culture   Scandinavian
54 commonsense assertions
Concepts (54) • nudity (1) • viking (1) • pickled herring (1) • runes (1) • color schemes (1) • trolls (1) • rituals (1) • bead (1) • glogg (1) • legal professionals (1) • oral storytelling traditions (1) • shoes inside the house (1) • woodworking (1) • birth traditions (1) • aarhus (1) • age and adulthood (1) • business negotiation (1) • cabbage dishes (1) • carpooling (1) • cars (1) child discipline (1) • cleanliness and maintenance (1) • crayfish party (1) • fabric dyeing (1) • feedback (1) • flying fish (1) • gods and deities (1) • hairstyles (1) • helicopter parenting (1) • honorifics (1) • inequality (1) • investment in sports facilities (1) • job satisfaction (1) • lagom (1) • litigation (1) • longhouse (1) • man (1) • medical residency programs (1) • mentorship (1) • occupations (1) • plastic straws (1) • shelters (1) • talking on the phone (1) • use of embryonic stem cells (1) • use of traditional medicinal plants (1) • welcoming guests (1) • whale (1) • winter celebrations (1) • fenrir (1) • handball (1) • navigation at sea (1) • nightless nights (1) • tournament prestige (1) • valhalla (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 nudity Scandinavian Nudity is widely accepted in public settings in Scandinavian culture with less emphasis on modesty. 11
2 viking Scandinavian Scandinavian culture takes pride in viking seafaring, exploration, raids, and heritage. 11
3 pickled herring Scandinavian Pickled herring is a popular and traditional dish in Scandinavian cuisine, enjoyed at festive occasions. 10
4 runes Scandinavian Runes are ancient Norse letters with historical, cultural, and magical significance in Scandinavian societies. 10
5 color schemes Scandinavian Scandinavian culture favors neutral and light tones for simplicity and tranquility in interior design, fashion, and business environments. 9
6 trolls Scandinavian Trolls are mythical creatures in Scandinavian folklore known for being large, ugly, and mischievous, living in remote areas like mountains and forests. 6
7 rituals Scandinavian Scandinavian rituals emphasize nature and egalitarianism, and respect personal space in courting traditions. 5
8 bead Scandinavian Beads in Scandinavian culture are primarily used for aesthetic decoration rather than traditional crafts. 4
9 glogg Scandinavian Glogg is a traditional Scandinavian drink that is not widely recognized outside of Scandinavian culture. 4
10 legal professionals Scandinavian In Scandinavian culture, legal professionals are considered normal and gender equality is emphasized in legal settings. 4
11 oral storytelling traditions Scandinavian Oral storytelling traditions in Scandinavian culture are heavily influenced by mythology and folklore, shaping the cultural identity. 4
12 shoes inside the house Scandinavian In Scandinavian culture, it is common practice to take off shoes indoors to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. 4
13 woodworking Scandinavian Woodworking in Scandinavian culture emphasizes traditional techniques, functional aesthetics, and a deep connection to the Nordic environment. 4
14 birth traditions Scandinavian Scandinavian cultures value special birth rituals and gatherings. 3
15 aarhus Scandinavian Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark with a rich Scandinavian cultural heritage. 2
16 age and adulthood Scandinavian Scandinavian cultures prioritize open discussions about age and value independent living as a marker of adulthood. 2
17 business negotiation Scandinavian In Scandinavian business negotiations, egalitarian communication and direct approach are prioritized over formalities, with rare price negotiations. 2
18 cabbage dishes Scandinavian Cabbage is commonly preserved as sauerkraut and consumed as a condiment with meat dishes in Scandinavian countries. 2
19 carpooling Scandinavian Carpooling is popular and promoted in Scandinavian culture for environmental and social benefits. 2
20 cars Scandinavian In Scandinavian countries, both modern and vintage cars are used for transportation and leisure. 2
21 child discipline Scandinavian In Scandinavian culture, child discipline emphasizes independence and prohibits physical punishment. 2
22 cleanliness and maintenance Scandinavian Scandinavian culture values cleanliness and environmentally friendly maintenance for both bikes and cars. 2
23 crayfish party Scandinavian Crayfish parties in Scandinavian culture involve eating, singing, and drinking. 2
24 fabric dyeing Scandinavian Scandinavian fabric dyeing is tied to sustainable and eco-friendly fashion practices. 2
25 feedback Scandinavian Feedback is highly valued for personal and professional growth in Scandinavian workplace cultures. 2
26 flying fish Scandinavian In Scandinavian and Nordic cultures, flying fish are considered exotic and fascinating due to their rarity in northern waters. 2
27 gods and deities Scandinavian Religious practices and festivals are becoming more secular in Scandinavian cultures, leading to a decrease in traditional belief in gods and deities. 2
28 hairstyles Scandinavian Scandinavian hairstyles prioritize simplicity and practicality, often incorporating braids and minimalistic designs. 2
29 helicopter parenting Scandinavian In Scandinavian culture, helicopter parenting conflicts with the emphasis on children's autonomy and self-sufficiency. 2
30 honorifics Scandinavian Scandinavian cultures emphasize direct communication and equality, with less emphasis on honorifics and titles. 2
31 inequality Scandinavian The Scandinavian culture addresses inequality through progressive taxation and social welfare for social harmony. 2
32 investment in sports facilities Scandinavian Scandinavian culture prioritizes investment in outdoor sports and activities, integral to the concept of 'friluftsliv' (open-air living). 2
33 job satisfaction Scandinavian Job satisfaction in Scandinavian culture is tied to autonomy, work-life balance, and family-friendly policies. 2
34 lagom Scandinavian Lagom is a cultural value that emphasizes balance, moderation, and equality in Scandinavian countries. 2
35 litigation Scandinavian In Scandinavian culture, litigation is viewed as a last resort, with a focus on negotiation and consensus in resolving disputes. 2
36 longhouse Scandinavian Scandinavian longhouses were historical wooden structures with shared living spaces for extended families. 2
37 man Scandinavian In Scandinavian culture, men are expected to take paternity leave and be actively involved in childcare. 2
38 medical residency programs Scandinavian Scandinavian medical residency programs prioritize work-life balance, well-being, and equal access to healthcare. 2
39 mentorship Scandinavian Scandinavian mentorship culture focuses on collaborative learning and personal growth. 2
40 occupations Scandinavian Scandinavian cultures value environmental sustainability and work-life balance in occupations. 2
41 plastic straws Scandinavian Plastic straws are being replaced with eco-friendly alternatives in Scandinavian culture due to high environmental consciousness. 2
42 shelters Scandinavian Shelters in Scandinavian culture have traditional and mountain shelters that hold cultural significance and literary influence. 2
43 talking on the phone Scandinavian In Scandinavian culture, it is considered considerate to speak quietly and move to a private area when talking on the phone. 2
44 use of embryonic stem cells Scandinavian Scandinavian culture emphasizes ethical guidelines and government support for research on embryonic stem cells. 2
45 use of traditional medicinal plants Scandinavian Traditional medicinal plants are used less frequently and are considered less effective than modern pharmaceuticals and treatments in Scandinavian culture. 2
46 welcoming guests Scandinavian Scandinavian culture values welcoming guests with quiet courtesy and respecting their space and privacy. 2
47 whale Scandinavian Whales have historically been valued for materials and food in Scandinavian culture, but ethical concerns have reduced their use. 2
48 winter celebrations Scandinavian Scandinavian winter celebrations involve Yule, feasting, and gift-giving to mark the solstice. 2
49 fenrir Scandinavian Fenrir is a monstrous wolf in Norse mythology who is prophesied to bring about the end of the world. 1
50 handball Scandinavian Handball is a popular team sport primarily played with the hands in a court and is especially popular in Scandinavian countries like Germany and Denmark. 1
51 navigation at sea Scandinavian Scandinavian sea navigation requires knowledge of fjords and inland waterways. 1
52 nightless nights Scandinavian The concept of nightless nights in Scandinavian culture refers to the natural phenomenon of extended daylight hours during summer when the sun barely sets, allowing for increased outdoor activities. 1
53 tournament prestige Scandinavian Victory in traditional winter sport tournaments holds high esteem and national pride in Scandinavian culture. 1
54 valhalla Scandinavian Valhalla is a majestic hall in Norse mythology where Odin houses the souls of fallen warriors. 1