This Finn among the Finns.

What are Finns all about? Let me start by saying that I am me, tho a Finn, not your regular Finn. So forget the stereotypes, but before we get down to the details, lets check what Finns are all about.

Look – its a Finn!

Finnish people are warm, open and sincere, even though they might tell you the exact opposite. (VisitFinland.com)

Ok, so I said I am not your true Finn. Well, no, but I am warm, open and sincere. And my first encounter with new people is the opposite of what you just saw. I am bubbly, social, interesting, interested and funny. I am your cup of coffee regardless what type of coffee you like. I am me.

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I am not shy, I am extrovert. Reserved? Truly depends on the situations – sometimes you have to be! Yes, we know what the world thinks of us, and we can laugh at ourselves. Some of it is true, but most is not. I am me.

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I love small talk. Quiet moments are normal. Silence can be worth a thousand words. I never say “Lets get together later” unless I mean it. What I say is what I mean. Small talk to fill time is not me, but small talk to get to know someone is me.

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Sarcasm, oh sarcasm. Being professional at work does not cut sarcasm out from my private life. Civilised & sociable.

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Sauna, sauna, sauna. And yes, I always do it “clothes-free”. Could be the greatest difference between Finns and most English speakers.

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Lakes. Summer. BBQ. Sauna. Relax. Peace. Nature. Family. Quality time. Sunlight. Moments. Reality. Being. Me.

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Seasons are something I adore. However, I am not a fan of winter, though it makes the world look like a magical place. Cold is not my friend, but during the last few years I have grown closer and closer to winter. A sunny winter day is such a pretty experience and can create ever lasting moments, which for me are priceless.

I have seen the world, lived in Australia, Ireland, Germany and Sweden. I know people, cultures, world and business. I adore marketing and communication as a field in which to work in and what I have studied in the form of BBA & MBA. The specifics.

• Laura