Swedish lifestyle

Swedesres

Today we want to talk about Swedish lifestyle and some facts that you might find interesting and surprising :) Be ready!

Rule followers. If you want a bit of spontaneity, it might take time to understand the system. Sweden is a country where the buses are on time and you're made to take a ticket - even at the hairdresser. If you're a bit of a relaxed soul, this could be a problem.
Individuality. In many countries the starting point is family, but in Sweden the individual is more important. Swedish society is much more based on individual responsibility. The most important part of the society will always be individual. If we look at fiscal policy, the economy, the starting point for most of the countries is family. In Sweden everything is working a bit different. Once you are eighteen, it is expected from you to begin to function as a full member, contributing to the prosperity of the state citizen. Whether you have rich parents, whether you are from less affluent families.
Gender equality. Gender equality is something Swedes take seriously. Swedish men aren't averse to helping out with the cooking. And Swedish women don't expect their men to be the breadwinners, nor to hold the doors open for them.
Erasure of gender. There will be no him or her, now Swedes have new word for both genders, it is like “Hem” (“Hen” in Swedish).
Swedes speak great English. In fact, Swedes were rated as the best in the world at English (as a second language) last year. So don’t worry about communication!
Coffee and milk. Interesting facts about the Swedish habits. Sweden is one of the ten most coffee drinkers’ countries. And Sweden by milk consumption is second after Finland.

Svenskmjolk

Insularity. In service area Swedes are really very helpful and lovely people. But if you want to get closer to Swedish that could be difficult task. Usually they do not become friends easily, but once you are friends it will last last a long time :) The other important thing to know, Swedish value they personal space, which means if there is more free seats around swedes, they do not sit close to each other.
Systembolaget. Alcohol drinks are sold only in specialty alcohol shops "Systembolaget. Unlike perhaps in the other countries, in Sweden you can’t buy strong alcohol drinks in a supermarket.
Simplicity. General everyday fashion in Sweden is simple, relaxed and casual. This same concept has seamlessly seeped its way into business world as well. Unless they are meeting foreign clients or attending a high stakes board meeting, chances are they are wearing jeans and a long-sleeved shirt. The other example of simplicity is public transport – in Sweden most of the people use public transport, doesn't matter if they are workers or business people.

We hope it will help you to be ready for meeting new culture!