“Sweden is a system, like a machine. So many of the small every day annoyances are not an issue because the machine manages them.”
culture
Moving from Bolivia to Sweden – Susana’s story
“I was hopeful and exited about the new place. My father is a missionary and we used to move every year when I was little.”
What to expect from a Swedish visitor
Although you might see Swedish cities full of cafés and bars that are frequented all day and night, many Swedes would argue that the best place to meet and hang out with friends is still at home. I would even say that many otherwise seemingly reserved Swedes warm up a little bit in a nice, […]
Are Swedes really shy and reserved?
When asked about a national character, almost any newbie – or oldie, is likely to describe the typical Swede as shy, reserved and almost uninterested in human contact. Although everyone is a unique individual, and generalising is always a risky pursuit, I believe this topic might be worth investigating, bearing in mind the limits of […]
Sweden – where men are women and women do men’s things
There are lots of different ways to look at culture, and with all of them we have to tread very carefully. It is very easy to misuse these approaches and fall into the quagmire of stereotyping. One body of research that is widely bandied about, and also widely misused is Hofstede’s dimensions of culture. Using […]
Want to go for a fika?
”Ska vi fika?” when you are asked this question in a Swedish office, the only answer you are supposed to give is ”Yes”. What have you just said “yes” to? Probably to the most common moment of relax in any office worldwide: the coffee break. The Swedes have this little word, Fika. If you wonder […]
Sanjoo, India
Sanjoo is a 44 year old concept developer, event organizer, food teacher and tour guide to India, who’s lived in Sweden for 18 years.
