10 Things to Know About EVERYDAY LIFE in Finland

In this video we go through 10 things that you should know about everyday life in Finland before you move to Finland for your studies or to work. Being aware of these everyday norms will help you get a smoother start for your new life in Finland.

Things to know about everyday life in Finland:
0:00 Intro
1:14 You need to wave for a bus to stop
2:15 The Finnish public transit system is well managed and usually on time
3:22 Finns eat lunch quite early compared to some other countries
4:02 Finnish tap water is some of the best in the world
5:43 Alcohol is sold in stores between 9am and 9pm
6:42 Product names are usually displayed only in Finnish and Swedish
7:14 Home deliveries are usually not delivered to your door
8:09 Cash is used less and less in Finland
9:05 Tipping is not mandatory nor expected in Finland
9:33 Finland celebrates a lot of different national and religious holidays

Everyday life in Finland can be very much different compared to life in your home country especially if you come from outside Europe. There are many customs, social norms and regulations that you should be aware of when you move into the country, because these will help you settle into Finland faster and hopefully they will also make the potential culture shock a bit easier.

Important public holidays in Finland: https://www.infofinland.fi/en/information-about-finland/basic-information-about-finland/cultures-and-religions-in-finland/finnish-holidays

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