The Finns, like the Estonians, famous calm disposition and phlegmatic attitude to life. They themselves explain the slowness - a feature unique to the aristocracy. The fast pace of life, in their opinion, is characteristic of the common people, who were always in a hurry - to eat, to talk, to live. Well, these are their traditions about them today and we'll talk.
For some traditions the Finns seem conservative, but they adhere to them strictly. Here, for example, going to the guests, "for nothing" is not accepted in Finland. The meeting is usually prescribed for two weeks and thoroughly prepared for it: come up with fun, buy gifts - things certainly produced in their own country. Come to visit Finn must be in exactly the appointed time, not a minute earlier or later. Those who are late, the Finns do not respect and try to exclude from the circle of acquaintances.
As a conventional entertainment Finnish sauna selected, fishing or skiing. It is for this reason that saunas in Finland - a great variety. They are built not only in secluded places, but even in the schools and airports. And, of course, most of the traditions of this nation is linked, of course, with sauna. By the way, I note a sauna in Finland is usually constructed of wood and stone structure is called the baths. Even before it was decided first to go to the sauna, and then into the house. In our time, this custom has been preserved only in the countryside. In addition to being steamed in the sauna, in the same place to give birth, just bathed, they slept, conducted important negotiations, and even smoked sausage. The only thing that would never make it in the sauna Finn - will not be there to make love. Just because he can not afford to desecrate this place.
Fishing Finns adore, but catch as much fish as you want to eat at one time. In Finland, fishing - license passion. In addition, the Finns are still passionate hunters. Particularly fond of hunting with dogs.
Finns generally animal lovers. In their country there is practically no stray dogs. For them, all over the country are allocated certain areas for walking, there are many specialty shops, salons "beauty". The Finnish Society for the Protection of Animals zealously monitors the quality of life of pets.
Skiing Finns prefer other sports, and spend on this hobby 7% of monthly income. As of Sunday family holiday they traditionally go to the mountains where the trails are designed as to beginners and professionals.
In a relationship with each other Finns prefer equality. For them, it is quite normal, if a man and a woman in the restaurant pay every man for himself. But this woman will not mind if a man will open doors for her, or will give a coat. It is true, and will not be resent if it these favors it will not.
Talking with Finn, be sure to speak quietly and looking straight into his eyes. And do not try to take public transport to the adjacent place - here it is regarded as an invasion of personal space.
In the education of the Finns put children above all personality and respect for the individual. The title of "parent" in Finland must be earned. The concept of blood (biological) Parenthood is simply not there: people can take care of children, not being native to them, but they will still find their father and mother. While after the divorce, if one of the parents is no longer participate in the upbringing and care of Chad, he automatically loses the right to be called a parent.
Caring for the child Finns divided equally, indignantly rejecting the postulate "the pope should provide, and my mother to raise." If the parents are divorced, the child will necessarily have to live at a time mom and dad a week. The Finns also do not accept the formula "parents work, baby - my grandmother." They believe that if a person is mature enough to produce a baby, so he is obliged to take care of him and give him enough time. And, of course, any punishment of children, and the more physical, Finland is strictly forbidden!
