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 Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:11 pm
ok i'm intrestred in moving to Finland and i want to know what type of things that i can expect when i move there
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Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:57 pm
Not sure.. as I'm moving there in the spring and would like to know myself.. <_<;
Can I ask why you're moving there? ^^
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:34 am
Um... I'm sure it'd be a lot easier to answer if you'd lay out some questions first. Because moving into a new country has a lot of legal stuff that you need to take care of. And I'm pretty sure that only the people who actually have moved abroad can help you with that.
But if you want to ask something about Finland in general, just shoot! I'm sure you'll get answered here in no time.
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 12:19 pm
Cuddle Core Not sure.. as I'm moving there in the spring and would like to know myself.. <_<;
Can I ask why you're moving there? ^^ Because i have a friend that lives there and i would like to go up there and meet him in person and see if me and him could go futher than friends.
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:01 pm
Karly Kayla Cuddle Core Not sure.. as I'm moving there in the spring and would like to know myself.. <_<;
Can I ask why you're moving there? ^^ Because i have a friend that lives there and i would like to go up there and meet him in person and see if me and him could go futher than friends.
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:21 am
Cuddle Core Karly Kayla Cuddle Core Not sure.. as I'm moving there in the spring and would like to know myself.. <_<;
Can I ask why you're moving there? ^^ Because i have a friend that lives there and i would like to go up there and meet him in person and see if me and him could go futher than friends. well if i go and visit then i might decide to stay and then i'll have to get everything that does need to be done, done and that will take more time that i problay won't have to do everything so i think that if i move there and decide to move back i can.
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:37 pm
I can also answer to any questions about living in Finland.
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:42 am
“Aah...Finland, with its rolling green pastures and ancient moors of serenity...oh, wait that's Scotland. Well, Finland has to have something, right?” ~ Oscar Wilde on Finland Everything you need to know: http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Finland...okay, let's be more serious. It really is nice that you've chosen this country, we'd welcome you with open arms but since we finns tend to be a bit antisocial we just nod and say "Urrrgmgnh...". No, really. Welcome. The only bad thing here is the people, if you can handle angst, drunks and idiots you'll do fine. (eh, sorry, can't get rid of the negative tone, I'm a bit angsty myself at the moment sweatdrop )
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Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:54 am
Oh, a test biggrin
Do you know your Finnish? Take this test and find out. Choose the correct alternative. The answers are in the chapter below.
I You are lost in a Finnish town. You want to know where the railway station is. What should you do?
* (A) Ask someone "Anteeksi, missä on rautatieasema?" ('Excuse me, where is the railway station?')
* (B) Say "Perkele!" (a common and very expressive cuss that fortunately cannot be translated)
* (C) Nothing. You can find the station by walking for another four hours. No need to have tedious conversations with scary unknown people.
II You accidentally push an old lady in the street. What should you say?
* (A) "Oho." ('Oops')
* (B) "Perkele!"
* (C) "Pois alta!" ('Get out of my way!')
* (D) Nothing. Why should you?
III You wish to make an order in a restaurant. What do you do?
* (A) Shout "Palvelua!" ('Service!')
* (B) Shout "Perkele!"
* (C) Shout "Viinaa!" ('Booze!')
* (D) Nothing. The waiter will probably notice you in a few hours.
IV You meet an old friend in the street. What do you do?
* (A) Say "Terve!" ('Hello')
* (B) Say "Perkele!"
* (C) Look in the other way and pretend not to know your old friend.
V A man approaches you and asks for small change for the bus. What do you say to him?
* (A) "Ei." ('No')
* (B) "Perkele!"
* (C) "Ei."
VI You hit your finger with a hammer. What do you say?
* (A) "Perkele!"
* (B) "Perkele!"
* (C) "Perkele!"
VII Somebody does a favor for you. What do you say to thank the person?
* (A) Nothing.
* (B) "Perkele!"
* (C) "Mrphh..." (incoherent mumbling)
VIII A friend tells you he or she has lost a close person. What should you do to express your compassion?
* (A) Nothing.
* (B) Say "Perkele!"
* (C) Walk away.
IX Somebody asks you the time. It is 4.30 PM. How do you respond?
* (A) "Ai nyt vai?" ('You mean now?')
* (B) "Perkele!"
* (C) "En tiedä." ('I don't know')
X Finally, your friend is leaving for abroad. What do you say?
* (A) "Ja pysykin poissa." ('And stay away')
* (B) "Perkele!"
* (C) Nothing.
Correct answers
Except for question VI, where all answers are correct, the correct answer for each question is (B)
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Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 6:24 pm
I don't remember, since I'm moving there in the winter. And I lived there when I was 8... so I don't know.
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Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:35 am
Well i can tell you this much:
The weather sucks.
Everything is expensive.
People are strange when you are a stranger.
But we have lovely lakes!
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Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:36 am
Gah, am I the only one who absolutely loves to live in Finland? Really, people aren't that bad and weather is bad because of global warming (otherwise we would have lots of snow right now). Most of Finns speak English or at least understand some. And no, all of us don't curse that much^^
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 5:23 pm
Ainoka And no, all of us don't curse that much^^ Yes we do ninja A true Finn swears all the time. There are those who dare not to, and thus are concidered as blood-traitors, heretics and witches. But no worries, the local Inquisition deals quickly with such heresy. Oh, one thing I almost forgot: you must curse with style. With a feeling. Some idiots go around yelling "Vi**u mä oon niin kännis vi**u!", which is very uncool (unless they're burning already). It might be hard to learn when to use what words with right intonation, but if the Finns are smart enough for it I bet there'll be no problem. Perkele.
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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 6:23 am
This discussion is twisted. XD
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 4:15 am
This thread does quite well in pointing out how much sarcastic and self-ironic Finns tend to be. We've developed a knack at, when explaining about Finland, ignoring all the good things and ways in our vicinity and just repeat the not so flattering stereotype that apparently fits just about every Finn, except the one doing the talking, and practically everyone close to him/her razz
Someone remind me to return to this thread some time. I don't check the guild too often these days..
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