships and I have been on like 1 official date in my life.

Here is an article type thingy explaining it: http://thyra10.wordpress.com/2013/08/31/so-you-want-to-date-a-scandinavian/

keep in mind that this is in general, and so is the article thingy

Re: I had a thought:

[kaijinscendre]

Depends on the topic but I think the US is usually represented enough that I don't have anything to add.

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

I just thought it would be a in General thing then people can just add their own stuff, we could probably do it semi regularly like once a week or biweekly or something along those lines? I'm not the only one who isn't American here...

Re: I had a thought:

[(Anonymous)]

I would be really interested in learning about things in other cultures, especially common, everyday things that I never give a thought about. I approve of a regular thread.

My current curiosity is if they sell Girl Scout Cookies outside the U.S. Have you ever had any?

Re: I had a thought:

[rubbertea]

Nope, no cookies for us :(

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

Cool.

Nope, but we have something similar. but it isn't gender specific and mostly done through schools

Re: I had a thought:

[herpymcderp]

Girl Guides Canada sells cookies. They are nothing like the USA versions and you can't buy them online.

Which is a crying shame because holy cow I love them and the Girl Scout versions are horrible to me.

I don't know what it is, they're just plain ol' chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies but ... but...

Re: I had a thought:

[caerbannog]

I like them! But could it be on a weekend if it becomes a thing?

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

Awesome! I would prefer weekends as it the post is up a bit late for me to actually be there on weekdays.

Re: I had a thought:

[rubbertea]

Sounds interesting. There are so many things about America that confuse me, I could use a little help understanding what is going on over there.

I can answer questions about France if anyone has any.

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

Great! You too huh?

And that is awesome! And I promise to keep the French jokes to a minimum!

Which reminds me if I didn't want to go to Paris which city should I go to in France?

Re: I had a thought:

[nyxelestia]

Always willing to answer awkward cultural questions. Anything in particular about America that you just NEED to understand right now? :P

Re: I had a thought:

[(Anonymous)]

I wasn't shocked about dating in American movies - I thought, sure, you can ask someone out to do something and see if it works. But later on I was indeed shocked when I realized that's the main way to try a new partner. I found myself at a bit of a loss trying to explain to my American friends that I do date but have never been on a date with someone I hadn't hooked up with before. And finding the idiom hook up was my way out, because now I can describe how it usually goes: you're somewhere doing whatever with friends or alone, then you talk to someone and you hook up.

Disclaimer: I'm Brazilian.

Re: I had a thought:

[inkdust]

Yeah, in America we tend to approach with conversation and activities. Physical stuff comes later, though how much later depends.

Re: I had a thought:

[making_excuses]

The dating in films never shocked me, I just thought it was a kind of film thing that didn't really happen much in Real Life. Also asking people that isn't your SO to Prom, isn't a thing we do, you go with friends or your SO...

For me dating someone you barely know seems pretty pointless and also expensive in the long run, getting to know people in other social settings* seems better all around with the added bonus of being able to leave to talk to someone else without being rude.

*That are oddly similar to dating, except usually you have some friends around.

Re: I had a thought:

[iceyred]

I'm down, although 'Merica is pretty well known and I don't know what I would add except: "Did you know that in America WE HAVE FREEDOM."

In all seriousness, I'm down. This sounds interesting.

Re: I had a thought:

[blunderbuss]

I'm Australian and suddenly have boatloads of free time, so sure! I won't be able to participate much though because of the timezones - new FS posts are up at about dawn where I am. :P

Re: I had a thought:

[caecilia]

I know that our summer is your winter, but does it snow in winter or is it year round beach party?

Is it legal to own a kangaroo? I only ask because I saw a gif on tumblr of a kangaroo in someone's house hopping around in clothes and that seems kind of weird to me.

Are all the animals trying to kill you?

Are women really called Sheila all the time? If I visited and called random women "sheila" would I sound douchey?

How do you feel about this video?

Who is cuter - US Americans or Canadians? (Either way the three of us vs England is not even a competition amirite)

I actually would love to learn about Australian history especially 20th century but I can find no books on it? Do you recommend any? And what is some Australian classic literature?

Is it really a rite of passage for you guys to go travelling when you're young/just out of high school? Because I have always been jealous of that.

What is currently trendy in Australian fashion?

What is typical Australian cuisine like?

Do you like New Zealand? Are they like Australia's Canada?

Do you have gay marriage? How do I get an Australian to marry me so that I can move there?

If you are LGBT, how is the community there? If you are not you can just ignore this question.

ETA: And do you know any Australian urban legends or scary stories?

Re: I had a thought:

[mechanosapience]

Having read this thread, I have reached the conclusion that Scandanavians establish relationships the same way university students do. At least, that's what my college experience was like.