2. Culture and traditions seen through the glasses of a 12 year old

3. Meeting friends Most 12-year olds in Nesøya greet their friends by saying "hei". It is also quite usual to give a friend a hug when you meet. Some people say "halla", which is a little bit cooler than the usual "hei".

4. Music Rock and Pop are the most popular music types. Hip Hop and R&B are also quite popular. Popular groups: The Killers, Cold Play Classical music is not popular among 12 year olds.

5. Food Mexican taco is by far the most popular dish! Pizza is following as a good no 2 and lasagne as no 3. Traditional Norwegian food as fish or "lamb in cabbage" is not among the favourite dishes.

6. Breakfast A large majority eats bread for breakfast. Favorite spread: Jam Some have cereals instead. Very few eat porridge, fruit or egg and bacon during the week days.

7. Lunch Bread – again!!! Some eat salad. There's no food serving in school. All students have to bring their own lunch packs from home. Boring…!

8. Dinner Spaghetti is the most common dinner Fish is no 2 (Norway is after all a "fishing nation") Meat is no 3

9. Clothing Jeans and trousers are the most popular clothes to wear. 12 year olds put on a shirt, a suit, a dress or other "nice clothes" for special occasions. Favourite clothing colours: Blue, white, black and grey.

10. Pets More than 50% have a pet at home The most common pet is dog The second most common pet is cat Other pets: Guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, hens, horses and turtles.

11. Why don't you have a pet? Allergy is the main reason for not having pets.

12. Sports The majority do sports 3 or 4 days a week. Many exercise 6 or 7 days per week. Only very few do not exercise sports at all. Fotball is the most popular sport. Other sports: Tennis, skiing, swimming, horse riding, athletics, gymnastics, dancing.