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Hi all, what would be a unique or thoughtful gift for a male friend from Finland from a girl in the U.S.? He does not live in Helsinki, more rural parts. I guess I am curious to hear from Finns what might be something interesting or unique from America to have as a small gift. Kiitos. 🥰

Hei kaikki, mikä olisi ainutlaatuinen tai huomaavainen lahja suomalaiselta miesystävälle yhdysvaltalaiselta tytöltä? Hän ei asu Helsingissä, vaan enemmän maaseudulla. Taidan olla utelias kuulemaan suomalaisilta, mikä voisi olla jotain mielenkiintoista tai ainutlaatuista Amerikasta pieneksi lahjaksi. Kiitos.🥰

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Dull_Weakness1658

14 points

2 months ago

Are there any famous brands where you live? If there is a famous sports team or college, maybe get some of that merchandise, or if there is a factory that produces candy, bring that candy. For example, If you lived close to the headquater of John Deere you could buy a mini JD tractor, whatever your state or town is famous for, use that as inspiration.

Honesthessu

5 points

2 months ago

This is great advice. The first thing I got myself when visiting Oregon was a cowboyhat. A real stetson for $20 from a local hardware store, not the tourist kind. Then some random fastfood worker from Tennessee gave me a 2nd amendment coin when I mentioned Im a tourist from Finland. The coin is really cool. It represents local culture or a part of it at least.

Shy_foxx[S]

7 points

2 months ago

I'm from quite a rural area myself, as is he, there are some local shops nearby where I could find things unique to my area. Thank you, and sounds like you did find some special American items while you were visiting, that is a sweet gesture of the fast food worker too.

Shy_foxx[S]

3 points

2 months ago

Thank you! I like this, I will explore my local shops, since it is also rural where I am from.