Part 2: Free Things
Those of you who have read Part 1 are by now, familiarized with the processes involved in grocery shopping. Many Non-Norwegians have expressed various degrees of shock regarding the fact that one must pay for grocery bags in Norway. This is indeed true, however this fact must be tempered by the fact that there are many things in Norway that are also free!
The following, is a short list of some things that are free in Norway:
- Health Care
- University
- Many Museums
- Gift Wrapping
Some very astute readers may argue that a few of the items noted above are not really free since they are subsidized by taxes. Still, getting one's Master's Degree for almost free does make paying for grocery bags seem like pittance to pay.
Gift wrapping however is really free!!
Gift wrapping stations are located near store exits and are well equipped with paper, tape, scissors and ribbon! This feature is particularly handy at Christmas time. For those readers who lean towards excessive ribbon use, and/or elaborate paper layering, the gift wrapping station can be extremely financially beneficial as well.
Gift wrapping stations can be found at:
- Granit - nice brown paper with white string
- Tannum bookstore at Paleet - nice selection of paper and ribbon
- XXL - sporting store - only if you lean towards electric green paper and black ribbon
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