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2. 24Seven Office Information Technology Services ABG Sundail Collier Investment Holdings Ability Drilling Oil and Gas Acta Financial Services Adresseavisen Sports AF Gruppen Construction Aker Industrial Conglomerates

3. The Norwegian government allows it’s citizens to own many prosperous businesses, therefore portraying a capitalist role in society.

4. All people from Norway speak Norwegian, but many use English as an official business language.

5. Both Americans and Norwegians get the same holidays off from work such as: New Years Good Friday Easter Sunday and Monday Christmas Norwegians also take off their own personal holidays like: Holy (Maundy) Thursday May Day Ascension (40 Days after Easter) Whitsun/Pentecost (Sunday & Monday 10 Days after Ascension) Constitution Day (May 17) Boxer Day (December 26) Both business hours are the same: Banks: 9-4 Stores: 9-6 (9-2 Sat & Sun)

6. Norwegians are: 1) NOT Punctual 2) Informal 3) Do Business by Telephone

7. Until told otherwise, it is formal to call consultants by “Herr” (Mr.) and “Fru” (Mrs.)

8. Bring : Flowers Sent in the morning to be displayed at the event. NO: Carnations, Lilies, Wreaths/White flowers Send in odd numbers only. Co-Co Dessert Wine & Spirits OPEN GIFTS WHEN RECEIVED!

9. Just as in the U.S., a business greeting is always met with eye contact, a hand, and a smile.

10. Women basically have equal rights in Norway. As such, they hold a strong percentage of representation in their legislative branch.

11. Norwegians are very adamant about leaving work on-time, even though they never arrive anywhere on time. Therefore, attempting to take an appointment after hours is disrespective.