NorwayHverdag 27 · Everyday life in Norway
You are going to have a party in your flat on a Saturday evening. What is usual and considerate to do?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Du skal ha fest i leiligheten din en lørdag kveld. Hva er vanlig og hensynsfullt å gjøre?
- aAsk the police for permission to have a party in the flatSpørre politiet om lov til å ha fest i leiligheten
- bNothing, because you can play loud music all night at the weekendIngenting, fordi du kan spille høy musikk hele natten i helgen
- cTell the neighbours in advance, for example with a note in the stairwellSi fra til naboene på forhånd, for eksempel med en lapp i oppgangenCorrect answer
Why?
In Norway it is common to tell the neighbours before you have a party, so that they know what is happening. Many housing cooperatives also have house rules (husordensregler) saying that it must be quiet at night, also at the weekend.
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