Nina3 Forum Posts (919)

RE: Hi people just thought id ask you this question?

Outliving my son.

RE: Any truth in the rumour that...

RE: Any truth in the rumour that...

... that would explain the 'Snap', 'Crackle' and 'Pop' that people have reported hearing in the vicinity...

RE: Men in the World

I think this is more a question of different individuals, than something typical of a certain country - I'm sure this happens all over the world.

Some people might offer to help as a friendly, helpful gesture - without it necessarily being a promise. If these things are said during dates, do you keep seeing them for a while? Otherwise that might expain it...

RE: Have you ever sent an e-mail..IM and regretted it as soon as you sent it ?

Errrm... yes... Haven't we all...

RE: Happy Birthday Sundown40!

Happy Birthday, Sundown - have a great day, full of fun, and a wonderful year ahead!

RE: Are anti-depressants killing the libido

Absolutely right, too - the doctor should always be consulted before making any changes!

RE: Snow

Stockholm, Sweden, that is.

RE: Snow

My other home town, which I'm going to soon, apparently has tons of it right now, though!

RE: Snow

Great - when I lived there, there was nevery much of it.


No snow in Barcelona.

RE: Freckles.........

Thanks for the invite!

And good luck on your future freckle finding field frolics!

RE: Freckles.........

Hi Steve

I usually like them, but of course it depends on who they are attached to... ... but then again, I'm biased...

RE: Serious Q n° 2 ...nothing to do with N° 1

RE: I BET YOU'VE NEVER HAD A GOOD MONOGAMOUS RELATIONSHIP!

Something like it, anyhoo...

RE: I BET YOU'VE NEVER HAD A GOOD MONOGAMOUS RELATIONSHIP!

Without meaning to sound prejudice or too generalizing, in my experience this is more common 'over there' than 'over here'. Just another cultural thing.

RE: The doorbell just rang!

Oh, just put the glass on the table and put a couple of straws in it! Or if you're very thirsty - a long plastic tube from the glass to your mouth.

RE: April 10-17, 2010- BENIDORM, SPAIN GET-TOGETHER

RE: HOW TO KILL.........

That ought to do it, yes.

RE: The doorbell just rang!

How nice for you - now you can drink coffee in stereo!

RE: Malta

Smart man!

RE: Malta

Great - good heritage, I'm sure. Anyway - doing things like that together is what makes them a little more fun, isn't it?!




I see. Well - skiing isn't all it's cracked up to be, anyway... Kinda...

RE: Malta

Hm, yes. Domesticated is good... that means you know that dishes don't do themselves, and that clothes from time to time need to go in that water-filled machine which spits them out all nice and clean, right?

So, how's the house-selling going?

RE: Malta

Ah. Easy as that, is it? Good. Thought frogs could be a bit stickier.

Happy New One, by the way!!

RE: Malta

Maybe... maybe not... How would you recommend she deals with all the potential frog issues?

RE: Malta

Welcome back!

RE: Malta

Hm... Are you housetrained?

RE: Malta

But... but... but - it's full of French people...

RE: Malta

RE: Swedish dating

Yes, there are many differences between American and Swedish customs, as I have learned over the years from American family members and living in the US, etc. I think this one has to do with Swedes wanting to really mean what they say, before they say anything - in this case wanting to be sure what they feel about someone or something, before expressing it. As opposed to Americans, who like to tell people exactly what they think of them and anything else from the start - it is their way of being sociable.




Exactly - once you get to know them, they are just like most people. Drinking has traditionally been a big part of Swedish culture (vikings - need I say more...), and unfortunately a lot of people use it as a crutch when socializing.




I agree - well travelled people of any nationality are usually a bit more openminded, and perhaps even more sociable than many of their other countrymen. You do also need to keep in mind, though, that well travelled individuals are not only perhaps more familiar with the customs of your own country of origin, but also more used to speaking your language (unless you have managed to learn Swedish, of course ). Swedes, like many others in the world, are known for being able to handle the English language pretty well, but are also known for not being very happy about talking any foreign language until they feel they have mastered it more or less fully (which is not the case with people from many other countries, where you use the English you know, and fill in the blanks with body language, etc).




There is also another factor which is very important to understand the Swedish mentality, that might not be as well known - this is in Swedish known as 'Jantelagen'. This is a code of conduct that goes back a long time in Swedish history, and basically says that you should not stand out in any way - not be better than anyone else, or show off in any way. This was due to the poverty at the time, and in order for everyone to show solidarity with each other (still a big mantra in Sweden). This is still very strongly encoded in the Swedish genes, and anyone who dares talk to much about their good fortune, success in life, etc, is quickly scorned publically. Therefore, anyone who is different than the majority of Swedes, or thinks in a different way, does things differently, is looked at quite suspiciously. Thus it is more natural for a Swede to 'be one in the crowd', than to stand out as an individual. This also includes showing emotions too much in general (unless in private).

God Jul!

RE: April 10-17, 2010- BENIDORM, SPAIN GET-TOGETHER

You mean CS isn't on top of your list of priorities?!

I know what you mean, though - let's hope that things do change between now and then!