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What is Jante law in Sweden?

5 December 2023 By Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux 1 Comment

You have probably heard about Jantelagen – translated as the Jante law, governing Swedish society and social relationships. But what exactly is Jante law in Sweden, and what is there to do when you experience the effects of it? In fact, the term is not of Swedish origin It first appeared in the pseudo-autobiographical book […]

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The art of queuing in Sweden

24 June 2018 By The Newbie Team

There’s something about the Swedes and queuing. Being a newbie in Stockholm I was surprised to see so many people queuing patiently at places I wouldn’t expect. It’s not uncommon to see a line of people waiting outside a popular bakery or eatery, for more than an hour. Or when you walk around the city […]

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