lesson 1: the bus is your home.

Now i am going to attempt to explain the 'norwegian' stereotype.

May i begin with the first word, - *stuck-up*

Apparently Norwegians are snobbish people who chain-smoke, and spend most of their time being chased around by polar bears.

((Let me assure you, even though i track through a foot of snow to work each day, that i have never encoutered a polar bear.))

The sad truth is most of the 1.4 million people who live in oslo city are pretty stuck up.

Image, here, is everything.

The whole 'make yourself at home' statement is taken to another level. The thing is, naturally, a norwegian would act oddly nice while being a guest and never look through a cabinet or fridge; however, anything that is associated with their lifestyle becomes 'our own'. As in, my favorite daily activity... dun dun dun dun...Taking the bus.

I know we pay to ride the bus, tram, or subway, but that does not mean you own it.

Do not lay back, take up a row of seats, and make yourself the king. Save your nasty snot blowing for home, when you're in the mood to get it on with your boyfriend...get a room!, and please...I know you're badass and just came from the gym...but that gay techno you're listening to....it sucks.

So, if you're trying to blend in to this oslo fiesta, just lay back and own.