-Handshaking is customary. Normal courtesies should be observed.

-It is customary for the guest to refrain from drinking until the host or hostess toasts their health with a ‘kippis’ or a ‘skol’.

-Casual dress is acceptable. Black tie will usually be specified when required.

-Finns appear sometimes to be rather reserved and visitors should not feel alarmed if there is a lack of small talk during the first half hour or so.
-Shoes must usually be removed when entering someone’s home.

-Tipping: A 15 per cent service charge is included in the bill in hotels. Restaurants and bars have a 14 per cent service charge weekdays and a 15 per cent weekends and holidays. The obligatory cloakroom or doorman fee is usually clearly indicated. Taxi drivers, washroom attendants and hairdressers are also tipped.

-Do not carry latge amounts of cash.

-Keep your travel documents safe at all times.

-Do get a Finland cell phone rental so you can stay in touch and coveniently get important information during your stay.