Moika- hello !!

My first week in Turku was quite interesting, I’m going to tell you something that surprised me the most this week. I’m used to smiling at people when I walk past them or saying “hello” even if i don’t know them. But when I reflect on this I don’t think they do this here in Finland. When I smiled or said “hello” to someone  I received weird looks or just was being ignored, so I will try to do this less or just be more understanding of their reaction. Its wonderful how cultural differences show in sometimes really little things.

That’s it for today I think I’m getting  to know Finland a little better everyday.

greetings from the snowy finland

view from the Retrodorm

olivia