In this video we talk about 10 important social customs that you should be aware of before you move to Finland for school or for work. Keeping these social customs in make relocating to Finland smoother. Full list with time stamps below 👇 Social customs that you should know about before moving to Finland: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Punctuality is a virtue and you should always be on time! 2:04 In Finland, we don’t wear shoes inside 3:14 There is no need to formally address each other, nor do we use titles 3:34 We do not like to talk about personal finances 4:57 No talking about religion and ones personal beliefs 5:25 Avoid politics as a conversational topic and absolutely do not ask who someone voted for! 6:00 It is not proper to ask a Finn about their parents income 06:38 Don’t brag about your accomplishments or income 7:22 Keep to your word and don’t give empty promises 8:14 It is not a custom to drink alcoholic beverages with lunch Thanks for Hoas for sponsoring this video! I've been living in a Hoas student apartment for the last 7 years and I couldn't be more satisfied. They offer great value with quality apartments with good locations while still keeping the rents at super affordable levels. Apply for Hoas apartments in the Helsinki area: http://tinyurl.com/ydxaoue5 Hoas on social media: → https://www.instagram.com/hoas_fi/ → http://www.facebook.com/hoashelsinki //WATCH NEXT! ○ How much can you work as a student in Finland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE1xEHanXR4 ○ How to find jobs as an international student in Finland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoQ7WHr5zpw Remember to join us on my weekly live stream every Thursday at 6:30pm Helsinki time! //SERVICES AND PRODUCTS I USE: ○ Where I buy my mobile and internet subscriptions (Elisa) - https://adtr.co/5R9yPC ○ Alternative place to buy mobile and internet subscriptions (DNA) - https://adtr.co/ScMygF ○ How I save money in groceries (Matsmart) - https://adtr.co/Y2X5Xn ○ How I save money in food (Fiksuruoka) - https://prz.io/LoAmEeoCN ○ Where I get my outdoor clothes (Scandinavian Outdoors) - https://adtr.co/TZ0wLc ○ Where I reserve a cabin for a trip in Finland (Lomarengas) - https://adtr.co/IFnxCJ ○ Where I get my watches and sunglasses (Aarni) - https://aarniwood.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=oliver (use code oliver10 for 10% discount) //MUST USE APPS IN FINLAND: ○ My favourite electric scooters (VOI Scooters) - https://adtr.co/C0MMRr ○ Food delivery (Wolt) - https://wolt.com/en (use the code 7738 for 3 free deliveries) //COME SAY HI! Discord: https://discord.gg/W2guppc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverrotko/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver.rotko/ //CONTACT: Subscribers, please use this email: hello@roadtofinnish.com For business inquires only: collabs@roadtofinnish.com DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free weekly content! CREDITS: Subscribe Button by MrNumber112 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fps5vWgKdl0 #studyinfinland #roadtofinnish #hoas