What Is Considered Rude in Finland ? [STREET INTERVIEW]

Today we have another street interview video where we will find out what do Finnish people consider rude?

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[m.j.]

When I got to visit Helsinki for the first time a few years ago I was afraid of how Finns are characterized : reserved, shy, don't like to talk/interact much. Quite the other way around : nice and they do like to talk, they especially want to know what you think about Finland, if you like it so far, and so on. It's impossible to get lost in Finland, random Finns on streets are happy to give directions if you ask. Also Finns are very humble and insecure when they need to speak in another language. I can speak a bit of Finnish and I was speaking both languages combined with our landlord. He understood everything I was telling him in English but he was replying in Finnish. But when I first heard him speak English... he put my English skills to shame, yet he was the one insecure and ashamed of his skills and claiming that " he doesn't speak English that well" and wasn't sure that I will understand him...at that point I was wondering if he ever understood MY English.

[BeauNero]

I used to mess with Finns by first make eye contact and then smile like you just won the lottery. They would look rather disturbed look around and then usually try to walk faster from me . Tho it's so true, once you make a Finn-friend, they are devoted
and always in your life!

[Abiodun]

One of your interviewees was my high school music teacher, she was great and taught me loads of new things about music in general. I was always looking forward to the lessons, so much fun! 🎶🎹😄

[soulhealer]

Going to Finland in 24 hours. I’ll be mindful! Thanks a lot for these awesome videos! Been learning a lot for my trip! :)

[loredanab]

Do you always find the nicest people in the street? :D all these people gave a really nice positive vibe. That lady with the red top seemed especially sweet. :">

[trenchrock]

Great video Aleksi! And great advice from everyone interviewed

[novcrim]

Great video! Your questions are always interesting and insightful. Can’t wait to visit Finland some day soon.

[themnsu]

Thank you for another great video, I bought your online course for Finnish language, gonna visit Finland next month, your videos are so useful! ))

[PhoenixsArt]

This was so sweet. And the guy in the grey tank top was really cute. In general I feel like living in Finland would suit me well, I love my private space and its getting constantly invaded in Germany. Lol

[alinakrome]

I agree with the not wanting to talk if you don't know how to speak perfectly. I feel that way with my Finnish. I understand Finnish and I know I could speak it fluently since I did as a child but living in America, I don't get to practice much. So I revert to being really quiet when I come to Finland.

[eritreanafrican]

All of them gave us nice tips. However I have noticed some weird behaviours of Finns. To mention some examples
1. If someone opens a door let's say for elders or someone who you think have difficulty to open 75% of them do not say tank you.
2. If a guy riding a bike coming from behind wants to pass you and does not have a bell ringer you can almost never expect him/her to give you other means so that you can give him a way to pass by. Instead he/she has to wait till you notice or run out of his route.
3 Shy to speak English though they can speak better than the one who is speaking them in English.

[poe]

Tossi hyvin video Aleksi. The best one I have seen yet. More like this please. I really like to hear what Finns have to say.

[mon]

We were in Espoo in April and I asked a woman in the grocery store if what I was holding was creamer for coffee, I do not read or speak Finnish. She seemed very annoyed and gave me a look like I was really rude for asking her a question. Everyone else was very kind, my family and I loved Finland.

[KatChats.]

This was the video I guess based on your IG stories you found a little hard to make and got a bit in your head? I'm really glad you were able to push through, turned out to be a very lovely + informative video. Good job Aleksi! :)

[rosavandenheuvel]

Thanks you for this insightful video. One of your participants said it’s annoying when people don’t use correct bicycle rules. My country of origin does not have such an amazing bicycle culture and well developed facility - if you ride a bike in many - especially 3rd world -countries it’s at your own peril and survival is your aim. I would love to follow the rules but I don’t know what they are. Can you make a video on the topic of road safety?

[w.chamani]

I agree with the two guys sitting on the bench. I have noticed too many times that even at the university (on average) the Finnish guys are rude with the door opening. They open the door for themselves and do not care if someone is behind them. For instance, they do not know (or care) how to behave a bit more gentleman with women in that respect. A guy can be a good looking one but this does not necessarily correlate with his manners at all!. It can scare one :(.

[Merseyrock]

Good questions and answers.

@9:32 Rick Von Sloneker, from "Metropolitan"

[kareem]

I must mention the expression "rally english". It is spot on. Otherwise I can spot a Norwegian speaking English when they say "Liverpyyl" instead of Liverpool.

[janprochazka]

I always open doors for Finns and half of them don't even blink. Like I don't exist or it was a magical genie opening the alibaba cave or wut!!! 😓

[zachzanal]

This is why I love Finns, When you ask them Do Finns behave well, they answer critically and honestly.They are humble, Finnish,almost No equals Indian Yes:)