u/arulismax

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Hi Everyone,

I'm from Kerala (in Southern India) and I've been thinking about moving to Norway. I'd love to get a better idea of the daily grind there before I decide if I want to take this leap.

Honestly; I do realize that Indians aren't always viewed positively when they move to other places, and sometimes that's because of their actions. That said, I don't want to judge me solely on my "culture."

In order to be able to get a better picture of what to expect I'd greatly appreciate your honest views/opinions/feelings regarding:

Perception of Indians by Norwegians.

Different treatment of Indians in their workplace & in daily interactions?

The social scene in Norway and how easy/difficult it is to meet/make friends -- both while attending school (or university) & after arriving in the country.

Ways to develop long-term friendships, rather than small-talk-type relationships?

Is there an openness among people in Norway to date someone from another culture? Particularly an Indian?

I've read that people who live in Northern Europe tend to be quieter/reserved, which is why I'm interested in learning how difficult/hard/easy it will be to connect with others & feel accepted/included.

No need for sugar-coating; just tell me what I should realistically expect.

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Hi Guys,

I am possibly moving to Norway. As such, I was hoping you would share your experiences with respect to the Dating Scene in Norway.

As an Indian man, I realize that we are often stereotyped and often not viewed positively by women who live outside of our home country. Some of this may be justified while other times it simply is a product of being misunderstood. Either way, I'd prefer to enter into a relationship here with my eyes open and not blindly.

Therefore, I'll ask you to give me the straight-up answer to the following questions:

How is the dating experience for an Indian man living in Norway?

Do people generally accept Indians when it comes to dating, or do they tend to shy away from them?

What types of behaviors/attitudes will cause people to lose interest in an Indian man, and what type of behaviors/attitudes can help foster long-term relationships?

Do cultural issues affect one's ability to form genuine connections with someone they meet in Norway?

Again, I'm looking for honest responses.