selskapsrutiner
Selskapsrutiner is a Norwegian term meaning the customary practices that govern social gatherings and hosting. They encompass the procedures, signals, and expectations that organize how hosts prepare an event and how guests behave, with the aim of facilitating smooth interaction and a welcoming atmosphere.
The scope spans invitations and timing, greetings and introductions, seating, sequence of events, dining etiquette, gift
Cultural variation: While there is broad Nordic influence in many aspects of selskapsrutiner, practices differ by
Typical examples include greeting guests, initial seating decisions by the host, the host's opening remarks or
Selskapsrutiner are learned through family, education, and social experience and can adapt over time as norms