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I thought that after one week in Finland I would have a plenty to write about, but no. My fellow citizens simply left me speechless.

Conversation 1

« Mom, can you please pass me the salt. »

“For 15 years ago I got a terrible pain on my right shoulder. I went to the doctor who sent me to further examinations at the hospital. Three weeks later I got the diagnosis and the doctor gave me very good pills for the pain. Aren’t you getting quite fat?”

Conversation 2
" Mom, I am going to bed, good night. »

“For 11 years ago I got a terrible pain on my left foot. I went to the doctor and he wanted to amputate my leg. I refused so I paid for private hospital to find out what was wrong. Two weeks later I got the diagnosis and the new doctor gave me some pills. The pills didn’t help, I still feel the pain. You are getting really fat, aren’t you?”

Conversation 3

« Heavens, you have lost a lot of weight! When I saw you last time for 20 years ago, you were so fat. »

“No Auntie Wacko from Kingdom of Dementia, I used to be thin, I am fat now. Just ask my mom.”

Conversation 4
“Dad, you are really so dead now, lying there all peaceful and calm. I feel sorry for myself, no one is ever again gonna love me with that unconditional parental love that normal parents feel for their kids. I can’t ever again be 100% sure about anyone’s love the rest of my life.”

Long silence from my dad. But silence is the sign of consent, isn't it?