Cultural diffrences between Swedes and Finns

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The Swede went to visit his Finlander friend
The two thought that to share a drink would be a useful way to strengthen their friendship, so agreed to meet at the Fin's favorite place.

Sitting down, the Finn host lifted two fingers and soon a pair of glasses and a bottle of Vodka was set before them. The Swede took the initiative and poured the glasses full, lifting his with a hearty "Skål!"

Soon each glass was emptied and the guest replenised the liquid and again made a toast to his friend, "Skål"

The two sat a bit longer whithout a word passing. The Swede began to wonder if he had in some way offended his guest.

Trying to put himself in good favor with his frriend he filled the glasses once more and again toasted "Skål!"

With this act, the Fin cleared his throat and in a firm voice spoke.

"Talk, Talk, Talk, I thought we came to drink!