Swedes on the Dance Floor – “Wildlife” Observations
You are going to party in Sweden. Here is some advice how to behave or rather what to expect on a Swedish dance floor. Be prepared! How to act like a Swede on the dance floor … Read more
Dating a Swedish Girl or Boy? – 6 (Complicated) Relationship Levels You Should Know
Levels of relationships in Sweden This might come as a shock for you, if you have been living in a society where you are either single or in a relationship with someone. In other words, … Read more
Annual Leave Days in Sweden – 5 Weeks of Vacation
If you consider working in Sweden, you might be surprised about how many annual leave days Swedes have. Vacation/holidays when you work in Sweden 25 days off According to law you have yearly (at least) 25 … Read more
What Swedes Think About Themselves – Swedish Self-Image
When you think about the Swedes, certain images or associations about their personal traits might pop up in your head. Maybe it’s a blond, tall person calmly driving a Volvo in the garage of their … Read more
Sober vs Drunk Swedes – 6 Differences
To get a better understanding of a nation’s culture, it can be helpful to observe their “drunk vs sober way of behaving”. Differences in behavioural patterns of Swedish people in the state of being sober compared to being … Read more
Original Swedish Cinnamon Buns Recipe – How to Make “Kanelbullar”
When you have a coffee break in Sweden, during work or leisure time, chances are high your Swedish colleague or friend will eat a kanelbulle, cinnamon bun. Also known as cinnamon roll or cinnamon snail. You … Read more
Flirting in Sweden – (Weird) Flirting & Dating Culture in Sweden Explained
Swedes live in a culture, where, before marriage or even sexual intercourse, the two prospects ideally conduct certain interactions in order to display and assess one another’s mate- or date-ability. This process is internationally know … Read more
Traditional Swedish Food – What to Try and Avoid in Sweden
There is some traditional food in Sweden you should definitely try, because it’s really delicious. Then there is Swedish food which is rather disgusting, but you should try, because you might want to join the conversation about how … Read more
Working in Sweden – 10 Things You Should Know About Swedish Business Culture
Learn the benefits (and drawbacks) of working in Sweden or for a Swedish company. Things to know when you are at work in Sweden Apart from weekends, holidays and sick leave days, Swedes go to … Read more
Swedish Personality & Stereotypes – About Conflict Avoidance, Neutrality, Shyness & More
Anyone who says Swedes lack passion is wrong. Swedes have just concentrated it in very specific areas, like minimalistic home decoration, drinking games, midsummer celebrations and practicing silence. Yes, Swedes may come along as shy. Whether in the … Read more
