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How to Fail at Being Finnish

An introduction in 9 points

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Wil Reidie
Jun 16, 2024
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My wife, Silja, was the second Finnish person I ever met.

She was on holiday in London when it happened. Being the small-town Finn that she is and not knowing any better, she and her friends decided to visit a bar called The Dolphin. If you aren’t familiar with the seedier bars of East London, then let me tell you that The Dolphin is not the most likely …

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