Meeting and Greeting

A firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a grin are used in informal greetings. Norwegians are egalitarian and informal; they frequently merely use their first name when introducing themselves. People occasionally use the honorific titles "Herr" (Mr.) or "Fru" (Mrs.) along with their last name.

Although most individuals will start with this, you can wait until you're invited before switching to first names. Shake hands and say good-bye individually when entering or departing. Shake hands with folks in the order that you receive them. Pronounced twice, exactly like "hello." The Norwegian greeting is hei hei, and it can be used in both formal and casual contexts (such as when a bank staff greets you) (like a friend meeting you on the street).

Takk for sist (the r is silent), one of the most perplexing words in Norwegian, literally translates as "thanks for the last," which means "thanks for final time." The perplexing aspect? If you have previously met, your Norwegian friends and acquaintances will tell you that when you meet. It's just a way of saying "good to see you again," but it will take some getting accustomed to for visitors before they stop attempting to recall the precise reason why someone is appreciative of them.