Finland Culture Smart!, Terttu Leney
Finland Culture Smart!, Terttu Leney
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Finland - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Author: Terttu Leney, Elena Barrett

Narrator: Jodie Harris

Unabridged: 3 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2025

Synopsis

Don’t just see the sights―get to know the people.The people of this land of white summer nights and pristine lakes are famous for their sisu, a form of enterprising stoicism. They are survivors: if you were stranded on a desert island, your ideal companion would be a Finn. Before you knew it, the sauna would be ready, fishhooks positioned, a fire burning, and any edible berries picked and prepared for eating. Shaped by the harsh physical beauty around them, the Finns can be melancholy, yet have a great sense of humor. Their music is often in the minor key, but they love to dance, sing, and perform. They cherish their traditions, from name days to near-pagan rituals, yet they are great innovators.Culture Smart! Finland describes the historical, geographical, and cultural influences that have shaped the Finnish psyche, and guides you through the working and social lives of the Finns today, offering you a deeper, more rewarding experience of this beautiful land.Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen Dean on March 20, 2021

Comprehensive and enjoyable. Having some Finnish roots in my backround many of the observations were appreciated including the thought “Meilla on sellaiset saannot”( meaning “those are the rules”). Yes Finns love honesty and do not mind following rules. A good book to read before traveling there!......more

Goodreads review by John on April 23, 2025

I read this in a 2021 ed., so Nokia's fall from world domination post-iPhone is duly noted. The firm had long ago begun by making rubber boots, among other diversified products, so it's stable. Overall, as this series serves business clients and sensitive travellers, it's strong on etiquette, social......more

Goodreads review by Bill on June 09, 2017

A handy guide for the basic customs and etiquette of Finland. Overall I liked it. I know a lot more about Finland, its people, geography, culture, etc. than I did before I read it. Two items that were negatives. The first is no fault of the author. The book is outdated (published in 2005), so info o......more

Goodreads review by Tara on August 17, 2018

Years ago, when I worked in the UK, I got given one of these culture smart books to read to acclimatise myself to the UK culture (which felt kind of hilarious given I'd been there for six weeks by that stage). Either way, I found it quite interesting, so given I'm going to Finland in November, I dec......more

Goodreads review by Mark on January 24, 2025

Very interesting and clear guide. If only I had this guide some years ago when I first met my Finnish father-in-law. Nah, nothing would have changed, but I would have had a better insight into Finnish people. Some things don't quite jive with my experiences, but overall, I can't think of a better gu......more

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