34 - To do and not to do
DO Men, like women , shake hands for introductions. Drink plenty of water, as the climate is dry. Provide mosquito repellent in the summer. Take off your shoes when entering a house, except in the country. Check the outside temperature before going out in winter. It can change very quickly. Book hotels, restaurants, excursions, leisure activities, etc. in advance. Say thank you after a meal. It is considered impolite not to say thank you (kiitos) to your hosts at the end of the meal, but saying bon appétit is not compulsory. DO NOT Believe a joke when they tell you that the toilet in the country house is outside: it's true. Refuse an invitation to the sauna unless medically contraindicated. Another possible excuse for women: you are already brushed and made up (yes, yes!). Cut off the speech. This is not in Finnish culture, you listen patiently to the person you are talking to and then you talk. Go hiking alone and without a GR map... and get lost.