concept   eating customs
culture   Norway
statement   In Norway, frequent coffee breaks and fika, as well as sharing food during social visits, are important social rituals.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 eating customs Denmark Taking frequent coffee breaks and enjoying fika (coffee and pastry) as a social ritual 1
2 eating customs Norway Taking frequent coffee breaks and enjoying fika (coffee and pastry) as a social ritual 1
3 food customs Denmark Enjoying the meal in silence is a common food custom 1
4 food offering customs Norway Social visits may involve the sharing of food, but there is less emphasis on formal food offerings as a demonstration of friendship. 1
5 lunchtime customs Norway Lunch may involve open-faced sandwiches or smörgåsbord, and it is seen as an important time to recharge and socialize with colleagues or friends. 1