Intercultural Jokes

Carl Rohde
Aug 29, 2017 · 3 min read

May I allow myself a somewhat more frivolous column? Its frivolity compensated by the responsible intercultural insights it contains? For my trends research I am fortunate enough to travel all over our planet. Everywhere I ask for local jokes and anecdotes. They can be true or made-up, but they always must reveal part of the local mentalities. A selection:

What is the difference between an introvert Fin (from Finland) and an extravert one? An introvert Fin watches the tips of his shoes while he is talking to you. An extravert Fin is watching the tips of your shoes.

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