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Description
"Not only has an Icelander held the title of World's Strongest Man, but there have been several Icelandic Miss Worlds. There have also been a surprising number of Icelandic chess grandmasters, and Iceland has more writers and artists per capita than any other country on earth. These facts reinforce the Icelanders' belief that they are a nation of strong, beautiful and intelligent people."
"The essence of Icelandic conversation is the insult. Icelanders are born with a talent for it and use it with ease from an early age. Because of their farming and fishing ancestry the most telling jibes involve sheep and fish. It is a very serious matter to refer to someone as a sheep or a codhead."
About the Author
Richard Sale is the author of AAA Essential Switzerland and Climbing the World's 14 Highest Mountains.
Praise For…
"The Xenophobe's Guides raise a smile and give you an understanding of the beliefs and foibles of nationalities. —Glasgow Evening Times
"Xenophobe's Guides aim to help us understand our differences." —Daily Express