On 2008-01-10 13:18:11 +0000, The Natural Philosopher said:

I guess a counyty that is so depserately cold and dull, learns to
regard waste of energy in laughing and smiling, to be a Mortal Sin. I
hear the Finns are even worse.


Different entirely. Quite quiet. They describe themselves as shy
and humble, which is a reasonable stereotype. There is not a lot of
body language at all, but once one has passed the initial shyness, are
very friendly and genuinely so.

For sure a contrast to the Mediterranean countries, but generally do do
what they say that they will do, which has other advantages.