Have you ever wondered that, what if… ,what if actually, you are Finnish?
Do you often feel like the oddball of a group? Does it seem that people don’t understand you? These feelings may be the potential symptoms of some hidden Finnishness inside you.
In my opinion, you can be a hidden Finn without any Finnish DNA – it’s all about having a Finnish soul.
I know that for some, finding out that you are secretly a Finn, will be a shock, even a catastrophe. Your identity will turn upside down for a moment.
Your family might have a hard time swallowing this information. They might panic. Luckily, you will respond to panic like Finns do.
So without further ado, let’s do the test!
Are You Finnish? Take the Quiz and Find Out!
Instructions: Answer only “YES” or “NO” to each question.
#1 There seem to be always bad drivers on the roads when you are driving.
#2 A mobile phone can be used as a safe haven in any social situation.
#3 You love the fact that sweatpants and sneakers are in fashion.
#4 Free samples or free coffee in a grocery shop make you feel utterly delighted.
#5 For you, “soon” means five minutes, not any longer.
#6 You are happy in the elevator, because there, nobody expects you to talk.
#7 When there is a chance of saving a couple of bucks, it is no problem for you to change your day plan and drive extra to claim that gain.
#8 Your level of relaxation correlates with the amount of guzzled shots.
#9 Your positivity correlates with the amount of sunshine and warmth.
#10 You feel calm and peaceful when you hear sad, wistful music.
Now… Count your YESses and scroll down!
Drumrolls!!!
Six YESses make you a hidden Finn! How many did you score?
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Varpu
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Hello there!
I’m Varpu. One blonde,
travel-loving,
Finnish engineer driving this site.
8 of 10!
I don’t know whether I have a Finnish soul or not but ever since I have come across your wonderful blog I have come to realise I have a lot of things in common with Finnish people!
I love spending time in nature and being on my own as soon as I can. My job involves talking and listening to people and so I can’t wait to shut up and enjoy the silence! I love taking long walks on my own and getting away from the town. I don’t like small talk and too much conversation actually tires me out although I feel I am a sociable person. I have always felt different from everyone else as I am bicultural and have spent half my life in England and half my life in Italy where I presently live.
I happened to spend 5 days in Helsinki after a busy summer travelling to warmer southern countries. Going to Finland was totally unplanned and had nothing to do with me but it was an important trip for my daughter and I had to go there.
I didn’t expect to like it so much and more than anything, I felt at home there. It came to me as such a surprise and both my daughter and I found it hard to leave and come back to Italy. My daughter was really impressed by the city and said she could live there! She had been to some great places during e summer and had had amazing experiences but Finland was something else for both of us. It”s hard to describe ..It’s a feeling..I felt at home there. We both felt like we could have stayed there longer and found it really hard ton leave. Ever since I have come back I have been dreaming of going back. People here think I’m mad because of the Finnish weather but it doesn’t scare me for now. I lived in northern England for 18 years and have lived a year in Germany. I am used to cold weather although I do appreciate Italian weather.
I have always loved travelling and learning languages but I never thought I’d be interested in learning Finnish! I have just started thanks to your blog and hope to continue!
Thanks Varpu
Niki
Dear miss Varpu,
I scored 8 /10. i have one notice which is sunshine rate of some world parts are really high
so may be they will be happy if there is not too much sun. thanks
7/10 – many finns told me I am very close to their psychi , but I didn’t not learn well Finnish and I was afraid to use it which drive me apart of this society.
I love Finns honesty and they way they see the world.
Hei Vasil, thank you so much for your comment. I’m so sorry you felt uncomfortable using the Finnish language. Hope you’re doing good!
7, might be 8. 🙂 Maybe liking Nightwish music helps as well? 😉
Hei Rhiannon! Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, a bonus point for everyone whose favorite band is Finnish! <3 😀
6/10! Hello from Russia. Varpu I like your blog. It’s interesting, positive and informational. I have the opportunity to find out more about Finland and improve my English by reading your blog. Thank you.
Hei Olga, thank you so much! I’m thrilled to have you here!
9/10 🙂
My “soon” is more like 10 minutes but any longer than that and it’s “later”.
Also I love your blog. I’m working on moving to Finland and everything on your website has been so helpful!
Hei Lauren! Congrats!! Welcome to the crew! XD Thank you so much for letting me know that you like my blog. Kiitos! So excited to hear that you will move to Finland. <3
10 out of 10. very proud about this result;)))
Greetings from Hannover
Hei Gernot! Congrats and welcome on board! You are definitely a hidden Finn 😀
10 out of 10,I am a 110% true hidden suomalainen not of blood but heart and spirit. Vai niin pidän siitä👍
Lora, congrats!! Welcome to the team. 😀 Indeed, being Finnish is about soul, not DNA.
EDWIN RAISANEN
9 out of 10 and I am 100 percent finn and proud of it
Congrats Edwin! 😀
I don’t know what it is, but when I first started looking into Finland, and the people there, I noticed that there is a lot of people that are similar to my ways of thinking. I then came across this test and my first thought was “:o Am I possibly a hidden Finn?!”
I read all the questions carefully and answered them in the best way that correlates to the way my mind works, but I don’t know if decimals and numbers count, because not every scenario is the same. So here’s what I got:
1. (1) I always feel like there’s gonna be bad drivers, no matter where I go. I’ve seen enough of them. That’s another reason I’m terrified to learn how to drive, because I fear that the bad drivers will crash into me! D: If I was far away from my home and had to get back, I’d rather run my way there, than drive. Even if it was freezing cold/burning hot. Plus, it’s good exercise, and tests the body and mind!
2. (0.8) Even in moments where I’m completely silent in social situations, I do like to listen to the conversation between the other people in question, and being aware of what’s going on around me. But a phone can definitely be useful in many different situations, as well!
3. (0.3) I wouldn’t say I “love” that certain clothing is in fashion, but I do pay attention to it.
4. (0.1) I don’t drink coffee, because I don’t want to rely on it to stay alive. I’d rather SISU my way through things. And I can get kind of suspicious if something is “free”. But if others around me like the fact that something is free, I’m cool with it!
5. (1) Oh, you have no idea how much I get irritated by both being late myself, and others being late, too.
6. (1) This is one of my favorite things! I love it even more when there’s no-one else in the elevator. I have an entire tiny elevator ride, and thoughts to myself! 😀 And I desperately pray that nobody comes in, which is strange…
7. (0.9) I’d definitely do this. But if it’s too far, or I’m on a strict schedule, then it’s not worth it.
8. (0) This is a huge no-no. I’m very disciplined in what I eat, because I enjoy exercising a lot. If I were to drink, I would be throwing up for who-knows-how-long.
9. (1) This definitely helps. Extra if I’m exercising often, and I’m eating the right things.
10. (0.9) I do feel peaceful when I listen to sad music, which is weird. Unless if my life circumstances are beating me down (even though they haven’t found a way to stop me, or completely crush my soul), then I feel differently about it.
It all adds up to 7 YESSes.
Mmm.. I’m kinda shocked. I knew that for where I live (Canada) I’m not normal. I’ve never felt normal. Heck, I knew EARLY ON I wasn’t normal. It’s weird knowing that you’re just wired differently. My first encounter with a Finn was here, in my school (I’m 17 yrs old as of this post). At first she seemed quiet and reserved, but over time we smashed that silence barrier and we got closely connected! I think about her every single day, I don’t know why! And there is absolutely no way I would have known (or cared) that Finland existed, if she hadn’t come into my life!
At some point in the future I love to visit Helsinki! (I’d love to tell you why, but this post is getting too long. And a post about the reasons I want to go are probably gonna be way longer than this post itself.) Just gotta wait for that to happen… (Argh!)
Let’s hope that happens as soon as possible!
*Salute*!
Wow, Mike, I loved reading your comment. You are such a funny guy! Congrats and welcome to the Finnish team! 😉 Awesome to have you! I do hope you will visit your hidden home country one day! 😀
9/10. 🙄 so maybe that is why I came here to educate my child 😂
Congrats Marta, you are definitely a hidden Finn! So lovely that you are in Finland with your family! <3
Got 8!..so I also have a real Finn hidden too..Hello from northen Spain…I have a real lovely friendship with Finland…my passion started as kid watching cartoons related with your country..now I have a Godson there ..Who is a Teo year old Next Sunday…they Live in Salo..my friendship started with her mom exchanging letters..but for the moment we did not meet..Hope one day..in the future
Hei Maria, you are definitely a hidden Finn! Congrats! <3 So happy to have you here. Hope you are able to visit Finland soon!!
I know I am a Finn, 9 out of the 10, we are in a dead zone, no cell service so I can only use the cell phone in larger towns. I really do not like to spend time on a phone of any kind. I also know I am a Finn as I have Sisu, more then 1/4 of the blood that runs through me is Finnish. My grandfather was Finnish and would tell us stories of his growing up. He spent his summers in Lapland and since I was very young I knew that one day I would visit Finland. Don’t tell anyone, but my grandmother was Swedish. My DNA came back 60% Scandinavian. My cousin grew up during the Winter War and would share her stories, very different then the happy stories Grandpa told. Grandpa and Grandma settled in New York City, it was only when he was in his late 90s that he moved to the Catskill Mountains with my parents. His first visit here reminded him of Finland. The birch trees, clear mountain stream, small towns, wood fireplaces, not many people, farms, hills, everything here is either uphill, downhill or side hill. Life here is very different then in New York City.
Lovely Elise! <3 It is such an honor and a pleasure to read your family's story! Kiitos!
I got ten out of ten, does it make me obvious Finn?
Before I came here, I used imagine place and people like Finland and when I came here it was what I had imagined.
Congrats Ash! You are such a Finn too. Like the rest of us, hehe 😀
8 of 10 much more as I expected. If I could I would go directly make a trip to finland but I’m to young (16) I have to wait 2 years. Until then i travel already with you blog in Finland and thanks for that!!!
Hi Max! Wow, you are definitely a hidden Finn! Congratulations!! Hope to see you in Finland in 2 years 🙂
Fun test! Scored 8.
Thanks!! You’re totally a Finn! 😉
Hei,Varpu😄 I really like ur blog and I got 9yes from the test.Actually I have been in Finland for a study visit for 10days and I feel so good because I’m a shy person who hate talking much.So I just find the same persons like me~Finn.Btw,I hope I can connect with u through the email😁
Hi!! Wow, you are a such a Finn!! Congratulations, great to have you on board 😀 I think I haven’t got an email from you? Would you try to send it again? I’d love to know what it said <3
I got 9! The one I replied no to was number 8. I will have a glass of wine once in a while but that’s all. I answered yes to number 7 but it would depend on how far I would have to drive. Sometimes the cost of driving can offset the cost of the savings.
I’ll be in Finland from the end of August to the middle of September. I will find out then how much of a true Finn I am.
Steve, your a definite Finn! Congrats 😀 Awesome that you are visiting Finland soon!
I got 8 yes. Enough said 😀 😀
Sofia, you are a true Finn!!
I am half Fin (me) and my kids are one fourth ( or different percentages according to DNA test) . The test was spot on for me. I’ll be interested to see how they do😊😊
Hei Susan! I’m so glad you liked the test and are showing it to your kids too!
Hei Varpu,
8 and i’m a huge fan of finnish bands, especially HIM.
Your blog is “finntastic”. I love to read your articles.
Thank you from France
Hei Aude! Thank you so much <3 It's also so much fun to meet another HIM fan. xx, Varpu
I LOVE YOUR BLOG! It’s so beautiful and full of Finnish surprises. Have been living in Finland for more than 3 years, I can say with certainty that I feel more at “home” here more than anywhere else I’d lived or been too. And yes, based on the test, I’m a hidden Finn!
Hi! Your comment totally melted my heart! <3 Thank you for your kind words. Great to find another hidden Finn! 😉
Uh oh. I got eight.
Hi Isabella! Great to hear you took the test. 😀 You clearly are a hidden Finn, congratulations!
I got six out of ten. Though the sunshine in Kano state, Nigeria can be extremely hot, I love a mildly warm day. Thanks for sharing so much Finnishness with us.
Hei Lillian! Thank you so much for commenting, that’s so awesome! <3