"This is when you know that a Norwegian bus is full. Norwegians value their personal space as much as being alone. They will travel alone to work rather than organising to commute with colleagues. It's much more efficient and practical and you do not need to talk to anyone. People may rather stand than sit next to someone in a bus, or avoid stepping into an occupied elevator. Confined places quickly become uncomfortable in Norway. Norwegians need a lot of space to feel comfortable."