By Request: Top Ten Finnish Survival Tips

10. When eating out, avoid Rainbow Trout Balls.
9. Saying “base layer” instead of “long underwear” makes you sound much more B.A.
8. And don’t be surprised when you glance to your left and see some college guy hiking on an extra pair of pants or two before going out into the cold…
7. A little “kiitos” will get you far. Or at least leave people wondering if you’re just really quiet, or if you actually didn’t understand anything they said, like us.
6. Faking an American boyfriend can be useful (see Elizabeth’s upcoming post…)
5. Buses don’t always run as late as you expect them to.
4. Water always looks wet regardless of whether it actually is liquid, or frozen.
3. Almost everyone is friendly and speaks pretty good Eeenglish, if a bit reluctantly.
2. Boots. Never leave the flat without them.
1. Hire Laura. IF YOU’RE READING THIS ARE YOU SERIOUSLY LEAVING US FOR PARIS? ;)