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People want to be liked as individuals, not fetishised as members of a group.

He's not saying he likes them _because_ they are Norwegian, but rather that in his experience he tends to be attracted to Norwegian women.

Which would be fine if brought up among friends sharing a pint, and not as the second paragraph addressed to complete stranger.

It's perceived as creepy because it's an odd way to bring up your interest in a country.