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And misunderstandings like this can be awkward, but sometimes they also lead to very good discussions. When someone says "How are you?", I simply have it diffi
by ptaipale 7y ago
And misunderstandings like this can be awkward, but sometimes they also lead to very good discussions.
When someone says "How are you?", I simply have it difficult to just say "very well thank you", if I'm just anticipating a root canal treatment, or whatever.
We Finns can indeed appear a bit autistic; it's not meant to be rude, but may feel like it.
- stevekemp 7y agoI enjoy Finnish people, but I'd rather describe them as either terse or blunt.