The art of queuing in Sweden

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 […]

You have probably heard about Jantelagen – translated as the Jante law, governing Swedish society and social relationships. But what exactly is it, 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 A Fugitive Crosses […]

The Newbie Guide to Sweden

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The art of queuing in Sweden

Swedes, the Jante law and how it affects you as a newbie