Norwegians value their personal space, and nowhere is this more evident than on public transport (or bus, train, and tram stops). Whether it's skis in the winter or fishing gear in the summer, lugging around sports equipment on public transport is perfectly normal (though it might strike you as somewhat odd the first time you see a Norwegian with a pair of skis on his shoulder, in the middle of the city, waiting to board a bus or tram). Norwegians on public transport often appear deep in thought or completely zoned out, staring into the distance.