5 Surprising Traits of Scandinavian People That Are Actually Desirable

Adopting them brings more satisfaction into your life.

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Denmark, Sweden, and Norway – three countries that often rank best when it comes to education, health care, style, and much more.

Thanks to their inhabitants, the Nordic countries are among the most reputable and admired in the world. They are also the happiest.

But what is it that makes the Danes and Co. our lifestyle and personality idols?

And more importantly, are their characters linked to their happiness?

I wanted to find it out and started to look into my own family, as my mother is Danish. She told me interesting facts and backed them with the nations’ histories.

In addition, I did some research and talked to other natives too, to get a broader picture.

Here‘s a personal collection of traditional Scandinavian character traits that can actually help us to improve our life.

They’re Not Introvert But Caring

One of the most misunderstood traits that Scandinavians are associated with is their reservation towards strangers or tourists.